About
Ascend International School in Mumbai is an authorised IB World School offering the Primary Years, Middle Years and Diploma Programmes. It is part of Kasegaon Education Society and takes students from age 3 years 6 months to Grade 11, with an inquiry-based approach.
Key facts
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Info checked 2026-11-06
Curriculum
IB PYP · IB MYP · IB Diploma
Type
International school
Admissions
Source: Read from the school's website
- Mid-year entry
- Possible
- Entry process
- Interview
- Open days
- 2026-12-05
- Scholarships
- Yes
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explainedIB PYP · IB MYP · IB DP (Diploma)
The IB's four programmes
Schools often run only some of the four. Highlighted boxes are the ones this school offers.
- IB PYPOffered
Early years to primary · Ages 3–12
The IB's primary programme. Children learn through questions and units of inquiry rather than separate subjects.
- IB MYPOffered
Middle years (ages 11–16) · Ages 11–16
The IB's middle-years programme: eight subject groups taught with links between them, ending with a personal project.
- IB DP (Diploma)Offered
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's university-entrance qualification — what people usually mean by "the IB". Six subjects plus the Extended Essay, TOK and CAS, scored out of 45.
- IB CP (Career-related)Not here
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's career-related route for the same ages as the DP: at least two DP courses plus a career-related study chosen by the school.
Last two years: DP or CP
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Strengths
- Academics
- Service
Campus and school life
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Facilities
- Swimming pool
- Library
- Sports field
Arts
- Performing arts
Upcoming events
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- Accreditations
- IB
- Memberships
- COIS
More details
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Diving deeper
Food options
The campus has a cafeteria.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Governance and ownership
Operated by Kasegaon Education Society; leadership messages describe the school's founding aims and vision.
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Wellbeing
Safeguarding
Commits to child protection and ethical recruitment in line with an international child protection task force.
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Parent experience
History
Kasegaon Education Society was founded in Maharashtra in 1945 and established Ascend in Mumbai's BKC.
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Facilities
Facilities overview
Campus includes a library, multipurpose hall, rooftop pool, performing arts space and science areas.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Sports facilities
A rooftop half-Olympic pool and about 2.5 acres of open play space.
- Rooftop half-Olympic pool
- Open play space
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Academic facilities
Extra-curricular facilities
The multipurpose hall hosts sports, performances and community gatherings.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Extra-curricular activities
Arts and creative
Reputation
Accreditations
An authorised IB school that states it is pursuing NEASC and CIS accreditation.
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Admissions
Admissions
Process: campus tour, portal application, parent interview, student visit, then decision. Mid-year entry is considered on a rolling basis.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Scholarships
An IBDP scholarship for students entering the Diploma Programme, open to Grade 10 applicants, with a tuition waiver of up to 100 percent.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Location
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