Colonel Brown Cambridge School is one of the oldest residential schools in Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India. It is an English medium school affiliated to the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CICSE) board of education. Many of the buildings are heritage structures. The school is run by the N.S. Educational Society which is registered under the Societies Registration Act XXI of 1860, and is recognised for the purpose of sending students for the ICSE.

History

The school was established in 1926 by Colonel William Brown, an Irishman who had served both in the sphere of education and the British Army. After he retired from the army, Col. W. Brown did not wish to leave Indiathe country where he had served and which he had grown to love. He decided to devote his life to education. Ms. Oliphant was the school’s first principal.

Academics

The school is affiliated to the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examination, New Delhi. The English language is the medium of instruction in the school. The school is divided into the Preparatory School (classes II III, IV, V, VI and VII) and the Senior School (classes VIII, IX, X, XI and XII). The Headmaster sees to the daily routine. The academic session commences in April each year.

Sports and physical fitness

The following sports and games are offered:

Social service and SUPW

Social awareness and service to the country is an integral part of the school’s curriculum. Children are encouraged to help and work for the physically and mentally challenged. Voluntary contributions are made for the Cancer Society of India, children suffering from thalassemia, Help the Aged, and many other organisations. The school has also contributed support to areas struck with disaster and natural calamities. SUPW grades are compulsory to secure a pass certificate in the Board Examinations.

Notable Alumni

The students of CBS are also called "Brownians", while the former students are called "Ex-Brownians" or simply "Old Boys". Colonel Brown Cambridge School has produced many prominent and notable people including: