DSB International School, still known to many families as Deutsche Schule Bombay, is one of the best established international options in south central Mumbai, and it appears on our Mumbai city hub. It teaches the English National Curriculum in the primary and middle years, leading to the Cambridge IGCSE and then the IB Diploma, with a strong German language tradition. Opened in 1961, it is the oldest international school in the city and sits in the premium band of the market.
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At a glance
Curriculum and academics
DSB runs a British international pathway with a distinctive German heritage. The primary and middle years follow the English National Curriculum, before the Cambridge IGCSE in Grades 9 and 10 and then the two year IB Diploma Programme, with its six subject groups, the extended essay, theory of knowledge and the creativity, activity and service strand. German and French are offered as first languages, a legacy of the school's origins as a German school.
For its first four decades the school taught the German curriculum in German, before opening an international primary section in 2001 that has since grown into a British international school. That history gives DSB an unusually strong modern languages culture alongside a mainstream IGCSE and Diploma route. Families weighing the senior choice can read our IB curriculum guide and British curriculum guide to understand how the two stages connect.
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DSB International School fees
DSB sits in the premium band on our Mumbai international school fees guide, reflecting its established international standing, central location and full English National Curriculum to IB Diploma pathway. 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 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 refundable deposit at some stages. Cambridge IGCSE and IB Diploma 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 is a useful cross check against other premium schools in the city.
Admissions
DSB follows an international academic year and takes children from age three. Entry is possible at most stages subject to availability, 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 joining the IGCSE or the Diploma. As a long established school with a limited south Mumbai footprint, places can be competitive.
Because the Diploma is a structured two year course, mid year entry into the senior years cannot be relied upon. Families relocating to Mumbai, particularly those posted from Germany or elsewhere in Europe, should apply as early as possible, ask the admissions team directly about availability in the specific year group and confirm the timing of the intake.
Location and who goes there
DSB operates on two campuses in south central Mumbai, with the senior campus at Urmi Estate on Ganapatrao Kadam Marg in Lower Parel West. The area is a redeveloped mill district that has become a corporate and residential hub, well connected to south Mumbai, Worli and the western line, which keeps the school within reach of the families who cluster in the central and southern neighbourhoods.
The intake reflects the school's heritage, mixing internationally mobile families, a notable German and European community and returning Indian households drawn by the languages tradition and the English National Curriculum to 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 DSB International School fees?
DSB sits in the premium 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 IB Diploma examination fees fall due in the relevant years.
Is DSB International School a good school?
DSB is the oldest international school in Mumbai, with an English National Curriculum to IB Diploma pathway and an unusually strong German and French languages tradition. Whether it is the right fit depends on your child's stage, your budget and your language priorities. We do not publish a rating without verified reviews.
What curriculum does DSB International School follow?
DSB teaches the English National Curriculum in the primary and middle years, the Cambridge IGCSE in Grades 9 and 10 and the two year IB Diploma in the senior years, with German and French offered as first languages.
When was DSB International School founded?
DSB International School, also known as Deutsche Schule Bombay, opened in 1961 and is the oldest international school in Mumbai.
Where is DSB International School located?
The senior campus is at Urmi Estate on Ganapatrao Kadam Marg in Lower Parel West, in south central Mumbai, with a second campus nearby.
