Mumbai guide

Schools and health

Schools, Healthcare. 3 min read.

Lilavati Hospital, Bandra, Mumbai
Lilavati Hospital, Bandra, MumbaiPhoto: Nicholas ( Nichalp ), CC BY-SA 3.0

01Schools

Schools and admissions

Mumbai has the widest mix of schools in India, with good CBSE, ICSE, State Board and full IB/IGCSE schools. Moving between CBSE schools, or between ICSE schools, is simple. Moving to an international board needs more planning.

What it costs

SCHOOL
CBSE/ICSE Annual
₹1.5L to 5L
per year

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Find a school

Ten schools from this guide, the bar is the fee against the dearest.

10 schools

  1. Cathedral & John Connon School

    ICSEICSE / ISCFort

    ₹2L to 4La year

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    Mumbai's most prestigious ICSE school. Exceptional academic record since 1860

  2. Bombay Scottish School

    ICSEMahim

    ₹1.5L to 3.5La year

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    Heritage institution (est. 1847). Excellent academics, strong alumni network

  3. Ryan International School

    CBSEMultiple (Andheri, Goregaon)

    ₹80k to 1.5La year

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    Strong CBSE option for families relocating from CBSE schools. Multiple campuses

  4. Hiranandani Foundation School

    CambridgeICSEICSE / IGCSEPowai

    ₹4L to 7La year

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    Excellent for Powai residents, lake views, community feel, easier admissions

  5. Dhirubhai Ambani International School

    IBICSEIB / ICSEBKC

    ₹12L to 20La year

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    Premier international option. 6-12 month waitlist, apply well before your move

  6. Ecole Mondiale World School

    IBIB PYP-MYP-DPJuhu

    ₹9.5L to 12La year

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    Full IB continuum, Juhu campus, strong pastoral care

  7. Oberoi International School

    IBCambridgeIB / IGCSEGoregaon

    ₹9L to 11La year

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    Strong university counselling and facilities, popular with families in the western suburbs

  8. Ascend International School

    IBBKC

    ₹10L to 14La year

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    Modern BKC campus with strong STEM and arts facilities, convenient for BKC-based families

  9. Nahar International School

    IBCBSEIB / CBSEPowai

    ₹4L to 8La year

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    Good admissions flexibility. Popular with families relocating from other metros

  10. JBCN International School

    IBCambridgeICSEIB / IGCSE / ICSEMultiple campuses

    ₹7.5L to 15La year

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    Most flexible admissions among Mumbai international schools, good for mid-year moves

SchoolBoardLocationAnnual FeesNotes
Cathedral & John Connon SchoolICSE / ISCFort₹2L to 4LMumbai's most prestigious ICSE school. Exceptional academic record since 1860
Bombay Scottish SchoolICSEMahim₹1.5L to 3.5LHeritage institution (est. 1847). Excellent academics, strong alumni network
Ryan International SchoolCBSEMultiple (Andheri, Goregaon)₹80k to 1.5LStrong CBSE option for families relocating from CBSE schools. Multiple campuses
Hiranandani Foundation SchoolICSE / IGCSEPowai₹4L to 7LExcellent for Powai residents, lake views, community feel, easier admissions
Dhirubhai Ambani International SchoolIB / ICSEBKC₹12L to 20LPremier international option. 6-12 month waitlist, apply well before your move
Ecole Mondiale World SchoolIB PYP-MYP-DPJuhu₹9.5L to 12LFull IB continuum, Juhu campus, strong pastoral care
Oberoi International SchoolIB / IGCSEGoregaon₹9L to 11LStrong university counselling and facilities, popular with families in the western suburbs
Ascend International SchoolIBBKC₹10L to 14LModern BKC campus with strong STEM and arts facilities, convenient for BKC-based families
Nahar International SchoolIB / CBSEPowai₹4L to 8LGood admissions flexibility. Popular with families relocating from other metros
JBCN International SchoolIB / IGCSE / ICSEMultiple campuses₹7.5L to 15LMost flexible admissions among Mumbai international schools, good for mid-year moves

Fees are indicative annual tuition. Schools revise them every year and add admission, transport and other charges, so IKAN confirms the current fee with each school before you apply.

Moving schools within India? CBSE to CBSE transfers are easy, contact your target school's admissions office 3 months before your move date. ICSE transfers are straightforward within CISCE-affiliated schools. Moving from CBSE to IB requires careful grade mapping and sometimes a transitional year. IKAN's education team advises on all scenarios.

02Healthcare

Hospitals and doctors

Mumbai's private hospitals are among the finest in India. Most major hospitals below hold JCI (the international accreditation) or NABH (India's own). They have English-speaking teams and run efficiently.

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Major Private Hospitals
JCI or NABH-accredited multispecialty care
JCI
Gold-Standard Accreditation
Held by Kokilaben & Sir H. N. Reliance
English
Speaking Care Teams
Efficient patient-management systems city-wide
Multispecialty & Super-Speciality
Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital
Andheri West · Oncology, cardiac, neurosciences · JCI Accredited
+91-22-4269-6969
Lilavati Hospital & Research Centre
Bandra West · Multi-specialty · preferred by Bandra residents
+91-22-6931-8000
Nanavati Max Super Speciality
Vile Parle West · Ortho, neuro, trauma · robotic surgery
+91-22-6836-0000
Wockhardt Hospitals Global
Mumbai Central · Transplants, oncology, neurosciences
+91-22-6178-4444
Hinduja Hospital & MRC
Mahim · General, maternity · NABH · central Mumbai
+91-22-6766-8181
Sir H. N. Reliance Foundation Hospital
Girgaon, South Mumbai · Multi-specialty, cardiac, oncology · JCI Accredited
+91-22-3547-5000
South Mumbai & Heritage Institutions
Jaslok Hospital & Research Centre
Pedder Road · Cardiology & oncology · South Mumbai
+91-22-4017-3333
Bombay Hospital & Medical Research
Marine Lines · General & cardiac · central South Mumbai
+91-22-2206-7676
Breach Candy Hospital Trust
Breach Candy · Elite private · heritage institution · South Mumbai
+91-22-6259-7788

Every hospital number here was read on the hospital's own website on 4 Oct 2026. Where a site could not be read, the number is left out until it is checked.

Mumbai Emergency Numbers
Police100
Ambulance (MEMS)108
Fire Brigade101
Disaster Management (BMC)1916
Women Helpline1091
National Emergency112
Who to Go to for What
Kokilaben, oncology, cardiac & neurosciences. Nanavati Max, ortho, neuro, trauma & robotic surgery. Wockhardt, transplants & oncology. Lilavati · Hinduja, multi-specialty & maternity. Jaslok · Bombay Hospital · Breach Candy, South Mumbai cardiac & general care. All run cashless tie-ups with the national insurers.
IKAN Health Support
IKAN helps you identify the right hospital network before you arrive, matching your insurer's cashless network with the best hospitals near your neighbourhood. We also assist with understanding Mumbai's billing systems and specialist referral pathways.

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