Admissions

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Woodstock is an English-medium school that teaches all grades from KG-12 under a curriculum that leads to the Indian Marksheet and the American High School Diploma. Founded in 1854, Woodstock is one of the oldest boarding schools in Asia, and has been rated as the top international school in India for the last two years (2008, 2009: source: Education World).

Woodstock is a thriving international community. Students and staff are recruited world-wide, each bringing the distinctiveness of their own country, culture and traditions. Education is offered from KG to grade 12 for up to 500 students. It is a Christian school, which means that our values and principles are those of the Christian faith, and we provide many opportunities for students from Christian families to grow in the understanding and practice of their faith. It is at the same time truly diverse, with students and staff from a wide variety of religious, cultural and ethnic backgrounds. Mutual respect and learning from one another are key elements of the school.

Woodstock prepares students for college and for life. The school offers a wide range of courses and externally-validated examinations. It lays the foundation for lifelong learning. It also encourages students to look for what is truly of value in life, to seek to live within a moral framework, and to become servants and leaders in their sphere.

Accreditation

Woodstock was the first school in Asia to receive US accreditation (1959) and is currently one of a number of international schools accredited by the US-based Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools. In 2007 Woodstock was the first school in Asia to be recognised with the MSA's International Credential, as a school with a genuinely global quality and style of education. The school also holds accreditation with the Commission on International and Trans-regional Accreditation. Woodstock School is an approved testing centre for PSAT, SAT, ACT, IGCSE and AP examinations.

The world in your room

It is common today for schools to talk about educating "global citizens". At Woodstock, this is not just a catchphrase. The heart of the Woodstock experience lies in the diversity of nations, cultures and religions represented in our community, and the intense learning which happens almost by accident as we live and work together. Living across cultures is something which we recognize, talk about and teach. There can be no better preparation for students whose intention is to live, study and work in an international setting.

The school year

The school year begins in early August and extends to early June the following year. There is a holiday from mid-December to early February. The academic year is divided into quarters, and parents receive a full progress report four times a year. Students are expected to return home for the summer and winter holidays and parents are encouraged, where possible, to visit their children or take them out of boarding during the mid-term breaks in October and April.

How and when to apply

The application process begins in September for the following August. The Admissions Committee judges applicants on the basis of academic ability, character, ability to fit into an international environment and support for the school's student outcome goals. Maintaining diversity in the school community is paramount.