Mumbai has one of the largest concentrations of international schools in India. Our list of international schools in Mumbai includes 23, offering the IB, Cambridge or a US curriculum, many alongside ICSE. They range from some of the most expensive schools in the country to Cambridge schools with surprisingly accessible fees.

International schools in Mumbai at a glance

23 schools with an international programme
Format: 19 day, 3 day-cum-boarding and 1 fully residential
Also Indian boards: 8 also offer ICSE and 1 CBSE
Indicative fees: about ₹72,000 to ₹30,00,000 a year

International schools in Mumbai by area

South Mumbai: Cathedral, B.D. Somani, Aditya Birla World Academy, HVB Global and Bombay International
BKC: Dhirubhai Ambani International, American School of Bombay and Ascend
Juhu and western suburbs: Ecole Mondiale, Utpal Shanghvi, Jasudben ML, Podar International, Oberoi International and JBCN Oshiwara
Central and eastern suburbs: Nahar International, Garodia and Hiranandani Foundation
Beyond the city: Singapore International, Prudence, Cathedral Vidya and Kohinoor American, which also take boarders

Leading names

Dhirubhai Ambani International School (2003): ICSE, IGCSE and IB, founded by Nita Ambani
The Cathedral and John Connon School (1860): ICSE, IGCSE and IB
American School of Bombay (1981): US-style programme with the IB
Ecole Mondiale World School (2004): IB across all years
Aditya Birla World Academy (2009): Cambridge and IB

Affordable international options

International doesn't always mean ultra-expensive. Panbai International School in Santacruz East offers Cambridge IGCSE with fees starting well below most of its peers, and Billabong High in Malad combines CBSE with Cambridge.

IB, Cambridge or US curriculum?

IB: broad and inquiry-led; the Diploma needs six subjects, a research essay and a service component
Cambridge: IGCSE and A Levels, with more subject choice
US curriculum: geared towards American universities

Indian universities accept IB and Cambridge through equivalence set by the Association of Indian Universities. For Indian engineering or medicine, check subject requirements early.

Fees at international schools in Mumbai

Fees range from about ₹72,000 at Panbai to ₹30,00,000 at the American School of Bombay. Most IB schools charge several lakh a year, with the Diploma years often costing more. Ask for a year-by-year fee schedule.

Questions to ask

Which exams do students sit in Classes 10 and 12?
How do recent results compare with world averages?
What university counselling is offered?
How are students joining from CBSE or ICSE supported?

Admissions at international schools in Mumbai

Many international schools in Mumbai admit through the year where places allow, but popular entry points fill early. Expect an assessment and an interaction, and ask about scholarships or sibling concessions.

Support for new students

If your child is moving from CBSE or ICSE, expect a change in style, with more essays, research and discussion. Ask how the school supports new students in their first term.

Boarding options

Most international schools in Mumbai are day schools. For boarding with an international curriculum, look at Singapore International in Dahisar, Prudence near Panvel, Cathedral Vidya at Lonavala and Kohinoor American at Khandala.

Visiting

Most schools welcome campus tours by appointment. Comparing two or three international schools in Mumbai in person, ideally during term, will show you how differently they approach learning.

Fees and extras

Many international schools charge one-time admission fees and refundable deposits on top of annual fees, and the IB Diploma years often cost more. Ask for a complete year-by-year fee schedule.

Checking authorisation

Ask whether the school is authorised for each programme it offers. The IB publishes a directory of authorised schools, and Cambridge lists its registered centres, so it's easy to confirm.

University counselling

Good international schools offer structured university counselling for India and abroad, including help with applications, essays and entrance tests. Ask how early counselling starts, what it includes and where recent graduates have gone.

Finally, consider continuity: a school that offers both the Middle Years and Diploma stages, or IGCSE through A Levels, saves a change of school in the senior years.

Mid-year admissions

If you're relocating, ask about mid-year entry. Many international schools accept transfers during the year where places allow, and some offer transition support for students arriving from other countries or boards.

How we put this list together

This list covers private schools in Mumbai, Navi Mumbai and the wider region, including boarding schools in Lonavala, Khandala and Deolali that many Mumbai families consider. We include schools based on board affiliation, standing, facilities and the options parents ask about most. Fees are indicative annual figures from school websites and published listings; they change every year and often exclude one-time charges, so confirm the latest figure with each school. Last updated: September 2026.

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