1. Recent College Matriculations
Approximately 90% of graduates matriculate immediately to universities. 10% choose a Gap Year. North America is the primary
destination (60%). The rest of the graduates join universities in Europe, India, Korea, Australia, and Southeast Asia. The Class of 2014
observes a limit of 6 university applications in a single region, with a limit of 8 for students applying to multiple regions of the world.
US
The Community
Students
Woodstock promotes an inclusive community spirit encouraging self-determination, resilience and integrity. The
school recruits for multi-faceted diversity. Many nationalities, languages, socio-economic backgrounds and faiths are
represented in the student body. Approximately 45% of students are Indian, with the remaining 55% from the rest of
the world.
Faculty & Staff
Woodstock is known for the strong learning relationships it creates between teachers and students. A key partnership
with the University of London’s Institute of Education enables retention of a high caliber staff by offering a range of
post graduate qualifications in education. 55% of Woodstock School staff hold a Master’s or Ph.D.
Pennsylvania State University
Pratt Institute
American University
Purdue University
Bard College
Reed College
Bentley University
Rutgers New Brunswick
Binghamton University
Sarah Lawrence College
Bryn Mawr College
Savannah College of Art and Design
California College of the Arts
School of the Art Institute of Chicago
Calvin College
Seattle Pacific University
Clark University
Seattle University
Colby-Sawyer College
Simmons College
College of St. Scholastica
Smith College
Columbia College Hollywood
Soka University of America
Columbia University
Southern California Institute of Architecture
Concordia University CA
St. John's College
Connecticut College
St. Olaf College
Cornell University
Stony Brook University
DePaul University
SUNY College at Geneseo
DePauw University
Swarthmore College
Drexel University
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Texas Christian University
Texas Tech University
Foothill College
The College of Wooster
Franklin and Marshall College
The George Washington University
Georgia Institute of Technology
The Ohio State University
Gordon College
The University of Arizona
Goshen College
Trinity College
Hamilton College NY
Trinity University
Hesston College
Truman State University
Hope College
Tufts University
Indiana University Purdue
Tulane University
James Madison University
University of California Davis
Johns Hopkins University
University of California Los Angeles
Johnson & Wales University
University of California San Diego
Judson University
University of Hawaii Manoa
Juniata College
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Knox College
University of Massachusetts, Lowell
Lewis & Clark College
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Manhattanville College
Massachusetts College of Art and Design University of New Haven
University of Richmond
Mercyhurst University
University of Rochester
Miami University OH
University of San Francisco
Middlebury College
University of Southern California
Minnesota State University Moorhead
University of Washington
Mount Holyoke College
Virginia Tech
New Jersey Institute of Technology
Washington State University
New York University
Wesleyan University
Northeastern University
Wheaton College IL
Oberlin College
Wheelock College
Occidental College
Wittenberg University
Ohio Wesleyan University
Yale University
Otis College of Art and Design
Canada
Brock University
Carleton University
Emily Carr University of Art and Design
Fleming College
McGill University
Mount Allison University
Ontario College of Art and Design
Queen's University
University of British Columbia
University of Toronto
York University
Europe
KH Leuven, Belgium
Bonn International University, Germany
European University Munich, Germany
Leiden University, Netherlands
BI Norwegian School of Management
Suffolk University, Spain
Ecole Hoteliere de Lausanne, Switzerland
Brunel University, UK
Cardiff University, UK
Imperial College, UK
University of Bath, UK
University of Edinburgh, UK
University of Leeds, UK
University of Nottingham, UK
University of the West of England, Bristol, UK
India
Delhi University
Manipal University
Mount Carmel
Sri Ramachandra Medical College
St. Xavier's
Australia
La Trobe University
University of Adelaide
University of Melbourne
Rest of the World
New York University, Abu Dhabi
Xiamen University, China
University of Hong Kong
University of Tsukuba, Japan
University of Nottingham, Malaysia
Chulalongkorn University, Thailand
Mahidol University International College, Thailand
Webster University, Thailand
Woodstock School, Mussoorie, Uttarakhand 248179 India
+91 135 6615000 collegecounselor@woodstock.ac.in www.woodstockschool.in
Woodstock School Profile 2013
Founded in 1854, Woodstock is one of Asia’s oldest and most renowned international schools. Located in the forested
foothills of the Himalaya, the school is a non-profit, co-educational residential school for Grades K-12. Woodstock
combines the very best features of a rigorous academic programme with a formative approach to the personal
development of young people. Graduation requirements insist upon student engagement beyond academic excellence,
including outdoor education and community interaction. An established financial aid programme enables students to
join Woodstock from all corners of the globe and from all walks of life. Cross-cultural learning in this diverse setting is
strong and transcends the limitations of the traditional classroom. International-mindedness and global awareness rank
high amongst the qualities we wish to develop in our students. Our location provides an opportunity for social
responsibility which meaningfully addresses some of the most pressing issues of the 21st century: creed, culture,
poverty, inequality and access to the basic essentials of human life. The school graduates students who are excited by
the possibility of change, motivated to act through personal example and who have an understanding of themselves and
of their roles in a global society.
Accreditations and Memberships
Middle States Association (MSA) • Council of International Schools (CIS) • Round Square • International Award for
Young People (IAYP) • National Honor Society (NHS) • The Association of Indian Universities (AIU) recognizes and
certifies the Woodstock transcript and diploma as equivalent to 10+2 Indian boards.
Woodstock School, Mussoorie, Uttarakhand 248179 India
+91 135 6615000 collegecounselor@woodstock.ac.in www.woodstockschool.in CEEB 671740

2. The Curriculum
Graduation Requirements & Grading
Student Achievement
Academic Programme
Students require 24 credits to graduate, with minimum requirements in the following subjects in addition to the
Enrichment and Residential Programmes:
SAT
Woodstock School offers a challenging, college-preparatory international high school curriculum which culminates in
Advanced Placement (AP) courses and a U.S. high school diploma. Woodstock fosters an interdisciplinary approach
that takes advantage of the Himalayan learning environment. Students develop critical thinking skills in small
discussion-based classes and labs, taught by 65% expat faculty. Additional qualifications that Woodstock offers include
Cambridge IGCSE and ABRSM music exams.
Enrichment Programme
Woodstock students enhance their personal and interpersonal development through an innovative enrichment
programme. Areas of enrichment focus include the arts, service, spirituality, adventure and athletics. Turner Organic
Garden provides hands-on opportunities for students to learn about the remarkable biodiversity of their mountain
environment. Hanifl Center for Outdoor Education designs treks and experiential learning activities, including the
annual Activity Week. Students participate in community service through the school’s CARE programme, in which
they interact with and provide service to people with disabilities and communities in need. Woodstock has a
particularly robust music programme. The school offers many student leadership opportunities, including the Student
Council, Dorm Council, and Model United Nations. Students may challenge themselves further as they work toward
distinguished recognition from the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music, the International Award for Young
People and the National Honor Society.
Residence Programme
The Woodstock Residence Programme involves 95% of Grade 9-12 students and embraces a holistic approach to
fostering independence through teaching research-based developmental assets. These assets include external and
internal qualities such as support, empowerment, and a strong commitment to learning. The residences offer multiple
activity programmes such as residential sports leagues and clubs, as well as providing opportunities for student
leadership and service.
4 Credits
English
4 Credits
Science
3 Credits
Math
3 Credits
Social Studies
Level 3
Foreign / Indian Languages
2 Credits
Fine & Performing Arts
1 Credit
Physical Education / Health
1 Credit
Religious Education
4.30
4.00
3.67
3.33
3.00
2.67
2.33
2.00
1.67
1.33
1.00
0.67
0.00
A+
A
AB+
B
BC+
C
CD+
D
DF
SAT Reasoning
Averages
Class of 2013
Last 5 years 2009-2013
Critical Reading
554
551
Math
604
598
Writing
582
723
SAT Subject Tests 2012-2013
Subject
No. of Students
Mean Score
Biology
11
674
Chemistry
2
720
The GPA out of 4.3 is unweighted and Woodstock School does not rank.
World History
3
660
Most courses provide 1 credit. Offerings in Religious Education, Fine and Performing Arts, and PE may earn a .5
credit, and Activity Week (Pass/Fail) earns a .25 credit. With the exception of Activity Week, all courses in Grades
9-12, as well as Algebra 1 and foreign/Indian languages in Grade 8 accrue towards the cumulative grade point average
(GPA). The minimum course load per year is six classes. Students require permission to enroll in more than three AP
courses in Grade 11.
Literature
8
678
Math I
8
600
Math II
16
665
Physics
3
723
U.S. History
0
n/a
Class of 2013
Last 5 years 2009-2013
No. of Students
7
79
Mean Score
26
25.22
No. of Students
Mean Score of 4 or 5
English Language
67
24%
English Literature
19
21%
Economics
50
52%
Math
23
17%
Sciences
23
43%
Social Studies/History
73
45%
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Studio Art
8
50%
Students who took
AP Exams
Course Offerings
English
Grade 9 English
IGCSE English
AP English Language
AP English Literature
Media Studies
Science
IGCSE Biology
IGCSE Chemistry
IGCSE Physics
IGCSE Coordinated Science
Applied Science
AP Environmental Science
AP Biology
AP Chemistry
AP Physics 1, 2
Mathematics
Pre-Algebra 1, 2
Algebra 1
Geometry
Algebra 2
Pre-Calculus
AP Calculus AB, BC
Social Studies
Grade 9 World History
IGCSE Geography
Indian History
Global Perspectives
AP World History
AP U.S. History
AP European History
AP Comparative Government & Politics
AP Microeconomics
AP Macroeconomics
AP Psychology
Indian/Foreign Language
ESL
Hindi
French
AP French
Spanish
Mandarin
Physical Education/Health
Grade 9 PE/Health
Grade 10 PE/Health
IGCSE Physical Education
Fine & Performing Arts
Grade 9, 10 Art
Grade 9, 10 Drama
Drawing
2D Design
3D Design
Studio Art 1
AP Studio Art
Western Music Lessons
Indian Music Lessons
Beg/Int/Adv Band
Beg/Int/Adv Orchestra
Beg/Int/Adv Choir
Jazz Band
Music Theory
AP Music Theory
IGCSE Drama
Advanced Drama
Religious Education
Rough Guide to Christianity
New Testament
Religions of India
Philosophy
ACT
Averages
AP Exams 2013
Subject
Junior and Senior
AP Participation
2012 - 2013
AP Exams: 317
93%
38%
Students who scored
4’s or above: 38%