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Taught languages English, French, German, Hindi, Spanish
Strengths STEM, Languages
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Community and Service, Lifestyle and Wellbeing
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School
Introduction
Mahindra International School, located in the Rajiv Gandhi Infotech Park in Pune, India, operates as a not-for-profit day school. It is the longest-standing three-programme International Baccalaureate (IB) school in the country, offering the Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP), and Diploma Programme (DP) for students aged 3 to 18. Instruction is provided in English, with additional language subjects including French, German, Spanish, and Hindi. The student body comprises approximately 387 pupils from over 30 nationalities, supported by a faculty representing 16 countries. Class sizes are capped between 12 and 18 students to ensure individualized attention. Key programs include the student-led PYP Exhibition aligned with United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, and active participation in sports tournaments via the International Schools Athletic Association of India (ISACI). The campus includes swimming, football, and basketball training facilities, alongside dedicated visual arts and music spaces. Door-to-door bus transportation services are available for families.
P-26, MIDC, Hinjawadi Phase 1 Rd, Phase 1, Hinjawadi Rajiv Gandhi Infotech Park, Hinjawadi, Pune, Maharashtra 411057, India
The Essentials
Mahindra International School
has instruction in English.
Location
RSET Campus, S V Road, Malad (West), Mumbai 400064, Maharashtra, INDIA
Stages
Early Years Programme; Primary School Programme; Lower Secondary Programme; IGCSE CIE Programme; AS & A Levels Programme
Type
International school offering Cambridge IGCSE and AS & A Levels
Fees
Annual tuition at Mahindra International School
ranges from INR 467,000 to INR 2,526,000 for 2026/27.
Application and admission fees
- Application fee: INR 5,000 per child, payable on invoicing; this amount is non‑refundable. - Admission fee: INR 200,000 per child (payable within the invoicing period), with a maximum charge for two children per family. For children entering Early Years the initial payable admission amount is INR 50,000; the balance of INR 150,000 becomes payable when the child enters Year 1 of the Primary programme. The Admission Fee secures the offered place.
Tuition fees — academic year 2025–26 (annual and per‑quarter amounts, INR)
Note: the school applies different fee bands according to parental nationality; the school publishes multiple fee bands. The published tuition schedule for AY 2025–26 lists the following annual and per‑quarter amounts (amounts shown in INR):
- Early Years 1 (Preschool 1): - Fee band 1: INR 445,000 per year / INR 122,000 per quarter. - Fee band 2: INR 401,000 per year / INR 110,000 per quarter. - Fee band 3: INR 356,000 per year / INR 98,000 per quarter.
- Early Years 2 & 3 (Preschool 2 & 3): - Fee band 1: INR 824,000 per year / INR 227,000 per quarter. - Fee band 2: INR 742,000 per year / INR 204,000 per quarter. - Fee band 3: INR 659,000 per year / INR 182,000 per quarter.
- Primary Years (PYP / Grades 1–5): - Fee band 1: INR 1,076,000 per year / INR 296,000 per quarter. - Fee band 2: INR 968,000 per year / INR 266,000 per quarter. - Fee band 3: INR 861,000 per year / INR 237,000 per quarter.
- Middle Years Programme (MYP 1–4): - Fee band 1: INR 1,139,000 per year / INR 313,000 per quarter. - Fee band 2: INR 1,025,000 per year / INR 282,000 per quarter. - Fee band 3: INR 911,000 per year / INR 251,000 per quarter.
- MYP 5: - Fee band 1: INR 1,202,000 per year / INR 331,000 per quarter. - Fee band 2: INR 1,082,000 per year / INR 298,000 per quarter. - Fee band 3: INR 962,000 per year / INR 265,000 per quarter.
- Diploma Programme Year 1 (DP1): - Fee band 1: INR 1,763,000 per year / INR 485,000 per quarter. - Fee band 2: INR 1,587,000 per year / INR 436,000 per quarter. - Fee band 3: INR 1,410,000 per year / INR 388,000 per quarter.
- Diploma Programme Year 2 (DP2): - Fee band 1: INR 1,883,000 per year / INR 518,000 per quarter. - Fee band 2: INR 1,695,000 per year / INR 466,000 per quarter. - Fee band 3: INR 1,506,000 per year / INR 414,000 per quarter.
Billing schedule and payment terms
- Quarterly billing periods and due dates (tuition): - 1st quarter (July–Sept) — due 15 July. - 2nd quarter (Oct–Dec) — due 15 September. - 3rd quarter (Jan–Mar) — due 15 December. - 4th quarter (Apr–June) — due 15 March.
- Currency and payment methods: - All fees are collected in Indian Rupees (INR) only. Payment may be made by cheque, wire (bank transfer), or credit card (invoice will include payment details).
- Late payment and related terms: - Payments received after the due date incur a late payment charge (published schedule shows INR 500 per day for late payments). A student enrolling after the official payment dates must pay outstanding term(s) immediately and an additional 12% on the outstanding amount. Students who leave during a quarter forfeit the balance of the fees for that quarter.
- Sibling discount: 10% discount for the first sibling (two‑child family) and 20% for the second sibling (three‑child family) as published.
Transport, lunch and other recurring charges
- Transport (2025–26 published rates): - Residents within a 15 km radius of the school: INR 66,000 per annum. - Residents beyond a 15 km radius of the school: INR 99,000 per annum.
- Lunch and cafeteria: lunch is available at additional cost; menus and meal pricing are published/updated by the school and billed separately. The annual tuition generally covers the majority of classroom resources, IB exam fees and many field trips, but competitive teams, some international excursions and some specialist external providers incur extra charges.
- Uniforms and small charges: - Students wear a school uniform; uniforms (school shirt and PE uniform) are available from the school store and are purchased separately. A swim kit is required for swim lessons and can be purchased locally. Replacement ID card fee: INR 850. Additional itemised costs (books, extra‑curricular providers, some excursions) may be charged separately.
Boarding / hostel fees (where applicable)
- The school's current published admissions and fees material for AY 2025–26 does not include a published boarding fee schedule. Some third‑party listings that reference the historic Mercedes‑Benz International School name have indicated an annual hostel/boarding charge in the region of INR 250,000; those listings are not part of the school's current published fee schedule.
Refunds and cancellation
- Application fee: non‑refundable (INR 5,000). - Admission fee: the admission fee secures the place; the published schedule explains the split for Early Years entrants (INR 50,000 initially; balance on entry to PYP1) but does not provide a broad refundable‑refund table in the public fee summary. Parents are informed that a student leaving early forfeits the balance of the fees for the quarter in which the student departs. No comprehensive multi‑line refund schedule is published in the public fee summary.
Other payment notes and administrative points
- All fees are payable to the school's bank accounts in INR; invoices will supply the account and payment instructions. Employers and third‑party arrangements do not remove parental responsibility for payment. The school reserves the right to change the fee structure and to apply published late‑payment charges.
Academics
Mahindra International School
teaches IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP) for students aged 3 to 18.
Curriculum
Cambridge International IGCSE Programme (Grades 9–10) and Cambridge International AS/A Levels Programme (Grades 11–12) are offered. The IGCSE curriculum is flexible with Core and Extended routes, and subjects include English First Language; English Second Language; Hindi Second Language; French Foreign Language; Economics; Physics; Chemistry; Biology; Environmental Management; Mathematics; Business Studies; Information & Communication Technology; Accounting. The AS & A Levels Programme comprises Group 1 (Mathematics & Sciences): Physics; Chemistry; Biology; Mathematics; Information Technology; Computer Science; Group 3 (Arts & Humanities): Economics; Business; Accounting; Psychology; Sociology; Art & Design; Group 4 (Interdisciplinary): English General Paper (AS Level). Examinations are offered in the February/March series.
Student Teacher Ratio
The school states an excellent student–teacher ratio.
Exam Results
IGCSE March 2024 results show 6 students achieving over 90%, with Jyotirmay Bhadech at 96.33% and Siyona Gupta at 95.83% (A/A grades). A Level March 2024 results show Thirukumaran Veleyudham at 88.75%, Ayushi Yadav at 73.25%, and Vanessa D'Souza at 71.75%.
Higher Education Progression
Graduates progress to universities in India and abroad, including Middlesex University (UK), University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (USA), Heriot-Watt University (Dubai), Brock University (Canada), and other institutions.
Wellbeing
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Social-emotional development is a core focus of MBIS Mumbai's learning. Learners are motivated to grow socially and emotionally and are supported by teachers who identify and nurture each student's talents and social abilities. The school fosters empathy, collaboration, resilience and a sense of belonging to prepare students to be responsible, engaged citizens. The curriculum supports emotional wellbeing, identity, independence, cooperation and interaction skills. Learning is delivered through activity-based methods to embed concepts in daily life. MBIS also provides multilingual development, with English as the language of instruction and French and Marathi offered as additional languages.
English as an Additional Language (EAL)
English is the language of instruction; English as a Second Language is available for students who need it. Additional languages include French and Marathi.
Mental Wellbeing
MBIS provides mental wellbeing support through social-emotional development and access to counseling services. Learners develop resilience, coping strategies and healthy relationships with support from school staff. Counseling resources include the Ramdhar Maheshwari Career Counseling Centre. The program aims to support personal and academic challenges and transitions. The school promotes wellbeing through activities and programs integrated into the school day.
Admissions
Admissions
1. Fill out the online admission form or visit MBIS to decide. An Admissions officer guides you through the academic and cocurricular offerings at MBIS. A tour of the facilities provides insight into the learning environment, and a collaborative interaction with you and the child facilitates the admission process.
2. Submit documents: Birth certificate; Proof of nationality for the child and for the parents; Three passport-size photographs of the student; Original and photocopy of the previous school reports/transcripts; Original Transfer Certificate/School Leaving Certificate. For foreign nationals, a passport copy for both the child and parent and a valid visa for staying in India are required. Admission Criteria outline the levels: Early Years (Nursery, Jr KG, Sr KG) require an interaction with parents; Primary (Grades 1–5) assesses English and mathematics and considers performance at the last school; Lower Secondary (Grades 6–8), IGCSE (Grades 9–10), and A Levels (Grades 11–12) consider prior performance and include an interaction with the parents and child.
3. Online Admission Form and Fees: The Online Admission Form is available to complete the application. The AY 2025-26 fee structure includes a Registration Fee of Rs 3,000 and an Admission Fee of Rs 50,000 (non-refundable). Tuition fees by grade are: Nursery Rs 1,26,436; Jr.KG Rs 1,39,744; Sr.KG Rs 1,59,710; Grades 1–5 Rs 2,52,880; Grades 6–8 Rs 3,19,430; Grades 9–10 Rs 3,99,290; A Levels Rs 2,79,500. School timings are: Pre-Primary 8:00 am–11:30 am; Primary 8:00 am–3:00 pm; Secondary 8:00 am–3:00 pm; Higher Secondary AS Level 8:00 am–1:30 pm; A2 Level 8:00 am–3:00 pm.
Scholarships
The school has merit scholarships. The scholarship application form is available with the admissions office. Shortlisted applicants are informed about admission at MBIS.
FAQs
What curriculum does Mercedes-Benz International School follow?
Cambridge International IGCSE Programme (Grades 9–10) and Cambridge International AS/A Levels Programme (Grades 11–12) are offered.
What are the tuition fees?
**Application and admission fees**
- Application fee: INR 5,000 per child, payable on invoicing; this amount is non‑refundable.
Where is Mercedes-Benz International School located?
RSET Campus, S V Road, Malad (West), Mumbai 400064, Maharashtra, INDIA
What age groups does the school serve?
Early Years Programme; Primary School Programme; Lower Secondary Programme; IGCSE CIE Programme; AS & A Levels Programme
How does admissions work?
1. Fill out the online admission form or visit MBIS to decide. An Admissions officer guides you through the academic and cocurricular offerings at MBIS.
What languages are taught?
The school uses English as the language of instruction for its Cambridge curriculum. The school offers English as a First Language and English as a Second Language in the IGCSE programme, Hindi as a Second Language, and French as a Foreign Language.
What wellbeing support is available?
Social-emotional development is a core focus of MBIS Mumbai's learning. Learners are motivated to grow socially and emotionally and are supported by teachers who identify and nurture each student's talents and social abilities.
