The Cathedral and John Connon School
- IGCSE
- IB Diploma
- AP
About
Co-educational school in Mumbai, founded in 1860, covering Pre-Primary through Grade 12. Offers ICSE, ISC, IGCSE and IB Diploma pathways and Advanced Placement.
Key facts
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Info checked 2026-11-06
Curriculum
IGCSE · IB Diploma · AP
Students
1,960
Type
Local school, international programme
- Founded
- 1860
- Religion
- christian
- Nurse on site
- Yes
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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
AP
High school, by subject · Ages 15–18
College Board's university-level courses that high-school students choose subject by subject, with exams scored 1–5 each May.
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Strengths
- Academics
- Service
- Sport
Campus and school life
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Facilities
- Library
- Makerspace
Sports
- Football
- Basketball
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- Accreditations
- IB
- Memberships
- COIS
The essentials
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Additional learning support
Counsellors work with mainstream teachers and Learning Resource Centre special educators to give group and individual support.
- Learning Resource Centre
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Diving deeper
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House system
A house system introduced in 1919 divides students into teams for sports and extracurricular activities.
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Academics
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Curriculum
Grades 8 to 10 choose between ICSE or IGCSE. Grades 11 and 12 offer ISC and the IB Diploma.
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Exam results
Publishes student average scores and university placements for ICSE, ISC, IBDP and IGCSE courses.
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Wellbeing
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Mental wellbeing
Counsellors run values-based lessons and individual support to build emotional resilience and relationships.
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Parent experience
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History
Founded in 1860 and co-educational since 1967. Today it runs sections from Pre-Primary to Grade 12 across several campus buildings.
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Facilities
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Facilities overview
The Senior School has an infirmary, a central quadrangle, three science labs, a robotics lab and a library.
- Infirmary
- Quadrangle
- Science Laboratories
- Robotics Laboratory
- Library
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Sports facilities
The central quadrangle is also used as a play area for football and basketball.
- Football
- Basketball
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Academic facilities
Three science labs, a robotics lab and a library support hands-on practice and independent study.
- Science Laboratories
- Robotics Laboratory
- Library
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Extra-curricular activities
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Leadership and professional
Senior students take part in community service projects and self-awareness and leadership camps with their counsellors.
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Reputation
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Awards
Lists awards and achievements by students and staff at local, national and international levels, including school rankings.
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Admissions
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Admissions
Lower First admission is applied for online. Applications are limited to children living in listed areas of Mumbai.
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Location
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