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B.D. Somani International School, Cuffe Parade, Mumbai

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School is up to Senior Secondary School (XI-XII) and affiliated to International Baccalaureate (IB), Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE). The School is a Coed Day School, with classes from Pre KG to XII. It is an English Medium school.

Pre KG - XII

Grades

Private School

Type

Coed - Day School

Gender - Boarding

IB, CAIE

Curriculum

B.D. Somani International School, Cuffe Parade

About School

Know about B.D. Somani International School, Cuffe Parade, Mumbai: Board & Curriculum, Admission Procedure, Fees & Fee Structure, Contact Details, Facilities and Ranking, Rating and Reviews.

B.D. Somani International School, Cuffe Parade Mumbai, is a Senior Secondary School (XI-XII), affiliated to International Baccalaureate (IB), Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE). The School is a Coed Day School, with classes from Pre KG to XII. It is an English Medium school. The school is located in Cuffe Parade area of Mumbai, Maharashtra. B.D. Somani International School, Cuffe Parade was established in 2006. It is a Private School .

Basic facts about B.D. Somani International School, Cuffe Parade:
Year Established

2006

School Type

Private School

Gender

Coed

Boarding

Day School

Grades

Class Pre KG - Class XII

Admission Period

Curriculum
  • International Baccalaureate (IB)
  • Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE)
School Level
Pre Primary School (Pre School) - Senior Secondary School (XI-XII)

B.D. Somani International School Cuffe Parade is a Coed Day School, which serves the educational needs of over 1000 students from Pre KG through XII. The classes in B.D. Somani International School for every academic year begins in August and ends in June.

B.D. Somani was founded in 2006, starting with a two year International Baccalaureate Diploma Program. In 2008, an IGCSE Program and Primary School were started.

B.D. Somani International School, Cuffe Parade, Mumbai is one of the best International Baccalaureate (IB), Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE) schools in Cuffe Parade area of Mumbai and ranks among the top schools in Mumbai. Here, the dedicated and professional teachers ensure that the children get the maximum out of their education in this International Baccalaureate (IB), Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE) school in Mumbai. The school has given exceptional results in the academic sphere and its students have excelled in extra co-curricular activities too.

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Address & Contact Information

School Address

625 G.D. Somani Marg - Cuffe Parade - Mumbai - 400 005 - INDIA

School Chairman & Principal

  • Chairman: Mrs Aradhana Somani
  • Principal: Mr. Don Gardner Principal, Secondary School Zoë L Hauser Head Of Primary School

School Contact Person

Phone Number

+91 22 2218 9644, +912222188079 (Primary School) +9122 2216 1366, +912222161355 (Secondary School)

Email Address
primary@bdsomaniinternationalschool.com secondary@bdsomaniinternationalschool.com principal@bdsint.com
School Website

https://bdsomaniinternationalschool.com/

Admission Details

Academic Year

August to June

Admission Period

Admission Contact Details

Contact Person

Phone: 22161355, 22161366, 22161377
Email:

Admission Procedure and Important Dates

The School has students enrolled from Pre KG to XII. Find below the admission schedule, procedure, contact details, documents required and instructions for parents for B.D. Somani International School, Cuffe Parade, Mumbai admission.

In this section, we will answer the common questions like What is the admission process like and what are the key dates? Is there any admission test? Will School also hold an interview or an interaction? What is the age criterion for admission to B.D. Somani International School, Cuffe Parade Mumbai for the upcoming academic year?

Children applying to enter Reception must have their third birthday before July 1 of that year. Children applying for older grades are assessed by the school for correct class placement but usually, the same age requirement is followed.

Admission to Grade 11 IBDP program starts fron July onwards. Application forms can be obtained from the school office.

Admission Procedure

  1. APPLY Please fill out the online Application form
  2. SUBMIT Once you have completed the form, please download, print and submit it along with the application fee per the instructions in the email you receive.
  3. REVIEW Once Management has reviewed applications, parents may be invited to tour the school. Management meets with prospective parents and the educational staff interact with prospective students.
  4. Selection: If selected you will be informed via the Admission offer letter about the next steps.

 

Fees Details

B.D. Somani International School, Cuffe Parade Fees: Fee Structure & Details

Refer below for B.D. Somani International School, Cuffe Parade Mumbai fee structure and current fees.

You can also call the school's Admission Counsellors for more details.

A one-time, non-refundable Application Fee of ₹4,000 must be submitted to the school with the printed application form. The application process then begins but is not a guarantee of acceptance.

Academic fees are paid in October for Semester 2 and March for Semester 1 of the following year.

Particulars Type Fees (INR)
Application Fee Non Refundable One Time 4,000
Admission Fee Non Refundable One Time 65,000
Caution Fee One-time Refundable 25,000
Academic Fees - Reception per Semester 2,60,000
Academic Fees - Junior Kindergarten  per Semester  250,000
Academic Fees - Kindergarten  per Semester  245,000
Academic Fees - Grade 1 per Semester  300,000
Academic Fees - Grade 2 per Semester  280,000
Academic Fees - Grade 3 per Semester  210,000
Academic Fees - Grade 4 per Semester  200,000
Academic Fees - Grade 5 per Semester  195,000
Academic Fees - Grade 6 per Semester  255,000
Academic Fees - Grade 7 per Semester  230,000
Academic Fees - Grade 8 per Semester  220,000
Academic Fees - Grade 9 - 10 per Semester  260,000
Academic Fees - Grade 11 per Semester  4,85,000

Apart from the above fees, parents are required to meet annual expenses towards:

  • Stationery fee for notebooks, textbooks and materials
  • School lunch if chosen - Primary School only
  • School bus transportation - required for students in Reception to Grade 7 who live outside local pin codes
  • Some extended day field trips and all overnight trips
  • MAP testing in Grades 3, 5 and 6, IGCSE and IB examinations
  • Occasional additional purchases such as a musical instrument

Infrastructure & Facilities

The B.D. Somani International School, Cuffe Parade campus is spread over acres of land in Cuffe Parade area of Mumbai, Maharashtra. The School is a K-12 Day School. The School's infrastructure includes but is not limited to:

Sports Facilities(3/42)

  • Aerobics
  • Archery
  • Athletics
  • Badminton
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Boxing
  • Covered Play Area
  • Cricket
  • Equestrian
  • Fencing
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Gymnasium
  • Handball
  • Hockey
  • Horse Riding
  • Indoor Stadium
  • Judo
  • Kabaddi
  • Karate
  • Kho Kho
  • Outdoor Stadium
  • Netball
  • Play Area
  • Rugby
  • Shooting
  • Skating
  • Soccer
  • Splash Pool
  • Sand Pit
  • Sailing
  • Squash
  • Swimming
  • Rowing
  • Table Tennis
  • Taekwando
  • Tennis
  • Throwball
  • Volleyball
  • Yoga
  • Lacrosse

Education Facilities(1/6)

  • Library
  • Digital Library
  • Career Counseling
  • Counseling
  • Student Exchange Programs
  • Test Center

Classroom Facilities(1/5)

  • AC Classrooms
  • AV Classrooms
  • Lockers
  • Air Purifiers
  • Air Filter AC Classrooms

Visual and Performing Arts Facilities(3/4)

  • Art
  • Dance
  • Dramatics
  • Music

Laboratories Facilities(2/6)

  • Laboratories
  • Language Labs
  • Maths Labs
  • Atal Tinkering Lab (ATL)
  • Computer Labs
  • Robotics Labs

Transport Facilities(1/2)

  • Transport Facility
  • AC Buses

Boarding Facilities(0/2)

  • Hostel
  • AC Hostels

Accessibility Facilities(0/4)

  • Accessible Parking
  • Ramped or Level Entrances
  • Accessible Washrooms
  • Braille and Large Print Room Numbers

Digital Facilities(0/4)

  • AV Facilities
  • Interactive Boards
  • School App
  • Wi-Fi

Food and Catering Facilities(1/3)

  • Canteen
  • Meal Served
  • Kitchen & Dining Hall

Safety and Security Facilities(0/11)

  • CCTV
  • Fire Alarm
  • Fire Extinguisher
  • Security Guards
  • Boundary Wall
  • Fenced Boundary Wall
  • Speedometer In Bus
  • GPS In Bus
  • CCTV In Bus
  • Fire Extinguisher In Bus
  • School Bus Tracking App

Medical Facility Facilities(1/7)

  • Medical Facility
  • Medical Room or Clinic
  • Resident Doctor
  • Medical Staff
  • Isolation Room
  • ICU
  • Dedicated Ambulance

Other Infra Facilities(3/7)

  • Kids Play Area
  • Activity Center
  • Toy Room
  • Amphitheatre
  • Auditorium
  • Day Care
  • Lego Room

Extra-Curricular Activities

School Houses and Activity Details

The Houses are:

  • Blue - Falcon
  • Green - Hawk
  • Red - Kite
  • Orange - Eagle

School Clubs and Societies

The School has organisations/Clubs/Societies that organize various activities to develop the skills and extract the best out of every child. These scholastic and co scholastic clubs are a great way to explore the interest of any student or even develop new ones. [object Object]

  • Dance
  • Debate
  • Model United Nations
  • Quiz
  • Sports

Academic Programs

Number of Students

1000

School Timings and Vacations

What are the school timings?

The school works in Shift 1 (Morning).

The School timings are:

Reception & Junior Kindergarten: 9:00 am to 1:00 pm Kindergarten – Grade 5: 8:05 am to 3:30 pm Grades 6 – 7: 8:10 am to­ 3:20 pm Grades 8 – 12: 9:45 am to 4:40 pm

Language of Instruction

  • English
What is the typical school vacation schedule?
The School holidays are from
School Senior Secondary Streams

    School Level & Classes

    Which grades will you have in the new session?

    B.D. Somani International School, Cuffe Parade is a Pre Primary School (Pre School) to Senior Secondary School (XI-XII) for both boys and girls and has following grades/levels

    LevelClasses
    Pre Primary School (Pre School)Pre KGLKGUKG
    Primary School (I-V)IIIIIIIVV
    Middle School (VI-VIII)VIVIIVIII
    Secondary School (IX-X)IXX
    Senior Secondary School (XI-XII)XIXII

    Academics Programme and Curriculum Structure

    The Academic session at B.D. Somani International School, Cuffe Parade starts from August to June. The School provides education to students from Pre KG to XII.

    B.D. Somani International School, Cuffe Parade is a Coed English medium Day School which offers the International curriculum IB, CAIE, from Pre KG to XII. The School offers its students a choice of 2 boards International Baccalaureate (IB), Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE).

    Academic Affiliations

    B.D. Somani International School, Cuffe Parade is authorised to offer the following

    CAIE CIE Cambridge International Board
    Cambridge Assessment International Education CAIE (CIE)

    Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE) previouly Cambridge CIE is part of the University of Cambridge. Cambridge CAIE offers education for learners aged 5 to 19 years. Cambridge CAIE has 4 stages of education - Cambridge Primary for 5 to 11 years, Cambridge Secondary 1 for 11 to 14 year, Cambridge Secondary 2 (IGCSE) for 14 to 16 year and Cambridge Advanced (AS & A level) for 16 to 19 years.

    B.D. Somani International School, Cuffe Parade is affiliated to Cambridge CAIE (CIE) since with CAIE affiliation number .

    The Schools offers following Cambridge programs

    • IGCSE Level

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    IB International Board Schools - MYP, PYP, IBDP
    International Baccalaureate (IB)

    The International Baccalaureate (IB) (International Baccalaureate Organisation, Geneva, Switzerland) offers 4 programs for students randing from age 3 to 19. The Primary Years Programme (PYP) is for students of age 3 to 12 students. Middle Years Programme is for students aged 11 to 16 and Diploma Programme (DP) for students ages 16 to 19. B.D. Somani International School, Cuffe Parade, Mumbai is affiliated to International Baccalaureate (IB). Every School authorized to offer the IB programmes is known as an IB World School.

    The school is affiliated to IB since 06-Feb-2006 with IB affiliation number 002602.

    The Schools offers following IB programs

    • DP

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    Curriculum offered in B.D. Somani International School, Cuffe Parade by Class

    In this section, we will answer What board of education does B.D. Somani International School, Cuffe Parade intend to follow over the years?

    Level - Class/Grade
    Curriculum
    Pre Primary School (Pre School)
      Primary School (I-V)
        Middle School (VI-VIII)
          Secondary School (IX-X)
          • B.D. Somani International School, Cuffe Parade follows Cambridge IGCSE Curriculum in Secondary level classes, Class 9 and Class 10. International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) is a two-year curriculum with wide range of subjects available to choose from. Know more about IGCSE.
          Senior Secondary School (XI-XII)
          • School follows IB DP Curriculum in Senior Secondary level classes, IB Diploma Programme (DP) caters to students from Class /Grade XI & XII. Know more about IB DP.

          Students learn Hindi from Grade 1 and French from Grade 3 while some exposure to Marathi is embedded throughout.

          Other Details

          School Staff Details

          Designation Total No.
          Principal  
          Vice-Principal/Head Master  
          PGT  
          TGT  
          PRT  
          PRT(PET),TGT(PET),PGI(PLT)  
          Health Wellness Teacher  
          Librarian  
          Other  

          School Rating & Reviews

          4.7out of 5

          based on 53 ratings

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          The DinosaurReview based on friends/family/personal experiencewrote a review on March 29, 2019 1:49 PM
          Not a very good school, the play experience is not best, and students come out of their thinking they are the best and are much cooler than others. No discipline is present and drugs and alcohol is a big issue in the higher standards. However classrooms are decently equipped.
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          One of the best international schools in town. They have all the facilities you really require, whether it be an an astro to play football on, or a table tennis room, or state of the art science laboratories or up to date classrooms with projectors and some with smart boards, or a fabulous theater r...more

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          Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

          B.D. Somani International School, Cuffe Parade is affiliated to which board?

          B.D. Somani International School, Cuffe Parade, Mumbai is affiliated to the International Baccalaureate (IB), Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE).

          What is the process of getting admission into B.D. Somani International School, Cuffe Parade, Mumbai?

          The B.D. Somani International School, Cuffe Parade, Mumbai has students enrolled from Pre KG to XII. Refer to Admission Section for information on admission process, schedule and key dates.

          What are the school timings?

          The B.D. Somani International School, Cuffe Parade works in Shift 1 (Morning). The School timings are: Reception & Junior Kindergarten: 9:00 am to 1:00 pm Kindergarten – Grade 5: 8:05 am to 3:30 pm Grades 6 – 7: 8:10 am to­ 3:20 pm Grades 8 – 12: 9:45 am to 4:40 pm

          Is this school a co-educational school?

          Yes The B.D. Somani International School, Cuffe Parade, Mumbai is a Coed school.

          What is the curriculum offered at B.D. Somani International School, Cuffe Parade, Mumbai?

          B.D. Somani International School, Cuffe Parade, Mumbai offers the International Baccalaureate (IB), Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE) at various levels of education.

          Is this school good? What is the rating of this school?

          The B.D. Somani International School, Cuffe Parade is rated 4.7 out of 5 based on 53 reviews on SchoolMyKids.com, largest school reviews and rating platform.

          Does B.D. Somani International School, Cuffe Parade offer Hostel facility to students?

          No, The school does not have any boarding/hostel facilities to students. The School is Day School.