History and legacy
Auckland House School for Boys stands proudly on the historic Belvedere Estate, a site where the footsteps of royalty and nobility once echoed through its halls. The estate was home to Alexander Jacob, a man whose influence reached into the highest echelons of British India. Known as the "uncrowned king of Simla," Jacob’s name is forever entwined with the history of this place, particularly for his connection to the famed Jacob Diamond. Within these very halls, decisions were made, deals brokered, and history written by those who shaped the colonial world.
Founded in 2008, Auckland House School for Boys builds upon the legacy of Auckland House School (Girls), which was established in 1866 on the site that was once the residence of George Eden, the 1st Earl of Auckland, then Governor General of India. The Girls' School, named in his honor, rose at a time when educational opportunities for women were scarce. It became a beacon of learning, shaping generations with the values of scholarship, discipline, and moral character. These same values are now instilled in the boys, ensuring that they, too, walk the path of excellence and service.
Today, the same halls, once graced by royalty and nobility, are dedicated to shaping the future of the young men who walk them. The halls of Belvedere no longer serve as the backdrop for the powerful elite of a bygone era, but instead stand as a place where the nobility of character, intellect, and integrity are cultivated in every boy who passes through them. The purpose now is not power or privilege, but the development of young minds and hearts committed to serving a greater good in the world. In these halls, we endeavor to foster the virtues of discipline, respect, and excellence, preparing our students to become leaders and contributors to society, grounded in moral integrity.
