Oberoi International School Foundation Stage is where the youngest children at Oberoi begin, and it is the part of the school relocating families with toddlers ask about first. It is listed under the wider school on our Mumbai city hub, and it delivers the early years of the IB Primary Years Programme in Goregaon East, broadly Nursery and Kindergarten for children from around age three to five. The early years sit in the premium band, at the lower end of the school's overall fee range.
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At a glance
Curriculum and academics
The Foundation Stage runs the opening years of the IB Primary Years Programme, an inquiry led approach designed for very young children. Rather than formal lessons, the early years use play, structured exploration and guided projects to build language, early numeracy, motor skills and the confidence to work with others. The aim is a settled, curious child ready for the primary grades, with the same programme philosophy carried right through the school.
Because Oberoi is a full IB Continuum school, a child who starts in the Foundation Stage can move into the Primary Years grades and on to the Middle Years and the Diploma without changing system. That continuity is a large part of why families choose an early years place here rather than a standalone preschool. Parents weighing the choice can read our IB curriculum guide to understand how the Primary Years Programme begins and where it leads.
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Oberoi International School Foundation Stage fees
The Foundation Stage sits at the lower end of the Oberoi range on our Mumbai international school fees guide, within the premium band where the top international schools run broadly from INR 11 to 18 lakh a year. Early years tuition is below the senior grades, but it is still a premium commitment by city standards. Treat published figures as bands rather than a quote and confirm the current schedule with the school, since tuition is revised every year.
Tuition is only part of the early years budget. Expect a one time admission charge payable when a place is taken, and an enquiry or registration fee at application. Optional school transport adds to the annual figure, along with uniform, materials and the cost of any extended day or care that some families use. Use the fee calculator to model the full first year cost rather than the headline tuition alone.
Admissions
Nursery is the principal entry point for the whole school, so the Foundation Stage is where most places are offered and where demand is highest. Admissions follow the Indian academic year and begin with an online enquiry, followed by an age appropriate teacher interaction with the child and parents rather than a formal test. The school asks for the standard documentation and proof of age for the youngest applicants.
Because the early years fill the school for later grades, places are limited and the youngest year groups are quickly subscribed. Families relocating to Mumbai with a toddler should apply as early as possible, ask the admissions team about availability in the specific year group and confirm which of the two campuses offers the early years place they want.
Location and who goes there
The Foundation Stage is taught within Oberoi International School in Goregaon East, at the Oberoi Garden City campus off the Western Express Highway and at the Jogeshwari Vikhroli Link Road campus. For families with young children, the location is convenient for the newer residential towers and corporate offices that have grown up across the central and northern western suburbs, rather than the older south of the city.
The early years intake mixes Indian families working nearby with expatriate and returning Indian households, with many living in Goregaon, Andheri and Powai within a short commute of the campuses. For the wider picture of where international families settle and the early years options near them, see the Mumbai city hub.
Reviews
We do not yet have verified parent reviews for the Oberoi International School Foundation Stage. GlobalSchoolGuide is independent and no school pays to be listed, so we publish reviews only once we can confirm they come from real families. If your child attends or has attended the Oberoi early years, we would value your first hand account. Share your experience through the school reviews hub and help the next relocating family decide with better information.
Frequently asked questions
How much are Oberoi International School Foundation Stage fees?
The Foundation Stage sits at the lower end of the Oberoi range, in the premium band on our Mumbai fees guide, with early years tuition below the senior grades. A one time admission charge and an enquiry fee apply on entry, and optional transport is billed separately. Confirm the current published schedule with the school, as tuition is revised every year.
What ages does Oberoi International School Foundation Stage take?
The Foundation Stage covers the early years of the Primary Years Programme, broadly Nursery and Kindergarten for children from around age three to five, before they move into the primary grades.
What curriculum does the Foundation Stage follow?
The early years follow the IB Primary Years Programme, an inquiry led approach that uses play and structured exploration to build language, numeracy and social skills as a foundation for primary school.
When do Oberoi Foundation Stage applications open?
Nursery is the principal entry point and most places are offered here, so demand is high. Admissions follow the Indian academic year through an online enquiry and a teacher interaction, and families should apply early for the youngest year groups.
Where is the Oberoi Foundation Stage located?
The early years are taught at Oberoi International School in Goregaon East, Mumbai, at the Oberoi Garden City campus and the Jogeshwari Vikhroli Link Road campus.
