NEXT School
Mulund, Mumbai, Mumbai, India
Info checked 2026-11-06 · Fees 2027-28
Per year· 2027-28 school year
INR 145K–799K
about USD 1.53K–8.46K
ECB reference rate (2026-11-05)
About
India's first Big Picture Learning school, with campuses in Mulund and Lower Parel (Mumbai) and South Goa. Programmes span Montessori toddlers to Grade 12, plus a specialised programme for learners with diverse needs.
Park Road, Off Devi Dayal Road, Mulund W, Mumbai 400080
Approximate location. Please use the address above for the exact spot.
Key facts
Curriculum
IB PYP · IB MYP · IB Diploma
Type
International school
Fee level
- Ownership
- Foundation
- Entry process
- Interview
- Learning support (SEN)
- Specialist
- Accreditations
- IB
Curriculum and academics
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)Offered
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.
Montessori
Early years to primary · Ages 2–12
A method where children choose hands-on activities and work at their own pace, often in mixed-age classes.
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Fees
2027-28 school year
Age on the first day of the school year (usually 1 September). Cut-off dates differ by school.
| Grade | Per year |
|---|---|
| Steps (Toddlers Programme) | INR 145,000≈ USD 1.53K |
| Nursery to Grade 2 | INR 295,000≈ USD 3.12K |
| Grade 3 | INR 319,000≈ USD 3.38K |
| Grade 4 | INR 344,000≈ USD 3.64K |
| Grade 5 | INR 372,000≈ USD 3.94K |
| Grade 6 to Grade 10 (MYP/IGCSE) | INR 401,000≈ USD 4.24K |
| IBDP | INR 799,000≈ USD 8.46K |
| IBCP (plus CRS provider fee) | INR 481,000≈ USD 5.09K |
| A-Levels | INR 643,000≈ USD 6.81K |
| NEXT Plus | INR 426,000≈ USD 4.51K |
| per year | |
|---|---|
| Steps (Toddlers Programme) | INR 145,000 (about USD 1.53K) |
| Nursery to Grade 2 | INR 295,000 (about USD 3.12K) |
| Grade 3 | INR 319,000 (about USD 3.38K) |
| Grade 4 | INR 344,000 (about USD 3.64K) |
| Grade 5 | INR 372,000 (about USD 3.94K) |
| Grade 6 to Grade 10 (MYP/IGCSE) | INR 401,000 (about USD 4.24K) |
| IBDP | INR 799,000 (about USD 8.46K) |
| IBCP (plus CRS provider fee) | INR 481,000 (about USD 5.09K) |
| A-Levels | INR 643,000 (about USD 6.81K) |
| NEXT Plus | INR 426,000 (about USD 4.51K) |
Source: school website (nextschool.org) · checked 2026-11-06 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-05)
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| NEXT School (this school) | INR 145,000 (about USD 1.53K) | INR 799,000 (about USD 8.46K) |
| Chatrabhuj Narsee School | INR 364,000 (about USD 3.85K) | INR 825,000 (about USD 8.73K) |
Source: school website (nextschool.org) · checked 2026-11-06 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-05)
One-off costs
- Enrolment fee
- INR 100,000
- Deposit
- INR 100,000
As published by the school. Amounts change with the school year and exchange rates; please confirm with the school before applying. Converted amounts use the reference rate of the date shown. ECB reference rate (2026-11-05). Source: school website (checked 2026-11-06)
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Additional learning support
Offers the NEXT Plus programme for learners with diverse needs.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Diving deeper
Governance and ownership
NEXT is supported by Marathon Group through the Ramniklal Zaverbhai Shah Trust, a charitable enterprise. The site lists the trustees.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academics
Curriculum
Learning centres on personalised, interest-driven projects with individual learning plans. The school has IB PYP, MYP and DP coordinators.
- PYP
- MYP
- IBDP
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Wellbeing
Special educational needs (SEN)
NEXT Plus is a specialised programme for learners with diverse needs.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Parent experience
History
NEXT School brought the Big Picture Learning model to India. Its founding is linked to a family trust in Mulund.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Admissions
Admissions
Admissions include a 1-on-1 visit, a meeting with the child, a decision within a week, then a digital form and deposit. Seats are limited.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
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