Formally under the name S.F.F. Senior Secondary School and managed by the Special Frontier Force, Herbertpur, the school was formally handed over to the Central Tibetan Schools Administration (CTSA) on 23rd July 1994 and was renamed as Central School for Tibetans, Herbertpur. This change of guard was the culmination of efforts made by Major General Sharda (then Inspector General, S.F.F.) and Mr. S.P. Datta (then Secretary CTSA). Both of these officers are known for their profound love and concern for the well being of Tibetan children and the community living in India.

CST Herbertpur is situated in the State of Uttaranchal on the western fringes of Doon Valley. The location of the institution is so beautiful and bears magnificent scenic surroundings, which includes stupendous rise of mighty Himalayas in the north and fine lush and lower extension of the Shivalik ranges in the south. The school is about 36 km east of Dehradun, the state capital and about 14 km west of Paonta Sahib, a historical town in Himachal Pradesh State.

At the inception, a doyan among CTSA Principals Mr. Ravi Pratap was placed as the head of the school and a team of efficient and qualified staff under him. On 6th April 1998, Mr. V.K. Singh took over as Principal of the school. Over the years, the school has witnessed all round development in areas ranging from infrastructure expansion to achievements in various fields.

CST Herbertpur is a senior secondary school and has only humanities stream at the Plus 2 level. The school follows CBSE curriculum. The achievements of the school have always been good and comparable with the other schools of CTSA. This year the Class XII result was 100% and Class X was 71.4%. There is a hostel facility for about 400 children under the direct management of S.F.F. officials. Presently the school has 32 staff members and 457 children. Under the leadership of Mr. V.K. Singh, Principal and with the guiding light of Dr. M.S. Verma, the current Secretary CTSA, the school is all set to make further progress in every field.