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About Spring Dales English School
Established in 1991 – Nurturing Excellence Across Generations


Our Journey

Spring Dales English School, Kathua, established in 1991, has been a cornerstone of academic excellence for over three decades.

With a current student strength of 1,100, the school caters to learners from Nursery to Class 12, offering Science, Arts, and Commerce streams. As a leading institution in the region, we have consistently excelled in academics, extracurricular activities, and community engagement.


Vision and Mission

Our Vision:
“To shape future-ready individuals who excel in academics, creativity, and values.”

Our Mission:

  • Provide a holistic education that balances academics, technology, and character-building.
  • Foster a love for learning through innovative methods and state-of-the-art facilities.
  • Prepare students to be responsible global citizens through social and environmental initiatives.

What Sets Us Apart

  • Academic Excellence:Click here-Academics – Spring Dales English School Kathua(An ATL School)
    • Consistently top rankings in board exams, including state and national-level achievements.
    • 100% results in board exams with distinction holders every year.
  • Comprehensive Learning:
    • Programs spanning Science, Arts, and Commerce streams to nurture diverse talents.
    • Advanced tools like smart classrooms and the Atal Tinkering Lab to enhance STEM education.
  • Community and Innovation:
    • Active participation in social causes, cultural events, and competitions at national and international levels.
    • Recognized for blending innovation and traditional learning models.

Infrastructure and Facilities

  • Classrooms: Well-equipped modern classrooms designed for optimal learning.
  • Digital Learning Tools: Smartboards, projectors, and a fully equipped computer lab.
  • Science and Innovation: The Atal Tinkering Lab for hands-on STEM experiences.
  • Extracurricular Spaces: Sports facilities and dedicated Multipurpose Hall for activities.
  • Safe Transportation: A fleet of school buses for seamless connectivity.

Leadership and Faculty

Guided by Excellence:

  • Under the visionary leadership of Founder Principal Ms. Usha Gupta, our school has achieved remarkable milestones, including the prestigious Education Today Ranking of No. 1 State Board School in J&K for 4 years and Most Inspiring Teacher Award by LPU.
  • Prof. R.K. Gupta has served as HOD Physics at Government Degree College Kathua and has been instrumental in shaping the school.

Faculty Expertise:

  • Our experienced team of educators is committed to providing a nurturing and intellectually stimulating environment for students.

Achievements and Recognitions

  • Academic Brilliance:
  • Numerous accolades in national-level Olympiads and competitive exams.
  • Extracurricular Distinction:
    • Winners of national essay and science competitions.
    • Recognized for excellence in arts, sports, and cultural activities.
  • Recognition and Awards
  • Ranked No. 1 State Board School in J&K and No. 10 in India by Education Today (2018) listed in December 2018 issue. Spring Dales English School has been ranked the No. 1 State Board School in J&K State and No. 10 in India by Education Today.  The Award along with Certificate was received by Director, Prof. R.K. Gupta and Principal, Ms. Usha Gupta in an impressive Award Function of India School Merit Awards Ceremony 2018 held on 8th December at the Chancery Pavillion, Bangalore.
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  • Ranked No. 1 State Board School in J&K and No. 10 in India by Education Today (2019) listed in December 2019 issue.
  • Spring Dales English School has been ranked the No. 1 State Board School in J&K State and No. 10 in India by Education Today.  The School got featured in Top Ten State Board Schools of the country in December 2019 issue of Education Today and awarded in an impressive Award Function of India School Merit Awards Ceremony 2019 held at the Chancery Pavillion, Bangalore.
  • Ms. Usha Gupta, Principal, Spring Dales English School won the most inspiring teacher award organized by LPU on 27th of Jan’ 2020 and placed No. 1 in the state winning grant of Rs. 50,000 per School, 25,000 per Teacher and Rs. 10,000 per Student.
  • Ranked No. 1 State Board School in J&K and No. 10 in India by Education Today (2021) listed in December 2021 issue.
  • Spring Dales English School Changran achieved 10th rank amongst all State Board Schools of the country featured by India’s leading Education Today Magazine published in December 2021 issue.  The school has been ranked No.1 in Kathua, No. 1 in J&K and No. 10th in India.  The award along with certificate was received by School Principal in an impressive Award function of India School Merit Awards ceremony, organized by Education Today at The Chancery Pavilion, Bangalore on 11-12 March 2022.
  • Awarded for the Most Effective Blended Learning Model in J&K by Education Today (2022).
  • The school got top place in ‘Most Effective Blended Learning Model’ in J&K in the State Board category conducted by ‘Education Today’ under North India Merit Awards Survey held in 2022.
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  • Ranked No. 1 State Board School in J&K and No. 9 in India by Education Today (2022) listed in December 2022 issue.
  • Spring Dales English School has been ranked the No. 1 State Board School in J&K State and No. 9 in India by Education Today.  The School got featured in Top Ten State Board Schools of the country in December 2022 issue of Education Today and awarded in an impressive Award Function of India School Merit Awards Ceremony 2022 held at the Chancery Pavillion, Bangalore.
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  • Ranked No. 1 State Board School in J&K and No. 20 in India by Education Today (2024) listed in December 2024 issue .
  • Spring Dales English School has been ranked the No. 1 State Board School in J&K State and No. 20 in India by Education Today.  The School got featured in Top Twenty State Board Schools of the country in December 2024 issue of Education Today and awarded in an impressive Award Function of India School Merit Awards Ceremony 2024 held at the The Taj, Bangalore.


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