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Mussoorie International School

India, Mussoorie

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees ₹700,000 - 1,200,000
Ages 5 - 17 years
Type Girls School (boarding)
Opened 1984
Bus Service No
Availability Not shared by this school
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels, Indian Curriculum
Taught languages Hindi, French
Typical class size 8
Strengths Academic Enrichment, Performing Arts, Sport
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Primary School, Middle School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

Mussoorie International School is a girls-only boarding school located in Srinagar Estate, Mussoorie, Uttarakhand, India. It offers a combination of international and Indian curricula: International Baccalaureate (PYP, MYP, DP), Cambridge IGCSE and AS/A Levels, and CISCE boards, serving ages 5 to 17. The campus features dormitories with secure accommodation, dining facilities, a library, science laboratories, a medical center, and a recreational area. The library supports reading and research; laboratories enable hands-on science learning. A broad co‑curricular program includes Science Society, Mathematics Club, Robotics, Debating, Art & Sculpture, Theatre, Instrumental, Dance, Photography, and Literary and Historical Societies. Distinctive programs include a Space Science Workshop run with Brahmshala School of Astronomy and Tiranga Samaan Yatra activities. The school also emphasizes service and wellbeing through Village Emersion, Adult Literacy, Cleanliness Drives, Kavach self-defense training, yoga, and inter-house sports and pastoral care.

Srinagar Estate, Polo Ground (Charleville), Mussoorie 68179, Uttarakhand, India

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The Essentials

Mussoorie International School has typical class sizes of 8, instruction in English.

Location

The school is located in Mussoorie, Uttarakhand, India. It is an all‑girls residential school set in the hill station of Mussoorie. The campus is surrounded by pine and deodar trees and is about 33 kilometres from Dehradun city.

Stages

Grades 1 to 12

Type

All girls boarding school

Pupil Nationality Mix

Girls from over 27 countries are represented.

Country affiliation

India
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Fees

Annual tuition at Mussoorie International School ranges from INR 700,000 to INR 1,200,000 for 2026/27.

Application and one-time admission fees
- Registration Fee (non-refundable): INR 35,000.
- Admission Fee (non-refundable, payable once admission is confirmed): INR 1,00,000.
- Security Deposit (refundable, interest-free): INR 2,50,000.
- Total one-time payments due at admission (Registration + Admission + Security Deposit): INR 3,85,000.

Annual tuition / consolidated fees (per academic year) and per-term amounts by curriculum and year group
(Consolidated School Fee includes tuition, boarding & lodging, books & stationery and uniform as per school policy.)

- International Baccalaureate (IB)
- Grade I–V (PYP): Annual INR 7,00,000 — Per term (two equal instalments): INR 3,50,000.
- Grade VI–VIII (MYP): Annual INR 10,00,000 — Per term: INR 5,00,000.
- Grade IX–X (MYP): Annual INR 10,50,000 — Per term: INR 5,25,000.
- Grade XI–XII (DP): Annual INR 12,00,000 — Per term: INR 6,00,000.

- Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE)
- Grade IX–X (IGCSE): Annual INR 10,50,000 — Per term: INR 5,25,000.
- Grade XI–XII (AS & A Level): Annual INR 11,00,000 — Per term: INR 5,50,000.

- Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE)
- Grade VI–VIII: Annual INR 8,50,000 — Per term: INR 4,25,000.
- Grade IX–XII (ISC / ICSE): Annual INR 9,00,000 — Per term: INR 4,50,000.

Note: charges for mandatory National Educational Learning Journeys (and optional international journeys), specialized coaching, certain excursions and some extra-curricular activities are not included in the consolidated fee and are charged separately when required.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Standard billing option: two equal instalments. For most students the instalment deadlines are: first instalment payable by 15 March and second instalment payable by 15 September.
- For Grade XI and XII (IB and CAIE) the instalment deadlines are: first instalment payable by 15 June and second instalment payable by 15 December.
- A fee concession of 4% on the School Fee/Annual Fee is available when the full year's fee is paid by 15 March (for existing students) or at the time of joining (for new students).
- Late payment penalties: a fine of INR 1,000 per day is applied for fee payments made after the due dates indicated in the fee policy; a penalty of INR 5,000 is charged for dishonoured cheques.
- Parents wishing to pay by instalments may be required to submit post-dated cheques for the future instalments.

Boarding fees
- Boarding & lodging are included within the Consolidated School Fee amounts listed above; there is no separately listed annual boarding fee in the consolidated schedule. Additional boarding‑related personal expenses (laundry, extra diet, dry-cleaning, beautician, bed linen, toiletries, etc.) are paid from the student's Imprest account and are charged separately.

Other recurring and incidental costs
- Imprest (student personal expense) account: initial deposit required at admission INR 50,000; a minimum balance of INR 10,000 must be maintained; parents must top up when notified.
- Educational Learning Journeys / excursions (national and international) are charged separately when scheduled and are mandatory for national journeys.
- Specialized coaching (medical/engineering/SAT/CLAT, etc.), competitive coaching, certain activity classes, extra stationery, some clubs, photographs, out-of-school sports, exam fees and other items listed in the fee policy are chargeable in addition to the consolidated fee.
- Uniforms, some books & stationery are covered under the consolidated fee per the school's policy; additional or replacement uniform items, tuck‑shop purchases and personal items are extra.

Refund and withdrawal policy
- Security deposit: refundable without interest after adjustment of dues and completion of the student's studies or on withdrawal; refund is processed in INR only and after completion of the annual audit (after 31 October).
- Withdrawal by existing students: written withdrawal requests must be submitted by 15 February. If withdrawal notice is given after the due date, parents are liable to pay 50% of the School Fee/Annual Fee of the next year (i.e., the first term fee). If withdrawal occurs any time after 30 September, the full year's fee shall be charged.
- Withdrawal by new students: if a student withdraws or does not join before the commencement of the academic year (01 April), registration and admission fees are forfeited and only the paid School Fee/Annual Fee (if any) will be refunded. If withdrawn within three months of joining, 50% of the Annual Fee is forfeited; if withdrawn after three months, 100% of the Annual Fee is charged and registration/admission fees are forfeited.
- No refunds (except the security deposit, after adjustment of dues) are made in cases of non-performance, low attendance, expulsion for disciplinary reasons, or cancellation/termination of admission; transfer certificates are issued only after all dues are cleared.
- The school's fee, withdrawal and refund rules are applied strictly as per the published policy.

Fee payment options
- Demand Draft or Cheque in favour of “Mussoorie International School”, payable at Mussoorie.
- Online payment gateway from the school's payment portal using Credit Card, Debit Card or Net Banking.
- NEFT/RTGS bank transfer (bank and account details are provided by the school for remittance).
- Cash payments are accepted up to INR 2,00,000 per family in accordance with applicable limits.
- Imprest account top‑ups are paid to a separate vendor account as specified by the school. Parents are required to email transaction details (name, folio number/grade, date and amount remitted) as proof of payment when requested.

Penalties, rules and other important fee conditions
- Bank charges on inward/outward fee remittances are to be borne by the parent.
- The school reserves the right to revise fees from time to time.
- Registration/Admission payments do not guarantee admission.
- In exceptional individual cases, fee payment terms may be relaxed once in an academic year at the school's discretion; perpetual defaults may result in exclusion from school premises or other steps as per the fee rules.
- Registration/board examination and other external examination fees are charged in addition to the consolidated fee.
Academics

Mussoorie International School teaches IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels, Indian Curriculum for students aged 5 to 17.

Curriculum

Cambridge Curriculum (IGCSE for Grades 9-10; AS/A Level for Grades 11-12) and International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) and CISCE boards.

Student Teacher Ratio

8:1

Exam Results

The school has consistently produced good results.

Higher Education Progression

Students progress to higher education at leading universities worldwide.
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Admissions

Admissions

1) Age and eligibility: Admission is open to girls between 5 and 17 years at the start of the academic session and is strictly selective based on the assessment conducted by MIS and the previous year's class results. 2) Registration and admissions process: Prospective students register for admission; admission decisions are based on the assessment outcomes and availability of seats. 3) Documents required at time of registration: Aadhar Card; passport-size photographs (six); an attested photocopy of the student's birth certificate; the school will email registration confirmation on verification of the documents and receipt of the registration fee. 4) Academic session and timing: The new academic session commences in February for Grade IX–XII and in March for Grades I to VIII; admissions are offered in all grades (except X and XII) and are subject to the availability of seats; some students may join later during the year based on places. 5) Additional criteria for I–IX: Registered students must meet the age criterion and appear for a proficiency test. 6) XI admissions: Admission to Class XI is based on Board Examination results, a merit list and interaction with the student; three streams are offered – Science, Humanities and Commerce; students may choose ISC or A Levels at the time of admissions. 7) Summary of next steps: Admission is confirmed after verification of documents and receipt of the registration fee, subject to seat availability.

Scholarships

Concessions and scholarships include: Sibling Concession (elder sibling) – 50% concession on the elder sibling's fees, Admission Fee (One Time), and Annual Fee concession of 15% for the elder sibling; Security Deposit waived for the elder sibling. Wards of Serving Defence/Para Military/Central Armed Police Forces – 25% annual fee concession. Single Mother – 20% annual fee concession. Alumna Discount – INR 1,00,000 for alumna daughter or sibling. Only one concession can be availed at any given time; seats are limited and subject to approval by School Management. MIS has tied up with Financepeer to offer zero-interest and zero-cost monthly installments, with up to 9 monthly installments. Meritorious Scholarships (Academics, Sports, Creative & Performing Arts) – Apply by sending a request to principal@misindia.org; student achievements at international/national levels will be considered.
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