Woodstock School

Woodstock School is located in the Himalayan foothills near the hill station of Mussoorie, in Mussoorie, Uttarakhand, India (248179). The campus sits in Mussoorie with on-campus residential life. Travel to Woodstock is coordinated from Dehradun and Delhi via air, rail, or road, and Woodstock maintains a Travel Office to assist with transport arrangements.

Woodstock is an IB World School offering the Middle Years Programme (MYP) and Diploma Programme (DP). The school provides Early Years, Middle Years (Grades 6-8), and Upper Years with the US Diploma and IB Diploma via Diploma Pathways.

International boarding school.

Recent Woodstock students represent nationalities including Afghanistan, Australia, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Canada, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, South Korea, Mexico, Myanmar, Nepal, New Zealand, Russia, Singapore, Somaliland, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Tibet, the United Kingdom, the United States, Vietnam, Yemen.

English as an Additional Language (EAL) is available to support students who have English as a second or additional language. A beginner EAL programme is available for Grades 5–7; the regular EAL programme includes Grades 5–8 (and occasionally Grade 9). Additional support is provided by the ESL department with assessments and placement tests during admission and throughout schooling.

India.

The school has a Christian tradition with a Chaplaincy Programme; it fosters inter-religious dialogue and is inclusive of students from other faiths.

Weekdays begin with wake-up at 6:00 AM, breakfast from 6:30 to 7:30 AM, and lunch from 12:00 to 1:45 PM. Evening study halls occur Monday through Thursday for one to one-and-a-half hours. After dinner, students stay on campus unless pre-approved for outings. On weekends, the schedule runs from Friday after school until Sunday quiet time, with Lights Out extended by 30 minutes on Friday and Saturday. Students also have specific daily routines, including laptop and gadget timings (laptops collected at 7:00 AM; gadgets returned by 8:20 PM; gadget cupboard locked at 8:25 PM).

The school offers the US Curriculum and the International Baccalaureate (IB). It is an IB World School providing the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) and the Diploma Programme (DP). It also offers the standalone Woodstock Diploma and the Woodstock Diploma with a Mastery Pathway.

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IB Diploma Programme results are published in the School Profile 2025. The profile details IBDP subject offerings and indicates the cohort's performance, including the average pass rate. Graduates matriculate to universities worldwide, including George Washington University, Johns Hopkins University, University of Melbourne, University of Toronto, University of Cambridge, Duke University, and NYU.

Graduates pursue higher education at universities across the United States, the United Kingdom and Europe, India, Australia, and Asia. Notable destinations include George Washington University, Johns Hopkins University, University of Melbourne, University of Toronto, University of Cambridge, Duke University, NYU, Parsons Paris, and others.

The Mastery Pathway within the Woodstock Diploma supports students pursuing a focused field of study, and the Enrichment programme, PASSAGE, provides opportunities across arts, sciences, service, athletics, and leadership.

Woodstock School provides a comprehensive social and emotional learning (SEL) and wellbeing support system. Counselling offers a safe, confidential space for students to discuss homesickness, personal growth, and life challenges. Counsellors are available 24/7 in case of crisis and liaise with dorm staff, families, and external professionals to address mental health needs. They participate in student monitoring and collaborate with parents through Parent-Teacher Conferences to develop wellbeing plans. They also facilitate group discussions on topics related to emotional well-being, bullying, relationships, and age-appropriate sexual education; external agencies are engaged when more extensive support is required.

Woodstock School provides Special Educational Needs (SEN) support. The Head of SEN serves as a resource for educators to identify and implement individualized education plans and accommodations for students with specific learning disabilities or other needs. The Head of SEN collaborates with parents and teachers and can use assessments such as Woodcock Johnson to identify learning needs and tailor interventions. Learning support is available for students who are capable of meeting curriculum and assessment requirements, with targeted interventions and scaffolding provided. The school emphasises inclusive education and supports learning differences within its programmes.

English as an Additional Language (EAL) is provided to help students access Woodstock education. A beginner EAL Programme is available for Grades 5 to 7, with most lessons conducted in EAL classrooms; students may be withdrawn from English, Science, Foreign Languages and Humanities at the start. As English improves, students may join the mainstream class, starting with Science and later Humanities, to ensure readiness for the IGCSE and AP curricula. The regular EAL Programme includes Grades 5 to 8 and occasionally Grade 9, with EAL classes replacing a foreign language; EAL teachers work with Grades 6 to 8 in mainstream classrooms. The common language is English, and staff actively encourage communication in English while supporting students' mother tongue as appropriate.

Woodstock School emphasises mental wellbeing through its counselling programme. Counsellors provide a safe, confidential space, support personal development, and help students develop coping strategies. The counsellors are available 24/7 for crises and coordinate with external mental health professionals when extended support is needed. They engage in group discussions on wellbeing topics and work with families through established protocols to support student welfare. Mental health wellbeing is documented in wellbeing reports for 2022 and 2023, as part of the school's ongoing wellbeing initiatives.

Safeguarding is a core priority at Woodstock School. A Board-approved Policy on Child Protection sets out the school's commitment to protecting students from abuse, bullying and grooming, and to maintaining a safe, nurturing environment. The Policy Manual and related safeguarding documents are in force, with visitors required to sign the Child Protection Policy on arrival. A designated Child Protection Officer leads safeguarding work, supported by ongoing policy updates and school-wide training. The school also provides 24/7 security on campus and treats safeguarding as an integral aspect of campus life.

1. Grade eligibility and boarding. Woodstock School accepts boarding students from Grade 6 onward. Grade 6 entry must be 11 years old by July 31 of the entry year. 2. Apply via admissions portal. All applications must be submitted through the admissions portal. If you are not ready to apply, you can register your interest for updates. Applications are made directly to Woodstock; third-party portals or agents are discouraged. 3. Financial aid application. If you need financial aid, indicate it in your application. A grant application form is provided with the admissions materials, and adherence to the Financial Aid/Grant Policy is mandatory. Grants may cover full or partial needs and are for one year with annual renewal. 4. Health and special needs. At admission, provide full disclosure of health conditions, allergies, special needs, or other conditions. Failure to disclose may result in admission revocation. 5. Assessments and interview. Selected applicants will be invited for interview and testing. Tests assess cognitive abilities and English, with online assessments for applicants outside India; a campus tour and personal interview are also arranged. 6. Admissions decision and waitlist. After testing and interviewing, the Admissions Committee will decide; decisions may include admission, denial, or placement in a waiting pool, with final waiting pool decisions by end of the Spring semester (May). Financial aid decisions are typically communicated within four to six weeks after the interview. 7. Fees and payments. Fees include an annual school fee, a non-refundable establishment fee, and a refundable security deposit. Fees are set annually. Payment can be made by card or online bank transfer, or by direct bank transfer. The non-refundable Rs 10,000 application fee applies; new staff children are exempt from the application fee.

Scholars for Peace provides financial support to gifted students from conflict-affected regions; in some cases, this has covered 100% of school fees and other expenses. Woodstock's Financial Aid Programme offers between $1 million and $1.5 million in financial aid each year to qualified students. Grant applications can be submitted with the admissions application, and adherence to the Financial Aid/Grant Policy is mandatory. Grant decisions are communicated within four to six weeks after the interview.

Applicants may be placed in a waiting pool; a final decision for those in the waiting pool is communicated no later than the end of the Spring semester (May).