The Doon School was established in 1935 by Satish Ranjan Das, a lawyer inspired by the model of British public schools but rooted firmly in Indian identity and values. His vision was to create a secular, all-boys' boarding institution that would nurture young minds from all parts of India and prepare them to lead a free, democratic nation.
The first Headmaster, Arthur E. Foot (from Eton College), set the guiding ethos that has endured for nine decades — shaping students not just as scholars, but as principled, compassionate citizens ready to serve.
Today, Doon has grown into a prestigious residential community of around 600 students (ages 12–18) living and learning on a picturesque 70-acre campus in the foothills of the Himalayas, affectionately known as Chandbagh. The school draws students from across India and the world, creating a rich cultural fabric that defines the Dosco experience.
