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There are multiple schools around the globe, each offering different experiences and qualities. Some schools are known for their expensive fees, providing top-notch facilities, elite education, and exclusive environments. While some are known for their exceptional infrastructure. In some states of India, especially Mumbai, Delhi, and Uttarakhand, the school fees are so high that more than half the salary of a highly paid IT engineer or software developer would go toward educating their child at one of these schools.
According to a report by Bhaskar.com, India has approximately 226 schools affiliated with the International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum. These schools are mostly found in bigger cities like Mumbai, Delhi, and Uttarakhand, with high fees ranging from ₹8 to ₹10 lakh or even more per year. These kinds of fees can devour over half the pay of a highly remunerated IT engineer or software developer. Therefore, these upper-division schools are generally attended by the offspring of high-profile industrialists, politicians, and upper-echelon bureaucrats.
The IB curriculum, which was introduced in India in 1976, provides an internationally accepted educational approach through four primary programmes:
Primary Years Programme (PYP): For 3–11 year olds
Middle Years Programme (MYP): For 11–16 year olds
Diploma Programme (DP): For 16–19 year olds
Career-related Programme (CP): For 16–19 year olds
Typically, these IB programmes include six subjects: Language, Math, Science, History, Art, and a Second Language. In addition, under the Theory of Knowledge (TOK) component, students are taught ethics. They are also required to write in-depth essays on various topics as part of the Extended Essay component.
The following are the 10 most costly schools in Mumbai, with their world-class infrastructure, international curricula, and cream student profiles:
Dhirubhai Ambani International School (BKC)
Founded by the Reliance Group, this school is one of the most popular in Mumbai. It follows the International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum and is renowned for its competitiveness and worldwide facilities.
École Mondiale World School (Juhu)
Run by International Knowledge Park, this co-educational school is IB curriculum-based. It's in the posh Juhu locality and is famous for its individualized learning pattern.
Aditya Birla World Academy (Tardeo)
Started in 2010, this co-educational school is IB curriculum-based. It's supported by the reputed Birla Group and combines academic achievement with a focus on student welfare.
Cathedral and John Connon School (Fort)
One of the oldest and most well-known schools in Mumbai, Cathedral provides the IB programme for 11 and 12. It has a reputation for sending some of India's most influential people into the world.
Singapore International School (Dahisar)
This co-educational school is attended by Indian and international students alike, providing the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP), IGCSE, and the IB Diploma Programme. It's famous for its picturesque campus and internationalist ethos.
Ascend International School (BKC)
Operated by the Kasegaon Education Society, this co-educational school started in 2015 and has the IB curriculum from Pre-Primary to Grade 12. It is unique with its student-centric model of teaching.
Bombay International School (Breach Candy)
One of the better South Mumbai schools, it teaches both IB and the Cambridge (CAIE) curricula. It balances academic rigor with a nurturing atmosphere.
Hill Spring International School (Tardeo)
Established in 2004 and run by the Citizens Education Society, this school provides the IB Diploma Programme. It is valued for its culture of community and active academic guidance.
Mount Litera School International (BKC)
Affiliated with the International Baccalaureate Organization, this school provides IB programs at Primary, Middle, and Diploma levels. It's recognized for combining international learning with Indian values.
B.D. Somani International School (Cuffe Parade)
B.D. Somani provides the IGCSE course for Grades 9 and 10, and the IB Diploma course for Grades 11 and 12. It is highly regarded for its flexible, student-centered style of education.
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The British School, Chanakyapuri
Referred to as Delhi's costliest international school, The British School boasts a global curriculum and is well known for its academic excellence and high-end facilities.
The American Embassy School, Chanakyapuri
Serving mainly the expat community, this school has an American curriculum. It's famous for its challenging academic programs and extensive extracurricular activities.
The French School (Lycée Français de Delhi)
It provides the French national curriculum and focuses on multilingualism and cultural exchange, making it stand out among international schools.
Excelsior American IB School
A day-boarding school integrating international pedagogy with the UK-based Cambridge curriculum. It also provides the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme.
The Shri Ram School, Vasant Vihar
Renowned for innovative methods of instruction, this school emphasizes the holistic growth of students and ranks among the best options for high-society families in Delhi.
The Vasant Valley School (Thavasi World School)
Set amidst the picturesque Aravallis, this IB school has a stunning campus and international-standard infrastructure. Its fee structure is in line with its high-end offerings.
DPS International, Saket
A part of the prestigious Delhi Public School chain, this branch is an international school and has become popular for fusing DPS's heritage with international standards of teaching.
The Heritage School, Rohini
Being affiliated with the Cambridge International Examinations (CIE), this school is famous for its infrastructure and foreign teaching staff, providing learners with a multicultural learning experience.
Pathways School
With yet another branch in Noida, Pathways is highly acclaimed throughout the National Capital Region (NCR) for its progressive modes of education and IB curriculum.
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