For families weighing the more affordable established day schools among the international schools in New Delhi, The Mother's International School is a long standing name in the south of the city. Founded in 1956 under the inspiration of the Sri Aurobindo movement and affiliated to CBSE, it is known for an integral approach to education. This profile sets out what GlobalSchoolGuide Editorial has verified about its curriculum, fees and admissions.
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At a glance
Curriculum and academics
MIS is an English medium school affiliated to CBSE, with classes from Nursery to Class 12 and the CBSE board examinations at Class 10 and Class 12. What sets it apart is its grounding in the integral education ideas of the Sri Aurobindo movement, which aim at the physical, mental and inner development of the child alongside the academic syllabus. The school has a long held reputation in Delhi for academics and for its distinctive ethos.
It is a CBSE school rather than an international curriculum school, so families weighing it against the IB and English medium international schools in the capital are choosing a different, more affordable route rooted in the Indian national system. Some families compare its IB Diploma alternatives in the city when planning for overseas universities, but MIS itself follows CBSE. For the full picture of options, the New Delhi city hub sets out the curricula and districts across the capital.
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Mother's International School fees
Mother's International School fees sit in the value band for the capital and are well below the premium English medium and IB international schools, which is why it appears among our roundup of the most affordable schools in New Delhi. As an established CBSE day school the tuition is modest by the standards of the diplomatic enclave. The school publishes a current schedule, so confirm the live figures with admissions. For the wider picture, see our guide to international school fees in New Delhi.
- Registration: a one off application or registration charge at admission
- Annual charges: annual fees billed alongside tuition through the year
- Deposit: a security or caution deposit where applicable
- Extras: transport, uniform, books, meals and activities
Admissions
MIS admits for an April start in line with the Indian school year, with the main intake at the Nursery entry class. Admission to the entry year in Delhi private schools follows published criteria, so check the current admission notice and timelines on the school's own channels well ahead of the session.
Places higher up the school depend on availability in the year group, and demand for a school of this standing and value is strong. Apply within the published window and keep previous school reports ready if you are relocating mid year so admissions can place your child in the right class.
Location and who goes there
The school is on Sri Aurobindo Marg in south New Delhi, on the campus connected to the Sri Aurobindo Ashram, which places it within easy reach of the south Delhi residential neighbourhoods popular with professional and returning Indian families. The location is well connected across the south of the city.
The community is largely resident Indian and returning NRI families drawn by the school's value, its standing and its distinctive ethos, with some international households in the surrounding neighbourhoods. For the full landscape of districts, curricula and fees across the capital, see the New Delhi city hub.
Reviews
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Frequently asked questions
How much are Mother's International School fees?
Mother's International School sits in the value band for the capital and is well below the premium English medium and IB international schools, which is why it appears among the more affordable established schools in New Delhi. The school publishes a current schedule, so confirm the live figures with admissions.
What curriculum does Mother's International School follow?
MIS is an English medium school affiliated to CBSE, running from Nursery to Class 12 with the CBSE board examinations at Class 10 and Class 12. It follows the Indian national system, grounded in the integral education ideas of the Sri Aurobindo movement.
When was Mother's International School founded?
The Mother's International School was founded in 1956 and is managed by the Sri Aurobindo Education Society in New Delhi.
When do Mother's International School applications open?
MIS admits for an April start in line with the Indian school year, with the main intake at the Nursery entry class. Admission follows published Delhi criteria, so check the current admission notice and timelines well ahead of the session.
Where is Mother's International School located?
The school is on Sri Aurobindo Marg in south New Delhi, on the campus connected to the Sri Aurobindo Ashram, within reach of the south Delhi residential neighbourhoods.