JBCN International School is one of the larger international school groups in the city and a recurring name on our Mumbai city hub and our guide to the best international schools in Mumbai. It grew out of JBCN Education, founded in 2003, and opened its first international campus in Borivali in 2009 before expanding to Parel, Oshiwara, Chembur and Mulund. Across these campuses it teaches the International Baccalaureate, the Cambridge programme and the Indian ICSE from the early years to Grade 12.
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At a glance
Curriculum and academics
JBCN is unusual in carrying the main international and Indian boards across one group, which lets families pick a campus and a pathway that suit their plans. The IB Primary Years Programme runs in the lower school and the IB Diploma Programme in grades 11 and 12, offered at the Parel, Oshiwara and Chembur campuses. The Cambridge route moves through the lower and middle years into the IGCSE, and the Indian ICSE is delivered through the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations, with the Mulund campus focused on the ICSE alongside Cambridge stages.
This structure means the senior qualification a child takes depends in part on the campus, so the choice of programme and the choice of location go together. The group holds authorised IB World School status and is recognised by Cambridge Assessment International Education, and it has built a steady record in the IB Diploma over more than a decade. Families weighing the senior choice can read our IB curriculum guide to see how the Diploma is structured and who it suits.
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JBCN International School fees
JBCN International School sits in the mid to premium band on our Mumbai international school fees guide, with the exact figure varying by campus, board and stage, and the IB Diploma years carrying the highest costs. Treat any published figure as a band rather than a quote, and confirm the current schedule with the relevant campus, since tuition is revised every year and differs between the international and ICSE streams.
Tuition is only part of the budget. Expect a one time admission charge payable when a place is taken, and for some families a refundable deposit. Examination fees for the Cambridge IGCSE and the IB Diploma fall due in the relevant years and are billed separately, and optional school transport, uniforms, materials and trips add to the annual figure. Use the fee calculator to model the full cost across the years rather than the headline tuition alone.
Admissions
JBCN follows the Indian academic year, and the main entry point is the nursery and early years stage, where most places are offered and the process is confirmed in the months before the year begins. Admission at the foundation level uses an age appropriate interaction rather than a formal test, while older applicants joining higher up sit assessments suited to their grade and the chosen board. Because places run across several campuses, availability can differ from one location to another.
Places in established year groups depend on a child leaving, so mid year and later entry cannot be relied upon, particularly into the IB Diploma where group sizes are set. Families relocating to Mumbai should decide which campus and board they want, apply as early as possible, and ask that campus directly about availability in the grade they need.
Location and who goes there
JBCN spreads across the city rather than sitting on a single site, with campuses in Borivali in the far north west, Parel in the central mill district, Oshiwara in the western suburbs, Chembur in the east and Mulund in the north east. This geographic spread is part of the group's appeal, since families can often find a JBCN campus within a reasonable commute of the suburb they settle in. The Parel campus in particular sits close to the corporate and residential growth of central Mumbai.
The intake is largely made up of Indian families across the relevant suburbs, alongside returning Indian households and some expatriate families drawn to the international programmes. For the wider picture of where international families settle across the city and the schools near them, see the Mumbai city hub.
Reviews
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Frequently asked questions
How much are JBCN International School fees?
JBCN International School sits in the mid to premium band of the Mumbai market, with the exact figure varying by campus, programme and stage. A one time admission charge and optional transport apply on top of annual tuition, and Cambridge IGCSE and IB Diploma examination fees fall due in the senior years. Confirm the current published schedule with the relevant campus, as tuition is revised every year.
Is JBCN International School a good school?
JBCN is an authorised IB World School group recognised by Cambridge Assessment International Education and CISCE, with an established record in the IB Diploma. Whether it is the right fit depends on your child's stage, the campus, your budget and your preferred curriculum. We do not publish a rating without verified reviews.
What curriculum does JBCN International School follow?
JBCN runs the IB Primary Years and Diploma programmes, the Cambridge curriculum through IGCSE and the Indian ICSE through CISCE, with the mix of boards varying by campus from nursery through Grade 12.
How many JBCN International School campuses are there in Mumbai?
JBCN operates campuses in Borivali, Parel, Oshiwara, Chembur and Mulund, with the IB Diploma offered at the Parel, Oshiwara and Chembur campuses and an ICSE focus at Mulund.
When do JBCN International School applications open?
Admissions follow the Indian academic year, with the main entry at the early years and nursery stage confirmed in the months beforehand. Campuses fill quickly, so families should apply early and ask the relevant campus about availability in their child's grade.
