Aditya Birla World Academy (ABWA) is an established south Mumbai international school, opened in 2008 under the Aditya Birla Education Trust and now one of the schools mapped on our Mumbai city hub. The Gamadia Colony campus in Tardeo runs a Cambridge pathway through the primary and lower secondary years, the IGCSE in grades 9 and 10, and the IB Diploma in grades 11 and 12. Families comparing it with other options will find it positioned in the premium fee tier for Mumbai.
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At a glance
Curriculum and academics
ABWA runs a layered international programme. The early and primary years follow the Cambridge Primary framework, the middle years use Cambridge Lower Secondary, and grades 9 and 10 prepare students for the IGCSE examinations marked by Cambridge Assessment International Education. In grades 11 and 12 the school offers the IB Diploma, the two year qualification recognised by universities worldwide for its breadth and its emphasis on independent research through the extended essay.
The combination gives families a clear external benchmark at age 16 through the IGCSE and a globally portable university entrance qualification at 18 through the IB Diploma. Subject choice at IGCSE and Diploma level is the practical question for most parents, so anyone weighing the senior pathway should ask the school for its current subject list. Our IB curriculum guide explains how the Diploma is scored and how it compares with other senior routes.
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Aditya Birla World Academy fees
Aditya Birla World Academy sits in the premium band on our Mumbai international school fees guide, where premium IB and Cambridge schools run broadly from INR 11 to 18 lakh a year and the most expensive climb higher still. Fees rise as a child moves up the school, with the IGCSE and IB Diploma years carrying the highest tuition. Treat these as bands rather than a quote, because schools revise fees each year and the published schedule is the only reliable figure.
Tuition is only part of the budget. Expect a one time admission or registration charge, which at premium Mumbai schools commonly runs into one or two lakh, and many schools add a refundable deposit or a development fee on entry. Optional extras include school transport, which across the city ranges from roughly INR 60,000 to over a lakh a year, along with lunches, uniforms, trips and examination entry costs. Use our fee calculator to model the full annual figure rather than the headline tuition alone.
Admissions
The Indian academic year runs from June to April, and ABWA opens applications for the main intake in the months before that start, with kindergarten the principal entry point and further places at the start of each Cambridge and Diploma stage. The school typically asks for previous school reports and meets the family, with younger children observed informally and older applicants completing an assessment or interview to confirm the right year group.
Mid year entry is reviewed subject to space, which matters for families relocating to Mumbai outside the usual cycle. Because places in the senior IGCSE and IB Diploma years depend on subject availability, parents moving on a corporate timeline should contact admissions early to check both availability and subject fit.
Location and who goes there
The campus sits in Gamadia Colony, Tardeo, in the heart of south Mumbai, within easy reach of the residential pockets of Cumballa Hill, Breach Candy, Malabar Hill and Mumbai Central. That location is one of the school distinctive features, because most international schools cluster in the central and northern suburbs around the Bandra Kurla Complex rather than in the older south of the city.
The intake reflects that setting: a mix of established south Mumbai families and international parents who want a Cambridge and IB pathway without moving north. Commutes are shortest for families already living in the southern neighbourhoods. For the wider picture of where international families settle across the city and the schools near them, see the Mumbai city hub.
Reviews
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Frequently asked questions
How much are Aditya Birla World Academy fees?
ABWA sits in the premium band for Mumbai, where premium IB and Cambridge schools run broadly from INR 11 to 18 lakh a year, with the IGCSE and IB Diploma years at the top of that range. A one time admission charge and optional transport apply on top. Confirm the current schedule with the school, as fees change yearly.
Is Aditya Birla World Academy a good school?
ABWA is an established south Mumbai school founded in 2008, offering a Cambridge pathway and the authorised IB Diploma. Whether it is the right fit depends on your child's stage, your budget and your preferred curriculum. We do not publish a rating without verified reviews.
What curriculum does Aditya Birla World Academy follow?
ABWA follows the Cambridge framework through the primary and lower secondary years and the IGCSE in grades 9 and 10, then the International Baccalaureate Diploma in grades 11 and 12.
When do Aditya Birla World Academy applications open?
Applications open in the months before the June start of the Indian academic year, with kindergarten the main entry point. Early application is advised, and mid year entry is reviewed subject to space.
Where is Aditya Birla World Academy located?
The campus is in Gamadia Colony, Tardeo, in south Mumbai, close to Cumballa Hill, Breach Candy and Mumbai Central.
