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The Universal School, Ghatkopar

India, Mumbai

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The school at a glance
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 3 - 18 years
Type Co-educational
Opened 2005
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, IB (DP)
Taught languages English, Hindi, Marathi, French, Spanish
Typical class size 25
Strengths STEM, Languages, Performing Arts
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Leadership and Professional
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

The Universal School, Ghatkopar (est. 2005) is part of Universal Educational Institutions and is located at Plot No. 17, Tilak Road, Ghatkopar East, Mumbai. The school serves learners aged 3 to 18 and offers Cambridge Primary, Cambridge Lower Secondary, Cambridge IGCSE, and the IB Diploma Programme. The Early Years program is play-based, drawing on Reggio-Emilia principles and Howard Gardner's Multiple Intelligences. Cambridge Primary and Lower Secondary cover English, Mathematics, Science and Social Studies, with additional languages, coding and ICT. Hindi, Marathi and English are taught, with foreign languages from Grade 4 and French offered in Grades 4 and 5. The school provides Scratch-based coding (Scratch Jr. in early years; Scratch from Grade 3), Abacus, and Google Workspace training. It offers 20+ sports and activities, Model United Nations as an extracurricular, and Music and Performing Arts through Expression School of Music and Performance Arts, plus IBM SkillsBuild. It also emphasises life skills and digital literacy.

Plot No. 17, near Lion's Garden, Tilak Road, Ghatkopar (East), Mumbai 400 077

The Essentials

The Universal School, Ghatkopar has typical class sizes of 25.

Location
Tilak Road, Ghatkopar, Mumbai, India

Stages
Early Years; Cambridge Primary; Cambridge Lower Secondary; Cambridge IGCSE; IBDP

Additional learning support
The school has robust support services and resources.
Diving Deeper

Governance and Ownership
The Universal School, Ghatkopar is part of Universal Educational Institutions.
Fees
Fees overview

The Universal School, Ghatkopar does not publish a public fee schedule that lists fixed amounts by grade or term. Parents receive the exact fee figures and installment options directly from the school at the time of admission or by contacting the admissions office.

Application / registration fee

- An application or registration fee is part of the admissions process, but a fixed public amount is not published. Payment timing and the single-payment or refundable status of the application fee are confirmed during admission.

Tuition fees (per term / per year, by year group)

- Specific tuition amounts for each year group and for each term are not published as a consolidated public fee schedule. Fee levels, the number of installments (termly/annual/monthly) and the exact per-term or per-year amounts are communicated to parents at admission and recorded in the school's Fee Policy/Form C.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Fees follow the school's Fee Policy/Form C and are subject to the deadlines and installment schedule set by the school.
- Online, card and net-banking payments are processed through the payment gateway and normally reach the school's account within 1–2 working days; parents are advised to make payments well before the last due date to avoid penalties. Transaction fees charged by the gateway are not included in the fee amount and must be borne by the payer. The school is not liable for payments declined by the card/issuing bank.

Boarding fees (if applicable)

- The school does not publish any boarding or hostel facilities or boarding fee schedule; no boarding fee is listed publicly. The school functions as a day school at its Ghatkopar campus.

Other costs and additional charges

- Additional charges that typically apply include uniforms, textbooks and stationery, examinations/assessment fees, extracurricular/activity fees, and transport charges where a transport service is used. The school does not publish standardised public rates for these items; parents are provided fee components and any one-time charges during the admission process. Transaction/processing fees for online payments are extra and charged by the gateway.

Refund and cancellation information

- Technical-payment issues: if an online payment is deducted from the payer's account but does not immediately reflect in the school's ERP, the payment gateway may take 3–4 working days (and in exceptional cases 10 days or more) to resolve and settle before the school issues a receipt.
- Multiple payments: if duplicate payments are confirmed, the school will refund or adjust the duplicated amount once both payments are received in the school bank account; this process normally takes 7–10 working days to reflect in the payer's bank account and refunds may be returned by account-payee cheque or adjusted against future installments per the payer's request.
- Other discrepancies: where there is any discrepancy in fees paid, parents must contact the school directly; the school's decision is final under its stated policy. These refund/cancellation timelines and procedures apply equally to payments made by cash, cheque or demand draft.

Payment methods and options

- Accepted payment methods include online payment via credit card, debit card and net banking through the school's payment gateway. The school uses Razorpay as its online payment gateway and Ether as its ERP/payment platform. Cash, cheque and demand draft payments are accepted and treated under the same settlement and reconciliation procedures. Parents should expect online transaction charges from the gateway provider in addition to the fee.

Summary for parents (action points)

- Exact numeric values for application fees, tuition per term/year by grade, transport, uniform or other ancillary fees are not published as a single public fee schedule; obtain the fee breakdown for the required academic year directly from the admissions office during your application or at enrollment.
Academics

The Universal School, Ghatkopar teaches Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, IB (DP) for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
The school offers Cambridge International programmes from Early Years through Cambridge Primary, Cambridge Lower Secondary and Cambridge IGCSE, with the IB Diploma Programme as the senior option. The Early Years program is play-based and draws on Reggio-Emilia principles and Howard Gardner's Multiple Intelligences. Cambridge Primary and Lower Secondary cover core subjects—English, Mathematics, Science and Social Studies—with additional languages, coding and ICT. The school teaches Hindi, Marathi and English, with foreign languages introduced from Grade 4 and French offered in Grades 4 and 5. The school provides Scratch-based coding (Scratch Jr. in early years; Scratch from Grade 3), Abacus, and Google Workspace training.

Exam Results
Cambridge board results for 2026 show 100% results in the CIE examinations. There were 401 A* and A grades in total, and 54% of all grades were A* or A. Notable top performers include Heth Mehta (95.17%), Devyam Kothari (94.71%), Sourav Subramaniam (94%), and Jini Shah (92.57%).

Higher Education Progression
The IB Diploma Programme provides a broad and balanced education for students aged 16 to 19 to prepare for university and is recognized by leading universities worldwide.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The Universal School, Ghatkopar focuses on holistic personality development and global citizenship. The Cambridge Primary curriculum provides opportunities to develop personal wellbeing through art, music, coding, and physical education. The IB Diploma Programme addresses the intellectual, social, emotional, and physical well‑being of students. The school emphasises social‑emotional development through Life Skills and related activities. The Student Services team offers age‑appropriate personal counselling to support students' social and emotional needs, including topics such as body changes and life skills.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Remedial classes are offered to support students who need extra help. The school emphasises meeting individual student needs through tailored instruction. The Student Services department provides nutrition, health care support, safety, and personal counselling to support learners. Counseling supports well‑being and safeguarding through age‑appropriate sessions.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
Languages taught include English, Hindi, Marathi, and French (French introduced in Grades 4 and 5). English is a core language and non‑native English speakers are supported through Cambridge IGCSE routes for learners whose first language is not English. Hindi and Marathi are taught as part of the language program, with French offered as a foreign language from Grade 4.

Mental Wellbeing
The IB Diploma Programme addresses the intellectual, social, emotional, and physical well‑being of students. The Cambridge Primary curriculum emphasizes personal wellbeing through activities in art, music, coding, and physical education. On‑site counselling supports students' mental wellbeing with age‑appropriate sessions.

Safeguarding
The campus is a safe and secure environment with CCTV coverage and a surveillance room monitoring public spaces. On‑site health care is provided through an infirmary staffed by health care personnel. Personal counselling covers safeguarding‑related topics, including safety education and good touch/bad touch, body changes, gender identification, and life skills.
Parent Experience

History
Established in 2005. Located in Tilak Road, Ghatkopar. The Universal School, Ghatkopar is part of Universal Educational Institutions. Cambridge & IBDP curriculum offered: Cambridge Primary, Cambridge Lower Secondary, Cambridge IGCSE, and the IB Diploma Programme.

Community
The Universal School, Ghatkopar has a vibrant community with sports, clubs and activities. After-school training supports competition participation. The Music & Performing Arts program nurtures artistic expression. A Model United Nations (MUN) program engages students in debate and global issues. A welcome from the principal Beena Nayaken emphasizes holistic development.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
PTA Executive Committee – 2026-27 includes class-level parent representatives for Classes I to XII. Examples: Class I – Ms. Maitri Sheth; Class II – Ms. Poonam Sonni; Class III – Ms. Rasika Desai; Class IV – Ms. Jigyasa Bhardwaj; Class V – Ms. M. Vadana Kumari; Class VI – Ms. Ruchita Mehta; Class VII – Ms. Dhruvi Gianani; Class VIII – Ms. Smita Ravidhone; Class IX – Ms. Nivethana Paulraj; Class X – Ms. Virali Sarvaiya; Class XI – Mr. Vishal Bathija; Class XII – Mr. Nilesh Shete.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Located on Tilak Road, Ghatkopar East, The Universal School offers Cambridge Primary, Cambridge Lower Secondary, Cambridge IGCSE, and the IB Diploma Programme. The school emphasizes Coding, Life Skills, Money Matter, IBM SkillsBuild, and Robotics as part of its programs. Cambridge Primary provides a balanced education with opportunities to develop creativity, expression and personal wellbeing through art, music, coding and physical education. Cambridge Lower Secondary prepares learners aged 11 and above for the next step of their education, while Cambridge IGCSE fosters creative thinking, enquiry and problem-solving. The IB Diploma Programme is a broad and balanced education with final examinations that prepares students for university and life beyond, and is recognized by leading universities.

Sports Facilities
The Universal School offers 20+ sports and activities. Students discover their interests and passions through various sports, clubs and activities. An after-school training program is organized for competitions and team coaching. Model United Nations (MUN) is offered as an extracurricular activity.

Academic Facilities
The Universal School, Ghatkopar offers Cambridge Primary, Cambridge Lower Secondary, Cambridge IGCSE, and the IB Diploma Programme. Cambridge Primary provides a balanced education with opportunities to develop creativity, expression and personal wellbeing through art, music, coding and physical education. Cambridge Lower Secondary prepares learners aged 11 and above for the next step of their education, while Cambridge IGCSE is described as the world's most popular international qualification for 14 to 16-year-olds, developing creative thinking, enquiry and problem-solving skills. The IB Diploma Programme is a broad and balanced education with final examinations that prepares students for university and life beyond, and is recognized by leading universities.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Music & Performing Arts is offered through the Expression School of Music and Performance Arts, nurturing expression through Music, Dance and Drama. Students participate in sports, clubs and activities as part of extracurriculars. Model United Nations (MUN) is offered as an extracurricular activity. Clubs are part of the extracurricular options.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
Coding exposes students to the future of infinite possibilities. IBM SkillsBuild prepares for the fast-evolving digital landscape. Robotics encourages innovators to turn ideas into prototypes.

Arts & Creative
Music & Performing Arts fosters self-expression. Expression School of Music and Performance Arts nurtures the artist in each student through music, dance and drama.

Social & Hobbies
Students discover their interests and passions through various sports, clubs and activities. An after-school training program is organized for competitions and team coaching.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Beyond core subjects, there are opportunities to develop creativity, expression and personal wellbeing through art, music, coding and physical education.
Languages

Language Provision
English, Hindi and Marathi are taught as part of the language program. Foreign languages are introduced from Grade 4 onwards. Cambridge Primary language offerings include English, Hindi and Marathi, while Cambridge IGCSE offers English, Hindi and French. In the IB Diploma Programme, Language A is English Language & Literature, and Language B options include Hindi B, French B, French Ab initio and Spanish Ab initio.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Apply Through Enquiry Form. Families initiate the process by submitting an enquiry form to express interest and share basic information. The Universal School, Ghatkopar uses this information to begin mutual understanding about the child's needs and the family's expectations. This initial contact helps align aspirations and practical considerations for a successful fit. It sets the stage for the next steps in the admissions process. 2. Connect with Admission Counselor. Families are connected with an admission counselor at The Universal School, Ghatkopar to discuss the admissions process, programs, and timelines. This conversation helps clarify requirements and answer initial questions. It also marks the transition from information gathering to more personalized planning. 3. School Visit. A school visit is listed as a step in the admissions sequence. The visit is part of the process before applying. This step provides an opportunity to gather information directly from school representatives. It precedes the application invitation. 4. Application Invite. After the visit, families may receive an invitation to submit an application. Receiving the invitation signals the shift to formal application steps. This step leads to the next stage in the process. 5. Child Interaction. The admissions process includes a child interaction. This interaction is part of the evaluation during admissions. It occurs after the invitation to apply. 6. Admission Decision. The final admission decision is communicated to the family. The decision completes the admissions process. Age Criteria: Grades Nursery, Junior KG, Senior KG, Grade 1; Min age as on 31st Dec 2026: 3, 4, 5, 6 years.

Scholarships
Sports Scholarship: Deserving students may apply for a Sports Scholarship offered with admission; it is designed to support meritorious athletic participation. Universal offers a Sports Scholarship for students who merit in sports. All students seeking admission can apply for this scholarship. Enquire to know more. IBDP Academic Scholarship: Scholarships are offered to all students seeking admission in IBDP, 11th grade. The scholarship is strictly based on the Board Results (Grade 10). Enquire to know more.
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