About SWS
Sandal Wood School is a school located in Dehradun. It is affiliated to the ICSE board. The school was established in 1990. Explore fees, admission process, facilities and parent reviews on this page.
Quick facts
- Which board is SWS affiliated to?
- Sandal Wood School is affiliated to ICSE and is a full-boarding school in Dehradun.
- Where is SWS located?
- Sandal Wood School is located at Kargi Grant Banjarawala Road Patel Nagar (East), Dehradun – 248015, Dehradun.
- When was SWS established?
- Sandal Wood School was established in 1990 and has been operating in Dehradun for 36 years.
- Is SWS co-ed or single-gender?
- Sandal Wood School is a co-educational school.
- Is SWS accepting admissions?
- Sandal Wood School is open to enquiries for April to March. Use the Apply or Enquire button on this page to start an enquiry.
- How can I contact SWS?
- You can reach Sandal Wood School on 9411516017 or by email at sandalwoodschool.ddn@gmail.com. Address: Kargi Grant Banjarawala Road Patel Nagar (East), Dehradun, 248015.
About the school
Tucked into Dehradun, Uttarakhand, Sandal Wood School is a respected co-educational full boarding school catering to parents shortlisting schools looking for a ICSE school in Dehradun. The school has been running since 1990, giving it 36 years of continuous operation in Dehradun. SWS prepares students for the ICSE board examinations and covers up to the senior secondary stage.
Parent fit
Families comparing SWS against other ICSE schools in Dehradun usually weigh three things: how the school handles the transition between primary and senior school, the strength of the co-curricular calendar, and how transparent the admissions team is during the enquiry. If you're choosing between CBSE and State board for the long-term exit, factor in the colleges your child is most likely to apply to — that decision often settles the board question more cleanly than a side-by-side feature comparison. Use the Compare tool on the platform to stack SWS against one or two finalists on board, fees, facilities and parent ratings before booking the campus visit round.
Curriculum at SWS
SWS prepares students for the ICSE board examinations, with English as the primary medium of instruction. Additional languages taught include English and Hindi. The ICSE curriculum emphasises English-language depth and detailed internal assessments alongside board examinations. Academic sessions run April to March, with continuous assessment supplementing term examinations.
Campus and facilities
On the operations front, the campus at SWS lists 12 facilities — including Medical Room, Meals, Boys Hostel, Girls Hostel, Wifi and Smart Classes, plus 6 more. Between them, these spaces support classroom teaching, structured sport and the school's co-curricular calendar.
Learning depth
Day-to-day, SWS's learning environment combines classroom teaching with hands-on time in smart classrooms, computer lab and library where the campus supports it. Continuous assessment is layered on top of the term examinations, with project work and lab assignments contributing to the final grade in most subjects.
Location and neighbourhood
SWS is located at Kargi Grant Banjarawala Road Patel Nagar (East), Dehradun – 248015. Parents shortlisting schools comparing SWS usually weigh it against other ICSE schools in Dehradun on commute, fees and facilities.
Learning environment
For day-to-day learning, the 15:1 student-teacher ratio means classrooms at SWS are sized for individual attention. Overall, SWS suits families considering boarding and families wanting a co-educational setting. Read the FAQs below for quick answers to common parent questions, and use the Admissions tab for the step-by-step application process.
The ICSE curriculum weights internal assessment heavily — laboratory work, English-language assignments and project files contribute meaningfully to the final board grade.
On the fee side, SWS sits in the affordable bracket for the city — parents typically compare it against state-aided and trust-run options at a similar price point.
As a full-boarding school the day extends well beyond classroom hours — prep schedules, dorm life, weekend activity and dining are all part of what families should evaluate during the campus visit.
Key facts
- Board
- ICSE
- City
- Dehradun
- Type
- Private
- Format
- Full Boarding
- Gender
- Coed
- Level
- Senior Secondary
- Medium of instruction
- English
- Languages taught
- English, Hindi
- Established
- Student : teacher ratio
- 15:1
- School timings
- 9:00 AM to 2:30 PM
- Academic session
- April to March
- Key facilities
- Medical Room, Meals, Boys Hostel, Girls Hostel, Wifi, Smart Classes
Updated 17 June 2026 Verified school data
Admissions 2026-27 at SWS
Admissions for the 2026-27 session at Sandal Wood School typically open between November and February. Status is currently enquiring. Use the Enquire button on this page to start a formal enquiry.
- 1Fill application form —
- 2Document verification at school —
Fees at SWS
Annual tuition fees at Sandal Wood School range from ₹0/year, depending on grade. One-time admission fees, security deposit (often refundable), uniform and transport are charged separately. We update fees from official school sources at least once per academic session.
See grade-wise fee breakdownCurriculum & boards
Sandal Wood School is affiliated to ICSE. Medium of instruction is English, with additional languages taught: English, Hindi. Levels covered range up to senior secondary.
Facilities at SWS
- Medical Room
- Meals
- Boys Hostel
- Girls Hostel
- Wifi
- Smart Classes
- Washrooms
- Art and Craft
Parent reviews
Sandal Wood School has an overall rating of 3.0 / 5 from 2 parent reviews on AdmissionSchool. Reviews are verified before publishing.
Read all reviewsLocation & connectivity
Sandal Wood School is located at Kargi Grant Banjarawala Road Patel Nagar (East), Dehradun – 248015. Use the Address tab for a full map and directions.
Hostel & Boarding
Boys' hostel
- Room types
- Single, Double, Triple
Girls' hostel
- Room types
- Single, Double, Triple
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