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Schools and health

International Schools, Healthcare. 4 min read.

Lilavati Hospital, Bandra, Mumbai
Lilavati Hospital, Bandra, MumbaiPhoto: Nicholas ( Nichalp ), CC BY-SA 3.0

01International Schools

International schools

Mumbai has the widest choice of international schools in India. IB, IGCSE, American and mixed curricula are all within a 20km radius, but waitlists of 6 to 12 months are real. Apply before you move.

What it costs

SCHOOL
IB/IGCSE Annual
₹8L to 20L
per year

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Find a school

Nine schools from this guide, the bar is the fee against the dearest.

9 schools

  1. Dhirubhai Ambani International School

    IBICSEIB / ICSEBKC

    ₹12L to 20La year

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    Flagship expat choice. Strong Ivy/Russell Group placement record. 6-12 month waitlist essential

  2. American School of Bombay

    IBAmericanIB / US CurriculumBandra East (BKC)

    $20,000 to 35,000a year, USD

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    Primary choice for North American families. Small classes, US-style campus

  3. Ecole Mondiale World School

    IBIB PYP-MYP-DPJuhu

    ₹9.5L to 12La year

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    Full IB continuum from age 3. Juhu campus, strong pastoral care

  4. Oberoi International School

    IBCambridgeIB / IGCSEGoregaon

    ₹9L to 11La year

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    1:8 teacher-student ratio. Strong university counselling

  5. Aditya Birla World Academy

    IBCambridgeIB / IGCSETardeo

    ₹9.5L to 12La year

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    Compact campus in Tardeo, whole-child curriculum, central South Mumbai

  6. JBCN International School

    IBCambridgeICSEIB / IGCSE / ICSEMultiple campuses

    ₹7.5L to 15La year

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    Most flexible admissions, good fallback when primary choices are full

  7. CP Goenka International

    IBCambridgeIB / IGCSEJuhu

    ₹10L to 13La year

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    Founded in 2000, with campuses across Mumbai. Strong arts and sports programme

  8. Hiranandani Foundation School

    CambridgeICSEICSE / IGCSEPowai

    ₹4L to 7La year

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    Family favourite in Hiranandani township. Lake views, tight-knit community

  9. The Japanese School of Mumbai

    JapaneseJapanese (MEXT)Powai

    On application

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    Follows the Japanese national curriculum, primary choice for Japanese expat families

SchoolBoardLocationAnnual Fees (2025-26)Notes
Dhirubhai Ambani International SchoolIB / ICSEBKC₹12L to 20LFlagship expat choice. Strong Ivy/Russell Group placement record. 6-12 month waitlist essential
American School of BombayIB / US CurriculumBandra East (BKC)$20,000 to 35,000 USDPrimary choice for North American families. Small classes, US-style campus
Ecole Mondiale World SchoolIB PYP-MYP-DPJuhu₹9.5L to 12LFull IB continuum from age 3. Juhu campus, strong pastoral care
Oberoi International SchoolIB / IGCSEGoregaon₹9L to 11L1:8 teacher-student ratio. Strong university counselling
Aditya Birla World AcademyIB / IGCSETardeo₹9.5L to 12LCompact campus in Tardeo, whole-child curriculum, central South Mumbai
JBCN International SchoolIB / IGCSE / ICSEMultiple campuses₹7.5L to 15LMost flexible admissions, good fallback when primary choices are full
CP Goenka InternationalIB / IGCSEJuhu₹10L to 13LFounded in 2000, with campuses across Mumbai. Strong arts and sports programme
Hiranandani Foundation SchoolICSE / IGCSEPowai₹4L to 7LFamily favourite in Hiranandani township. Lake views, tight-knit community
The Japanese School of MumbaiJapanese (MEXT)PowaiOn applicationFollows the Japanese national curriculum, primary choice for Japanese expat families

Fees are indicative annual tuition. Schools revise them every year and add admission, transport and other charges, so IKAN confirms the current fee with each school before you apply.

Apply before you move. Mumbai's top IB schools are oversubscribed. Apply 6 to 12 months before your intended start date. IKAN's education support team connects you with school admissions contacts directly and advises on grade equivalencies for international transfers. Contact us at the point of accepting your offer, not after arrival.

02Healthcare

Hospitals and doctors

Mumbai's private hospitals are among the finest in Asia.

Most hospitals below hold JCI (the international accreditation) or NABH (India's own). All have English-speaking teams, and most run a desk for international patients. Full international health insurance is essential. Look for a policy that covers hospital stays, day-care procedures, maternity (if relevant), medical evacuation and repatriation, and cashless billing at the hospitals you prefer.

What it costs

HEALTH
GP Consultation
₹800 to 1,500
per visit
8
Leading Hospitals
JCI- or NABH-accredited multispecialty care across the city
JCI
Gold-Standard Accreditation
Held by Kokilaben and Sir H. N. Reliance Foundation
English
International Patient Desks
English-speaking teams at every hospital listed
Multispecialty & International Desk
Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital
Andheri West · Oncology, cardiac & neurosciences · JCI Accredited
+91-22-4269-6969
Lilavati Hospital & Research Centre
Bandra West · Multi-specialty · expat preferred · international desk
+91-22-6931-8000
Sir H. N. Reliance Foundation Hospital
Girgaon · South Mumbai · Multi-specialty, cardiac & oncology · JCI Accredited
+91-22-3547-5000
Hinduja Hospital & MRC
Mahim · General, cardiac & maternity · NABH
+91-22-6766-8181
Super-Speciality & Research
Nanavati Max Super Speciality
Vile Parle West · Ortho, neuro, trauma & robotic surgery
+91-22-6836-0000
Jaslok Hospital & Research Centre
Pedder Road · Cardiology & oncology · established research
+91-22-4017-3333
Bombay Hospital & Medical Research
Marine Lines · General & cardiac · central South Mumbai
+91-22-2206-7676
Breach Candy Hospital Trust
Breach Candy · Elite private · heritage expat hospital · South Mumbai
+91-22-6259-7788

Every hospital number here was read on the hospital's own website on 4 Oct 2026. Where a site could not be read, the number is left out until it is checked.

Emergency Numbers
National Emergency112
Police100
Ambulance (MEMS)108
Fire Brigade101
Disaster Management1916
Women Helpline1091
FRRO Mumbai+91-22-2262-2221
Who to Go to for What
Kokilaben, oncology, cardiac & neurosciences. Nanavati Max, ortho, neuro & robotic surgery. Jaslok · Bombay Hospital, cardiology & oncology. Hinduja, maternity & general. Lilavati · Breach Candy, the long-standing expat-preferred multispecialty hospitals. Every hospital here runs an international patient desk with English-speaking teams.
IKAN Health Support
IKAN helps identify the right hospital network before you arrive, matching your insurer's approved provider list with the best hospitals near your neighbourhood. We assist with international patient registration, medical record transfers, and understanding India's healthcare billing system. Comprehensive international health insurance is essential.

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