Choosing a boarding school for your daughter is one of the biggest decisions you'll make, and Mussoorie has a proud tradition here. Our list of girls boarding schools in Mussoorie includes four schools, ranging from a convent founded in 1845 to a multi-board international school. This guide focuses on what boarding life is like at each, and how to decide.

Girls boarding schools in Mussoorie at a glance

Fully residential: Mussoorie International School and GNFCS Shangri La
Boarding with day scholars: Convent of Jesus and Mary, Waverley and Hampton Court Convent School
Boards: CISCE with IB and Cambridge; ICSE with Cambridge; and CBSE at the two convents
Indicative fees: about ₹2,80,000 to ₹10,50,000 a year

School profiles

Mussoorie International School

Founded in 1984, Mussoorie International is an all-girls boarding school on a 40-acre campus, with students from more than 27 countries. Girls choose between CISCE, IB and Cambridge from Class 1 to 12, and the school is accredited by the Council of International Schools. Housemistresses and senior students help new boarders settle in, and there's specialist training in golf, skating and swimming.

Convent of Jesus and Mary, Waverley

Established on 18 September 1845 by the Religious of Jesus and Mary, CJM Waverley is often described as the oldest girls' boarding school in India. It follows CBSE and has around 350 boarders and 250 day scholars at about 6,600 feet. Its stated aim is to raise self-confident, self-reliant young women.

GNFCS Shangri La

Shangri La is the girls' campus of Guru Nanak Fifth Centenary School, founded in 1969. It follows ICSE/ISC with a Cambridge affiliation and admits from Kindergarten, the youngest entry of the four.

Hampton Court Convent School

Hampton Court is a smaller CBSE convent school that boards some girls and teaches local day scholars, suited to families who want a close-knit setting.

What do girls boarding schools in Mussoorie cost?

Hampton Court and CJM Waverley: mid-range, with boarding places costing more than day places
GNFCS Shangri La: mid-range for an international-affiliated school
Mussoorie International: recently quoted at around ₹7 lakh to ₹10.5 lakh a year

What boarding life looks like

Girls live in houses grouped by age, each looked after by a resident housemistress. Weekdays follow a steady rhythm of classes, games and supervised study, and weekends bring activities, outings and rest. Schools set fixed times for calls home and publish visiting days in advance.

Getting ready for the first term

Wait for the school's packing list before shopping; winter clothing matters in Mussoorie
Label everything, including shoes and bedding
Pack a few familiar things from home, such as a photo or favourite book
Agree on how you'll keep in touch within the school's rules

Choosing the right school

For an international curriculum: Mussoorie International
For CBSE: CJM Waverley or Hampton Court
For the youngest girls: GNFCS Shangri La, from Kindergarten
For heritage: CJM Waverley, founded 1845

Admission

Admission to girls boarding schools in Mussoorie usually involves registration, an age-appropriate assessment and an interaction. At Mussoorie International the process normally begins in October for the following year, and higher-class vacancies are rare. Keep the birth certificate, report cards, transfer certificate and medical certificate ready.

Pastoral care and homesickness

The first term is often the hardest. At girls boarding schools in Mussoorie, housemistresses and senior girls usually play a big part in helping new boarders settle, from showing them routines to checking in during the first few weeks. Ask each school what it does specifically for new girls.

Sport and activities

Girls boarding schools in Mussoorie offer plenty beyond lessons. Mussoorie International has specialist training in golf, skating and swimming, and all four schools run house competitions, debating, music and drama.

Considering Dehradun too?

If you'd like more choice, Dehradun has six girls' boarding schools, including Welham Girls', Ecole Globale and Hopetown. Many families compare them with girls boarding schools in Mussoorie before deciding.

Keeping in touch

Girls boarding schools in Mussoorie set clear rules on phones, calls and visits. Most schools allow calls at fixed times each week and publish visiting days in advance. Ask how the school keeps parents informed about academic progress and wellbeing, and who your first point of contact will be, usually the housemistress.

It also helps to ask how often reports are sent home and whether parents can meet teachers during visiting days.

How we put this list together

This list covers private schools in and around Mussoorie, including Landour and Barlowganj. We include schools based on board affiliation, standing, facilities and the options parents ask about most. Fees are indicative annual figures from school websites and published listings; they change every year and often exclude one-time charges, so please confirm the latest figure with each school. Last updated: September 2026.

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