Model School for Visually Handicapped (MSVH) is a premier co-educational boarding school in Dehradun for visually handicapped/ blind/ partially blind children. The school runs under the aegis of NIVH (National Institute for the Empowerment of Persons with Visual Disabilities (Divyangjan)(Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Govt. of India). This boarding school in Uttarakhand is affiliated to CBSE, New Delhi, and provides quality education to blind students from Nursery to Class XII. The school imparts quality education with various services and benefits including free education, board, and lodging, uniform, books, and equipment.
Model School in Dehradun for the Visually Handicapped was founded on 4th January 1959 by Govt. of India on the occasion of the 150th birth anniversary of Louis Braille, the inventor of Braille script. The school aim is to provide education to blind, partially sighted and low-vision children coupled with enabling students with the use of latest technology and Braille literacy. The blind children are taught through Braille and tactile sensation whereas the partially sighted and low vision children make use of magnifying devices to read the printed text.
Curriculum & Facilities in Model School for Visually Handicapped, Dehradun
MSVH special school of Dehradun follows the CBSE pattern and syllabus and offers Humanities in classes XI & XII. Computer education is also introduced right from Class III. There are four libraries in school to provide assistance in learning. There are separate Talking Book Library, School Library, Print Library & Braille Library. This boading school provides excellent sports facilities and encourage them to participate in different sports competitions. The students have also achieved remarkable results in National and International championships. The school also make them practice Yoga & Judo Karate for physical well being with mentally fit & physically agile body. Students are also encouraged to take music, dance, and drama as their hobby.
Model School For Visually Handicapped In Dehradun Admission Procedure
This CBSE school in Dehradun offers admission from Nursery to Class XII at the starting of each session. Admission is provided after the interview and screening. Application form can be obtained from admission office on any working hours.
Document Needed
- Birth Certificate
- Medical Certificate of Visual Disability issued by the Chief Medical Officer.
- Income Certificate of Parents
- Caste Certificate (If any)
- Marksheet & Certificate of the previous class
- Passport size photograph
