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Clubs Leadership and Professional, Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative
Stages Infant/Toddler Care, Early Years, Primary School, Middle School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction
NES International School Mumbai, located in Mulund West, is an IB World School offering the Primary Years Programme, Middle Years Programme and Diploma Programme, alongside Cambridge IGCSE. The school serves students aged 1 to 18 and is affiliated with India. Since 2005, NESISM has integrated IB with Cambridge curricula to provide diverse pathways. On campus learners access a Library, STEAM Lab, 3D Class and Enrichment Classes to support hands-on study, plus a Music Room and a centrally air-conditioned Auditorium seating over 450 for performances. The Turf ground provides an international-grade football facility with night lighting, while a Space Pavilion and a dedicated SAT center extend enrichment and assessment opportunities. Notable programs include Model United Nations run with SkillSphere Education, a Makerspace with 13 clubs, and dance and music collaborations with external partners. CQLP lectures, ISRO Travelling Exhibitions, Student-led Conferences and wellbeing services round out the offering for students and families.
NES International School Mumbai has typical class sizes of 30, instruction in English.
Location
Mulund, Mumbai
Stages
IB Primary Years Programme; IB Middle Years Programme; IB Diploma Programme; Cambridge IGCSE
Type
IB World School
Additional learning support
Learning Support Programme
Country affiliation
India
Bus service
In-house bus facilities for student pick-up and drop across Mumbai
Fees
Annual tuition at NES International School Mumbai ranges from up to INR 1 for 2026/27.
Application / Registration Fees - No application fee is charged for the admission process. - At the time of confirming admission, parents are required to pay a registration fee (non‑refundable), a security deposit (refundable subject to the school's rules), prescribed tuition fees and a separate resources fee. A school bus service, if taken, is charged as a separate quarterly fee collected during enrolment.
Tuition fees by year group / term (status of published figures) - The school does not publish a publicly available, grade‑by‑grade tuition schedule on its general information pages; families receive the detailed fee schedule from the admissions office after application. As a result, specific per‑year and per‑term tuition amounts for each grade are not publicly available in a single published fee table. - Third‑party directories list sample annual tuition/boarding figures for reference only; those listings are inconsistent between directories (examples include annual figures reported at approximately INR 270,000 and INR 310,000). These third‑party figures should be treated as directory estimates rather than an official published per‑grade schedule.
Billing schedule and payment terms - Tuition may be paid in up to four instalments. Standard instalment due dates shown in available school admissions documentation are: 1st instalment on or before 15 April, 2nd on or before 15 June, 3rd on or before 15 September and 4th on or before 15 December. Fees are payable in Indian Rupees; mid‑term admissions are charged on a pro‑rata basis. - Resource material fees are collected separately (typically with the first instalment) and some one‑time charges (registration and security deposit) are collected at enrolment. Bus/transport is billed separately on a quarterly basis when the service is used.
Late payment and non‑payment terms - Late payment charges are applied for overdue fees; a commonly stated penalty in the school's admissions/fee policy is INR 50 per day for late payment. Students with outstanding dues may be prevented from sitting school examinations; IBDP students will not be registered for IB examinations if school fees and other dues are not fully paid.
Security deposit and refunds - The security deposit is refundable, subject to the school's refund rules; one documented rule states the security deposit is refundable only after completion of two academic years. Registration fees are described as non‑refundable. Withdrawal requires written notice by a stated deadline and the school may withhold the leaving certificate until all dues and obligations are cleared.
Boarding fees (if applicable) - Official, school‑published boarding fee amounts by grade or room type are not publicly posted. Several independent school directories list NES International School as offering day‑cum‑residential/boarding options and show annual boarding fee estimates in the range of INR 270,000 to INR 310,000; these directory figures are not a substitute for the school's detailed fee schedule.
Other costs and typical additional fees - Resource / learning materials fee (separate payment). - Transport (school bus) — charged quarterly when used. - Security deposit (refundable under rules described above). - Possible additional charges that commonly appear in admissions/fee policies (may apply depending on grade and activities): laboratory/ICT fees, examination or IB exam fees, uniforms, extracurricular activity charges, special‑needs support or shadow teacher fees. Specific amounts for these heads are not listed in the material available publicly.
Refunds and withdrawal terms - Registration fees are non‑refundable. The security deposit is refundable according to the school's policy (one stated rule is refund after two completed academic years). A written notice of withdrawal is required by a specified date (students leaving at the end of the academic year should inform the school by 31 January of the active academic year). The leaving certificate is issued only after clearance of dues and return of library materials.
Fee payment methods and practical payment notes - Fees are payable in Indian Rupees. The school accepts payment by NEFT (bank transfer) and by cheque as recorded in the school's admissions/fee policy. Instalment billing details and the payable account/instrument are provided to parents in the admission offer and fee bill.
Summary on availability of full per‑grade tuition figures (clarification) - The school's publicly available materials and admissions pages do not publish a single, public table listing tuition for every year group and per term; the detailed per‑grade, per‑term fee schedule is issued to applicants through the admissions process. Where independent directories list annual tuition or boarding estimates, those numbers vary between directories and should be considered estimates rather than a definitive, school‑published per‑grade fee table. For parents requiring exact per‑grade and per‑term tuition amounts, the school's admissions office supplies the official fee schedule during the application/enrolment process.
Academics
NES International School Mumbai teaches IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge (Secondary) for students aged 1 to 17.
Curriculum
The school offers IB Primary Years Programme (PYP), IB Middle Years Programme (MYP), IB Diploma Programme (DP), and Cambridge IGCSE, using an IB-Cambridge curriculum framework.
Exam Results
100% results.
Higher Education Progression
Graduates have progressed to universities worldwide, including University of Victoria (Canada); McMaster University (Canada); University of British Columbia (Canada); University of Massachusetts Lowell (USA); University of Texas at Dallas (USA); University of Oxford (UK); NUS Singapore; Middlesex University Dubai; and other institutions.
Wellbeing
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school creates a safe and positive learning environment and promotes student welfare on a day-to-day basis. Teachers are trained to provide a secure and supportive atmosphere for the physical and emotional well-being of students. All staff receive annual safeguarding training to protect children from abuse. Supervision of play areas during breaks and lunchtimes supports safe social interaction. Visitors report to the security office and wear badges to ensure a safe campus environment. Online behaviour is strictly monitored to protect students in digital spaces.
Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The Learning Support Programme comprises a team of a Counsellor, Special Educator and EAL Educator. The programme promotes inclusive educational practice through collaboration among parents, classroom teachers and administrators. The Learning Support team uses collaborative teaching approaches to motivate the learner to reach their maximum potential. It provides students with skills and strategies based on their Individualized Education Plan (IEP) to enhance learning. The school community is sensitized about the needs, strengths and challenges of learners and the programme recommends differentiation strategies for learning needs and styles.
English as an Additional Language (EAL)
English as the language of instruction is central to NESISM. The EAL programme is designed to support multilingual learners to access grade-level content and participate in social and academic conversations in English. Push-in and, in some cases, pull-out support helps learners access the mainstream curriculum. English is the primary language across the PYP, MYP and DP, and the preferred language of instruction is English. Hindi is offered as a compulsory second language, and French or German is available as an additional second language.
Mental Wellbeing
The school provides a secure and supportive atmosphere for the physical and emotional well-being of students. Teachers are trained to support students' welfare on a day-to-day basis. The environment and practices promote students' mental wellbeing. Policies and routines support a positive and caring school climate. Safeguarding training for staff reinforces ongoing attention to student wellbeing.
Safeguarding
All staff receive annual safeguarding training to protect children from abuse. A secure learning environment is maintained through CCTV, supervision of play areas, and monitoring of arrival and departure times. Visitors to the school must report to the security office and wear a badge; non-badge visitors are asked to show photo ID. Visitors are restricted to the areas where they have meetings and are guided by staff. Online behaviour is strictly monitored to protect students in digital spaces. Strangers will be challenged by staff to safeguard students.
Admissions
Admissions
The school offers IB and Cambridge CAIE curricula for learners from playgroup to IB Diploma. IB programmes cover Early Years (Playgroup to Sr KG), Primary Years (PYP – Grades 1 to 5), Middle Years (MYP – Grades 6 to 10), and Diploma (IDP – Grades 11 and 12); Cambridge CAIE starts from ages 11 to 17 with Checkpoint Years (Grades 6 to 8) and IGCSE (Grades 9 and 10). Admissions for the 2026–27 academic year are open, and applications are accepted throughout the year, with IB admissions typically beginning in August. The admission process has four steps: 1. Visit the school, answer a survey to observe the learning environment, and speak with officers; 2) Submit an application form for the curriculum/grade; 3) Interview and assess the child's learning abilities on a given date before shortlisting; 4) Submit the admission form with all relevant documents and pay the registration fee to complete admission. Shortlisted applicants receive admission results within 2 working days. Required documents include 3 passport-sized photographs, birth certificate (attested by a Gazetted Officer) or Leaving/Transfer Certificate, medical certificate, and 3 years of academic records. A registration fee is payable when you submit the application; a school bus service is available with a quarterly fee charged during enrollment. The school also offers an in-house bus service across Mumbai.
Scholarships
There are no scholarships or bursary schemes offered.
FAQs
What curriculum does NES International School Mumbai follow?
The school offers IB Primary Years Programme (PYP), IB Middle Years Programme (MYP), IB Diploma Programme (DP), and Cambridge IGCSE, using an IB-Cambridge curriculum framework.
What are the tuition fees?
**Application / Registration Fees**
- No application fee is charged for the admission process.
What age groups does the school serve?
IB Primary Years Programme; IB Middle Years Programme; IB Diploma Programme; Cambridge IGCSE
Does the school support students with SEN?
The Learning Support Programme comprises a team of a Counsellor, Special Educator and EAL Educator. The programme promotes inclusive educational practice through collaboration among parents, classroom teachers and administrators.
Is there a school bus service?
In-house bus facilities for student pick-up and drop across Mumbai
How does admissions work?
The school offers IB and Cambridge CAIE curricula for learners from playgroup to IB Diploma.
What languages are taught?
English is the primary language of instruction across all three IB/MYP/DP programmes. Marathi is taught as a regional language.
What wellbeing support is available?
The school creates a safe and positive learning environment and promotes student welfare on a day-to-day basis. Teachers are trained to provide a secure and supportive atmosphere for the physical and emotional well-being of students.
What facilities does the school have?
The school provides a library, STEAM Lab, 3D Class, auditorium, and Space Pavilion on campus. A SAT examination center is administered on campus by the College Board.
When was NES International School Mumbai founded?
NES International School Mumbai is part of the NES-SVB Group formed by the National Education Society (NES), founded in 1963, and Saraswathi Vidya Bhavan (SVB), founded in 1983.
What extracurricular activities are available?
Dance sessions are provided in collaboration with Brian Dance Academy to offer quality training, expression, and stage performances. Music education is supported by Trinity School of Music, enabling students to understand and perform music.
