Don Bosco International School, sometimes shortened to DBIS, is one of the international options families weigh in central Mumbai, and it appears on our Mumbai city hub. Founded in 2006 and managed by the Salesians of Don Bosco, it runs the IB Primary Years Programme in the junior school, the Cambridge IGCSE in the secondary years and the IB Diploma in the senior school.
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At a glance
Curriculum and academics
Don Bosco International runs a blended international pathway. The junior school follows the IB Primary Years Programme, framed around inquiry and transdisciplinary themes, the middle and secondary years move to the Cambridge IGCSE, and the senior school offers the IB Diploma. Because the Diploma authorisation status can change, families should confirm the current position directly with the school.
The school reflects the wider Don Bosco tradition of pastoral care and character education alongside academics, with sport, music and service woven through the programme. Families weighing the senior choice can read our IB curriculum guide to understand how the Diploma is assessed and where it leads.
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Don Bosco International School fees
Don Bosco International sits in the upper band on our Mumbai international school fees guide, reflecting its central location and international pathway. 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 senior 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. Cambridge and IB 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 city can use the Mumbai secondary fees reference alongside our compare tool.
Admissions
Don Bosco International follows the Indian academic year, and entry is possible at most stages 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 the Diploma. Places in the senior 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 the senior years 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 Matunga, a settled central Mumbai neighbourhood with good rail connections, which places it within reach of both the southern and central suburbs. The central location suits families based in the middle of the city and offers a more affordable setting than the far south while keeping a wide catchment.
The intake mixes local and regionally mobile families with some internationally mobile households drawn by the IB and Cambridge pathway and the Don Bosco name. For the wider picture of where international families settle across Mumbai and the schools near them, see the Mumbai city hub.
Reviews
We do not yet hold verified parent reviews for Don Bosco International School. GlobalSchoolGuide is independent and no school pays to be listed, so we publish reviews only once we can confirm they come from real families. If your child attends or has attended DBIS, we would value your first hand account of teaching, pastoral care and the admissions experience. Share it through the school reviews hub and help the next relocating family decide with better information. We do not display a star rating until verified reviews exist.
Frequently asked questions
How much are Don Bosco International School fees?
The school sits in the upper band on our Mumbai fees guide. It 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 examination fees fall due in the senior years.
What curriculum does Don Bosco International School follow?
It offers the IB Primary Years Programme in the junior school, the Cambridge IGCSE in the secondary years and the IB Diploma at senior level. Confirm the current IB Diploma authorisation with the school.
When was Don Bosco International School founded?
Don Bosco International School was founded in 2006 and is located in Matunga, central Mumbai. The wider Don Bosco presence in the city dates back much further.
Is Don Bosco International School a good school?
It is a central Mumbai school run by the Salesians of Don Bosco, known for pastoral care alongside an IB and Cambridge pathway. Whether it is the right fit depends on your child, your budget and your location. We do not publish a rating without verified reviews.
Where is Don Bosco International School located?
The campus is in Matunga, a central Mumbai neighbourhood with good rail connections.
