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Delhi Public School

Motto	"Service Before Self"
Established	1949
School type	Public
Board	CBSE
Established By	"Rev. (Dr.) J.D. Tytler"
Chairman	""
Location	India
Faculty	Fulltime
Mascot	Torch
Homepage	DPS Society

Delhi Public School, India is among the largest societies of institutions providing education at School level in India. Although its name suggests otherwise, it is not localised or limited to Delhi region. Its administrative body is the non profit organisation; Delhi Public School Society.

The Delhi Public School Society is an educational body in India which included 95 schools inside and out of India as of 1 September 2002. Education of students is carried out across several continents. The School is affiliated to the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), New Delhi

The school began as Church High School in the President's Estate in 1941, was renamed to Naveen Bharat School in 1947 and finally moved to its present location on Mathura Road and was renamed as Delhi Public School in 1949.

Now, there are over 115 branches in and outside India with the largest ones located at Mathura Road, NOIDA, RK Puram, Faridabad, Dwarka,bhilai and Vasant Kunj.

[edit] DPS, Mathura Road

DPS Mathura road was the first DPS established in year 1949 by DPS society Nevertheless, it quickly established itself in the 1950s as a leading public school in New Delhi, both academically and in sports, with the student body drawn from the quickly growing populations of Government officials' children and children of the then newly rising Punjabi refugee business community establishing itself in South Delhi. By 1965 the school had moved into a three-story building and by 1970 had a student body of almost 3,000 students enrolled at Mathura Road.

The Rev. (Dr.) J.D. Tytler was the first principal of the School. He was followed by Dr. K.C. Khanna, and then in 1962 by Mr. Din Dayal. Principal Din Dayal led the school into the ranks of the very best schools in the country in the 1960s and 1970s, and it was his vision, formed during his earlier years as a boarding school teacher at Mayo College in Ajmer, and on exchange trips to the United States, that led to the transformation of Delhi Public School into a multi-branch school system uniformly providing the highest quality primary and secondary school education. Under his leadership, finances and governance were greatly strengthened, and the road map drawn to the creation of the many Delhi Public Schools in cities across India and the rest of the World.

Delhi Public School Mathura Road is a co-educational day cum boarding school and a member of the Indian Public School Conference. Delhi Public School Mathura Road is now spread over fifteen acres of lush green lawns, surrounded by ancient Islamic style tombs, and is situated in the heart of the capital, near the Purana Quila and the Zoological Gardens. It has witnessed the growth of the metropolis over the years. Its contribution in promoting quality education and enrichment of the socio-cultural life of New Delhi has been unparalleled. The current principal is Mr. M.I. Hussain. The school follows the CBSE system and has continuous tests and assignments to keep the students on their toes they even are given support\remedial classes if they fail to do so .

Delhi Public School Mathura Road is a co-educational day cum boarding school and a member of the Indian Public Schools Conference. The foundation stone of the school building was laid in 1956 by Dr. S. Radhakrishnan, the then Vice-President of India and the buildings were substantially complete by 1965 three years after Principal Din Dayal took over. The school building today comprises four computer centers, a work experience block,science, maths ,psychology,biology,chemistry,physics laboratories ,3 massive libraries,3 amazing swimming pools, squash courts,basketball courts,cricket grounds , footfall fields ,indoor game as well as outdoor game facilities,a huge cafeteria where children are provided with nutritious healthy food sponsored by fast trax ,hostel facility, a gym for both boys and girls and the recently introduced public address system.

[edit] DPS, R. K. Puram

DPS Mathura Road was the only DPS till 1972 when a second school was established in R. K. Puram by R. S. Lugani, then vice-principal of DPS Mathura Road under Principal Din Dayal. Mr. Lugani also became the R.K. Puram branch's first principal. While remaining part of the DPS Society, the school at R.K. Puram soon became independent of its parent. It established a separate primary branch at East of Kailash in 1975 and a second primary branch in Vasant Vihar in 1986. This branch has become the preeminent offspring of the DPS Society, having acquired an outstanding track record in the academic achievements of its student body, and in admissions to elite Indian and foreign educational institutions. The second and current principal of DPS R. K. Puram is Dr. Shyama Chona who took over the position in 1991.

On the 29th August, 2002 during the "1st Computer Literacy Excellence Awards for Schools", President, A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, presented an award to Padma Shri Dr. (Mrs.) Shyama Chona, Principal, Delhi Public School (R.K. Puram). The award was for the Best School at the State (Delhi) Level and the 2nd Runner up in the nation. [1] In 2008 Dr. (Mrs.) Shyama Chona received the Padma Bhushan award.

Academic excellence is at the forefront of the school, with its record-setting results earning both national and international acclaim. DPS sends at least 150 students to undergraduate institutions in the US every year, with many more attending universities in Great Britain, Australia,and Singapore. Exceptional students have attended Princeton, Stanford, Berkeley, Yale, Harvard, Caltech and MIT and other top notch institutions. Students of DPS R.K. Puram also excel in national (Indian) entrance examinations to various professional institutes. A large number of students go on to attend medical colleges such as AIIMS, JIPMER, Aligarh Medical College, Bhartiya Vidya Peeth and Manipal and engineering colleges such as IITs, NSIT, Delhi College of Engineering, Birla Institute of Technology (BIT) Mesra and BITS Pilani. Graduating students also win places at other noteworthy national colleges such as Lady Shri Ram College, St. Stephen’s College, New Delhi, the National Institute of Design at Ahmedabad, National Institute of Fashion Technology, New Delhi, College of Architecture at Chandigarh and New Delhi, and the Shri Ram College of Commerce, New Delhi. Alumni have also gone to prestigious law schools like NLSIU, NALSAR, NLIU etc.

The high standards at DPS R.K. Puram are maintained by the use of locally available teaching methods; and a result oriented curriculum and evaluation system.The student body comprises both day scholars and boarding students. Accommodation is provided to more than 400 boarding students within the onsite girls' hostel and the boys' millennium hostel - located across the road on the school's sprawling sports campus. The boys' millennium hostel was opened in the year 2000 expanding the boarding school facilities and allowing for a dedicated girls hostel. Competition for a place in one of the hostels is intense and is awarded on a merit only basis.

The schools academic support services include two libraries that house approximately 10000 books in the senior library, and 1,000 books in the junior library; 1 reading room; An audio visual hall with a seating capacity of 1000; an air-conditioned Seminar Hall with a seating capacity of 40 and a bookshop catering to all student text and stationery requirements. Assignments and self study materials are regularly distributed in all subjects. The Career Services Center provides counseling and guidance to students and also monitors their progress. The Counseling Center helps students with any personal problems and promotes emotional well being.

DPS R.K.Puram has two junior branches from kindergarten to Grade-V namely D.P.S. Vasant Vihar & D.P.S. East of Kailash.

DPS R.K.Puram in recent times has also been in the lime light for its annual Inter school rock competition 'FIREBALL'

[edit] DPS, Faridabad

http://www.dpsfbd.com/

Located in Faridabad on the easily accessible Delhi Mathura Road D.P.S. Faridabad covers an areas of 8 acres. The sprawling grey school building with lush green well manicured lawns and the freshness of the fountains beckons the students to a world of opportunity.

D.P.S. Faridabad was conserved as an ambitious project in 1995. It began on 10th July with 640 students and 40 teacher housed in 2 rented building in Sector 21.

On 11 Oct 1995 the foundation stone laying ceremony was performed by the Hon'ble Chief Minister Chaudhary Bhajan Lal. A marvel in Stone this Building was inaugurated on 13 April 1997 By the Hon'ble Chief Minister Chaudhary Bhajan Lal. D.P.S. Faridabad Believes in Shaved commitment, academic excellence, intellectual growth, arts, athletics high standards of awareness and serve to the community. The school takes pride in up holding the motto "service before self".

Today the school Enrolls over 10,000 Students as Day Scholars and Hostelers.

Its academic performance is 2nd inline after DPS R.K. Puram and is one of the best institutes for Primary and High School Learning in the State as well as in the National Capital Region.

[edit] DPS, Vasant Kunj

Delhi Public School Vasant Kunj was established in the year 1991 by the DPS Society. Mr Vinay Kumar, the epitome of perfection, has been the principal of the school since its inception. DPS VK has a combined strength of 205 teachers at the senior and junior level.

Although having been in the shadow of its older sibling, DPS RK Puram, DPS Vasant Kunj has emerged in the last 15 years to be a prominent institution in Delhi. This school has held a surprisingly good academic track record, considering it is only 15 years old in terms of operation. In extracurricular activities, it is known for its sports teams, many of which have ousted more established opposition on a regular basis.

Also famous is the quiz club, the , which has created a name for itself in Delhi. The Code Warriors' annual computer fest, the Code Wars, is widely regarded as one of the best in Delhi. The Consumer Care Council, known as the 3Cs, has also followed suit and has an active online forum on matters related to consumer affairs.

Many of the school's alumni have found positions in highly respected universities across the globe. While the majority of the student body stays in India, DPS Vasant Kunj has an increasing number of foreign students coming through every year.

A number of former Vice-Principals have been placed as Principals at other institutions. Notably, Ms. Nina Sehgal is now the principal of DPS Noida, Ms. Meeta Rai is now the principal of DPS Indirapuram. Ms. Rachna Pandit was for a certain period of time the principal of DPS Singapore, and came at DPS VK in her capacity as a Vice Principal. She is now the Principal of DPS Maruti Kunj, Gurgaon.

[edit] DPS, Yamunanagar, Haryana

Delhi Public School, Yamunanagar was established in 2007. [www.dpsynr.com]

[edit] DPS, Dwarka

Main Academic Wing

Delhi Public School, Dwarka, established in 1996 with the motto "Service Before Self", is run under the aegis of the Delhi Public School Society. Nested in a sprawling landscaped campus area of 12 acres at Sector-III, Phase-I, Dwarka, New Delhi – 110075, it has set for itself very high standards which aims at the all-round intellectual, emotional, physical, spiritual and aesthetic development of every student. Affiliated to the Central Board of Secondary Education for classes from Nursery to XII, the school offers medical, non-medical, commerce and humanities streams in classes XI and XII. The school offers innumerable facilities and opportunities for the students to explore and enjoy.

The school has vast play areas developed to national standards with special facilities for cricket, football, basketball, tennis, badminton etc. Special coaches train the students in these sports. The school takes pride in its greenery in and around the school. The lush green lawns, seasonal colourful flowers which are a treat for the eyes make the atmosphere very congenial for study.

School Reception

Despite being a rather young sibling of the DPS family, the school has set the bar very high in academics. Numerous students each year get selected into the most prestigious colleges in India and abroad. The school has also established itself as dominant force in the arena of co-curricular activities and sports.

DPS Dwarka believes that children need love, trust and faith to blossom into responsible and mature individuals. The school provides a congenial atmosphere to nurture the young minds to dream big, aspire, explore and achieve the impossible. The school also provides wonderful opportunities for the students to develop their interests in public speaking, quizzing, environment awareness & conservation, Dance, Music, Art, Taekwondo etc. The aim is to see each student of DPS Dwarka develop their own potential, to contribute to the welfare of mankind.

[edit] DPS, Pinjore

DPS Pinjore Building

Delhi Public School, Pinjore is a Day cum Boarding School branch of the DPS Society. It has children from 15 countries studying in its 12 acre campus which is surrounded by hills on all sides.

[edit] DPS, Udaipur

What We Believe In

Delhi Public School, Udaipur - one of the latest additions to the DPS Family is located a short distance from Udaipur Ciy centre amidst the idyllic Aravali hills. The school offers day boarding and full boarding facilities in a 22 acre campus.

Young students who enter into this beautiful and fulfilling setup, will experience a change to become able human beings with an ability to excel in all fields of life, be it education, career or personal front. This is something that the DPS brand offers all its aulumni.

The school aims at creative education to bring out the best in students. In teaching them how to think for themselves and in developing their ability to solve their problems, the school is interested in students as individuals and seeks to challenge them to become fully alive and responsive to the issues of new times. The curriculum is enriched by a strong reading programme, cultural exchange through different genres of dance and music, computer programme beginning from kindergarten to class XII.

[edit] DPS, Rourkela

Delhi Public School, Rourkela was established on December 1 ,1993, located at sector-14, Rourkela. It has a huge an academic centre with a tennis court, playground,a huge garden and auditorium. The principal of the school is Siddharth Rath. The school has around 2000 students and around 100 teachers. The students are divided into four houses- jhelum, chenab, ganges and yamuna. The school has focused on students health by enrolling their students in NCC The school provides opportunities by developing the interest of thir students in quizzing,public speaking,art,dance,aerobics,karate,music etc.

[edit] DPS, Noida

Delhi Public School Noida (DPSN) was set up in 1982 by the DPS Society. It is located in Sector 30, Noida. It is affiliated to the Central Board of Secondary Education and has Science, Commerce and Humanities streams.

The school is spread over 15 acres of green landscape and has the famous Gandhi park in its campus. The school has separate swimming pools for juniors and seniors.

The DPS Noida hostel, opened in 1995, provides separate boarding facilities for boys and girls. It has a spacious mess, a common/ TV room and a library for exclusive use by boarders.

The first principal was Padma Shri, S.L.Dhawan, who retired from active duty in 1998. Currently, the principal of the school is Mrs. Nina Sehgal. Mrs. Nina Sehgal was awarded the National Award by the President of India. The school holds the e-spice competition every year.

The students of the school are selected into IITs (through the IIT-JEE),NITs,Delhi University, BITs, and other prestigious colleges in as well as outside India many of its students have migrated outside India. Students from DPS Noida regularly qualify for the National Talent Search Examination.

The students are divided into six houses named after the rivers in India: Chenab, Ganges, Jhelum, Ravi, Sutlej and Yamuna.

[edit] DPS, Korba, C.G

DPS Korba Building,Photo by Abhinav Kumar

DPS- Korba is one of the schools situated in India's black diamond reserve. Korba, the powercity is famous for SECL,NTPC and BALCO.Completing its 22 years, the medium of instruction is English. The subjects taught are English, Hindi, French, Mathematics, General Science, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, History & Civics and Geography. At the class XI & XII level, the school offers a choice of two streams – Science (with Biology, Mathematics, Computer or Economics) and Commerce. The Faculty is excellent. The board results are getting better year after year. Last year school has won in Geofest International held at Lucknow. Sports facilities are also provided.

[edit] DPS, Damanjodi

DPS Damanjodi Main Entrance

It is situated in the hill-town of Damanjodi. It was established in 1984 and the first principal was Mr R.Taneja. It is a single-story school complex on about 60 acres which houses. The school has about 1000 students and a staff of about 100. It is currently headed by Mr. P.S. Chandrasekara.

It provides education from Nursery to class XII. The school is also a registered examination centre of the class X and XII CBSE Board Examinations.

The students of class XI are offered two streams to choose from

1. Science Stream, with the following subjects:- English, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology/ Computer Science, Biotechnology .

2. Commerce Stream, with the following subjects: English, Accounts, Economics, Business Studies, Mathematics/ Informatics Practices.

The school also has a 200 bed residential hostel with students from all over the country. The school is a joint venture of NALCO, which is the largest aluminum producer in Asia.

[edit] DPS, Ranipur, Haridwar

Delhi Public School, Ranipur, Haridwar was established in 1977. It was the first ever venture of DPS Society outside Delhi.

With an All India character, it is an amalgam of industrial ethos of Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd.(BHEL) and the Delhi Public School Society. The principal is Mr. Kailash Chandra Pandey. The school has recently added two new wings :the pre-primary wing and the Middle wing with a huge investment. The school now plans to add hostel facilities for outside students.

[edit] DPS Vadodara & DPS Harni

Delhi Public School was established in the year 2002 by the DPS society. Mr. Arun Jee was the Principal of the school from April 2003 to January 2004. Thereafter Mr. A K Sinha joined as the new Principal. Its first ever batch of Std. X appeared for the board examinations IN 2006. The students have passed with flying colours. After another change, now the Principal is Mr. N.K. Sinha.

Another school, Delhi Public School Harni, near the Vadodara Airport started in April 2006. Now Mr. A. K. Sinha, the former Principal of DPS Vadodara, who was instrumental in setting up the school, has taken up charge of DPS Harni. Mr. A. K. Sinha has returned after a stint at Tokyo, Japan where he set up a CBSE school.

[edit] DPS, Visakhapatnam

Situated amidst hills and eco friendly green surroundings, D.P.S., Visakhapatnam came into existence in 1991, in answer to the efforts taken by Visakhapatnam Steel Plant to provide the children of its employees the best educational opportunities from a premier institution in the country.

[edit] DPS, Bhilai

DPS Bhilai is located in Bhilai, a city in Chattisgarh famous for its steel plant. It has two buildings-One is Risali Sector for classes 6-12 and the second one is Maroda Sector for classes Prep.-5. Founded on 20 August 1985, the founder Principal of this school was Mr. M. I Hussain, the present Principal of DPS Mathura Road Delhi.The present principal of the school is Mr. M.P Yadav. The credit of opening this school goes to the then M. D of Bhilai Steel Plant, Mr. Sangameshwaran who was highly impressed with the DPS system.

In recent years, the school has expnaded its facilities to include an indoor swimming pool which has hosted several zonal tournaments, there is also the newly built boys and girls hostel.

[edit] DPS, Rohini

Located in Delhi, a core school under the aegis of the Delhi Public School society, DPS Rohini was established on 3 July, 1995. The present Principal of the school is Mrs. Rita Sen. a recipient of the National Award in 2007 in recognition of her services to the cause of education.

[edit] DPS, Vindhyanagar, MP

DPS Vindhyanagar, CBSE Affl. No.1030032 set among the sylvan environs, is a co – educational public school in CBSE Ajmer Region. The school was instituted on 7th August, 1986, the school is situated in the township of India's largest Power Plant, NTPC-VSTPP (3260 MW).

[edit] DPS, Nerul, Navi Mumbai

Situated in Nerul, Navi Mumbai, surrounded on two sides by two lakes stands DPS. The school will house more than 3000 students in the coming years in its campus land area of 7.25 acres.

The school is affiliated to the Central Board of Secondary Education. The medium of instruction is English. The subjects taught are English, Hindi, Sanskrit, French, Mathematics, General Science, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, History & Civics, Geography, Economics, Business Studies, Accountancy, English and Computer. The school offers the choice of three streams-Science, Commerce and Humanities. Its first batch is currently in the 12th standard and will pass out of the school in 2008.

[edit] DPS, Greater Noida

Created in Greater Noida, children come from all over the NCR to attend the school. There are sports facilities with a swimming pool, and horse riding club.

[edit] DPS, Kuwait (FAIPS)

FAIPS or DPS- Kuwait is an educational institution in Kuwait established in 1995 with Mrs. Punam Kashyap as its Principal. The school is affiliated to the Central Board of Secondary Education. The medium of instruction is English. The subjects taught are English, Hindi, French, Arabic, Mathematics, General Science, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, History & Civics and Geography. At the class XI & XII level, the school offers a choice of two streams – Science (with Biology, Computer or Economics) and Commerce. FAIPS has an excellent academic track record, and since 2002, students have matriculated at world-renowned universities such as Stanford, Harvard, Princeton, CalTech, UPenn, IIT, etc.

[edit] Franchise DPSs

Due to the reputation of the DPS chain of schools a number of franchised DPS schools have also been started in a number of Indian cities.

[edit] DPS Branches World

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