B.D. Somani International School

South Mumbai, Mumbai, India
  • IB PYP
  • IGCSE
  • IB Diploma
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About

International school in Cuffe Parade, South Mumbai, offering IB Primary Years Programme, IGCSE and IB Diploma with a student-centred, inquiry-based approach.

Key facts

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  • Curriculum

    IB PYP · IGCSE · IB Diploma

  • Students

    800

  • Type

    International school

Founded
2006
Learning support (SEN)
Moderately selective
Accreditations
IB

Curriculum and academics

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Curricula, explained

The IB's four programmes

Schools often run only some of the four. Highlighted boxes are the ones this school offers.

  1. 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.

  2. IB MYPNot here

    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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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

  • IGCSE

    Ages 14–16, 2 years · Ages 14–16

    A subject-by-subject qualification taken around age 16 in British-style schools — usually 5–10 subjects studied over two years.

Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide

Strengths

  • STEM
  • Performing arts
  • Service
Teachers
144

Campus and school life

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Facilities

  • Theatre
  • Sports field
  • Makerspace

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The essentials

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  • Additional learning support

    Learning Support teachers and counsellors work with students one-to-one or in small groups, with parent consent and external referrals when needed.

    • Counsellors
    • Learning Support teachers
    • Individual Education Plans

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Diving deeper

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  • Food options

    A large, air-conditioned cafeteria is available on campus.

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  • Governance and ownership

    Leadership comprises a founder-director, a head of school and separate primary and secondary principals with vice principals.

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Academics

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  • Curriculum

    Inquiry-based learning grounded in the IB Primary Years Programme philosophy, with IGCSE and IB Diploma programmes.

    • Curiosity
    • Collaboration
    • Courage

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  • Exam results

    All graduates attend universities worldwide. The school offers university counselling, mock interviews and onsite SAT administration.

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Wellbeing

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  • Social and emotional learning (SEL)

    Grades 9-12 take social-emotional learning sessions on topics such as teamwork, time management, empathy and decision-making.

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  • Special educational needs (SEN)

    The secondary SEN/Learning Support department identifies needs early, provides remedial support and arranges exam access.

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  • Mental wellbeing

    Primary and secondary counsellors support students using talk, play and art therapy, and share feedback with parents.

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Parent experience

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  • Community

    Emphasises a close-knit community, with alumni networking, mentoring and career talks for students.

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Facilities

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  • Facilities overview

    Located on a quiet street in South Mumbai, with air-conditioned classrooms and a range of on-campus facilities.

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  • Sports facilities

    Outdoor sports facilities include a basketball court, cricket pitch and football turf.

    • Basketball court
    • Cricket pitch
    • Football turf
    • Capoeira room
    • Block-building yard

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  • Academic facilities

    Specialist rooms for art, music, theatre and IT, plus science labs and a design and innovation space.

    • Art room
    • Music room
    • Theatre room
    • IT rooms
    • Science labs
    • Design and innovation lab

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  • Extra-curricular facilities

    Includes a large auditorium, a large air-conditioned cafeteria and a student garden.

    • Auditorium
    • Cafeteria
    • Student garden

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Admissions

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  • Admissions

    Applications for AY 2027-28 are open for Senior KG to Grade 11; Nursery and Junior KG admissions are closed.

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Location

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625, G.D. Somani Marg, Cuffe Parade, Mumbai 400005

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