BD Somani International School is one of the better known international schools in South Mumbai, founded in 2006 and listed among the city's IB schools on our Mumbai city hub. It teaches from reception to Grade 12, combining the Cambridge route in the primary and secondary years with the full International Baccalaureate Diploma in the senior school. Parents comparing Diploma schools across the city can also browse the Mumbai IB schools hub for the wider field.
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At a glance
Curriculum and academics
BD Somani built its reputation on the senior years. The school opened in 2006 with a two year IB Diploma Programme, then added a Cambridge primary school and the IGCSE in 2008, so the pathway now runs end to end. Primary classes follow the Cambridge Primary framework, secondary students sit Cambridge IGCSE in grades 9 and 10, and grades 11 and 12 take the IB Diploma. That structure gives a clean handover from a recognised international lower school into a globally portable senior qualification.
The IGCSE to IB Diploma route is the most common combination chosen by international families in Mumbai, because it keeps university options open in the United Kingdom, North America, Europe and India alike. Students completing the Diploma earn a qualification accepted by universities worldwide. Families weighing the senior choice can read our IB curriculum guide to see how the Diploma is structured and who it suits.
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BD Somani International fees
BD Somani sits in the premium band on our Mumbai international school fees guide, in line with the established Cambridge and IB Diploma schools in the city rather than the very top tier set by the largest international campuses. Treat the published figures as bands rather than a quote, and confirm the current schedule with the school, since tuition is revised every year and rises through the school as the IGCSE and Diploma years carry higher costs.
Tuition is only part of the budget. Expect a one time admission or registration charge payable when a place is taken, and for some families a refundable deposit. Examination fees for the IGCSE and the IB Diploma fall due in the relevant years and are usually billed separately, and optional school transport across South Mumbai adds to the annual figure. Use the fee calculator to model the full cost rather than the headline tuition alone.
Admissions
BD Somani follows the Indian academic year with an April start, and the main intake is confirmed in the months beforehand. The school asks for recent school reports and, depending on the year group, an interaction or assessment to confirm the right grade and, for the senior school, readiness for the IGCSE or Diploma. Reception and the earliest primary years are the natural entry points, where most places are available.
Places in established year groups are limited, since the school is not large at around 800 students, so families relocating to Mumbai are advised to apply early and ask directly about availability and waiting lists for their child's grade. Because the intake includes internationally mobile families, the admissions team is used to handling applications from parents still abroad.
Location and who goes there
BD Somani sits in Cuffe Parade, the residential and commercial enclave at the southern tip of the Mumbai peninsula, near the Ganesh Murti Nagar waterfront. The location puts it within easy reach of Colaba, Churchgate and the older South Mumbai business district, which suits families living in the south of the city who prefer not to commute north to the suburban international schools.
The intake mixes Indian families seeking an international pathway with expatriate households posted to South Mumbai, many living in Colaba, Cuffe Parade and the Nariman Point and Churchgate corridor. 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 BD Somani International fees?
BD Somani sits in the premium band on our Mumbai international school fees guide, in line with the established IGCSE and IB Diploma schools in the city. A one time admission charge and optional transport apply on top of annual tuition, and examination fees fall due in the IGCSE and Diploma years. Confirm the current schedule with the school, as tuition is revised each year.
Is BD Somani International a good school?
BD Somani is an authorised IB World School and a Cambridge school, founded in 2006 and well known in South Mumbai for its Diploma results. Whether it is the right fit depends on your child's stage, your budget and your preferred pathway. We do not publish a rating without verified reviews.
What curriculum does BD Somani International follow?
The primary school is Cambridge certified, secondary students sit Cambridge IGCSE in grades 9 and 10, and the senior school runs the IB Diploma Programme in grades 11 and 12.
When do BD Somani International applications open?
Admissions run for an April start in the Indian academic year, with the main intake confirmed in the months beforehand. Places in established year groups are limited, so families are advised to apply early and ask about waiting lists.
Where is BD Somani International located?
The school is in Cuffe Parade in South Mumbai, near the Ganesh Murti Nagar waterfront, within reach of Colaba, Churchgate and the southern business district.
