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Bedford School Mohali

Instructs in English

Ages 3 - 18 years

Fees ₹240,000 - 1,050,000

Type Girls School, Girls School (boarding)

Bedford School Mohali is India's first British international all-girls school, a campus inspired by Bedford School UK's heritage. Located on 14-acre campus in Mohali Sector 84, near Chandigarh, it blends independent‑school architecture with Indian climate and culture. Founding principal is Ms Naomi Atkins; the first cohort began in April 2026. The school serves girls aged 3 to 18 and offers a Cambridge International curriculum alongside an Indian curriculum. Cambridge Early Years through Cambridge Primary, Lower Secondary, IGCSE and Cambridge AS/A‑Levels are available, with the Indian School Certificate option in Sixth Form. In Primary, Punjabi and Hindi are compulsory, and French or Spanish is offered from Year 6. Facilities include bright, technology‑enabled classrooms, advanced science laboratories, a library and research centre, design and technology studios, arts spaces, a stage and acoustically engineered music rooms. A sports and wellbeing programme supports a values-led education. Boarding options include Flexi, Day and Full Boarding.

Location

Bedford School Mohali is located in Sector 84, Mohali, Punjab 140306. The campus spans 14 acres and is well connected to major road networks, with easy access from Chandigarh, Panchkula, Delhi and other North Indian cities. The nearest airport is Chandigarh International Airport (IXC), about 12 km away, and Chandigarh Junction and SAS Nagar/Mohali railway stations provide rail access; the school operates an extensive bus network across Mohali, Chandigarh, Zirakpur and Panchkula for daily pick-up and drop-off.

Stages

Nursery to Year 9.

Type

All-girls school with boarding options (Flexi Boarding, Day Boarding and Full Boarding).

Additional learning support

Pastoral care, licensed professional counselling, mentoring relationships and weekly well-being check-ins to support students' wellbeing.

Country affiliation

India-based, offering a British international curriculum; India's first British international all-girls school.

Bus service

Extensive school bus network with daily pick-up and drop-off across major hubs in Mohali, Chandigarh, Zirakpur and Panchkula.

Application fees (one-time, at registration/admission)

- Registration fee (Full boarders): Rs. 15,000 (non‑refundable).
- Admission fee (Full boarders): Rs. 2,00,000 (non‑refundable; payable once admission is confirmed).
- Registration fee (Day boarders, Toddler–Year 9): Rs. 10,000 (non‑refundable).
- Admission fee (Day boarders): Rs. 1,00,000 (non‑refundable; payable once admission is confirmed).

Tuition and boarding fees — Full boarders (Residential pupils, Year 3–9)

- Annual tuition fee (Year 3–9): Rs. 4,50,000.
- Annual boarding fee (Year 3–9): Rs. 6,00,000.
- Total annual fee (Tuition + Boarding, Year 3–9): Rs. 10,50,000.
- Imprest account (adjustable, payable with 1st instalment): Rs. 60,000 per term (maintained and replenished as required).

Payment instalment options for Full boarders

- Pay in full (annual payment): rebate of Rs. 25,000 for fees paid upfront for the full year.
- Two equal instalments: Rs. 5,25,000 (Instalment I) and Rs. 5,25,000 (Instalment II).
- Three equal instalments: Rs. 3,50,000 each (Instalment I payable at admission; Instalment II by August 1; Instalment III by December 1).

Tuition fees — Day boarders (Toddler to Year 9), per quarter (four quarterly instalments)

- Toddler: Rs. 60,000 per quarter (annual Rs. 2,40,000).
- Nursery / Reception / Year 1 / Year 2 — Non‑Dining Plan: Rs. 69,000 per quarter (annual Rs. 2,76,000).
- Nursery / Reception / Year 1 / Year 2 — Meal Plan (optional, includes snack and full lunch): Rs. 84,000 per quarter (annual Rs. 3,36,000).
- Year 3–9 — Non‑Dining Plan: Rs. 90,000 per quarter (annual Rs. 3,60,000).
- Year 3–9 — Meal Plan: Rs. 1,12,500 per quarter (annual Rs. 4,50,000).
- Day‑boarders imprest/advance rebate: rebate of Rs. 12,000 for parents paying the full year in advance.

Billing schedule and key payment terms

- Full boarders — term schedule and due dates:
- Term 1 (April–September) fee to be deposited by March 25.
- Term 2 (October–March) fee to be deposited by September 25.
- For three‑instalment option: 1st instalment at admission; 2nd by August 1; 3rd by December 1.
- Day boarders — quarterly invoice schedule and due dates:
- 1st quarter (April–June) due by April 10.
- 2nd quarter (July–September) due by July 10.
- 3rd quarter (October–December) due by October 10.
- 4th quarter (January–March) due by January 10.
- Late payment penalty: 2% per month on the outstanding amount. Payments not received within 45 days of the due date may result in cancellation of enrolment.
- IGCSE (Year 11) and A Level (Year 13) examination entry fees are charged at actual.

Boarding fees and offers

- Boarding fee for Year 3–9 is Rs. 6,00,000 per year (as shown above under Full boarders).
- Founding families special offer on boarding fees: 20% discount in the first year and 10% in subsequent years (applies to qualifying founding families).

Other costs and chargeable items (payable in addition to tuition/boarding)

- Transportation (charged at actual).
- School uniform (charged at actual).
- Textbooks and stationery (charged at actual).
- Examination entry fees (IGCSE / A Level) and any external exam costs (charged at actual).
- Incidental items and activities (examples charged against the Imprest deposit): uniforms/replenishment, notebooks, art & craft materials, performing arts material, photographs, extra coaching or special classes, trips, camps, medical referrals, personal toiletries, dry‑cleaning, pocket money, specialist medical treatment and hospitalisation, excursions, workshops, and similar items. The Imprest deposit is adjusted against these actual costs.

Refunds and withdrawal (summary of terms)

- Registration and admission fees are non‑refundable under any circumstances.
- New pupils: If a pupil does not join before the start of the academic year (1 April), registration and admission fees are forfeited and the balance of any refundable amounts will be returned. If a pupil joins and withdraws before 30 April, per‑day fees for the period of attendance plus an additional charge are forfeited (residential policy: one quarter extra fee; day‑boarders page notes a three‑month extra fee where applicable).
- Existing pupils: A minimum written notice of three months is required prior to the end of the academic year (latest by 31 December). If withdrawal occurs after the academic year has commenced (1 April), an additional quarter's fee (or the first term for day‑boarders) will be charged/forfeited and the school will clear the leaving certificate only after dues are settled.
- School‑initiated withdrawal: Fees may be retained and written notice provided if a pupil is withdrawn for reasons such as non‑payment of fees, prolonged unexplained absence, persistent misconduct, or behaviour detrimental to the school community.

Fee concessions and sibling policy

- Sibling concession: admission fee waiver or concession is available for families with more than one child enrolled (session 2026–2027 offers an admission fee waiver for siblings; day‑boarders page notes a 50% waiver on total admission fee for one sibling in 2026–2027). Application for sibling concessions must follow the school's process and the Principal's decision is final.

Payment options and banking instructions

- Demand Drafts are accepted in favour of “BEDFORD SCHOOL” payable at Mohali; parents are asked to include the pupil's name and admission number on the reverse of the DD.
- Online payment gateway is available for fee payment.
- Cash and cheque payments are not accepted.
- Bank transfer details (ICICI Bank Ltd.) provided by the school for electronic transfers: Account name: Bedford School; Account No: 435401000778; IFSC: ICIC0004354; Branch: ICICI Bank, Sec 82, Mohali. Parents making international transfers should ensure all bank charges are covered.

Examination and additional academic charges

- Cambridge IGCSE and A Level exam entry fees are charged at actual cost and billed in addition to the annual tuition/boarding fees.

Boarding Arrangements

The school offers full boarding and flexi-boarding, with day boarding also available. Boarding is available for girls from Year 3 onwards. Full boarding provides on-campus residence and a full boarding life; flexi-boarding allows weekday boarding with weekend home leaves; day boarding follows the full school timetable with meals and supervision.

Food Options

Dining offers Indian and international options, including an English breakfast. Vegetarian and non-vegetarian options are available daily. Meals are freshly prepared with attention to nutrition and hygiene; dietary preferences are supported.

House System

Each pupil belongs to a boarding house with its own colours, crest and living traditions. A house parent and on-site residential staff provide daily check-ins and cross-year mentoring; house events include tea-time chatter, assemblies, suppers, service projects, and inter-house competitions.

Governance and Ownership

Bedford School Mohali is established through a partnership between Bedford School UK and Doon International Educational Society, creating India's first British-International girls school.

Curriculum

Cambridge International curriculum pathway is followed from Cambridge Early Years through Cambridge Primary, Cambridge Lower Secondary, Cambridge IGCSE, and Cambridge A Levels or Indian School Certificate in the Sixth Form. Cambridge Early Years is followed in Nursery to Year 1; Cambridge Primary is used in Years 2-6 with Punjabi and Hindi compulsory, and French or Spanish offered from Year 6. Cambridge Lower Secondary is followed in Years 7-9; in Year 7 students choose between Hindi and a modern language, and Year 9 covers Physics, Chemistry and Biology as discrete sciences to prepare for IGCSE in Year 10. Cambridge IGCSE is studied in Years 10-11; English (First Language & Literature), Mathematics, and Science are compulsory, with elective options including Hindi, French, Spanish, and subjects from Business Studies, Economics, Geography, History, Art and Design, Computer Science, Design Technology, Global Perspectives, Environmental Management, and ICT. In Years 12-13, pupils may study Cambridge International AS and A-Levels or the Indian School Certificate (ISC).

Higher Education Progression

The school is committed to helping girls gain entry to leading universities worldwide. The Academic Extension and Enrichment programme (Floreat) together with the Careers and University Guidance Programme provide a structured pathway to develop the skills and experiences needed for university study. In the Sixth Form, students can pursue Cambridge International AS and A-Levels or the Indian School Certificate (ISC), creating defined routes to higher education.

Gifted and Talented

Floreat – Academic Extension Activities support high-ability learners. The Entrepreneurship Programme and Academic Competitions provide additional challenge and enrichment for talented pupils.

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

The school places student wellbeing at the centre of school life. Dedicated mentoring provides regular one-to-one check-ins with a trusted adult who tracks progress and notices changes. Professional counselling offers confidential individual and small-group support. Early help and Open Door provide daily drop-ins so concerns are met early. Peer support is provided by trained student mentors and wellbeing ambassadors who encourage help-seeking. Workshops and the wellbeing curriculum, led by counsellors, teachers and external specialists, build practical habits and judgement across digital safety and balance, mental-health literacy and stress management, sleep and nutrition, body confidence, empathy, respectful relationships and consent, and responsible social media use. Clear safeguarding pathways ensure there is always an accountable adult available.

Mental Wellbeing

The school places wellbeing at the centre of boarding life. Regular wellbeing checks and dedicated house staff support pupils' mental health. The school offers licensed professional counselling for individuals and small groups. The wellbeing curriculum includes digital safety, balance, mental-health literacy and stress management, sleep and nutrition, body confidence, empathy and respectful relationships, consent and responsible social media use. Early help and an open-door approach enable timely support, and peer mentoring provides additional emotional support.

Safeguarding

Clear safeguarding pathways provide simple, well-understood routes for escalation with an accountable adult available. On-campus medical facilities and safety protocols support pupil welfare, from routine care to emergencies, with safeguarding practices in place across campus.

Admissions

Joining Bedford School Mohali. The school is currently accepting applications for entry into Nursery and up to Year 9. Admissions process includes Enquiry and Counselling; Registration Form for Admission; Assessment / Interaction; Review and Confirmation; Fee Payment and Seat Confirmation; Orientation and Joining. Enquiry and Counselling: Parents may visit the school, contact the admissions office or fill out an enquiry form online to receive information about the curriculum, facilities and the admission procedure. Registration for Admission: Parents submit the completed registration form with the required documents; registration fee must be paid to commence the process. Assessment / Interaction: For Year 1 and Year 2, there is an informal interaction with the child and parents; for upper years, a written assessment in English, Mathematics and Science (as applicable) may be required, followed by an interaction with the academic team. Review and Confirmation: The admissions committee reviews applications and assessment results; selected candidates receive a formal admission offer. Fee Payment and Seat Confirmation: Admissions are confirmed upon payment of the admission and term fees within the stipulated time. Orientation and Joining: An orientation programme is held before the session begins to familiarise pupils with the school environment. Admissions timeline note: Admissions are encouraged before the commencement of the academic session; however, they remain open subject to the availability of seats in the respective classes.

Scholarships

Academic scholarships of up to 50% of tuition fees are available to girls from Year 5 onwards who demonstrate exceptional academic ability and talent. Scholarship Eligibility: Applicants must sit for a scholarship test in English, Mathematics and Science, attend an academic interview, and submit their most recent school report. Scholarship Terms: A scholarship registration fee of ₹5,000 is required at the time of application and is non-refundable. If a scholarship offer is accepted, an additional ₹5,000 registration fee must be paid, along with the admission fee. Academic scholarships are awarded based on performance in the scholarship examinations, the academic interview and the latest school report. Scholarships remain valid throughout the student's time at Bedford School Mohali provided the student maintains strong academic performance and upholds the school's core values of Endeavour, Responsibility, Integrity, Curiosity and Kindness. Why Apply for an Academic Scholarship?: Scholarships offer opportunities, recognition and support; scholarly students gain academic excellence, recognition and leadership development, a personal tutor, and membership in a community of scholars. To apply, fill the Bedford School Mohali Founding Scholarship form to begin the application process.

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