Nahar International School, often shortened to NIS, is one of the international options families consider near Powai, and it appears on our Mumbai city hub. It pairs a Cambridge middle stage with an IB senior school, teaching the Cambridge IGCSE up to Grade 10 and then the IB Diploma in Grades 11 and 12. The school opened in 2014 and sits in the mid to premium band of the Mumbai market.
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At a glance
Curriculum and academics
Nahar runs a staged international pathway. The junior and middle school follow the Cambridge programme leading to the Cambridge IGCSE in Grades 9 and 10, a broad and internationally recognised set of subject qualifications. The senior school then takes the two year IB Diploma Programme, with its six subject groups, the extended essay, theory of knowledge and the creativity, activity and service strand.
This IGCSE to Diploma route is a common and well understood structure in Mumbai, giving students a broad middle stage before the more specialised demands of the Diploma. Families weighing the senior choice can read our IB curriculum guide to see how the Diploma is assessed, and the British curriculum guide for how the IGCSE works as the stage before it. The programme is supported by science and computing facilities, sports provision and a focus on higher order thinking across the curriculum.
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Nahar International School fees
Nahar sits in the mid to premium band on our Mumbai international school fees guide, below the very top IB names in the city but a clear international commitment, with tuition rising through the school as the IGCSE and Diploma 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. 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 when you compare shortlisted schools.
Admissions
Nahar 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. Senior places 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 Grades 11 and 12 cannot be relied upon, and the same applies to the two year IGCSE. Families relocating to Mumbai should apply early, 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 Chandivali, on the border of Powai and Andheri East in the eastern suburbs of Mumbai. The location places it within reach of Powai, a residential and technology hub popular with professional and internationally mobile families, as well as the wider eastern suburbs and the airport corridor.
The intake mixes local families across Powai, Chandivali and Andheri with returning Indian households and some expatriate families drawn by the IGCSE to 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 Nahar International School fees?
Nahar 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 Cambridge IGCSE and IB Diploma examination fees fall due in the relevant years.
Is Nahar International School a good school?
Nahar offers a clear international pathway near Powai, from the Cambridge IGCSE through to the IB Diploma. 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 Nahar International School follow?
Nahar follows the Cambridge programme leading to the IGCSE in Grades 9 and 10, and then the two year IB Diploma Programme in Grades 11 and 12.
When did Nahar International School open?
Nahar International School opened in 2014 and is located in Chandivali, near Powai in the eastern suburbs of Mumbai.
Where is Nahar International School located?
The campus is in Chandivali, on the edge of Powai and Andheri East in Mumbai.
