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Podar ORT International School

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 2 - 18 years
Type Co-educational
Opened 2019
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), Cambridge IGCSE
Taught languages French, Hindi
Typical class size 21
Strengths Sport, Visual and Creative Arts, Languages
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Community and Service
Stages Infant/Toddler Care, Early Years, Primary School, Middle School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

Podar ORT International School Worli is an IB Continuum World School offering the IB Primary Years Programme, Middle Years Programme and Diploma Programme, alongside the Cambridge IGCSE in Grades 9–10. It serves students from 2 to 18 years in Mumbai and provides ICT-enabled air‑conditioned classrooms, GPS‑tracked buses and CCTV safety. The Early Years Programme uses the Reggio Emilia approach in a play‑based, child‑centred environment, while the PYP develops inquiry, transdisciplinary themes and the PYP Exhibition. The MYP provides a coherent framework with eight subject groups and global contexts, supported by socio‑emotional learning. In Grades 9–10, Cambridge IGCSE subjects include English, French, Hindi, Math, Science, Geography, History, Economics, and Arts. The Diploma Programme sees students select six subjects plus CAS, an Extended Essay and Theory of Knowledge. Experiential learning, house activities, IAYP and CAS are embedded in a holistic experience, with a nutritionist‑planned vegetarian menu and a strong co‑curricular programme globally.

PODAR-ORT School Building, 68, Worli Hill Estate, Worli, Mumbai 400018, India

The Essentials

Podar ORT International School has typical class sizes of 21, instruction in English.

Location
Podar ORT International School Worli is in the Worli neighbourhood of Mumbai. The senior IB campus is at 68 Worli Hill Estate, Worli 400018. The Pre-Primary to Primary campus is at Ramnord House No. 77, Dr. Annie Besant Road, Siddharth Nagar, Next to Sunville Banquets, Worli, Mumbai 400018.

Stages
Playgroup to IBDP (Grade XI & XII); IB Early Years Programme; IB Primary Years Programme; IB Middle Years Programme; Cambridge IGCSE.

Type
An IB Continuum World School with Cambridge IGCSE Programme.
Diving Deeper

House System
The school has a House System.

Governance and Ownership
The school is part of Podar Education Network.
Fees
Application fees

- There is no separate, publicly posted application fee amount; admission is confirmed only after payment of the first-term fees as invoiced by the Admissions Office.

Tuition fees (by year group)

- The school does not publish a public, year-group-by-year-group tuition table on its parent-facing materials. Parents receive the exact tuition amounts and the first-term invoice from the Admissions Office when an offer is made; admission is confirmed after payment of the first-term fees.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Seat confirmation: you must pay the applicable fees (generally the first-term fees) within the period specified by the Admissions Office to confirm a seat; the Admissions Office specifies a 15 working-day window for fee payment after admission is granted. On payment you receive a receipt which confirms admission.

- Fee increases: the school may apply an annual increase in fees (subject to inflation and PTA discussion).

- Report cards/final results: the school withholds report cards and final results until all tuition and enrichment fees are paid in full.

Boarding fees

- Podar ORT Worli operates as a day school; no boarding fee schedule or boarding accommodation is listed for the campus. The school provides a school-bus service for day students (bus service is optional).

Transport (bus) fees — examples and format

- Transport fees are billed separately from tuition and include an administrative charge plus the bus fee; sample Worli-route figures published for the 2025–26 transport schedule show the line items as Admin charge, Bus fee, and Final bus fee. Example Worli-route amounts (2025–26):
- Century Bazar, Worli — Admin INR 2,000; Bus fee INR 68,984; Final bus fee INR 70,984.
- Lodha Park — Admin INR 2,000; Bus fee INR 72,579; Final bus fee INR 74,579.
- CASA GRANDE, Worli — Admin INR 2,000; Bus fee INR 84,477; Final bus fee INR 86,477.
- Podar Hospital, Worli — Admin INR 2,000; Bus fee INR 76,330; Final bus fee INR 78,330.
- INDIA BULLS (Worli route) — Admin INR 2,000; Bus fee INR 65,533; Final bus fee INR 67,533.

- Note: the transport schedule and route-specific fees above were published in the school's transport fee schedule for 2025–26 and are shown here as examples; transport fees are subject to change.

Other costs and common additional charges

- Uniforms, textbooks, stationery, activity/enrichment fees, field trips, examination/board fees (where applicable) and optional co-curricular charges are billed in addition to tuition. The school explicitly lists canteen services and extracurricular activities as chargeable elements of the programme; details and amounts are provided by the Admissions/Finance office at enrolment.

- Transport fees (bus) are charged separately and billed as described above.

Refund information and withdrawal

- The Admissions/Finance Office issues receipts for fees paid and handles seat confirmation. Specific refund and withdrawal rules (amounts refundable, timelines, and any non-refundable components) are determined by the school's admissions/fee policy and are provided to parents at the time of admission; parents should follow the Admissions Office instructions for withdrawal and refund requests.

Fee payment options and discounts

- Online payment: the school provides an online payment link for first-term fees once admission steps are completed; subsequent payment instructions are provided by the school's finance team. Looplearning is listed as a payment channel used by the Podar network.

- EMI: parents can opt for a no-cost EMI scheme (Grayquest or equivalent) to pay fees in monthly instalments.

- Discount for full-year prepayment: there is a 5% discount where parents pay the full annual fees before the due date of the first term (network-wide policy described by the Podar group).

- Cheque/Account name: when paying by cheque, use the name specified by the school depending on the grade (example: 'Podar Jumbo Kids' for playgroup–Senior Kg; 'Podar International School' for Grade 1 onwards). Exact payee details and bank information are supplied on the admission invoice/receipt.

Practical notes for parents (concise)

- Exact tuition (term and annual) by year-group is provided in the admission invoice from the Admissions Office; admission is confirmed on payment of the first-term invoice within the period advised by the school.

- Transport is optional and charged separately; sample route fees for 2025–26 are shown above to illustrate the billing format (Admin charge + Bus fee + Final fee).

- Online payment, no-cost EMI, and an early-payment discount are available through the Podar payment channels described at enrolment.

(End of fee overview.)
Academics

Podar ORT International School teaches IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), Cambridge IGCSE for students aged 2 to 18.

Curriculum
Podar ORT International School is an IB Continuum World School with Cambridge IGCSE Programme, offering IB Early Years, IB Primary Years, IB Middle Years and IB Diploma Programmes alongside Cambridge IGCSE for Grades 9–10. The IB Early Years Programme uses the Reggio Emilia approach in a play-based, child-centred environment where learning is characterized by autonomy, collaboration and personalized development; the environment is considered the third teacher. The IB Primary Years Programme focuses on six transdisciplinary themes and develops independent learning, international-mindedness and strong personal values, with the PYP Exhibition as a culminating experience. The IB Middle Years Programme provides a coherent framework for ages 11–16 with inquiry-based learning, eight subject groups, global contexts, interdisciplinary learning, socio-emotional learning and community and personal projects. The Cambridge IGCSE curriculum (Grades 9–10) offers subjects including English, French, Hindi, International Mathematics (Core/Extended), Environment Management, Coordinated Science, Geography, History, Enterprise, Economics, Music and Physical Education. The IB Diploma Programme (Grades 11–12) is a rigorous, globally recognized pre-university programme requiring six subjects across five or six groups (three at Higher Level and three at Standard Level), plus CAS, an Extended Essay and a Theory of Knowledge course.

Student Teacher Ratio
Maximum class size is 15–24 students in EYP and PYP, with two full-time homeroom teachers.

Higher Education Progression
The Diploma Programme is a rigorous, globally recognized pre-university programme and is recognised by top universities in India and around the world.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school has Socio Emotional Learning as part of its Holistic Experience. The in-house counselors are Ms Aditi and Ms Rhea, who support conflict resolution, friendship, and self-regulation. The in-house special educator, Ms Geeta, provides professional development on learning styles for staff. SEL activities include role plays on conflict resolution, teamwork and effective communication, self-love and self-care for Grade 1, and acts of kindness. The program aims to develop social-emotional well-being and interpersonal skills across the student body.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The school has a Learning Support Department offering remedial education and counselling for students across the school. The team comprises a special educator and a school counsellor. The special educator focuses on the student's academic needs to enable mainstream education. The counsellor addresses emotional and behavioural concerns and supports the student's well-being. Admission for learners with difficulties is on an equal basis, with consideration of suitability for mainstream education and resources. Services offered include psycho-educational assessments, educational reports, classroom accommodations, exam accommodations, and individualized plans (IEP/ICP); monthly Learning Support sessions are conducted and, if needed, referrals to external specialists may be arranged.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
ESL support is provided as part of the learning support program for students who speak English as a second language.

Mental Wellbeing
The school provides mental wellbeing support through in-house counselors, who address emotional and behavioural concerns and support coping strategies. SEL activities promote self-awareness, self-regulation, empathy and positive relationships. Counselors work with students to monitor well-being and provide confidential support as part of the pastoral program.

Safeguarding
The school safeguards learning by ensuring learning support is provided according to diverse learning needs and profiles. The environment is safe, secure and welcoming. Staff are trained to identify and support learners with difficulties and to involve parents through IEP/ICP processes.
Parent Experience

History
Podar ORT International School is part of the Podar Education Group, established in 1927 by Sheth Anandilal Podar. Mahatma Gandhi served as the first President of the Anandilal Podar Trust. The Podar network now comprises about 165 educational institutions with more than 275,000 students and around 8,000 staff. The group includes Podar Jumbo Kids, Podar International School, and Podar Learn School, and offers streams such as CBSE, CISCE, SSC, Cambridge IGCSE and IB across its institutions.

Community
The school maintains Community Connect with a calendar, communication, post and newsletters, Portis E-library, Portis Talk, social media, a Virtual Visual Art Gallery, Voices from the Community, and IB-CAIE resources.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
Fees may increase year to year after PTA discussion.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Podar ORT International School Worli is an IB Continuum World School with Cambridge IGCSE Programme. The EYP and PYP occupy individual spaces in a separate block with play spaces for holistic learning. The school provides ICT-enabled air conditioned classrooms. It has state-of-the-art infrastructure for academics, indoor sports and games, outdoor sports tie ups and co-curricular activities. The school offers in-house nutritious vegetarian meals planned by a school nutritionist and operates a fleet of air conditioned buses with GPS tracking and CCTV cameras for safety. It is located at Worli, away from the hustle and bustle of the city.

Sports Facilities
Sports and Games are a core part of the Holistic Experience. A Physical Education Programme runs across all levels from EYP to IBDP. The programme includes athletics, badminton, cricket, football, table tennis, martial arts and other activities, with inter-house activities, inter-school activities and sports camps. The schedule features a dedicated PE component and a focus on Fundamental Motor Skills and general fitness. Regular field trips and camps accompany the sports curriculum to promote teamwork and discipline.

Academic Facilities
The school provides ICT-enabled air conditioned classrooms. It has state-of-the-art infrastructure for academics. The EYP and PYP occupy individualised spaces in a separate block with play spaces for holistic learning. The curriculum is IB Continuum with Cambridge IGCSE in Grades 9 and 10. Class sizes in EYP and PYP range from 15 to 24 students with two full-time homeroom teachers.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Experiential Learning includes visits to cultural and educational sites such as The Prince of Wales Museum, Kala Ghoda Art Festival, Nehru Centre Art Exhibition, Dr. Bhau Daji Lad Museum and KidZania. The program also features neighbourhood experiences around Worli, including Worli Post Office and Metro Inox. ORT Library is part of the experiential learning offerings. Grade 1 NEHRU SCIENCE CENTRE and other locality visits are included in the experiential program.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school offers an IB Continuum with Cambridge IGCSE Programme. It provides IB Early Years Programme, IB Primary Years Programme, IB Middle Years Programme, Cambridge IGCSE, and IB Diploma Programme.

Arts & Creative
Visual Arts, Performing Arts, and Spoken Arts are offered. Across the grades, students engage in crafts, painting, drawing, origami, art festivals, inter-school art competitions and gallery visits. Music, Dance, Drama, and English Debate form part of the arts program with performances and ensembles, and pathways such as IGCSE Art and Design and IB Diploma Programme Visual Arts. In Grade 9, IGCSE Art and Design is available, and in Grades 11-12, IB DP Visual Arts is offered.

Cultural & Language
English Debate is offered as part of the arts program. International Mother Language Day is celebrated, with intercultural and language-related activities and inter-school events integrated into the school culture.

Social & Hobbies
The House System organizes students into houses for collaborative activities. The Sports and Games program includes Athletics, Badminton, Cricket, Drills, Football, Table Tennis, Martial Arts and more across EYP to IBDP levels, with PE prescriptions and extra-curricular slots. The school also runs inter-school activities and other in-house events linked to arts and sports as part of holistic life at Podar Worli.

Community & Service
The IAYP (International Award for Young People) is offered in Grades 9-12, with Bronze for Years 9-10 and Silver/Gold for Years 11-12, covering four sections: Service, Skills, Physical Recreation and Adventurous Journey, with Gold including a Residential Project. CAS (Creativity, Activity, Service) is part of the holistic experience and CAS/Career pathways are integrated into student life.

Leadership & Professional
The House System supports student leadership and teamwork, alongside a Leadership-focused framework within the Holistic Experience. Career Guidance is provided to help students plan and prepare for post-school options.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Socio-Emotional Learning is an integral part of the Holistic Experience, complemented by Roundglass Living for wellbeing. The Physical Education Programme covers a wide range of sports and fitness activities across all grade levels, including Yoga, Athletics, and team sports like Cricket, Badminton, Football and Table Tennis.
Languages

Language Provision
The school offers English, French and Hindi. In Cambridge IGCSE (Grades 9-10), English, French and Hindi are among the subject offerings. In the IB Diploma Programme, English is the Group 1 language (English Language and Literature, HL/SL) and Group 2 languages include French (HL/SL) and Hindi (HL/SL), with French Ab initio (SL) also offered.
Reputation

Awards
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Accreditations
The school is an IB Continuum World School with Cambridge IGCSE Programme. It offers IB Middle Years Programme (MYP, Grade 6–8), Cambridge IGCSE (Grades 9–10), Cambridge AS and A Levels (Grades 11–12), and the IB Diploma Programme (IBDP, Grades 11–12). It holds Trinity College London accreditation and is a member of CollegeBoard, Florida Southern College, Bridge-U, International ACAC, ISSO, MSSA, among others.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Start the admission process by submitting the online application form or by contacting the admissions team. Podar ORT International School accepts admissions from Play Group to IBDP Grade XI & XII. To begin, fill the online application form or call +91 9511949600 or email admissions@podarworli.org. The admissions team will schedule your appointment for the meeting and share the details via email or phone.

2. Attend the appointment and tour. After the meeting, with a member of the school team, parents will be given a tour of the school building and the school brochure inclusive of all important information documents and the admission form.

3. Submit the complete ‘Application for Admission' along with the required documents to the Admissions Office. Thereafter, the Admission committee will invite parents and the child to the Admissions Office for a casual interaction.

4. After the interaction, you will be notified by telephone or email regarding the status of your child's admission.

5. Your child's admission will be confirmed on payment of the first term fees to the School; on payment, a receipt confirming admission will be issued.

6. Campus locations and grade coverage. The school operates two campuses: Pre-Primary to Grade 5 at Hingorani House near Sunville Banquets, Dr Annie Besant Road, Worli 400018; Grades 1 to 10 (and DP as applicable) at Podar–ORT School Building, 68 Worli Hill Estate, Worli 400018.

7. Contact details for admissions. Pre-Primary to Grade 5 inquiries: Hingorani House (Dr Annie Besant Road, Worli 400018). Grades 1–10 inquiries: Podar–ORT School Building, 68 Worli Hill Estate, Worli 400018. Email admissions.worli@podar.org / info@podarworli.org and phone +91 9511949600. Pre-Primary landline: 022-24933514; Podar ORT landline: 022-24933517/19/23.

8. Checklist of documents at admission. For Pre-Primary: Xerox copy of birth certificate and 3 passport photos. For Grade 1 onwards: Xerox birth certificate, original school leaving certificate, original last report card, 3 passport photos.

9. Entrance testing and meeting. No written test is conducted; a meeting with the school committee is arranged for all prospective parents.

10. Acceptance letter and fee payment. An acceptance letter will be issued to applicants who clear the necessary requirements. The seat is reserved upon receipt of the full payment as advised in the acceptance letter. Fees must be paid by the specified deadlines; the acceptance letter must be acknowledged within the given period. Submission of the admission form does not guarantee admission.

11. Orientation and language provisions. A mandatory orientation session is arranged for all new students and parents in July. If needed, language support is provided; English language support is available, and Hindi and French are part of the language program in the early grades.
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