Hebron School

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Hebron School
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Tamil Nadu 643001

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TypePrivate international school
Christian school
MottoDeo Supremo
(For God above all)
Established1899;125 years ago (1899)
PrincipalMr Richard Naylor
GradesPreschool–13
Number of students370 approx.
8 pre-school
77 elementary school
62 junior high school
225 senior high school
Campus size22 acres (8.9 ha)
Campus typeRural
Colour(s)Blue and gold
PublicationZenith
Hebron Highlights
AlumniOld Hebronites
Website hebronooty.org

Hebron School is a co-educational independent boarding school in the hill station known as Ooty, in Tamil Nadu, southern India. The school follow the British school system and study for IGCSEs, AS and A levels. [1]

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