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Nahar International School

India, Mumbai

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 3 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 1150
Type Co-educational
Opened 2014
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum EYFS (Early years foundation stage), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels, IB (DP)
Taught languages Hindi, French, Spanish, German
Strengths STEM, Languages, Visual and Creative Arts
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Middle School, High School, Sixth Form, Senior Secondary School
Introduction

Nahar International School in Mumbai is a day school for ages 3 to 18. The campus is organized into four sections: Early Years Foundation, Primary, Secondary and Senior Secondary, with a commitment to inclusive education and developing global citizens. The school follows Cambridge Assessment International Examinations from Pre-Primary to Grade 12, with Cambridge AS & A Levels and International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme available at high school. In Primary, the Cambridge Primary Curriculum (CIPP) focuses on English, Mathematics and Science, plus reading development and project based learning. Cambridge Lower Secondary guides Middle School, and IGCSE is offered in Grades 9–10 across 22 subjects, including languages and sciences. For Grades 11–12, AS & A Levels and the IB Diploma Programme are available. Facilities include Science, Digital Literacy and Innovation Labs, a library, reading corners, sports spaces and activity rooms to support learning, wellbeing and creativity. Internships, CAS, IAYP, and Partnerships enrich learning.

Nahar's Amrit Shakti, Chandivali Farm Road, off Saki Vihar Road, Andheri (East), Mumbai - 400 072, India

The Essentials

Nahar International School has 1,150 pupils, instruction in English.

Location
Nahar International School is located at Nahar's Amrit Shakti, Chandivali Farm Road, off Saki Vihar Road, Andheri (East), Mumbai 400072. The campus sits in the Chandivali area of Mumbai, accessible via Saki Vihar Road. For inquiries, contact admissions@nahar-is.ac.in or call +91 022-68385500 (School Official) or +91 022-68385520 (Admissions).

Stages
Pre-Primary; Primary (Grades 1 to 5); Middle School (Grades 6 to 8); High School (Grades 9 and 10); A-Levels; IB Diploma Programme (IBDP). The school is affiliated to Cambridge Assessments International Examinations (CAIE), UK.

Type
Private unaided minority, inclusive co-educational day school.

Country affiliation
India

School day structure
The school follows a five-day week. Pre-Primary 08:00–13:00; Primary 08:00–15:00; Middle and High School 08:00–15:00; IBDP 07:30–15:00; A Levels 08:00–15:00. The academic calendar runs from July to May.
Diving Deeper

Food Options
On-site vegetarian cafeteria serves freshly prepared meals with high-quality ingredients and offers an international range of dishes. Monthly menus are released and downloadable; meals are available to students from Grade 1 upwards, with two lunch sittings for Primary and Secondary wings. The cafeteria uses a cashless payment system allowing online top-ups, spending controls, and allergy notifications.

Governance and Ownership
The school is a venture of the S. B. Nahar Charitable Trust (SBNCT). The Nahar Group is a Mumbai-based real estate developer and has extended its work into education with Nahar International School.
Fees
Application & one‑time fees
- The school charges an application fee at the time of application, and a one‑time admission (acceptance) fee that must be paid to secure a place. The admission fee is non‑refundable and non‑transferable under any circumstances.

Tuition fees (billing units and how charges are applied)
- Tuition fees are charged for each enrolled student by academic year and are collected on a term‑wise basis; if a placement is offered part‑way through the academic year the tuition is prorated term‑wise. Parents are required to pay tuition as part of the admission confirmation.
- The school's public admissions materials and policies describe the categories of fees (application, admission, tuition and term fees) and the billing approach (term‑wise/prorated), but do not publish numeric tuition amounts or a grade‑by‑grade price list in the publicly accessible admission documents.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- A place is confirmed only on receipt of the required admission fee and initial tuition payment; parents must meet the published payment deadlines in order to retain an offered place.
- Fees once paid for a term are not refundable. Fees paid in advance for a future term will be refunded only where the school's refund conditions are met and relevant documentation is provided. If a student withdraws at the end of an academic year a written application must be submitted two months before the intended withdrawal; otherwise the first term fee will be charged. Transfer/clearance procedures are completed only after clearance of outstanding dues.

Boarding / residential fees
- No boarding or hostel fee schedule is listed in the school's publicly available admissions and policy documents. The school's published materials describe scheduled school hours and term/holiday dates consistent with a day‑school timetable; therefore no boarding fees apply in the materials reviewed.

Other costs or recurring ancillary fees
- The school's admissions policies reference other items related to enrollment and clearance (library books, outstanding dues, educational trips and activities scheduled in the academic calendar), and make provision for charges associated with activities and trips. Specific ancillary fee types commonly billed by schools—examples include activity/development charges, exam or assessment fees, transport fees, uniform and kit charges—are acknowledged as fee categories in the school's operational practice, but numeric amounts for these items are not published in the publicly accessible admissions documents. Parents should expect additional one‑time or recurring charges beyond base tuition for such items as applicable to the student's grade and optional activities.

Refunds, cancellations and withdrawal rules
- Admission fees are not refundable under any circumstances. If a student withdraws prior to the start of the academic year, tuition and term fees paid may be refunded only if and when the vacated seat is filled; if the seat cannot be filled, advance fees may be forfeited. Fees for a term already commenced are not refundable. Transfer or leaving certificates are issued only after all clearance formalities including clearance of dues are completed.

Fee payment options and methods
- The school's online application system includes an online payment flow and explicit controls for entering either online or offline payment details (including a “Pay Application Fee” button and an option to submit offline payment information). This indicates the school accepts online payments through its application/parent portal and also accommodates offline payments via the application process. The admission policies require payment to secure a place and reference the administrative steps for offline/online processing. Specific payment channels (for example, the exact card processors, UPI, bank transfer/NEFT/RTGS) are not itemized in the publicly available admissions documents reviewed.

How charges are applied at admission and during the year (practical points for parents)
- To accept an offered place, parents must pay the admission fee and the tuition instalment required by the school within the stipulated deadline; failure to submit required payments within the deadline can result in cancellation of the admission form. Tuition for placements offered part‑way through the year will be prorated on a term‑wise basis. Parents withdrawing a student without giving the required notice or outside the school's conditions may forfeit fees as set out above.

Summary of coverage and limitations of this overview
- The school's published admissions and policy documents clearly set out categories, billing rules (term‑wise billing, proration, non‑refundable admission fee), refund rules and the presence of an online/offline application and payment flow. The school's public materials do not include a grade‑by‑grade numeric fee schedule or per‑term numeric amounts in the documents reviewed; numeric tuition amounts, precise per‑term totals and any specific ancillary fee amounts were not available in those publicly accessible documents. For parents needing an itemized fee schedule with exact amounts by grade and per term, the school's admissions/payment portal and admissions office are the route used by the school to provide a fee schedule and to process payments.
Academics

Nahar International School teaches EYFS (Early years foundation stage), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels, IB (DP) for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
The school follows the Cambridge Assessment International Education curriculum from Pre-Primary to Grade 12, with Cambridge AS & A Levels and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) offered at High School. Cambridge Primary Curriculum (CIPP) is used in Primary (ages 5–11), focusing on English, Mathematics and Science, with reading development, project-based learning and field experiences. Cambridge Lower Secondary guides Middle School (ages 11–14), building cross-disciplinary knowledge and critical thinking. Cambridge IGCSE is offered in High School (Grades 9–10) with 22 subjects including First Language English, languages (Hindi, Spanish, French), Mathematics (Extended/International Mathematics), Sciences (Coordinated Science or Pure Science), and Humanities and Social Sciences; co-curriculars such as Theatre, Dance, Music and Sports are included. For Grades 11–12, Cambridge AS & A Levels and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) are available as options. Pre-Primary includes Early Years Foundation Stages 1–3.

Student Teacher Ratio
Pre-Primary teacher-to-student ratio is 2 teachers for 24 students; Primary, Middle and High School maintain a 1:24 ratio.

Exam Results
IGCSE results 2026 show 85% of eligible students earned either Distinction or Merit toward Cambridge ICE awards. A Level results 2026 were outstanding. IB Diploma Programme results for 2024–2026 highlight a Diploma pass rate and strong performance across subjects, with notable top-performing subjects reported in school summaries.

Higher Education Progression
Graduates have secured admission to leading universities across the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Singapore, Hong Kong, Australia and beyond. Career Counselling and University Guidance support university selection, application planning, timelines, personal statements and interviews. The school provides university information events and opportunities to connect students with global study destinations.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school emphasizes social and emotional development as part of the IB Diploma Programme. The Nine Attributes of NIS mirror the IB Learner Profile, reinforcing values such as empathy, responsibility, resilience, and collaboration. Learner Support provides emotional guidance and counselling, complemented by career guidance. Differentiated learning supports each student's needs while maintaining high expectations. One-on-one mentoring for Internal Assessments (IA) and Extended Essays (EE) supports individual growth. The program integrates digital literacy and academic integrity with emotional well-being to foster well-rounded, self-aware learners.

Mental Wellbeing
The school provides mental wellbeing support through emotional guidance and counselling offered by IBDP educators. The environment is described as inclusive and supportive, with emphasis on individual well-being. Students receive one-on-one mentoring for assessments, which contributes to reducing stress and building confidence. Differentiated instruction helps learners manage academic demands and supports balanced growth. The emphasis on emotional resilience helps students navigate the rigour of the IBDP with balance and confidence. The overall aim is to develop self-aware, well-rounded learners who can face future challenges with clarity and compassion.

Safeguarding
Safeguarding is a priority at NIS. The school conducted a POSCO session to reinforce commitment to student safety and well-being. The safeguarding framework includes monitoring academic performance and psychological behavior to identify concerns. There are established reporting procedures for safeguarding concerns and awareness of the legal implications involved. The program demonstrates a proactive approach to protecting students and ensuring a safe environment for all.
Parent Experience

History
The Nahar International School (NIS) was established by the Nahar Foundation, a Trust registered under the Bombay Public Trust Act. The School Board governs the school, while the Principal has overall responsibility for educational operation and the Nahar Foundation handles financial affairs. The school is organized into four sections: Early Years Foundation, Primary, Secondary, and Senior Secondary. NIS follows Cambridge Assessment International Education from Pre-Primary to Grade 12, with the option of the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) and Cambridge A-Levels at the high school level. The school emphasizes inclusive education and aims to develop inquiring, confident, open-minded, and socially responsible global citizens.

Community
The school maintains an active and evolving student community. A first Student Council was appointed in 2015-2016, establishing student leadership and opportunities for student-led initiatives. NIS has hosted major events such as a University Fair and Diplomathon in 2017-2018 and MUNRISE, the inter-school Model United Nations, in 2019-2020. The school's News & Events offerings include The Communique Newsletter, The Student Lounge (student-council), and Pride Wall, which support engagement and cultural activity across the campus.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Primary and secondary classrooms are designed for collaborative learning. Science, Digital Literacy & Innovation Labs inspire exploration. A library and reading corners foster a love for books and research. Sports and recreational areas support physical wellbeing. Activity and arts rooms celebrate creativity and self-expression. Every corner of the campus reflects a commitment to holistic education, blending academic excellence with creativity, wellbeing, and character-building.

Sports Facilities
Sports and recreational areas are included on the campus for physical wellbeing. The campus tour highlights these spaces as part of student life. They support the wellbeing of students through active breaks and recreation. The spaces are described as part of the campus facilities.

Academic Facilities
Primary and Secondary classrooms are designed for collaborative learning. Science, Digital Literacy & Innovation Labs inspire exploration. A library and reading corners foster a love for books and research. Curriculum options include Pre-primary, Primary, Middle School, High School, A-Levels, and IBDP. Nahar International School is affiliated to Cambridge Assessment International Examinations (CAIE), UK.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Internships. CAS. IAYP. Global Partnership Programs. Edutours and Field trips.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
Co-Scholastics at Nahar International School include Internships, CAS, IAYP, Global Partnership Programs, and Edutours and Field trips. Internships are mandatory for students transitioning from Grade 10 to Grade 11 (IBDP1 and AS Level) and provide a real‑world look at professional environments to help students explore career paths while developing critical thinking and teamwork. The program offers three internship modes—Offline (Parent‑Led), Online (Parent‑Led), and In‑House (Facilitator‑Led)—with scheduled durations and certificates. CAS (Creativity, Activity, Service) is a core component of the IB Diploma Programme, guiding students through organized creative, active, and service‑oriented experiences.

Arts & Creative
Hobby Clubs include Art & Craft, Music, Dance, STEM, Science, Creative Writing, Photography, Film Making, Sports, and Non‑Fire Cooking. The Hobby Club Culmination was a vibrant celebration of creativity, imagination, and student voice. NIS supports student work through the Student Creative Corner and related portfolios, as well as platforms like the Continental Conversations Substack and a Multimedia Gallery featuring podcasts and short films. NIS Ted Talks provide a platform for student voices.

Cultural & Language
The Global Partnerships program centers on cultivating global citizens through direct collaborative links with international partners. Core themes of collaboration include Sustainability & Go Green, Global Perspectives & Economics, Human Rights & Social Justice, and Culture, Art & History, integrating global dimensions into the curriculum. Collaborations with partners in France, Tajikistan, and the United Kingdom allow students to explore language, music, dance, traditional festivals, and architectural heritage, linking local and global contexts. The international network includes partner schools in the United Kingdom (Wilmington School and Wellington Academy), the Netherlands (EUMIND network), and France (Lycée Albert Camus and Lycée Louis Barthou), with engagement through the British Council's Partner School Connect portal.

Social & Hobbies
Hobby Clubs provide opportunities to explore interests beyond the classroom, including Art & Craft, Music, Dance, STEM, Creative Writing, Photography, Film Making, Sports, and Non‑Fire Cooking. The Hobby Club Culmination celebrates creativity and student voice. Student life is enriched by initiatives such as Continental Conversations (Substack), the Student Creative Corner, and a Multimedia Gallery of student outputs; NIS Ted Talks also provide a platform for student ideas.

Community & Service
CAS and Community Outreach are formal components of co‑scholastics, with Service as a pillar in CAS experiences. Community Service is integrated through internships and NGO collaborations, for example work with Share‑A‑Book as part of students' projects. Edutours and Field Trips emphasize reverence for nature, historical heritage, and diverse communities, incorporating service and conservation activities as part of experiential learning.

Leadership & Professional
Internships provide real‑world professional exposure across sectors, with three internship modes and a schedule that typically runs April 16 to May 9. Internship fields and partnerships include STEM (Biomedical Engineering at IIT Bombay), Finance and HR (Foundever), Accounting (Zephyr Toys), Architecture and Product Design (Lead Design Lab), and Community Service with NGOs such as Share‑A‑Book. These experiences are designed to develop critical thinking, collaboration, and workplace readiness for 21st‑century careers.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
IAYP offers four pillars—Voluntary Service, Skills, Physical Recreation, and Adventurous Journey—with Bronze for Grade 9 (minimum age 13.5), Silver for AS/DP1 (minimum age 14.5), and Gold for 16+ (18‑month commitment). Each level requires approximately one hour per week across activities and includes age‑appropriate advancement. The school's Wellbeing framework provides emotional support, social development life‑skills sessions, learning support, and a dedicated counsellor, along with a health‑focused infirmary and regular medical check‑ups.
Languages

Language Provision
The language of instruction is English. English is offered as First Language English and English as a second Language, and Hindi, Spanish, or French are available as languages (choose one) in High School (IGCSE). These language options are listed under the High School (IGCSE) subjects.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Enquiry form: The admission procedure starts when a parent completes the enquiry form. An orientation is scheduled after receipt of the enquiry form on a first-come, first-served basis. The orientation lasts about 2.5 hours and provides insight into the school's philosophy and curriculum. Attending the orientation is mandatory, and completing the enquiry form and attending orientation does not guarantee admission. 2. Orientation: The orientation is mandatory and conducted by prior appointment. It offers a clear understanding of the school's approach and curriculum. 3. Sale of Admission Kit: After attending the orientation, the link to the admission application form is provided. The link remains active for a limited time as notified. 4. Submission of Forms: The admission form must be filled and relevant documents uploaded, with payment of Rs 2,360 within the specified time. The policy requires parents to declare if their child has any special learning needs; if so, the school may require a standardized psycho-educational assessment conducted within the last two years. Prior testing should be disclosed to the school. If additional assessments are needed, the school may request an educational psychology evaluation. 5. Interactions and Assessments: For Cambridge Primary (Grade 1–5) there are no admission assessments, only interaction with the child and parents. The student's prior knowledge is assessed through a panel session, and, if required, an assessment may be conducted. For Cambridge Lower Secondary 1 (Grade 6–8), after completing the paperwork, prospective students are invited for an admission assessment that includes a self‑assessment, English and Mathematics papers, and an online cognitive assessment; there is no fixed syllabus for the written assessments. For Cambridge Upper Secondary 2 (Grade 9), the student must achieve a ‘C' or above in English and Mathematics as per Cambridge standards in the in‑house assessment. 6. Review and invitation for interaction: The application, academic records, and assessment results determine whether the student is invited for an interaction with the Academic Team. 7. Meeting with the Principal: A brief meeting with the Principal is scheduled to offer admission to the child and parents. 8. Admission Offer and timeline: The school aims to communicate admission decisions within one month of the application and within 25 days after the assessments, if applicable. For students of determination, the process may take longer depending on the individual needs and information shared. 9. Verification of documents: Upon an offer, all documents submitted are re‑verified. Missing documents must be submitted within one week. 10. Admission Confirmation and financial obligations: Admission is confirmed on receipt of the admission fee, tuition fees, and, for Grade I and above, a Transfer Certificate from the last school attended. The Admission Acceptance Form must be signed, and the place is secured by payment within 10 working days. The admission fee is non‑refundable or non‑transferable. If offered partway through the year, tuition is prorated term‑wise. 11. Conditional Acceptances: In exceptional cases, Conditional Acceptance may be offered with explicit conditions and a timeline. 12. School visit and Admission Panel: School visits are arranged by prior appointment. The Admission Panel includes the Principal, HOD/Coordinator for the relevant section, School Counselor, and other faculty as listed. 13. Allocation of places and waiting list: If applications exceed available places, allocation follows the oversubscription criteria and the priority system, with emphasis on availability of seats, meeting procedures, and financial obligations. When spaces are filled, applicants are placed on a waiting list with priority given to siblings. The school reserves the right to cap the waiting list for each year group. If the year groups are full and a place cannot be secured in the current year, the applicant's entry may roll over for one additional academic year, after which the applicant must re‑apply. 14. Neighbourhood policy and other preferences: Preference is given to a child with a sibling in the school, then to residents of Nahar Amrit Shakti, then to residents within 1 km (grades 1–5) or 3 km (grades 6–10). Other factors include children of parents working in transferable jobs within India or abroad and children of defense personnel. 15. Background and non‑discrimination: The school does not discriminate on nationality, race, or creed, and strives to admit qualified applicants while balancing class composition. 16. Management Quota: A Management Quota exists not exceeding 10% of the total seats in a given class. 17. Additional notes: The school reserves the right to modify processes and timelines as needed and to withdraw an admission offer for legitimate reasons, including discrepancies in documentation or information provided by the applicant.

Waitlist
If spaces are not available, qualified applicants are placed on a waiting list with priority given to siblings of current students. The school may cap the waiting list for each year group. If the year groups are full and a place cannot be secured in the current academic year, the application may roll over for one additional academic year; after that time, the applicant must re‑apply. When space becomes available, admissions are offered on a first‑come, first‑served basis in accordance with the priority system.
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