Admissions Policy 

The academic year of H.I.S. goes from July-May. 

This includes 4 quarters of roughly 8-11 weeks each. 

The academic year is also divided into 2 Semesters, consisting of 2 Quarters each. 

Look at the academic year chart at the bottom of this page.​ 👇

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The admissions process can be initiated at any point in the year. 

We strongly recommend admission to H.I.S. at the start of Semester 1 or Semester 2, however, we also take admissions at the start of Quarter 1, 2 and 3, provided that the student shows evidence of readiness to begin school and there is an available seat in the grade level.

Harbour International School is an inclusive and a welcoming school community that is established in Dehradun to serve the people by providing an authentic and genuine international education. H.I.S. is built upon Christian values, ethics and principles. Along with taking the subject of Moral Education, students are also expected to be a part of prayers, assemblies, chapels and events such as these. 

As much as we operate on our Christian identity and DNA, students will never be forced to embrace the Christian beliefs, but are expected to be present in all internal activities of the school. H.I.S. will never discriminate against any student/family on the basis of their religion or beliefs. Respect for all people regardless of their identities and background is one of the core values of Harbour International School.

A non-refundable application fee is charged to begin the admissions process at H.I.S. The payment of the application fee does not guarantee admission to the school but is a requirement to formally begin the admissions process. 

This fee is only charged one time during the admission of the student and not annually at each grade level or class. 

A re-enrollment to H.I.S. after a gap of one semester will levy the application fee and admissions fee on the applicant again, during the time of re-enrollment.

We are committed to serving each child individually with careful attention to their needs, for which we believe in conducting an admissions assessment at the time of enrolment. 

Admissions assessment is designed to determine the academic level of the applicant in various subjects. This diagnostic test helps place the student in the appropriate grade/class with consideration of their academic and age level. 

For applicants that need considerable support with the English language (determined by the Academic Head and Homeroom Teacher) and do not qualify the basic requirements (lack of speaking and understanding English), the school will place the student into an ESL program which will levy additional costs. Please enquire about the additional ESL program costs at admissions@his-ed.com

Based on the discretion of the school leadership, the student may be recommended to take external tests if there is any evidence of a special educational need. The cost of this testing will be borne by the parents and not the school. Such a test may be prescribed at the time of admission or even after admission if there arises a discovery or a need to help cater best to the student.

In continuation to the admissions assessment, any recognized special needs report must be disclosed and a copy of the document must be submitted to the school at the time of admission. The admission of the special needs students depends on the needs of the child and the capability of the school to meet such a need. Please enquire for more information at admissions@his-ed.com 

H.I.S. desires to be an all-inclusive school to the special needs students but also understands the importance of quality and professional intervention that the student may need. Therefore, as per the school’s desire, we will aim to grow our expertise and professional support for all educational special needs, but hold the discretion to admissions in any such case in accordance with the school’s ability and capacity to provide appropriate services to a student with special needs.

Harbour International School is a very diverse and multicultural community, welcoming students from all over the globe. Despite the education predominantly built upon the American framework, it is not exclusively for foreigners. The school’s aims and objectives are designed to provide the best possible education for both Indian and Foreign nationals that prepares them for further and higher education, both in India and abroad. 

Indian students, if coming from an Indian education system, will generally find various differentiating elements  in the pedagogy and the philosophy of education at H.I.S. We are committed to helping each student to thrive and perform their best at school, therefore, under the recommendations and assessment of the school leadership, we may refer to a preparatory program for the student to be able to make a smooth transition into the international school system. All costs for such a program are additionally borne by the parents.

Applicants of all nationalities are welcome to apply at H.I.S. A few considerations that may apply to a foreign applicant:

• Current Migration and Visa Status

• English as a Second Language (ESL) support

Harbour International School is a diverse community of people from different nations, backgrounds, languages, etc. We at H.I.S. value each person to be created in God’s image and therefore, a beneficiary of all respect, dignity, and honor. One of our very own values of the school is ‘Respect’, for all people, including students, staff, parents and all of the H.I.S. community. The school treats all students equally regardless of their race, gender, nationality, ethnic identity, and religion. Such a standard will be implemented and enforced within the school through policies, staff, and expectations. 

No student who is otherwise eligible (as stated in this policy) shall be denied admission to the school on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, national or ethnic origin, nor will such factors affect in any way the treatment, assessment, and any other considerations of the students of the school. 

The school will accept the admission of students with disabilities, provided that school is in a position to accommodate the disability of the student within available school resources including physical space, trained and professional staff, and/or enrollment of the applicant that may not hamper the learning of the student or other students. 

The following chart indicates the age of students and their grade placement in H.I.S. in comparison to some other Curriculums and school systems. Admission in the desired grade level is not guaranteed and only offered by the admissions department upon the assessment of the student’s development and skills.