Dhirubhai Ambani International School, widely known as DAIS, is one of the first schools relocating families ask about when they look at central Mumbai, and it appears on our Mumbai city hub. Founded in 2003 and set up by the Reliance group, it has grown into one of the most sought after day schools in the country. It offers an ICSE and Cambridge IGCSE pathway through the middle and secondary school and the two year IB Diploma in Grades 11 and 12.
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At a glance
Curriculum and academics
DAIS offers a blended pathway that is common among the leading Mumbai schools. The junior and middle school follow the ICSE framework alongside Cambridge IGCSE options, giving families a recognised Indian and international grounding, and the senior school moves to the two year IB Diploma. The Diploma is built around six subject groups, the extended essay, theory of knowledge and the creativity, activity and service strand.
The school is known for strong academic results and a broad co curriculum, with well resourced laboratories, art and music provision, sport and a busy programme of clubs and service. Families weighing the senior choice can read our IB curriculum guide to understand how the Diploma is assessed and how it is regarded by universities in India and abroad.
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Dhirubhai Ambani International School fees
DAIS sits in the top band on our Mumbai international school fees guide, reflecting its reputation and its full IB Diploma senior school. The school does not publish a single headline figure that we can confirm, and figures quoted on third party aggregator sites vary, so treat any number you see as indicative and confirm the current schedule directly with the admissions office. Tuition typically rises through the school, with the Diploma years carrying the highest cost.
Tuition is only part of the budget. Expect a one time admission charge when a place is taken and a deposit at some stages. IB Diploma examination fees fall due in the senior years and are billed separately, while transport, meals, uniform and trips add to the annual figure. Families comparing the full cost across the top names in the city can use the Mumbai secondary fees reference alongside our compare tool.
Admissions
DAIS follows the Indian academic year, and demand for places is high at every stage. Entry is most straightforward at the main intake points, and 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. Places in the senior IB years are limited and confirmed most easily at the start of a stage.
Because the Diploma is a structured two year course, mid year entry into Grades 11 and 12 cannot be relied upon. Families relocating to Mumbai should apply as early as possible, 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 Bandra East, close to the Bandra Kurla Complex, the corporate and financial district that draws many international and relocating households to this part of Mumbai. The location places it within reach of Bandra, Kurla and the eastern suburbs, and the surrounding business hubs mean a sizeable share of the intake comes from professional families based in the city.
The intake mixes internationally mobile families, returning Indian households and local professionals drawn by the results and the IB Diploma 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 Dhirubhai Ambani International School fees?
DAIS sits in the top band on our Mumbai fees guide. The school does not publish a single figure we can confirm and third party numbers vary, so treat any quote as indicative and confirm the current schedule with the admissions office. A one time admission charge applies on entry and IB Diploma examination fees fall due in the senior years.
What curriculum does Dhirubhai Ambani International School follow?
DAIS offers an ICSE and Cambridge IGCSE pathway through the middle and secondary school and the two year IB Diploma in Grades 11 and 12.
When was Dhirubhai Ambani International School founded?
Dhirubhai Ambani International School was founded in 2003 and is located in Bandra East, near the Bandra Kurla Complex in Mumbai.
Is Dhirubhai Ambani International School a good school?
DAIS is one of the most recognised schools in Mumbai, known for strong results and a full IB Diploma senior school. Whether it is the right fit depends on your child, your budget and your curriculum preference. We do not publish a rating without verified reviews.
Where is Dhirubhai Ambani International School located?
The campus is in Bandra East, close to the Bandra Kurla Complex, the business district in central Mumbai.
