The Indian city of Dehradun is home to Pestalozzi World’s Indian Village which was established in 2004.

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It is a home away from home for 90 girls and 48 boys. About one-third of its children are Indian, one-third are from Nepal, and the families of the other third are Tibetan refugees.

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The children are cared for by a dedicated group of housemothers and live in family units. The staff are complimented by trained counsellors, social workers and experienced educators.

 

Dehradun is also home to a number of high-quality secondary schools which are pleased to enroll Pestalozzi World students. Every morning, the children travel to these schools by bus.

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In the evenings after school and at weekends they play sports such as football and volleyball; tend to their organic gardens; learn skills such as carpentry, cookery and needlework; participate in clubs such as art, dance and drama; and help prepare meals and keep their surroundings clean and well maintained.

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Many children in the Village sing in a choir and take music lessons. Tutors come to the village in the evening to help students with school work.