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The five schools Mumbai parents researched most this year, chosen from the 20 international schools in the city. Ranked by how many families opened each school’s profile and spent time reading it between July 2025 and June 2026, then the full picture on curricula, class sizes and fees.
The 2026 ranking
Ranked purely by parent interest — the number of families who opened each school’s profile and spent time reading it between July 2025 and June 2026.
DAIS, located in Bandra-Kurla Complex, Mumbai, is a K-12 English-medium international day school established in 2003. The curriculum blends national and international boards in lower grades, with ICSE or IGCSE offered in Grades 9–10 and the IB Diploma Programme in Grades 11–12. The school is authorised to offer the IB Primary Years Programme and is pursuing full authorization. It holds accreditation from CIS and NEASC and participates in global networks such as Round Square, THIMUN, NESA and ISTA. With about 1,087 students and 187 teachers, the school maintains a 1:6 student–teacher ratio. The Bandra campus features open, Wi-Fi-enabled layout, IT-enabled multimedia classrooms and laboratories for Computer, Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Mathematics. Facilities include a Centre for Performing Arts, art/music/dance/yoga rooms, a multipurpose auditorium, pre-primary play areas and a suite of sports, including an AstroTurf field. The Learning Centre houses books and online databases; medical, dining and security facilities support wellbeing.
Singapore International School Mumbai is a signature boarding school on an eight-acre campus in Dahisar, Mumbai, serving students from 0 to 18 with term, weekly, monthly and day boarding. The school combines the Singapore curriculum with the International Baccalaureate framework, delivering the Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP) and International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP). In Kindergarten to Grade 6, learning is anchored in the Singaporean curriculum and integrated with the IB PYP through a Reggio Emilia approach. From Grades 7 to 8 students follow a Pre-IGCSE pathway that leads to IGCSE in Grades 9-10, and IBDP in Grades 11-12 prepares students for university study abroad or in India. The eight-acre campus provides spacious classrooms and dedicated facilities for film, pottery, dance and music, along with outdoor courts, playing fields and a swimming pool. The school hosts students from over 26 nationalities and employs around 110 staff worldwide today.
Witty International School is a K-12 campus network in Malad West, Mumbai, serving learners aged 2 to 18 from preschool through grade 12. The school offers a bespoke curriculum alongside CBSE, ICSE and Cambridge programs, including Cambridge IGCSE, AS Levels and A Levels. Preschool follows the Witty Pre-School Programme; Primary uses CBSE, Cambridge and ICSE; Middle and Secondary combine Cambridge, CBSE and ICSE. The learning approach blends theme-based pedagogy with technology-enabled classrooms, reading lounges and specialist classes, complemented by career counselling and co-curricular activities. Witty is part of the Global Schools Group, enabling global exposure through collaborations with international schools. Established in 2001, the group operates campuses in Mumbai, Udaipur and Bhilwara, fostering a diverse student body. Facilities include smart-tech learning tools, CCTV-enabled safety, reading lounges, skill studios and both indoor and outdoor sports arenas.
Oberoi International School (OIS) is an international IB Continuum school in Mumbai with two campuses: Oberoi Garden City Campus in Goregaon East and the JVLR Campus in Jogeshwari East. Catering to ages 3–18, it offers the IB PYP (Nursery–Grade 5), MYP (Grade 6–10) and DP (Grade 11–12) across both sites under One School, Two Campuses. The school is IB authorised and CIS and NEASC accredited, and part of the IB Preferred Partner network. Founded in August 2008 with 38 students, the JVLR campus opened in 2017–18 to extend the continuum. The two campuses educate 3,100+ students from over 30 nationalities, supported by 200+ teachers at JVLR and an alumni network of 1,402. Extracurriculars include Performing Arts (music, drama, dance) and Visual Arts, plus broad sports and Beyond Academics programs, such as MUN, Nutty Scientist and Hackathon.
Hiranandani Foundation School International (HFSI) in Powai, Mumbai serves students aged 2 to 18. The curriculum includes Cambridge Primary (I–V) and Cambridge Secondary (VI–IX), Cambridge IGCSE, and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) for XI–XII, with a Montessori Curriculum used in the early years. The IBDP includes a CAS component to foster creativity, activity and service, and the school's mission emphasises international mindedness through critical thinking and inquiry-based learning. The school was established in 2008 by Late Dr. L. Hiranandani, and the Principal and Head of School is Mrs. Kalyani Patnaik. Facilities feature modern science and computer laboratories, an auditorium, spacious classrooms and play areas, plus a sports ground with changing rooms to support cricket, football, swimming and basketball. Extracurriculars include HFSMUN and QuizDP (Academic and Intellectual), Speech and Drama with Trinity College (Arts and Creative), and Community and Service activities. The campus also hosts career days, inter-school competitions and year-round coaching through the Hiranandani Sports Studio.
What’s on offer
The mix of programmes and teaching languages across all 20 schools. Many offer more than one curriculum, so totals run higher than the school count.
Number of schools teaching each curriculum.
Number of schools teaching in each language.
Size & classes
School size and class size shape day-to-day experience as much as curriculum does.
Schools grouped by total enrolment.
Average school size is 1,088 students · based on the 10 schools that report enrolment.
Schools grouped by typical class size.
Average class size is 17.3 students · based on the 12 schools that report it.
What it costs
Fees shown are one year for a 12-year-old (or the closest age available), excluding one-time enrolment costs.
Across the 11 schools that publish a price for a 12-year-old. All figures in INR.
How many schools sit in each annual-fee range.
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