Harbour International School is a one-of-a-kind Christian international school that started in 2020 in Dehradun, at the foothills of the Himalayas. H.I.S. welcomes students from all walks of life, and meets the need for quality, purposeful international education, academically, culturally and socially, for students of every nationality, background and belief. We desire to see purposeful, quality education influence and transform the local community of Dehradun. We value education that is holistic, bringing out the best in each student through a high-quality academic experience and a personalized, differentiated learning journey. Harbour is truly an international school in the region, with an international curriculum, staff and environment.

A Place to Learn. A World to Discover.

H.I.S.Est. 2020, Dehradun

Welcome to
Harbour

A school where every child is known by name. Equip. Achieve. Influence.

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Our Story

Harbour began in 2020 with a simple idea: a school in Dehradun where every child is known by name and met where they are. A harbour is where journeys start, a safe place to prepare, ask questions and set a course before heading out into the wider world.

2020
Founded in Dehradun, at the foothills of the Himalayas
Pre-K – 10
An international curriculum, from the first years to Grade 10
All welcome
Students of every nationality, background and belief

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Vision& Mission

Our vision

To see servant leaders of character holistically equipped and achieve academic excellence to fully live out their God-given purpose to influence their generation, globally.

Our mission

Through biblical values, Harbour International School mentors and teaches students using best educational practices and purposeful learning in partnership with parents to create an environment of growth and discovery of their potential.

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Core Values

Our eight foundational values at H.I.S.

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    God & His Word

    Above all, we honour God and value His word as the life-giving truth that transforms us.

  2. 02

    Respect

    Everyone is made equal in the image of God and deserves to be treated with respect and kindness, irrespective of one’s ethnicity, colour, language, and background.

  3. 03

    Global Citizens

    Empower students to be aware of the global needs and become active promoters of equality, peace, inclusivity, and environmental stewardship.

  4. 04

    Service

    To be a community of service to society, especially the marginalized and the needy.

  5. 05

    Excellence

    A commitment to the pursuit of excellence in all spheres, to help maximize the full potential of each student, staff, and school.

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    Transformative

    Providing a transformative experience that addresses all areas of life for the holistic development and formation of the students.

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    Life Long Learners

    Fostering a culture and a desire to be learners for life, regardless of one’s achievement, accomplishments, or disposition.

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    Safety

    Providing an environment of safety and care to all members of HIS, to thrive physically, cognitively, emotionally, socially, and spiritually.

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This isHIS Team

The H.I.S. Team is a group of well experienced, skilled and dedicated people from various backgrounds that love education and bring the vastness of quality, wisdom, and expertise into the school.

David and Donna, co-founders of Harbour International School

Co-Founders & School Leaders

David & Donna

“As founders & leaders of Harbour International School, we, along with a very capable and committed team, desire to see purposeful and quality education influence and transform the local community of Dehradun.”

We value education that is holistic and focuses on bringing out the best in each student, by providing a high-quality academic experience and a personalised, differentiated learning journey.

School leadership

David Singh

David Singh

Principal

With a vision to see quality education and genuine transformation of lives, David leads H.I.S. with a desire to serve the community and see both staff & students thrive.

Name to come

Vice Principal

Name to come

Academic Coordinator

Name to come

Admissions & Operations

Board of Directors

Harbour International School is a unit of Harbour Education. Its board guides the school’s vision, governance and long-term care.

The Harbour International School board, seated outside the preschool classrooms
From left
  1. Name to comeBoard Member
  2. Name to comeBoard Member
  3. Name to comeBoard Member
  4. Name to comeBoard Member
  5. DonnaCo-Founder
  6. David SinghCo-Founder & Principal

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Meet OurTeachers

Teachers who know each child’s strengths and push gently beyond them.

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Teacher–student ratioSmall enough that every child is known.

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Learning portfoliosEvery student keeps one, from the first year.

EnglishMathematicsScienceHumanitiesScriptureLanguagesArtsPhysical education
We are hiring teachers
The Harbour International School staff, gathered in the school grounds
The H.I.S. staff, 2025–26

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Our Campus

Two buildings around a garden on Sahastradhara Road, with the hills of the Doon Valley close by. Small enough that every part of school feels like one community.

The two-storey main building
The main building
A classroom with its whiteboard and desks
A classroom
The single-storey classroom block and its lawn
The classroom block

Address

222, Rajeshwar Nagar, Phase-4,
Sondhowali, Sahastradhara Road,
Dehradun, Uttarakhand 248001

After school

Clubs in sport, the arts and STEAM, every week of term.
See the clubs →

Admissions 2026 – 27

Begin your child’s voyage of discovery.

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