Secondary and sixth form tuition at Mumbai international schools runs roughly INR 1 lakh to INR 18 lakh per year in 2026. Premium international schools sit at about INR 13 lakh to 18 lakh (USD 15,600 to 21,600), upper mid international at INR 8 lakh to 13 lakh, premium Indian curriculum schools at INR 3 lakh to 5 lakh, and mid Indian curriculum schools at INR 1 lakh to 3 lakh. Secondary and the IGCSE or IB Diploma years sit at the top of each school range, so the headline numbers in our Mumbai international school fees guide reflect this stage closely. The fuller Mumbai city guide covers schools, neighbourhoods and admissions in detail.
Mumbai splits cleanly into two senior markets. The international schools follow IGCSE and the IB Diploma at international fee levels, while the premium Indian curriculum schools offering ICSE and CBSE deliver credible academic outcomes at substantially lower fees. At secondary the international fee peaks, since the IGCSE and IB Diploma years are the dearest place at every international school. For families committed to Mumbai for several years, the premium Indian curriculum route is exceptional value, and parents comparing the two routes often read Mumbai school parent reviews alongside the fee tables. One rupee lakh equals 100,000 rupees.
The bands below are tuition only and are taken from the tier structure in our Mumbai fees guide, with secondary placed at the upper part of each school range. Treat them as planning ranges. The exact fee depends on the school, the year group and whether the child follows IGCSE and the IB Diploma or ICSE and CBSE.
| Tier | Annual tuition (INR) | Annual tuition (USD) | Illustrative schools |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premium international | INR 13L - 18L | USD 15,600 - 21,600 | Dhirubhai Ambani International, American School of Bombay, Oberoi International, Ecole Mondiale, Aditya Birla World Academy |
| Upper mid international | INR 8L - 13L | USD 9,600 - 15,600 | BD Somani International, JBCN International, RBK International |
| Premium Indian (ICSE/CBSE) | INR 3L - 5L | USD 3,600 - 6,000 | Cathedral & John Connon, Bombay Scottish, Bombay International, DPS Mumbai, Jamnabai Narsee |
| Mid Indian curriculum | INR 1L - 3L | USD 1,200 - 3,600 | Various ICSE and CBSE schools across Mumbai |
School names indicate the fee tier and are illustrative, not a ranking. The IGCSE and IB Diploma years are the dearest place at every Mumbai international school, so a family entering earlier should budget for a rising tuition line rather than a flat number. Premium international schools also charge a one off development or infrastructure fee on enrolment, separate from tuition.
Model sixth form tuition against the full cost of place across up to three schools and other stages.
Three things move the senior number. The first is curriculum, since the international schools following IGCSE and the IB Diploma price several multiples above the ICSE and CBSE schools. The second is the year group, since the senior examination years sit at the top of every international school scale. The third is fee inflation, which ran an average of 7 percent across Mumbai in the 2025 to 2026 cycle, ahead of Indian consumer inflation and higher than most Western capitals partly because fee regulation at private schools is more permissive. Budget at least 7 percent annual fee inflation in forward planning.
The line that surprises most new arrivals is the one off development or infrastructure fee, which premium Mumbai schools charge on enrolment and which can run from INR 5 lakh to 25 lakh per child. These represent a significant capital commitment and are generally not negotiable. Beyond that, total cost of place adds 12 to 18 percent to headline tuition through transport, uniform of INR 12,000 to 30,000, a device programme of INR 30,000 to 80,000, exam entries of INR 25,000 to 75,000 in the IGCSE and IB years, and trips. Our Mumbai fees guide sets out the line items in full, and the relocation cost calculator places them inside a complete family budget. To weigh Mumbai against another posting, the fee comparison tool models several cities at once.
For academically strong children and families committed to Mumbai for four or more years, the premium ICSE schools are exceptional value at INR 3 lakh to 5 lakh, a fraction of the international fee. The trade off is ICSE rather than IGCSE or the IB Diploma, and curriculum portability that requires more explanation when transferring schools internationally. Sibling discounts are limited at the premium international schools, with some offering none, while Indian curriculum schools more commonly offer 5 to 10 percent. The wider international school fee calculator helps translate these bands into a year by year projection.
Secondary and sixth form tuition runs roughly INR 1 lakh to INR 18 lakh per year in 2026. Premium international schools sit at about INR 13 lakh to 18 lakh (USD 15,600 to 21,600), upper mid international at INR 8 lakh to 13 lakh, premium Indian curriculum schools at INR 3 lakh to 5 lakh, and mid Indian curriculum schools at INR 1 lakh to 3 lakh.
Yes. Secondary tuition is consistently higher than primary at the same Mumbai school, and the IGCSE and IB Diploma years carry the highest published fee. Premium international schools also levy a one off development fee on enrolment that is separate from tuition.
Expect a one off development or infrastructure fee of INR 5 lakh to 25 lakh at premium schools, plus transport, uniform of INR 12,000 to 30,000, a device programme of INR 30,000 to 80,000, and exam entries of INR 25,000 to 75,000 in the IGCSE and IB years. Together the recurring extras add 12 to 18 percent to headline tuition.
Most premium international schools run a full secondary and sixth form, including Dhirubhai Ambani International, the American School of Bombay, Oberoi International and Ecole Mondiale, alongside leading ICSE schools such as Cathedral & John Connon and Bombay Scottish. The named schools are illustrative of the tier rather than a ranking.
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