Woodstock School is a co-educational, residential, IB international school with American heritage, Woodstock is located in the foothills of the Himalayas and embraces a balanced approach in developing lifelong learners in face-to-face, outdoor, and digital spaces.
At Woodstock we provide a student-centered, interdisciplinary, transformative experiential education. Residential life takes place within a family-like, caretaking community under strong leadership and careful guidance.
Our students become successful learners, confident individuals, effective leaders, responsible global citizens, and critical thinkers who re-examine taken-for-granted assumptions and question current structures and privilege.
Upon graduation they enroll in esteemed universities around the world and enter Woodstock's lifelong, worldwide alumni network.
We value global citizenship rooted in a culture of service.
A Christian school with a long tradition as an inclusive and welcoming community supportive of a diversity of belief and practice, Woodstock also values lived diversity, reflection, collaboration, holistic integrity, and self-discovery.
We learn from and serve others with an emphasis on empathy and understanding, celebrating our unique identity and building on our rich heritage while also equipping our students to be 21st century learners and leaders in a fast-changing world. Woodstock operates under the status of a minority educational institution granted by the National Minorities Commission of India. We are a multicultural and international community through which we pursue wholeness, seek well-being, elicit greatness, value compassion, and tread lightly on the earth while leading the way in environmental sustainability.
For emerging adults excited by the possibility of change and motivated to act through personal example and courageous leadership, Woodstock provides real opportunities to make a difference.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: (Boarding Students) 6-12
- Grades: (Day Students) PK-5
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Woodstock School ranks among the top 10 schools with < 200 students (out of 82 schools) for:
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Attribute
School History
School Overview
Definition of Terms | 2024 School Data
Woodstock School
School Focus
College Preparatory
Grades Offered (Boarding)
6-12
Grades Offered (Day)
PK-5
School Type
Co-ed
ADD/ADHD Support
Supports Learning Differences (LD)
Dual Language Immersion Program
Secondary Immersion Language
Spanish
Religious Affiliation
Year Founded
1854
Campus Size
300 acres
Last Day of School
Mon. May 26, 2025
Student Body
% International Students
35%
% Students Boarding
83%
Offers Post-Grad Year
No
Academics and Faculty
Saturday Classes
No
Classroom Dress Code
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
ESL Courses Offered
% Faculty with Advanced Degree
50%
Summer Program Offered
Tuition Cost
Admissions
Application Deadline
None / Rolling
Director of Admissions
Mr. Reid Pierce
Associate Director of Admissions
+91 135 6615105
Application URL
Sports
# Interscholastic Sports Offered
12
College Matriculation
Year:
10 Most Popular College Choices (# Enrolled)
School Notes
- Woodstock School is an international boarding school located in Mussorie, Uttarakhand, a remote hill station in the foothills of the Indian Himalayas. The state of Uttarakhand is bordered to the northwest by Himachal Pradesh, to the northeast by China, and to the southeast by Nepal. The local economy still is strongly rooted in the local community, which incorporates multiples socio-economic strata, from wealthy to impoverished. Increasing tourist economy brings wealth but also increasing real estate prices. Woodstock's campus and numerous mansions are peppered in among the homes of many who still live partially off the land or from their own livestock.
- Woodstock School accreditations: MSA. IB. CIS
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Syma (Class of 2020) - Contributed to the school community through art, student government, music, and community service -
- Muzhgan (SFP – Afghanistan) - Notable participant in Scholars for Peace -
- Tala (SFP – Syria) - Key contributor to spoken word performances at Woodstock -
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are famous alumni from Woodstock School?
Woodstock School famous alumni include: Syma (Class of 2020) - Contributed to the school community through art, student government, music, and community service, Muzhgan (SFP – Afghanistan) - Notable participant in Scholars for Peace and Tala (SFP – Syria) - Key contributor to spoken word performances at Woodstock.
What sports does Woodstock School offer?
Woodstock School offers 12 interscholastic sports: Badminton, Basketball, Cricket, Cross Country, Football, Rock Climbing, Soccer, Squash, Swimming and Diving, Tennis, Ultimate Frisbee and Volleyball.
What is Woodstock School's ranking?
Woodstock School ranks among the top 20 boarding schools for Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Woodstock School?
The application deadline for Woodstock School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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