JBCN International School – Oshiwara

JBCN International School Oshiwara is located at Harrow Avenue, Off Andheri Link Road, Behind Tarapore Towers, Oshiwara, Andheri (W), Mumbai – 400058. The campus sits in Oshiwara, Andheri West, Mumbai, and is accessible to families in nearby neighborhoods via a GPS-enabled transport network.

Pre-Primary; Primary (IB-PYP); Secondary; IBDP; Cambridge AS and A Level; Cambridge IGCSE

The school offers the IB Diploma Programme and Cambridge IGCSE curricula.

Yes. The transport network covers Andheri, Versova, Lokhandwala, Juhu and other areas around Oshiwara. Buses are GPS-tracked and accompanied by trained attendants.

IB Primary Years Programme (IB-PYP) for Grades I–V; IBDP and Cambridge International AS & A Levels for Grades XI–XII; Pre-Primary Early Learning Years Programme. The overall curriculum includes IB and IGCSE.

Average class size: 24.

IGCSE 100% pass rate for the 2025 batch.

University placements include University College London, Stanford University, Imperial College London, University of Oxford, Johns Hopkins University, Carnegie Mellon University, University of Cambridge, UCLA, University of Toronto, and the University of British Columbia.

Pastoral care is provided across the Pre-Primary years, with teachers serving as mothers, guides, and mentors to learners. The Pre-Primary environment supports security, belonging, and curiosity as the foundation for learning. As learners move to Primary and Secondary, teachers act as academic partners, fostering independence, responsibility, and self-awareness. An Enrichment Cell runs mentoring and enrichment programs to recognise individual abilities and support learners who may need extra time. The Mind-Body-Soul programme in Secondary balances cognitive and emotional development to support university preparation.

Pastoral care is provided across the school, with teachers serving as caregivers and mentors to support learners through growth. The school aims to create a secure, happy environment with a sense of belonging that enables learners to explore and challenge themselves. Emotional well-being is included in the safeguarding framework, with procedures to address issues such as bullying and the use of technology. The Mind-Body-Soul programme in Secondary supports balanced intellectual, social, and emotional development, preparing students for university and beyond.

The Safety and Security policy describes CCTV coverage across spaces and buses with a dedicated vigilance team. Fire safety is addressed with smoke alarms, sprinklers, firefighting equipment, and quarterly Fire Drills; buses have fire extinguishers and are regularly checked. Visitor authentication ensures that visitors are validated and have pre-assigned appointments, and a Learner Information System keeps learner data secure; parents/caretakers must present ID to enter. Staff undergo police verification and mandatory training to recognise and report abuse; an on-campus infirmary is staffed by a nurse with first aid equipment, and Max Healthcare – Nanavati supports medical care with annual checkups for learners. The bus fleet undergoes daily and weekly checks, and staff receive First Aid and CPR training; maintenance and repairs are addressed promptly.

The school uses a structured admission process with the following steps: Enquiry, Information Session, Campus Tour, Application, Interaction/Interview, and Decision/Offer. Enquiry initiates contact by submitting an inquiry. Information Session explains the school's values, teaching approach, co-curricular activities, and offerings. Campus Tour allows prospective families to view facilities. Application collects information about the child. Interaction/Interview engages the child to assess fit. A Decision/Offer is issued if admitted. Age eligibility for Academic Year 2026-27 is: Pre-Nursery 1 January 2024 to 31 December 2024; Nursery 1 January 2023 to 31 December 2023; Junior KG 1 January 2022 to 31 December 2022; Senior KG 1 January 2021 to 31 December 2021; Grade I onwards 1 January 2020 to 31 December 2020; Grade II onwards 1 January 2019 to 31 December 2019. The school implements IB DP and PYP and Cambridge curriculums. A bus service is available within a 7 km radius with CCTV cameras and GPS; a female attendant accompanies each bus and parents receive alerts on arrival and dismissal. To receive an Infosession invitation, details should be shared via the Enquiry Link.

The Rakesh Jhunjhunwala – Pinky Dalal Scholarship for Academic Excellence is a merit-based award for learners entering the IB Diploma Programme (IBDP) or Cambridge AS & A Levels at JBCN campuses. Internal learners in Grade 10 may apply through their IGCSE/IBDP/A Levels Coordinator; external learners may apply via the Admissions Team. Scholarships provide tuition waivers from 15% to 80% based on a Composite Evaluation Score (CES); internal awardees may receive up to 100% if school toppers; external awardees may receive up to 80%. All eligible applicants undergo a Scholarship Evaluation Process including online tests, essay writing, panel interview, teacher recommendations, and the most recent scores. A minimum CES of 80% is required. Scholarships are evaluated for Academic Year 2025–26 and apply to Academic Year 2026–28; if no learner is awarded in a year, the window may reopen for eligible Grade 11 learners. Internal candidates apply through their coordinator; external candidates contact the Admissions Team for the application process. The Oshiwara campus offers these scholarships as part of its university placement pathway outcomes. External and internal candidates may review detailed criteria and continuation requirements with the Admissions Team or coordinators as applicable.