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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 India—the 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:

• Athletics
• Cricket
• Football
• Gymnastics
• Hockey
• Badminton
• Track and Field
• Martial Arts
• Swimming
• Table Tennis
• Lawn Tennis
• Chess
• Yoga

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:

• General Agha Muhammad Yahya Khan – 3rd President of Pakistan and 5th Commander in Chief of the Pakistan army
• Vishwanath Pratap Singh – Prime Minister Of India
• Vijai Singh Shekhawat - Chief of Naval Staff of the Indian Navy
• Raj Kapoor - Actor, film producer and director
• Madan Mohan – Music Director
• Hanut Singh - Lt. General of the Indian Army
• Md Shamsul Hasan Khan – Member Of Parliament
• Virbhadra Singh – 3 times former Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh
• Charanjit Singh - Two time Olympian and Gold medal winner
• Joy Mukherjee - Actor and Director

References

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7. Nerurkar, Vishwas. "His Journey". Madan Mohan: The Musical Legend. madanmohan.in. Retrieved 31 March 2014.
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10. "Congress veteran, six-time Himachal CM Virbhadra Singh turns 88". Hindustan Times. 24 June 2021. Retrieved 9 July 2021.
11. "Hockey legend Charanjit Singh dies aged 92". Hindustan Times. 27 January 2022.
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External links

• Official website
• Old Boys Association Retrieved 10 April 2023
• BSI

• Boys' schools in India
• Boarding schools in Uttarakhand
• Schools in Dehradun
• Educational institutions established in 1926
• 1926 establishments in India