International Schools in Mumbai

Ages 4-18 · IB, IGCSE, ICSE · Bandra Kurla Complex · ~2,800 students

If academic pedigree and IB results are your primary filter, DAIS is in a class of its own in Mumbai - the 9th best IB school in the world in 2025. If your child is in the younger years or on the ICSE track, the fee-to-result ratio is worth scrutinising before committing.

Ages 3-18 · IB, American · Bandra Kurla Complex · ~1,300 students

ASB is the natural first call for families arriving on international assignments, particularly from US-headquartered companies - the community infrastructure for new arrivals is unusually good. Fees and the enrollment cost are at the top end of Mumbai's market; worth comparing carefully if you're not on a corporate package.

Ages 2-18 · IB, IGCSE, A-Level · South Mumbai · ~800 students

ABWA is a strong pick for South Mumbai families who want the A-Level pathway alongside IB Diploma and a school that takes emotional development as seriously as exam results. The 1:8 teacher-student ratio and Times No. 1 ranking are genuine - confirm current fee levels directly, as they are not published online.

Ages 3-18 · IB, IGCSE · South Mumbai · ~700 students

JBCN Parel is the standout value option for academically serious families in South and Central Mumbai who want strong IB results without the fee levels of BKC's premium schools. The 100% IGCSE pass rate and US$13M scholarship haul are not marketing spin - verify the results on the IB and Cambridge published data.

Ages 3-18 · IB · Western Suburbs · ~600 students

Ecole Mondiale works best for families in Juhu, Versova, or Andheri West who want a pure IB school with all-inclusive fees and a smaller campus community. The reputation has been uneven in the past - worth visiting and speaking to current families before committing at these fee levels.

Ages 3-18 · IB · Bandra Kurla Complex · ~400 students

Ascend is the right choice if small class sizes and a genuinely learner-centred IB culture matter more to you than campus scale or rankings. It sits in BKC and has been running the full IB continuum since long before it became the default choice in Mumbai - that institutional confidence shows in the classroom.

Ages 3-18 · IB · Goregaon East · ~2,906 students

OIS is the go-to choice for families who want a pure IB school with a strong track record, reasonable class sizes, and both campuses convenient for the western suburbs. The two-campus structure is worth clarifying at application - not all programmes run identically at each site.

Ages 3-18 · IB, IGCSE · Other Mumbai · ~600 students

SIS is the only international school in Mumbai with a boarding option, which makes it genuinely unique for families whose situation calls for it. For day families in the far north or looking for value-range IB fees, it is worth a visit - but read the mixed reviews on admissions staff and boarding facilities before committing.

Ages 3-18 · IB, IGCSE · South Mumbai · ~450 students

BIS is the right call if you want a well-regarded IB school in South Mumbai with genuinely small classes and a community that holds together over years. Fees are not publicly listed - confirm directly with the school, as the range is substantially lower than BKC competitors.

Ages 6-18 · IB, IGCSE, A-Level · Western Suburbs · ~1,000 students

If a 100% IB pass rate over 18 years and a genuinely established track record matter more to you than a flashy campus, Podar in Santacruz West is worth a serious look. Fees are in the mid-range for IB schools and not published - contact the school early.

Ages 3-19 · IB, IGCSE · Other Mumbai · ~600 students

Kanakia is the standout IB option for families in the Chembur-Ghatkopar corridor who do not want to commute to BKC or the western suburbs. The results - a 45/45 IBDP in 2023 and two IGCSE World Toppers - are real, and a class size of 20 at these fees is a genuine differentiator in Mumbai.

Ages 3-18 · IGCSE, A-Level · Western Suburbs · ~800 students

Panbai is the most accessible Cambridge route in the Bandra-Santacruz-Andheri belt at these fees, and the consistent parent ratings back up the experience. If your child will go on to A-Levels, check the PBIC campus in person first - it is a separate site and a different community.