Jamnabai Narsee International School, usually shortened to JNIS, is the international arm of the long established Narsee Monjee Educational Trust, and it appears on our Mumbai city hub. It runs the full IB continuum from the Primary Years through the Middle Years to the Diploma, with the Cambridge IGCSE also offered, on a large campus in Vile Parle West. Founded in 2015, it sits in the mid to premium band of the Mumbai market.
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At a glance
Curriculum and academics
JNIS runs the full IB continuum, an unusual offer in Mumbai. The Primary Years Programme frames the junior school around inquiry, the Middle Years Programme carries that into subject discipline through the middle school, and the two year Diploma completes the pathway with its six subject groups, the extended essay, theory of knowledge and the creativity, activity and service strand. The Cambridge IGCSE is also available as a route through the middle years.
Offering both an unbroken IB continuum and the IGCSE gives families flexibility over the middle stage while keeping the Diploma as the senior destination. Families weighing the choice can read our IB curriculum guide to see how the continuum is assessed, and the British curriculum guide for how the IGCSE compares. The programme is supported by a large campus with extensive sports, arts and cultural provision, drawing on the wider Narsee Monjee institutions.
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Jamnabai Narsee International School fees
JNIS sits in the mid to premium band on our Mumbai international school fees guide, a strong international option that is not among the very highest priced in the city, with tuition rising through the school as the senior 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. 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 helps you compare shortlisted schools.
Admissions
JNIS follows the Indian academic year, and entry is possible at most stages from Grade 1 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 Middle Years, the IGCSE or the Diploma. Demand is strong given the school's reputation and the wider Narsee Monjee network, so places can be competitive.
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 Vile Parle West, close to the JVPD Scheme and Juhu in the western suburbs of Mumbai. Juhu and the surrounding neighbourhoods are among the most sought after residential areas in the city, well connected to the airport and the western line, which keeps the school within easy reach of many international and professional families.
The intake mixes established Mumbai families across Juhu, Vile Parle and Andheri with returning Indian households and some expatriate families drawn by the full IB continuum. 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 Jamnabai Narsee International School fees?
JNIS sits in the mid to 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 IGCSE and IB Diploma examination fees fall due in the relevant years.
Is Jamnabai Narsee International School a good school?
JNIS offers the full IB continuum alongside the Cambridge IGCSE, on a large campus backed by the established Narsee Monjee network. 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 Jamnabai Narsee International School follow?
JNIS runs the full IB continuum of the Primary Years, Middle Years and Diploma programmes, with the Cambridge IGCSE also offered as a route through the middle years.
When was Jamnabai Narsee International School founded?
Jamnabai Narsee International School was founded in 2015 as the international arm of the Narsee Monjee Educational Trust, in Vile Parle West, Mumbai.
Where is Jamnabai Narsee International School located?
The campus is in Vile Parle West, near the JVPD Scheme and Juhu in the western suburbs of Mumbai.
