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The Asian School

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The Asian School, is a co-ed Boarding School in Dehradun with both Day Boarding and Full Boarding Facilities. The School was established in 2000, by Mr. Amarjeet Juneja under the umbrella of the Asian Educational Charitable Trust.

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