As a parent, finding the right school for the child is one of the major concerns. Parents would like the schools which can show and prove that it will offer their child the best education and the best experience possible. International schools provide students with various opportunities to develop new skills beyond the curriculum. These schools typically offer different curricula, with the most popular being the International Baccalaureate followed by A-Level, British, American and International Baccalaureate (IB).
Based on the Times School Survey 2020, the following are the best international schools in Mumbai.
Mainadevi Bajaj International School, Malad (W)
About the School
Mainadevi Bajaj International School (MBIS), is a co-educational international day school affiliated with the Cambridge International Examinations, UK (CAIE) and the International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO), Geneva. It is part of the renowned Rajasthani Sammelan Education Trust (RSET).
Programmes Offered
It offers the Early Years Programme, Cambridge International Primary Programme (CPP) for grade 1st to 5th, Cambridge Lower Secondary Programme from grade 6th through grade 8th, the International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) programme for grades 9th and 10th. The students of class 11th and 12th can opt for the IBDP programme. MBIS aims to promote high quality, balanced education, which allows each student to develop not only their knowledge and skills but also strong moral values.
Activities & Facilities
Co-curricular and extra-curricular activities include physical education, yoga, music, drama, dance, basketball, football, cricket, hockey and other sports.
The school has spacious, air-conditioned classrooms with interactive smart boards, a well-stocked library, well-equipped separate laboratories for physics, chemistry and biology, ICT lab, art room, music room, a dance studio and play area. The school campus is fully secured and wifi-enabled. It also has a large dining hall for teachers and students to have their meals together.
- School Type: Co-Ed Day School
- Board: Cambridge, IB
- Programmes: CPP, CLSP, IGCSE, IBDP
- Grades: LKG to Class 12th
- Establishment Year: 2009
Aditya Birla World Academy, Tardeo
About the School
Aditya Birla World Academy is a co-ed international school that was established in the year 2008. It is located in Tardeo, South Mumbai. The school is affiliated to Cambridge International Examination (CIE), UK, and the International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO), Geneva.
Programmes Offered
It offers the Cambridge International Primary Programme (CPP) from lower KG through grade 5th, Cambridge Lower Secondary Programme from grade 6th through grade 8th, the International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) programme for grades 9th and 10th. The students of class 11th can opt for Cambridge A-Level or IBDP programmes.
Activities & Facilities
Co-curricular and extra-curricular activities include Physical Education, Yoga, Gymnastics, Martial Arts, Skating, Music, Dance, Theatre, Robotics, Drone Designing, Aero Modelling, Pottery, etc. The students are also engaged in community service. The school also takes students on educational tours in India & abroad
- School Type: Co-Ed Day School
- Board: Cambridge, IB
- Programmes: CPP, CLSP, IGCSE, A-Level, IBDP
- Grades: LKG to Class 12th
- Establishment Year: 2008
- Transportation: Yes
B.D. Somani International School, Cuff Parade
About the School
B.D. Somani International School was established in the year 2006. It is a co-educational international school, located in Cuff Parade, South Mumbai. The school is affiliated with Cambridge International Examination (CIE), UK, and the International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO), Geneva.
Programmes Offered
It offers the Cambridge International Primary Programme (CPP) from lower KG through grade 5th, Cambridge Lower Secondary Programme from grade 6th through grade 8th, the International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) programme for grades 9th and 10th. The students of class 11th and 12th can opt for the IBDP programme.
- School Type: Co-Ed Day School
- Board: Cambridge, IB
- Programmes: CPP, CLSP, IGCSE, IBDP
- Grades: LKG to Class 12th
- Establishment Year: 2006
- Transportation:
Singapore International School, Dahisar
About the School
Singapore International School is a co-ed school founded in 2007. It is located in Dahisar, North Mumbai. Its state-of-the-art campus is spread across 8 acres it is the only co-educational institution in Mumbai that provides term, monthly, weekly and day boarding facilities. The school is affiliated with Cambridge International Examination (CIE), UK, and the International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO), Geneva.
Programmes Offered
It offers the Cambridge International Primary Programme (CPP) from lower KG through grade 5th, Cambridge Lower Secondary Programme from grade 6th through grade 8th, the International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) programme for grades 9th and 10th. The students of class 11th and 12th can opt for the IBDP programme.
Activities & Facilities
Co-curricular and extra-curricular activities include Physical Education, Yoga, Gymnastics, Martial Arts, Skating, Music, Dance, Art & Craft, Sculpture, Pottery, etc. The school has affiliations to The Council of International Schools, The Australian Boarding Schools’ Association, Singapore Teacher’s Union, Reggio Emilia India Foundation, Round Square, The ACT, and College Board.
- School Type: Co-Ed Day cum Boarding School
- Board: Cambridge, IB
- Programmes: CPP, CLSP, IGCSE, IBDP
- Grades: LKG to Class 12th
- Establishment Year: 2006
Ryan Global School, Andheri (W)
About the School
Ryan Global School, Andheri is part of the Ryan International Group of Institutions. It was established in Andheri West, Mumbai in 2009. It is a co-educational day school and affiliated to Cambridge International Examination (CIE), UK, and the International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO), Geneva.
Programmes Offered
It offers IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) till grade 5th, Cambridge Lower Secondary Programme from grade 6th through grade 8th, IGCSE for students of grade 9th & 10th and A-Level for students of 11th & 12th.
Activities & Facilities
The school has a well-equipped laboratory, a big library, music room, tailoring room and computer lab. Sports and co-curricular activities are also given due importance in the schedule of the school.
- School Type: Co-Ed Day School
- Board: Cambridge, IB
- Programmes: PYP, CLSP, IGCSE, A-Level
- Grades: LKG to Class 12th
- Establishment Year:
DY Patil International School, Worli
About the School
DY Patil International School is part of the DY Patil Group. It is located in Worli, South Mumbai. It is a co-educational day school and affiliated to Cambridge International Examination (CIE), UK, and the International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO), Geneva.
Programmes Offered
It offers IB Early Years Programme (EYP) for Nursery & KG students, IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) from grade1st to 5th, Cambridge Lower Secondary Programme from grade 6th through grade 8th, IGCSE for students of grade 9th & 10th and IBDP for students of 11th & 12th.
Activities & Facilities
Co-curricular and extra-curricular activities include Physical Education, Music, Dance, Art & Craft, Drama, etc.
- School Type: Co-Ed Day School
- Board: Cambridge, IB
- Programmes: EYP, PYP, CLSP, IGCSE, IBDP
- Grades: LKG to Class 12th
Fazlani L’Académie Globale, Mazgaon
About the School
Fazlani L’Académie Globale is a co-ed day school located in Mazgaon, South Mumbai. It is affiliated with the Cambridge Assessment International Examinations (CAIE), UK and International Baccalaureate (IB), Geneva.
Programmes Offered
It offers IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) from grade 1st to 5th, Cambridge Lower Secondary Programme from grade 6th through grade 8th, IGCSE for students of grade 9th & 10th and Cambridge AS & A Levels for students of 11th & 12th.
Activities & Facilities
Co-curricular and extra-curricular activities include Sports, Music, Dance, Art & Craft, Speech & Drama, etc. The students are also involved in community service.
- School Type: Co-Ed Day School
- Board: Cambridge, IB
- Programmes: PYP, CLSP, IGCSE, AS Level, A-Level
- Grades: LKG to Class 12th
- Establishment Year: 2007
JBCN International School, Parel
About the School
JBCN International School is a Co-ed school affiliated with Cambridge Assessment International Examinations (CAIE), UK and International Baccalaureate (IB), Geneva. It is managed by JBCN Education.
Programmes Offered
It offers Early Years Programme for Nursery to Sr. KG, IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) from grade 1st to 5th, Cambridge Lower Secondary Programme from grade 6th through grade 8th, IGCSE for students of grade 9th & 10th and IBDP for students of 11th & 12th.
Activities & Facilities
Co-curricular and extra-curricular activities include Sports, Music, Dance, Art & Craft, Speech & Drama, Theatre, Film Making, etc.
- School Type: Co-Ed Day School
- Board: Cambridge, IB
- Programmes: PYP, CLSP, IGCSE, AS Level, A-Level
- Grades: LKG to Class 12th
The Universal School, Tardeo
About the School
The Universal School is a co-educational international day school affiliated with the Cambridge International Examinations (CIE), UK.
Programmes Offered
It offers the Early Years Programme based on the Reggio-Emilia Approach to Learning, Cambridge International Primary Programme (CPP) for grade 1st to 5th, Cambridge Lower Secondary Programme from grade 6th through grade 8th, the International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) programme for grades 9th and 10th.
Activities & Facilities
Co-curricular and extra-curricular activities include Physical Education, Music, Dance, Theatre, etc. The school also takes students on educational tours in India & abroad. It has air-conditioned classrooms, well-equipped science labs, computer labs, language labs and IT-enabled learning rooms.
- School Type: Co-Ed Day School
- Board: Cambridge
- Programmes: CPP, CLSP, IGCSE
- Grades: Nursery to Class 10th
- Establishment Year: 2010
Garodia International Centre For Learning, Ghatkopar (E)
About the School
Garodia International Centre For Learning is part of Garodia Education Group. is a Co-ed school affiliated to Cambridge Assessment International Examinations (CAIE), UK and International Baccalaureate (IB), Geneva. It is situated at Ghatkopar East, Mumbai.
Programmes Offered
It offers International Early Years Curriculum (IEYC) for Nursery to Sr. KG, International Primary Curriculum (IPC) for Grade 1st to 5th, Cambridge Lower Secondary Programme from grade 6th through grade 8th, the International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) programme for grades 9th and 10th.
Activities & Facilities
The school has computer laboratories, science laboratories, a design studio, roof-top swimming pool. Co-curricular and extra-curricular activities include Physical Education, Yoga, Gymnastics, Martial Arts, Skating, Music, Dance, and Theatre.
- School Type: Co-Ed Day School
- Board: Cambridge, IB
- Programmes: IEYC, IPC, CLSP, IGCSE
- Grades: Nursery to Class 10th
- Establishment Year: 2004
Disclaimer: The schools mentioned here are based on the Times School Survey 2020. The schools mentioned here are not in any particular order or rankings.