Located in the foothills of the Himalayas in Dehradun, Doon is one of India’s most prestigious all-boys’ boarding schools. Founded in 1935, it offers a British-style education with a strong focus on holistic development, balancing rigorous academics with a broad array of sports and cultural activities. Its academic programme includes both the national Indian curriculum and opportunities to study the IB programme, providing boys with a well-rounded global education and paving the way for acceptance to Ivy League Colleges, Oxbridge, and top Indian universities. Their expansive campus promotes outdoor learning, including activities like trekking and camping, all key to its ethos of character-building through adventure. Its alumni, known as Doscos, include former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi and writers such as Vikram Seth, exemplifying the Doon ethos of service, leadership, and creativity.