About
NES International School Mumbai is an IB and Cambridge (CIE) school in Mulund, Mumbai, serving students aged 3 to 18. It is part of the National Education Society (NES) group and emphasises innovation, student patents, and holistic development.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
Info checked 2026-11-06
Curriculum
IB PYP · IB MYP · IB Diploma
Ages
Ages 3–18
Language
English
Type
International school
- Founded
- 2004
- Accreditations
- IB, CIE
Admissions
Source: Read from the school's website
- Mid-year entry
- Possible
- Entry process
- Interview, Academic assessment
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explained
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
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.
A Level
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–18
The British university-entrance qualification: usually 3–4 subjects studied in depth for two years; UK universities make offers on these grades.
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Strengths
- Academics
- STEM
- Performing arts
- Visual arts
- Sport
Student support
Source: Read from the school's website
- English support (EAL)
- Yes
- Learning support (SEN)
- Moderately selective
Campus and school life
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Facilities
- Library
- Theatre
- Makerspace
- Art studio
- Music room
- Science labs
- Computer lab
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Additional learning support
A learning support team of a counsellor, special educator and EAL educator builds individual plans (IEP) and offers small group or one-to-one help.
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Diving deeper
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Governance and ownership
The school is part of the NES-SVB group, which runs a network of education institutions.
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Academics
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Curriculum
Families can choose the IB or Cambridge (CIE) pathway, running from early years to Grade 12.
- IB PYP
- IB MYP
- IB DP
- CIE Lower Secondary
- IGCSE
- AS & A Levels
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Wellbeing
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Social and emotional learning (SEL)
Dedicated social-emotional learning time builds resilience, self-regulation and organisation skills.
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Special educational needs (SEN)
Students who need more support get an Individualised Education Plan, and teachers are trained to differentiate lessons in mainstream classes.
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English as an additional language (EAL)
An EAL educator provides in-class and small group language support in English, writing and numeracy.
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Mental wellbeing
A counsellor and professional psychologists support emotional health, and an on-campus medical centre provides first aid.
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Parent experience
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History
The NES group began in 1963. NES International School Mumbai was founded in 2004-05 and is part of that group.
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Facilities
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Academic facilities
The school has a library with digital resources, music and art rooms, a makerspace, science labs and a computer lab.
- Library
- Music room
- Art studio
- Makerspace
- Action Lab
- Science labs
- Computer lab
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Extra-curricular facilities
A large air-conditioned auditorium hosts performances, assemblies and cultural shows.
- Auditorium
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Extra-curricular activities
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Arts and creative
Reputation
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Awards
Recognitions from education media and awards over several years, plus personal honours for the founder-principal.
- Times Education Icon ranking (Mumbai)
- Bright Education Visionary Award 2025
- Fortune India Future 50 Schools
- Education Today Award
- IBC & Berkshire Corporate Awards
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Admissions
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Admissions
After an enquiry, families visit campus and interview with the Head of School. Grades 1 to 9 sit English and maths assessments.
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Location
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Opposite Sardar Pratap Singh Garden, Agrawal Road, Near Swapna Nagari, Mulund West, Mumbai 400082
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