Billabong High International School, usually shortened to Billabong High, is one of the international options families consider around Santacruz and Juhu, and it appears on our Mumbai city hub. Its Cambridge stream runs from playschool through the Cambridge IGCSE to the AS and A Level, giving a continuous British international pathway. The school sits in the mid band of the Mumbai market.
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At a glance
Curriculum and academics
Billabong High Santacruz follows a continuous Cambridge pathway. The early and junior years build literacy, numeracy and inquiry on the Cambridge framework, the middle school prepares students for the Cambridge IGCSE in Grades 9 and 10, and the senior school offers Cambridge AS and A Level, a specialised and internationally recognised route into university.
Keeping a single Cambridge board from the early years to A Level gives a settled, well understood progression, in contrast to schools that switch to an IB senior stage. Families weighing the choice can read our British curriculum guide to see how the IGCSE and A Level are structured and how they are regarded by universities. The programme is supported by science laboratories, a maker space, performing arts studios and an auditorium, alongside a broad co curricular offer that includes fencing, archery, music and theatre.
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Billabong High International School fees
Billabong High Santacruz sits in the mid band on our Mumbai international school fees guide, a more accessible Cambridge option than the top IB names in the city, with tuition rising through the school as the IGCSE and A Level years carry the highest cost. The school does not publish a single headline figure we can confirm, so treat any quote you see as indicative and confirm the current schedule directly with the admissions office.
Tuition is only part of the budget. Expect a one time admission charge when a place is taken, and a refundable deposit at some stages. Cambridge IGCSE and A Level examination fees fall due in the relevant years and are billed separately, while transport, meals, uniform and trips add to the annual figure. The Mumbai secondary fees reference helps you compare shortlisted schools.
Admissions
Billabong High follows the Indian academic year, and entry is possible at most stages from playschool subject to availability in the relevant grade. The school asks for the standard documentation and a record of prior schooling, with an age appropriate interaction for younger children and assessments for older applicants joining the IGCSE or A Level. Senior places are limited and confirmed most easily at the start of a stage.
Because Cambridge AS and A Level is a structured two year course, mid year entry into the senior years cannot be relied upon, and the same applies to the two year IGCSE. Families relocating to Mumbai should apply early, ask the admissions team directly about availability in the specific grade and confirm the timing of the annual intake.
Location and who goes there
The campus sits in Santacruz West, close to Juhu in the western suburbs of Mumbai, a well connected residential belt within easy reach of the airport, Bandra and the wider western corridor. The location places it among the neighbourhoods where many professional and internationally mobile families settle.
The intake is largely made up of local families across Santacruz, Juhu and the neighbouring suburbs, with some internationally mobile households choosing the continuous Cambridge pathway. For the wider picture of where international families settle across Mumbai and the schools near them, see the Mumbai city hub.
Reviews
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Frequently asked questions
How much are Billabong High International School fees?
The Santacruz campus sits in the mid band on our Mumbai fees guide. The school does not publish a single figure we can confirm, so treat any quote as indicative and confirm the current schedule with the admissions office. A one time admission charge applies on entry and Cambridge IGCSE and A Level examination fees fall due in the relevant years.
Is Billabong High International School a good school?
The Santacruz campus offers a continuous Cambridge pathway from playschool to A Level at a more accessible fee level than the top IB names in the city. Whether it is the right fit depends on your child's stage, your budget and your curriculum preference. We do not publish a rating without verified reviews.
What curriculum does Billabong High International School follow?
The Santacruz campus follows the Cambridge programme from the early years to the Cambridge IGCSE in Grades 9 and 10 and then Cambridge AS and A Level in the senior years.
Does Billabong High offer A Levels?
Yes. The Santacruz campus offers Cambridge AS and A Level in the senior years, following on from the Cambridge IGCSE.
Where is Billabong High International School Santacruz located?
The campus is in Santacruz West, near Juhu in the western suburbs of Mumbai.
