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Goldcrest International

India, Navi Mumbai

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees Fees not listed
Ages Not listed
Type Co-educational
Opened 2012
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels, IB (DP)
Taught languages English, Hindi, French, Marathi
Typical class size 18
Strengths Sport, STEM, Languages
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Community and Service
Stages Middle School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

Goldcrest International is a coeducational Grade 6–12 school located at Plot 59, Sector 29, near Rajiv Gandhi Park, Vashi, Navi Mumbai, India. The campus is a two‑floor building with capacity for 160 students and includes a library with online resources, three science laboratories, an Art Room, and a large playing field for athletics, football, cricket and hockey. The school operates as a Cambridge International and IB World School, authorized to offer Cambridge Check Points, IGCSE, A Levels and the IB Diploma Programme. The curriculum sequence follows Cambridge Secondary I (Grades 6–8), IGCSE (Grades 9–10) and the IB Diploma Programme (Grades 11–12). It emphasizes thinking skills, scientific inquiry, reading and writing, and global perspectives while preserving Indian ethos. Extra‑curricular offerings include Student Council, Model United Nations, a School Band, Film Club, Yearbook, Exhibitions and Community Service Initiatives. Languages taught include English, Hindi, French and Marathi, with IB language options and French ab initio.

Plot #59, Sector 29, Near Rajiv Gandhi Park, Vashi, Navi Mumbai 400703, India

The Essentials

Goldcrest International has typical class sizes of 18, instruction in English.

Location
Plot #59, Sector 29, Near Rajiv Gandhi Park, Vashi, Navi Mumbai 400703, India. The school is located in Vashi, Navi Mumbai.

Stages
Cambridge Secondary I (Grades 6-8); IGCSE Curriculum (Grades 9-10); IB Diploma Programme (Grades 11-12).

Country affiliation
India
Diving Deeper

Food Options
The school cafeteria allows students to bring their own food or subscribe to a yearly meal plan.

Governance and Ownership
Governed by The Manjara Charitable Trust; founder Aditi Amit Deshmukh; Head of School Frank Braccia.
Fees
Application / Registration fees
- No publicly available, published amount for a one-time application, registration or admission fee is listed for the 2026/27 or 2025/26 academic years.

Tuition fees by year group (per term / per year)
- Nursery / Early years: No published per-term or per-year tuition amounts available.
- Primary (Grades 1–5): No published per-term or per-year tuition amounts available.
- Cambridge Secondary I (Grades 6–8): No published per-term or per-year tuition amounts available.
- IGCSE (Grades 9–10): No published per-term or per-year tuition amounts available.
- IB Diploma Programme (Grades 11–12): No published per-term or per-year tuition amounts available.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- No published details describing the billing schedule (termly/semesterly/annual billing), due dates, payment deadlines, late-payment penalties or standard payment terms for the 2026/27 or 2025/26 academic years.

Boarding fees (if applicable)
- No boarding facilities or boarding fees are published. The school describes campus facilities and a cafeteria but does not publish boarding-related information.

Other costs and fees
- Meals: A yearly meal-plan subscription is offered for the cafeteria; no published price is available.
- Transport: No published transport fee schedule or route pricing is available.
- Uniforms, books, stationery, exam or assessment fees, activity or co-curricular fees, and other incidental charges: no published amounts are available.

Refund information
- No publicly published policy, conditions or amounts regarding fee refunds, withdrawal refunds, or pro‑rata refunds is available for the 2026/27 or 2025/26 academic years.

Fee payment options
- No published details specify accepted payment methods (for example: bank transfer, credit/debit card, cheque, online payment gateway, or cash) or instructions for payment.

Notes for your database entry:
- The school publishes its academic programmes, campus facilities and admissions process but does not publish a public fee schedule or numeric fee amounts for the requested academic years. The categories above list the fee types that parents commonly track; for each category where an amount is required, the school has not posted an official numeric figure for 2026/27 or 2025/26.
Academics

Goldcrest International teaches Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels, IB (DP).

Curriculum
The school offers Cambridge Secondary I (Grades 6-8), IGCSE (Grades 9-10), and the IB Diploma Programme (Grades 11-12). It is a Cambridge and IB World School authorized to offer Cambridge Check Points, IGCSE, A Levels, and the IB Diploma Programme. The Cambridge Secondary I focus is on developing skills in mathematics, reading, writing, scientific inquiry, analysis, and creativity, with students becoming independent learners within a balanced program. The IGCSE runs over two years, culminating in Cambridge IGCSE exams and is recognized as a strong Grade 10 qualification in India and worldwide. The IB Diploma Programme is taught over two years, balancing subjects and final examinations to prepare students for university programmes; it is recognized by leading universities globally. The curriculum emphasizes thinking skills, reasoning, open-mindedness toward different cultures, and global citizenship, while preserving Indian ethos.

Student Teacher Ratio
1:18+

Exam Results
IBDP students have achieved top SAT scores, with examples including 1550/1600 (Ranjan Chakroborti), 1540/1600 (Armaan Bindra), and 1480/1600 (Mehek Jhaveri); such results place GI students among the top 1–3% of SAT scorers globally. The school was awarded Best IB School Award 2024 by The Academic Insights.

Higher Education Progression
Alumni have progressed to international and Indian universities, including Wooster College (USA), University of Michigan (USA), Cardiff University (UK), Warwick University (UK), University of Edinburgh (UK), Purdue University (USA), University of Toronto (Canada), Simon Fraser University (Canada), London School of Economics (UK), University of Amsterdam (Netherlands), University of British Columbia (Canada), Penn State (USA), and Boston University (USA). Indian universities and design institutes such as Narsee Monjee Institute of Management and Studies and ISDI are also among destinations.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school centers on the whole person and emphasizes non-academic development, including emotional growth.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Goldcrest International admits students with special needs according to the Inclusion Policy; SEN admission is based on the school's ability to meet the requirements of the student.

Mental Wellbeing
The school provides a safe learning environment and supports the development of physical, emotional, and intellectual well-being.

Safeguarding
The school provides a safe learning environment.
Parent Experience

History
The MANJARA CHARITABLE TRUST, established in 1988, has been committed to the cause of education under the leadership of Shri Vilasrao Deshmukh, former Minister of Science & Technology and Earth Sciences, and former Chief Minister of Maharashtra. The prime objective of the Trust is to uplift and empower the younger generation by providing quality school and college education, with a special focus on women's empowerment in rural areas. The Goldcrest chain of schools was launched in 2008, beginning with Goldcrest High, Vashi (Navi Mumbai) in 2009, followed by Goldcrest High, Latur in 2010, and Goldcrest International - an international school in Vashi, Navi Mumbai, opened in 2012 offering the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP). Goldcrest International is a Grade 6-12 comprehensive school authorized by both Cambridge International and the International Baccalaureate; the programme began with the IBDP in 2013 (G11-12), followed by IGCSE in 2015 (G9-10), and the Cambridge Middle School Programme in 2016 (G6-8).

Community
Goldcrest International describes itself as a vibrant community where curiosity is celebrated, friendships flourish, and daily opportunities to grow are provided. From classrooms that spark meaningful conversations to sports arenas, creative studios, innovation labs, and community initiatives, students are encouraged to explore their passions, build confidence, and embrace new experiences.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The campus is a modern, bright, purpose-built facility laid out over two floors with a capacity to accommodate 160 students. The library offers a wide collection of books and online resources, with high-speed internet connectivity for students using laptops. Three state-of-the-art science laboratories support practical exploration of biology, chemistry and physics. An Art Room supports visual arts development, and a large playing field serves athletics, football, cricket and hockey. The cafeteria provides space for meals, with options to bring food or subscribe to a yearly meal plan.

Sports Facilities
Large playing field on campus supports athletics, football, cricket and hockey. This field is used for regular games, outdoor practices and inter-school sports events.

Academic Facilities
Three state-of-the-art science laboratories enable hands-on experimentation and research in the sciences. The library houses a wide collection of books and online resources with high-speed internet for student research.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Co-curricular activities include football for boys and girls, Student Council, Yearbook, Model United Nations (MUN), School Band, Film Club, Exhibitions and Fairs, and Community Service Initiatives. Visits and excursions are organized as part of learning, with one-day, overnight and week-long trips to various parts of India.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
Cambridge Lower Secondary (Grades 6-8) includes English, Hindi, French and Marathi; Humanities, Mathematics, The Sciences, The Arts (Art, Music, Drama, and Dance), Physical Education and Personal Social Education. Activities and clubs for Robotics, Sports and Film are part of the curriculum. Cambridge IGCSE subjects cover Languages, Humanities and Social Sciences, Sciences, Mathematics, and Professional and Creative subjects such as Art & Design, Business Studies, Computer Science and Global Perspectives. The IB Diploma Programme (Grades 11-12) offers six subjects with a core consisting of Theory of Knowledge, Extended Essay and Creativity, Activity and Service, and includes Career and University Counselling to support university admissions.

Arts & Creative
Arts are part of the Cambridge Lower Secondary programme, including Art & Design, Music, Drama, and Dance. The school runs a School Band, a Film Club, a School Show, and a Yearbook, and hosts Exhibitions and Fairs as part of co-curricular activities. These creative activities support performance, expression, and visual arts across the curriculum. They complement project-based learning through performances and exhibitions.

Cultural & Language
English is taught as a First Language, Hindi as a Second Language, French as a Foreign Language, and Marathi is also offered. In Cambridge Lower Secondary and IGCSE, language study appears in Groups 1 and 2, and in the IB Diploma Programme Language A: English, Language B: Hindi and French, and French ab initio are offered. This structure supports multilingual communication and cultural awareness. Language study and global perspectives are integral to the curriculum.

Social & Hobbies
Boys and Girls Football are offered as co-curricular activities. The school also runs the Student Council, the Yearbook, Model United Nations, and Inter-House Activities. Interschool sports and cultural competitions provide broader participation opportunities. Visits and excursions are organized to enrich learning experiences.

Community & Service
Community Service Initiatives are part of co-curricular activities. The IB Diploma Programme includes Creativity, Activity and Service (CAS), encouraging community engagement and service projects. The school has conducted rural outreach programmes as part of CAS initiatives to connect with communities beyond the campus.

Leadership & Professional
Student Council provides leadership opportunities. Career and University Counselling supports Indian and foreign university admissions and hosts university fairs. Alumni are invited to share knowledge and experiences on university applications, university life, and career pathways.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Physical Education is included in the Cambridge Lower Secondary programme. The co-curricular programme includes Sports and inter-school activities to promote fitness and teamwork. Visits and excursions also support active and experiential learning.
Languages

Language Provision
The school teaches English as a first language. Hindi is taught as a second language. French is taught as a foreign language. Marathi is offered as a language in the Cambridge Lower Secondary Programme (Grades 6–8).
Reputation

Accreditations
Cambridge World School – Authorized to offer Cambridge Checkpoints, IGCSE, and A Levels.
IB World School – Authorized to offer the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP).
Admissions

Admissions
Step 1: Fill in an Online Enquiry Form. The Online Enquiry Form includes fields such as First Name, Last Name, Date of Birth, and Gender, along with Contact Number and Email ID. It also records the grade the student is seeking admission to and the Academic Year. Submitting the form begins the admissions process.

Step 2: Admission is based on a review of the candidate's past academic records and an interaction. In the interaction the candidate engages in discussions and diagnostic review to demonstrate their potential in terms of readiness for the curriculum.

Step 3: Applicants must possess fluency in English language skills. This is a criterion in the admissions process. The English language proficiency is assessed as part of the admissions process.

Step 4: Applicants take part in both an English language and Mathematics skills proficiency/diagnostic review. These assessments gauge readiness for the curriculum and contribute to admission decisions.

Step 5: Admissions under Special Educational Needs (SEN). Special Educational Needs admissions follow the Inclusion Policy. Special needs admission is based on the school's ability to meet the requirements of the student, physical and intellectual.

Step 6: Contact details for admissions. For admissions: email info@goldcrestinternational.in. For additional information: Landline (+91) 022 6883 5143 / 022 6883 5116; Mobile and WhatsApp: 80976 08063.
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