DSB International School

South Mumbai, Mumbai, India
  • IB Diploma
  • IGCSE
  • UK EYFS
  • British
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About

International school in South Mumbai with German heritage, offering the English National Curriculum, IGCSE and the IB Diploma. Students come from 25+ nationalities and the school runs a Garden Campus and a Euro Campus.

Key facts

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  • Curriculum

    IB Diploma · IGCSE · UK EYFS

  • Language

    English

  • Type

    International school

Nationalities
25
Founded
1961
Scholarships
Yes

Fees

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One-off costs

Application fee
INR 5,000

As published by the school. Amounts change with the school year and exchange rates; please confirm with the school before applying.

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 PYPNot here

    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.

  • EYFS

    Early years · Ages 2–5

    The early-years stage of British schools: play-based learning of language, social skills and early reading and number.

  • British curriculum

    Early years to sixth form · Ages 3–18

    Follows the English National Curriculum; pupils usually take IGCSEs around age 16 and A Levels in the last two years.

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

Strengths

  • Academics
  • Languages

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Accreditation and memberships

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Accreditations
CIS, COBIS, IB
Memberships
COBIS, COIS

The essentials

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  • Country affiliation

    Has a German heritage, with links to German institutions and events, and German taught to all students.

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Academics

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  • Curriculum

    Uses the English National Curriculum for early years and primary, IGCSE for Grades 9 to 10, and the IB Diploma for Grades 11 to 12.

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  • Exam results

    Publishes the highest-achieving IB Diploma students each year since 2016 and holds an annual IGCSE awards ceremony.

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  • Academic calendar
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Wellbeing

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  • Safeguarding

    Has designated child protection leads, regular staff training, and safeguarding topics taught through PSHE, assemblies and tutor time.

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Parent experience

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  • History

    Founded in 1961 and presented as Mumbai's oldest international school.

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  • Community

    Hosts community events such as Community Day and an annual international symposium.

    • Community Day
    • DSB International Symposium

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Facilities

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  • Facilities overview

    Operates a Garden Campus for FSSS to Grade 1 and a Euro Campus for Grade 2 to Grade 12.

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Languages

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  • Language provision

    All students learn German. Spanish and French are also offered as activities.

    • German
    • Spanish
    • French

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Reputation

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  • Awards

    Named a finalist at The PIEoneer Awards 2025 and recognised among India's best international schools for 2025.

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  • Accreditations

    Holds Council of International Schools (CIS) accreditation and is presented as Mumbai's only COBIS-accredited British international school.

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Admissions

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  • Admissions

    Admissions enquiries are handled by email, and scholarship applications are open to students in Grade 8 and Grade 10.

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  • Scholarships

    IGCSE and IB academic scholarships for Grade 8 and Grade 10 applicants, covering up to 90% of the school fee.

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Location

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