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Strengths Sport, Visual and Creative Arts, Academic Enrichment
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Leadership and Professional, Community and Service
Stages Infant/Toddler Care, Preschool, Early Years, Primary School, Middle School, Secondary School, Sixth Form, Senior Secondary School
Introduction
Singapore International School Mumbai is a signature boarding school on an eight-acre campus in Dahisar, Mumbai, serving students from 0 to 18 with term, weekly, monthly and day boarding. The school combines the Singapore curriculum with the International Baccalaureate framework, delivering the Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP) and International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP). In Kindergarten to Grade 6, learning is anchored in the Singaporean curriculum and integrated with the IB PYP through a Reggio Emilia approach. From Grades 7 to 8 students follow a Pre-IGCSE pathway that leads to IGCSE in Grades 9-10, and IBDP in Grades 11-12 prepares students for university study abroad or in India. The eight-acre campus provides spacious classrooms and dedicated facilities for film, pottery, dance and music, along with outdoor courts, playing fields and a swimming pool. The school hosts students from over 26 nationalities and employs around 110 staff worldwide today.
On National Highway No-8, Post, near Dahisar Toll Plaza, next to Aaradhya Highpark, Mahajan Wadi, Dahisar East, Mumbai, Maharashtra 401107, India
The Essentials
Singapore International School Mumbai has 500 pupils, typical class sizes of 20, instruction in English.
Location
The school is located off NH 8, adjacent to Aaradhya High Park, near the Dahisar Toll Plaza in Mira Road (East), Mumbai 401104. It sits in a suburban area with access to major road corridors via NH 8. The Dahisar Toll Plaza and Mira Road (East) location provide convenient transport access.
Stages
Primary Years Programme, Middle Division Programme, and International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme.
Type
A signature boarding school with term, monthly and weekly boarding options.
Pupil Nationality Mix
Pupils come from over 26 nationalities.
Country affiliation
Singapore; the curriculum is similar to schools in Singapore.
Bus service
Day Scholar Transport is provided by external agencies; pick up and drop from fixed locations; small groups up to 15; vehicles are air conditioned with seat belts, CCTV, GPS tracking, First Aid kits, and a caregiver on board; drivers have at least five years of experience.
Fees
Annual tuition at Singapore International School Mumbai ranges from up to INR 20,500 for 2026/27.
Application / Assessment Fees - Payment made towards the application form and its processing is non‑refundable.
Admissions / Enrollment Charges (one‑time at acceptance) - A non‑refundable admission / registration charge is normally required when a place is accepted (third‑party listings indicate an admission/registration component in the range shown below). Examples from recent public listings: Application fee approx INR 15,500; Admission/registration fee approx INR 200,000; other one‑time charges (labelled variously as ‘other fee' or capital/registration levies) reported around INR 85,000. These amounts have been reported by public school listing services.
Tuition fees by year group (annual amounts) - The school charges recurring tuition on an annual basis; full annual tuition is required and is applied irrespective of the date of admission. Recurring annual tuition, meals, boarding and transportation are subject to annual revision. - Recent public listings show typical annual tuition amounts for Singapore International School, Mumbai in the following ranges: - Day student annual tuition: approximately INR 600,000 to INR 700,000 per year. - Boarding / residential student annual tuition (total boarding package): reported at a similar or higher level than the day tuition; public listings commonly state an all‑in annual figure for boarding in the same ballpark (single‑figure lakhs range). Specific boarding surcharge amounts are not published by the school. - The school does not publish a public per‑grade or per‑term fee table on its admissions pages; prospective fees for each enrolment year are described as the “progressive fees applicable” and are confirmed in the letter of acceptance. The school states that the letter of acceptance will detail the progressive fees applicable to the child up to Grade 10 and that IB Diploma fees will be charged as per the prevailing fees when entering the Diploma Programme.
Per‑term / instalment detail - The school's published policy sets tuition as a recurring annual charge and requires payment by the start of the academic year timetable set by the school; the school's publicly posted policy does not publish a standard per‑term amount or published term instalment schedule. Full fees are charged irrespective of the date of admission. Late payment charges apply as noted below.
Billing schedule and payment terms - Recurring annual tuition must be paid by the first week of May for the next academic year. Any payments after that date attract late payment charges of INR 2,500 per week. A student will not be allowed to attend classes for the new academic year without prior payment of the fee. - Fees need to be paid within seven working days from the date of receipt of the Admission Acceptance Letter. - The school reserves the right to revise the progressive fee applicable to new admissions each academic year and may revise recurring annual tuition, meals, boarding and transportation by up to 10% year on year (as per published policy). Full fees are charged irrespective of the date of admission.
Boarding fees and inclusions (where applicable) - Boarding is offered (term boarding, weekly boarding and day boarding options are part of the residential programme). The school states that boarding fees include lodging, recreation activities, laundry, basic toiletries, morning breakfast and dinner. Specific boarding fee amounts or a separate boarding surcharge are not published on the school's public fee policy page. Public listings report overall annual boarding totals within the broad annual fee ranges cited above.
Other recurring and incidental costs - Meals, transportation and consumables are explicitly excluded from the ‘annual tuition' and are subject to separate charges and annual revision. The annual tuition does not include smart cards, consumables for art/craft/design technology, educational excursions and associated costs, participation in exchange programmes or competitions, exercise and course books, and all footwear. - Public listings show transport / bus fees reported in the region of INR 100,000–135,000 per year on some listings; however transport is listed separately from tuition and is subject to annual revision. - Uniforms, examination fees (IGCSE/IB), optional trips, optional external exam fees, and personal equipment are charged separately and are not included in the annual tuition. The school lists these items as excluded from annual tuition.
Security deposit and refunds - The school collects a refundable security deposit. The security deposit is refundable only if a written withdrawal application is submitted to the Principal by 7 March in the last academic year at SIS; refunds of the security deposit are processed only after completion of the annual audit (after 31 July) and the final settlement of the security deposit is completed within 60 days from deregistration. No mid‑year applications will be entertained for security refunds. If a withdrawal notice is given after 7 March of the running academic year, full academic fees for the following academic year shall have to be paid to obtain clearance for the Transfer/Leaving Certificate. - The school's published fees policy states that the fees paid to the school are neither refundable nor transferable under any circumstance, and additional withdrawal notice conditions apply for students in Grade 10 and for IB programme discontinuation.
Late payment penalties and non‑payment - Late payment charges: INR 2,500 per week after the first‑week‑of‑May deadline. Failure to pay by the representative due dates may be taken as an indication that the parents do not intend to pursue admission. The School Leaving Certificate (Transfer Certificate) will be issued only after clearance of all dues.
Fee payment methods / options - The school's published policy states that fees are payable in Indian rupees (INR) only. The school's published policy indicates payment may be made by demand draft or crossed cheque drawn in favour of “Singapore International School.” Public listings also reference separate enrolment portals for admissions administration. No public statement of credit‑card acceptance or online bank transfer options is published on the school's public fee policy page.
Summary note on publicly available figures - The school's public fee policy provides detailed rules on payment timing, late fees, refund and withdrawal conditions and what is excluded from the annual tuition, but it does not publish a public per‑grade or per‑term fee schedule. Public school listing services and education directories report recent annual fee figures in the range of INR 600,000–700,000 per year for day students and similar or higher annual totals for boarding students; they also list sample one‑time charges such as application and admission fees. These published listings have been used to report the numeric amounts above where the school's own public pages do not publish grade‑wise or term‑wise breakdowns.
Important: The school's official admissions correspondence (the Admission Acceptance Letter) confirms the exact progressive fees and any one‑time charges for a given child and academic year. The school's fee policy states that that letter contains the formal fee details and progressive schedule for the enrolled year.
Academics
Singapore International School Mumbai teaches IB (PYP), Cambridge IGCSE, IB (DP), Singapore Curriculum for students aged 0 to 18.
Curriculum
The school offers Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP) and International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP). Primary Years Programme uses the IBPYP framework and integrates the Singapore curriculum, enabling student-centred inquiry-based learning. Middle Years Programme provides a four-year education from Year 7 to Year 10, fostering critical and creative thinking. The International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme is for Grades 11 and 12 and prepares students for university study abroad or in India.
Student Teacher Ratio
Very favorable Student-Teacher Ratio of 5:1.
Exam Results
IB Diploma Programme results (May 2024): 83 graduates (78 Diploma Candidates and 5 IB Course/Certificates); the School's average Diploma score is 35 points (Worldwide: 30.32). One student obtained 45 points, one 44 points and one 43 points. Seventeen students earned 40 points or above, and 39 students earned 35 points or above. Higher‑Level papers: 56.68% were graded 7/6, compared with 30.36% worldwide in 2024. Standard‑Level papers: 42.46% were graded 7/6, compared with 28.66% worldwide in 2024.
Higher Education Progression
SIS students have won places in many of the world's most highly selective universities, supported by a strong in-house college counselling programme.
Gifted and Talented
Chairman's Excellence Scholarship is offered; Eleven scholarships are awarded (five for SIS students and six for external students) with performance-based criteria for Grades 11 and 12. Merit Scholarships for IBDP are also offered, with up to 50% or 25% tuition coverage based on academic and co-curricular performance; eligibility includes high grade thresholds and demonstrated achievements.
Wellbeing
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school supports social and emotional development through a holistic approach. The Learner Profile and Beliefs & Values framework build social and self-management skills to develop independent learners. Residential Life provides pastoral support with a focus on life-skills, intercultural understanding, tolerance and respect, and opportunities to balance academics with co-curricular activities. Co-curricular activities and the Sports & Games Programme promote teamwork, creativity and personal growth as part of holistic development. The school offers in-house college counselling to support personal growth and future planning.
Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Academic support includes programmes for special education needs and gifted students, enrichment, information literacy and personal and career counselling.
Mental Wellbeing
In-house medical facilities with a highly qualified medical team care for students' health. Pastoral staff and boarding life emphasize welfare and personal development, while term, weekly and boarding options and life-skills programmes support wellbeing and resilience.
Admissions
Admissions
1. Fill the Enquiry form to begin the admissions process. Submitting the Enquiry form initiates contact with the school. The Enquiry form is available online. You will be guided on next steps and seat availability. 2. Procure the Admission Application Package online. The package contains the forms and documents required for admission. There are limited seats in almost all grades and the pool of applications will be considered before offers are made. The next step is to submit the application online. 3. Submit a duly filled application online. The online application must be completed and submitted. The Admission desk will arrange an appointment for a one to one counseling session and a complete school tour. 4. Attend the counseling and tour; proceed to the review phase. The Admission desk arranges an appointment for a counseling session and a school tour. Following the review, the candidate may or may not be called for a personal interaction session. If selected, the candidate with parents may be invited to the school for an interaction session. 5. Review outcome and potential interaction. Based on the review and any interaction, a decision is made in consideration of seat availability. If invited, the parent and student may attend a further interaction session at the school. 6. Confirm admission by blocking the seat. Based on seat availability, upon receiving the letter of invitation to join the school, parents need to pay the fees to block the seat. On receiving the payment and all required documents, the admission process is deemed complete.
Scholarships
Chairman's Excellence Scholarship is offered based on Grade 9 and 10 results. Applicants must submit the SIS Scholarship Application form; deadlines vary by grade level and student status (Grade 11 new applicants, SIS students in Grade 11, and Grade 12). Eleven scholarships are offered in total, with up to 50% or 25% of tuition fees for Grades 11 and 12, depending on performance. Eligibility for Grade 11 external applicants requires a high Grade 10 aggregate (95% or above for national curriculum; 8 A for IGCSE with no subject below A), plus demonstrated distinctions in sports, cocurricular activities, and leadership or service activities. SIS students must have 8 A in IGCSE or equivalent and meet similar nonacademic criteria. For Grade 12, scholarships are based on Grades 11 and final IBDP results, with specified score thresholds and continued eligibility criteria. The scholarship process requires submitting the scholarship application via the SIS portal, optional reference letters, a 600-word personal statement, and, for some cases, an interview. Applications for Grade 11 and Grade 12 scholarships are submitted online (via provided forms).
Waitlist
Limited seats exist in almost all grades. The school will consider the pool of applications before admission offers are made. Submitting the online admission form does not guarantee admission. Seat availability determines offers.
FAQs
What curriculum does Singapore International School Mumbai follow?
The school offers Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP) and International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP).
What are the tuition fees?
**Application / Assessment Fees**
- Payment made towards the application form and its processing is non‑refundable.
Where is Singapore International School Mumbai located?
The school is located off NH 8, adjacent to Aaradhya High Park, near the Dahisar Toll Plaza in Mira Road (East), Mumbai 401104. It sits in a suburban area with access to major road corridors via NH 8.
What age groups does the school serve?
Primary Years Programme, Middle Division Programme, and International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme.
Does the school support students with SEN?
Academic support includes programmes for special education needs and gifted students, enrichment, information literacy and personal and career counselling.
Is there a school bus service?
Day Scholar Transport is provided by external agencies; pick up and drop from fixed locations; small groups up to 15; vehicles are air conditioned with seat belts, CCTV, GPS tracking, First Aid kits,
How does admissions work?
1. Fill the Enquiry form to begin the admissions process. Submitting the Enquiry form initiates contact with the school. The Enquiry form is available online. You will be guided on next steps and seat availability.
2.
What languages are taught?
English is a compulsory subject in the Middle Division Programme. The curriculum includes English language instruction as part of core subjects.
What wellbeing support is available?
The school supports social and emotional development through a holistic approach. The Learner Profile and Beliefs & Values framework build social and self-management skills to develop independent learners.
What facilities does the school have?
The school sits on an eight-acre campus with state-of-the-art infrastructure. Mumbai's only international boarding school, it offers term, weekly and day boarding options.
When was Singapore International School Mumbai founded?
Singapore International School Mumbai sits on an eight-acre campus in Mumbai and offers term, monthly, weekly and day boarding. It operates as a Signature Small School with about 500 students and a teaching faculty of around 110.
What extracurricular activities are available?
The school has dedicated film, pottery, dance and music studios for holistic development. Music, Visual Art and Spoken Art are taught, with instrumental lessons (voice, piano, guitar, drums, violin and cello) and Trinity College London music exams.
