BIRLA SCHOOL, KALYAN Birla College Road, Kalyan

BIRLA SCHOOL, KALYAN

Birla College Road, Kalyan

Website: www.birlaschoolkalyan.com
 

HISTORY: The co-educational school is managed by Kalyan Citizen’s Education Society. It was founded in 1998 by Basant Kumar Birla, chairman of BK Birla Group of Companies, and his wife Dr Sarala Birla.

UNIQUE FEATURES: It has a 6-acre campus with facilities for martial arts, aerobics, football and others. The school is known for sports. This year, 53 out of 82 students scored more than 90% in Class 10. “We want our children to not only learn, but also develop their personalities. We strive to create a safe, homely environment. Students feel free to communicate with teachers. ” — RANJNA JANGRA, principal

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Board: Class 12 — CBSE

Annual fee: R 45,000 to R 50,000

Students strength: 1,902 boys and girls

Student-teacher ratio: 30:1

NL DALMIA HIGH SCHOOL Srishti Complex, Mira Road (East)

NL DALMIA HIGH SCHOOL

Srishti Complex, Mira Road (East)

Website: www.nldalmia.co.in 

HISTORY: The school was started in 1991 by philanthropist Niranjan Lalji Dalmia. He chose Mira Road because the suburb did not have good English medium schools.

UNIQUE FEATURES: The school follows thematic study — an interdisciplinary approach to education. It conducts regular workshops and hobby classes for students. The school gives accident and medical insurance to all students and staff. “We consistently aim to nurture all facets of our children’s personality, focusing on their unique intellectual, social, physical and creative potentials for lifelong learning.” — SEEMA SAINI, principal

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Board: Class 10 – ICSE, Class 12 — ISC

Annual fee: R 31,800

Student strength: 2,250 boys and girls

Student-teacher ratio: 24:1

RYAN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL, KANDIVLI 90 Feet road, Asha Nagar, Kandivli

RYAN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL, KANDIVLI

90 Feet road, Asha Nagar, Kandivli

Website: www.ryaninternational.org

HISTORY: Ryan International Group of Schools started its first CBSE school in the northern region of Mumbai in 2006. In its first year, the school offered admission up to Class 7 and has added classes since.

UNIQUE FEATURES: The school provides facilities such as ‘smart’ classrooms, media education, health awareness workshops and online communication platforms to help students hone their skills. “Through a set of academic and co-curricular activities, we nurture global citizens who are not merely informed, but educated in the true sense to create an identity of their own. ” — ANJALI BOWEN, principal

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Board: Class 12 — CBSE

Annual fee: Till Class 10 ` 30,000 to ` 65,000

Student strength: 2,650 boys and girls

Student-teacher ratio: 40:1

SINGAPORE INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL National Highway 8, Dahisar (East)

SINGAPORE INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

National Highway 8, Dahisar (East)

Website: www.sisindia.net

HISTORY: The school was established in 2005 with a vision to be a global school. It is among the few boarding schools on the periphery of Mumbai. UNIQUE FEATURES: It has day boarding, weekly boarding and term boarding facilities on a 10-acre campus. The primary section weaves in the curriculum of the Ministry of Education, Singapore. “SiS has a studentcentered, multicultural and safe-learning environment aiming at the holistic development of a child, which is embedded in humanistic values. ” — KAISAR DOPAISHI, principal

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Teacher-student relationship

Board: Till Class 6 — IB PYP, with Singapore curriculum, Class 7 to 10 — IGCSE, and Class 11 and 12 — IB

Annual fee: R 6,50,000 (residential students)

Student strength: 500 boys and girls

Student-teacher ratio: 10:1

CHILDREN’S ACADEMY, MALAD BL Muraka Marg, Malad (East)

CHILDREN’S ACADEMY, MALAD

BL Muraka Marg, Malad (East)

Website: www.children-academy.org
 

HISTORY: Vasudev Bhat, a former civic education inspector, established the school in Malad in 1970. The school got its building in 1986 and has since added two branches.

UNIQUE FEATURES: Technology is the school’s forté. It has TVs, computers and projectors in every class. It has many clubs such as nature, literature and general knowledge clubs. The school’s hockey team has excelled at various competitions. “We believe in cohesive education and give due importance to all aspects of education — curricular and co-curricular. I share this success with our hard-working staff and dedicated students. ” — ROHAN BHAT, principal

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Board: Class 10 — ICSE, SSC

Annual fee: ICSE R 25,000; SSC R 13,000

Students strength: 3,937 boys and girls

Student-teacher ratio: 30:1

SACRED HEART SCHOOL, KALYAN Murbad Road, Kalyan, Thane district

SACRED HEART SCHOOL, KALYAN

Murbad Road, Kalyan, Thane district

Website: www.sacredheartschool.in

HISTORY: The school was established by CC Anthony in 2001. His son Albin Anthony is the school administrator and runs it now. It is a pioneering eco-school that aims to mould ‘green warriors’.

UNIQUE FEATURES: The 11-acre campus includes a cricket and a football ground, basketball and badminton courts, a gymnasium and a swimming pool. The school also has three auditoriums, six laboratories and IT-enabled classrooms. “We focus on the allround development and prepare children to face the outside world. Our students have won national-level competitions in sports. We are equally serious about academics.” — CASENDRA MENDEZ, principal

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Board: Class 10 — SSC

Annual fee: R 30,000

 Student strength: 2,544 boys and girls

Student-teacher ratio: 20:1

NES INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL Malabar Hill Road, Mulund (West)

NES INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

Malabar Hill Road, Mulund (West)

Website: www.nesinternational.org
 

HISTORY: NES International School, Mumbai, is one of 47 institutions founded by the National Education Society, established in 1983 for students from all socio-economic backgrounds.

UNIQUE FEATURES: Indoor cricket, indoor basketball, indoor skating, swimming, adventure sports, paramilitary training, yoga and meditation are offered. The school has psychologists and special tutors. “’We are committed to the cause of working for the children’s future. We feel they are sent to our institution by god and they should be well-taught and moulded to face tomorrow’s world. ” — R VARADARAJAN, principal

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Board: IB — PYP, MYP and diploma, CIE-IGCSE, AS and A-level

Annual fee: Ranges from R 60,000 for the playgroup to R 4,00,000 for IB

Student strength: 435 boys and girls

Student-teacher ratio: 20:1

GUNDECHA EDUCATION ACADEMY

Thakur Village, Kandivli (East) Website: www.gundechaedu.org 

 

  HISTORY: The school was established by Paras and Mamta Gundecha in 2004. It aims to provide quality education at an affordable price. UNIQUE FEATURES: It is the first ICSE school in the state to get an accreditation from the Quality Council of India, NABET. The school does not conduct exams till Class 8. Students take the ASSET test, which gauges their overall performance. It gives students individual attention. “The true outcome of education is a rounded personality, who can apply the knowledge and inputs given in school to real life. If learning happens, any exam can be passed, including the exam of life. ” — SEEMA BUCH, principal

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Board: Class 10 — ICSE, Class 12 — ISC

Annual fee: R 55,075 (on an avg)

Student strength: 2,500 boys and girls

Student-teacher ratio: 22:1

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BOMBAY SCOTTISH SCHOOL, MAHIM
      
THE CATHEDRAL AND JOHN CONNON SCHOOL
   
PODAR INTERNATIONAL, SANTACRUZ
   
UDAYACHAL HIGH SCHOOL
    

DELHI PUBLIC SCHOOL, NERUL
   
DHIRUBHAI AMBANI INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
    

CAMPION SCHOOL

SMT SULOCHANADEVI SINGHANIA SCHOOL
   
HIRANANDANI FOUNDATION SCHOOL, THANE
   
JAMNABAI NARSEE SCHOOL 

Mumbai NORTH ZONE School 2012

Billabong High International School, 

 

Thane Children’s Academy, 

 

Malad Gundecha Education Academy 

 

Hiranandani Foundation School, Thane 

 

NL Dalmia High School 

 

Ryan International School, Kandivli 

 

Sacred Heart School, Kalyan 

 

Singapore International School 

 

Smt Sulochanadevi Singhania School 

 

Thakur International School

BOMBAY SCOTTISH SCHOOL, MAHIM

“The Bombay Scottish School has several facilities for art, craft, music as well as physical education. The school also has regular club activities, outdoor games and workshops.” — MELANIE CHANDRASHEKAR, principal

Veer Savarkar Marg, Mahim Website: www.bombayscottish.in
 
 

Highest ratings for: Sports Selection process Teachers Board: Class 10 — ICSE, Class 12 — ISC Annual fee: ICSE 48,000; ISC 70,000 Student strength: 3,307 boys and girls Student-teacher ratio: 24:1

 

HISTORY: In 1855, a group of Scottish missionaries began the Bombay Scottish Orphanage School. In 1976, the name was changed to Bombay Scottish School. The main school building is a colonial-style structure, declared a heritage site. UNIQUE FEATURES: . The school has several clubs for students such as the nature club, numismatics club, rifle club and adventure club. It was awarded the trophy for the best co-ed school in Mumbai this year from the MSSA. Most students travel by school bus.