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English is the language of instruction across CAIE and the IB Diploma Programme. Group 1 languages include English, Hindi, and Marathi in Cambridge Primary I–III; English, Hindi, Marathi, French, and Spanish are added in Grades IV–V. Cambridge Secondary 1–2 list English, Marathi, Hindi, French, and Spanish as Group 1 options, with at least one Group 1 language required. In the IB Diploma Programme, language acquisition options include Hindi B, French B, French Ab initio, and Spanish Ab initio.
French language immersion is offered. A 3-day French Language Immersion Program (FRANCOPHONE) was conducted from 3rd to 5th October 2025 in collaboration with Mayo College, Ajmer. Four CAIE Secondary students—Nathan Gomes, Samaira Arora, Navya Gupta, and Sara Siddhiqui—took part with Ms. Pooja Bhati, and engaged in events such as Solo Singing, Quiz, Cuisine, and an Exhibition.
HFS International Powai is an English-language international school in Mumbai offering a dual CAIE and IB programme. The Cambridge pathway progresses from Primary (Grades I–V) through Secondary 1 (VI–VIII) to IGCSE (IX–X), with English, Hindi and Marathi as Group 1 languages and French and Spanish as Group 2 options. The Cambridge IGCSE requires a minimum seven subjects, with at least one from each group and a threshold of ten students to offer a subject. The International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme is available for Grades XI–XII, organized into six subject groups, with three subjects at Higher Level and three at Standard Level and a minimum enrolment of eight students per subject. The school emphasizes inquiry-based learning, international mindedness, and CAS. Facilities include an auditorium, science and computer labs, and a well-resourced campus with sport grounds and dedicated spaces for competitions and career days. The Head of School is Mrs. Kalyani Patnaik, Powai, Mumbai.
