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Curriculum Indian Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, IB (DP)
Taught languages Hindi, French, Spanish, Marathi
Typical class size 6
Strengths Performing Arts, STEM, Languages
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Community and Service
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Middle School, Secondary School, Senior Secondary School
Introduction
DAIS, located in Bandra-Kurla Complex, Mumbai, is a K-12 English-medium international day school established in 2003. The curriculum blends national and international boards in lower grades, with ICSE or IGCSE offered in Grades 9–10 and the IB Diploma Programme in Grades 11–12. The school is authorised to offer the IB Primary Years Programme and is pursuing full authorization. It holds accreditation from CIS and NEASC and participates in global networks such as Round Square, THIMUN, NESA and ISTA. With about 1,087 students and 187 teachers, the school maintains a 1:6 student–teacher ratio. The Bandra campus features open, Wi-Fi-enabled layout, IT-enabled multimedia classrooms and laboratories for Computer, Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Mathematics. Facilities include a Centre for Performing Arts, art/music/dance/yoga rooms, a multipurpose auditorium, pre-primary play areas and a suite of sports, including an AstroTurf field. The Learning Centre houses books and online databases; medical, dining and security facilities support wellbeing.
46, Trident Road, G Block BKC, Bandra Kurla Complex, Bandra East, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400098, India
The Essentials
Dhirubhai Ambani International School has 1,064 pupils, typical class sizes of 6, instruction in English.
Location
Bandra-Kurla Complex, Bandra East, Mumbai 400098, India
Stages
ICSE Secondary Programme for Classes VIII–X (ICSE being phased out; last batch in March 2026), IGCSE Secondary Programme for Classes VIII–X, IB Diploma Programme for Classes XI–XII
Type
ICSE, IGCSE, and IB Diploma Programme international curricula
Additional learning support
Learning Centre; inclusive environment with individualized learning approaches; College Counselling; Student Care Services; ICT in the Classroom
Country affiliation
India
Bus service
The School operates 24 bus routes; details on routes, pick-up and drop-off points, time schedules, and bus charges provided at admission; no plans to extend bus routes
Fees
Annual tuition at Dhirubhai Ambani International School ranges from INR 170,000 to INR 1,470,400 for 2026/27.
Application & registration fees - Registration (application) fee: INR 8,000 (one-time, payable at time of application). - Non‑refundable admission / initial payment: paid at the time of accepting an offer. For new admissions the first‑year admission/initial payment levels reported for recent sessions are: LKG–Class VII: INR 170,000; Classes VIII–X: INR 448,000; Classes XI–XII: INR 965,000. These figures are treated as the first‑year total (admission + first instalment of tuition/charges).
Tuition fees by year group (annual and per‑term breakdown) - LKG to Class VII - Annual total (reported): INR 170,000. - Payment pattern (per the school's term/quarter rules): - Term I (due on admission / before start of year): 50% of annual = INR 85,000. - Remaining 50% of annual tuition (INR 85,000) is collected in two equal quarterly instalments during Term II: INR 42,500 + INR 42,500.
- Classes VIII to X (IGCSE/secondary group) - Annual total (reported): INR 448,000. - Payment pattern: - Term I (due on admission / before start of year): 50% of annual = INR 224,000. - Remaining 50% of annual tuition (INR 224,000) is collected in two equal quarterly instalments during Term II: INR 112,000 + INR 112,000.
- Classes XI to XII (IB / senior secondary) - Annual total (reported): INR 965,000. - Payment pattern: - Term I (due on admission / before start of year): 50% of annual = INR 482,500. - Remaining 50% of annual tuition (INR 482,500) is collected in two equal quarterly instalments during Term II: INR 241,250 + INR 241,250.
(Note: the school's published billing model separates an annual tuition component and a "term fee" component; the school requires the Term I tuition and Term I term‑fee to be paid in advance on acceptance, and the remaining tuition is collected in two equal quarterly instalments in the second term. The per‑term instalment amounts above follow that payment rule applied to the reported annual totals.)
Billing schedule and payment terms - Tuition and charges for school bus service and lunch are payable quarterly; the term fee is payable half‑yearly. The school publishes specific quarterly payment windows (for example: June 12–18, September 12–18, December 12–18, March 12–18 for the academic year cycle used for IGCSE/IB; ICSE dates follow a similar quarterly schedule). Parents of newly admitted students normally pay the Term I amounts in full before the academic year begins. - Late payment penalties: INR 50 per day for payments overdue up to 10 days; INR 100 per day for delays beyond 10 days. - Accepted payment methods: fees are required to be paid online through the DAIS parent portal; the school also has used third‑party online payment gateway options and accepts cheques / demand drafts / pay orders drawn in favour of the school when specifically instructed. (The parent portal / gateway is the primary channel for fee collection.)
Boarding fees - Boarding is not a published standard offering for the DAIS main campus; DAIS operates as a day school. No boarding fee schedule is published for regular residential provision.
Other costs and recurring charges - In addition to the annual tuition totals above, parents are responsible for costs that typically include: school lunch, school transport, compulsory educational trips and excursions, examination / board fees, university / college application charges, books, stationery and school uniform. These items are billed separately or charged as additional services when applicable.
Refund and withdrawal policy - Notice and documentation: parents must submit a “Notice of Intention to withdraw pupil” form plus a signed letter requesting withdrawal. The School Leaving Certificate is issued only after clearance of outstanding dues and return of school property. - Refund rules for withdrawals communicated before the scheduled start of the academic year: - Withdrawal on or before 90 days before commencement: 100% refund of the Tuition Fee paid. - Withdrawal less than 90 days but on or before 45 days before commencement: 50% refund of the Tuition Fee paid. - Withdrawal less than 45 days before commencement: no refund of Tuition Fee. - Term Fee refunds follow the same 100% / 50% / nil bands relative to 90 / 45 day cutoffs; amounts paid for school transport and school lunch paid prior to commencement are refundable. - After the academic year or term has commenced, no refunds of Tuition Fee, Term Fee or other charges are made for any term, whether or not the student attends classes, if parents communicate withdrawal or the child leaves before the end of that term.
Fee payment options and instructions - Primary channel: the DAIS parent portal (online payments). - Other channels that have been used/mentioned in fee circulars or parent communications: school‑provided online payment links (payment gateway), and in limited circumstances cheque / demand draft / pay order drawn in favour of the school. The school has used ICICI Eazypay for online collections. Parents should follow the payment instructions on the school's admission offer / fee notice when making payments.
Summary (what parents should budget for in the first year) - One‑time/initial: registration application fee (INR 8,000) plus the non‑refundable admission / first‑year initial payment equal to the Term I amount (50% of the published annual total for the child's year group). - Recurring in‑year: the remaining tuition instalments (two equal quarterly payments that together equal the second 50% of annual tuition), term fee instalments as scheduled, and separate charges for lunches, transport, trips, uniforms, books and examination/college application fees.
Academics
Dhirubhai Ambani International School teaches Indian Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, IB (DP) for students aged 3 to 18.
Curriculum
DAIS is an English-medium, K-12 school. Lower KG to Grade 7 uses an integrated curriculum of national and international boards. Grades 8 to 10 offer ICSE or IGCSE; Grades 11 and 12 pursue the IB Diploma Programme. It is authorised to offer the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme and is pursuing IB World School authorization. It is fully accredited by the Council of International Schools (CIS) and the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC).
Student Teacher Ratio
6:1
Exam Results
In Class of 2021, 106 graduates; 104 full IB Diploma candidates; 103 full IB Diploma recipients; 17 students achieved 45/45 on the IB; IB average score 41.1/45.
Higher Education Progression
DAIS graduates have attended universities worldwide, including Amherst College, Harvard University, University of Cambridge, McGill University, University of Toronto, University of Sydney, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University and Nanyang Technological University.
Wellbeing
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school provides flexible, inclusive and child-centred support to all pupils facing difficulties. The Student Care Services Centre offers both learning support and counselling services. The Centre helps students understand their difficulties and equips them with skills and strategies to cope with them in effective ways. Parents discuss their child's specific situations with the team to support progress at home. Counselling includes group work to support wholesome development and educational needs are identified by assessment through standardised tests.
Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The school provides learning support and counselling services to pupils facing difficulties regardless of formal diagnosis. The learning support includes classroom support, accommodations per board criteria, group academic support and individual support through individualized education plans (IEP). The school seeks special arrangements and authorization from boards so assessment conditions do not disadvantage students. The team coordinates with teachers to provide supportive classroom activities that relate to students' educational and personal needs. Apart from deployment of trained para-educators, counselors and clinical psychologists to work with the students, the school has provision for alternative learning materials, special equipment and technology as part of the Individualized Education Programme (IEP). They also consult with teachers and Heads about issues and concerns involving students, as needed or as requested.
Mental Wellbeing
The school provides counselling services to support students' mental wellbeing. The counselling services are part of the Student Care Services and include both group work for wholesome development and individual support. Group counselling helps with adjustment in school, and assessments identify educational needs and personal concerns. The team includes trained counselors and clinical psychologists who work with students to address emotional and behavioural challenges. The school collaborates with teachers to implement strategies that support students' emotional development, and parents engage with the team to support wellbeing at home.
Safeguarding
The school commits to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children through the DAIS Inclusion Policy. The Student Care Services team includes guidance counsellors and special education needs teachers who work with class teachers and parents to provide safeguarding and appropriate support. Transition meetings ensure students move across sections and curricula with ease, and educators are aware of learning needs. In-house psycho-educational evaluations identify educational needs and inform safeguarding-related supports. Safeguarding is embedded in day-to-day operations as part of the school's policy framework.
Admissions
Admissions
Admissions for academic year 2026-27. Eligibility for Class VIII (IGCSE): the student must have successfully completed Class VII and been promoted to Class VIII from a recognized school. Eligibility for Class XI (IB Diploma): the student must have successfully completed Class X from a recognized secondary education board. Instructions for filling out the online Application for Admission: use the latest versions of Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, or Internet Explorer (IE10 or above). You can download the DAIS Admission Mobile App from the Play Store or the App Store. Your registered email ID on the Admission portal serves as your Login ID, and you should use this login ID to complete the form. If applying for more than one child, use the same login credentials for each child. The password must be at least 8 characters with at least one uppercase letter, one lowercase letter, and one number. User Registration: the registered email ID is the login ID; when registering the mobile number, select the country code and enter the number. All communications from the School concerning admissions are sent ONLY to the registered mobile number and email ID. Ensure the names of the student and parents on the online application match the birth certificate; if there is no middle name, the field may be left blank. Photograph: a recent passport-size colour photo (size 5.5 cm x 4.5 cm) on a white, red, or blue background; full-face with eyes open; file size not exceeding 5 MB; accepted formats are PNG, JPG, JPEG, TIF, or TIFF. Documents to be uploaded for IGCSE Class VIII: self-attested birth certificate; self-attested copies of school reports for the last three academic years and the current academic year (AY 2025-26); a Personal Statement up to 500 words (written by the student) outlining academic and co-curricular interests, achievements, and how studying at DAIS would help; self-attested documents of achievements may be uploaded on the Additional Information page. Documents to be uploaded for IBDP Class XI: self-attested birth certificate; self-attested copies of school reports for the last three academic years and the current academic year (2025-26); Personal Statement up to 500 words; self-attested certificate/report evidencing completion of Class X; self-attested documents of achievements may be uploaded on the Additional Information page. File size for each document: up to 5 MB; documents must be uploaded in PDF, JPG, JPEG, TIF, or TIFF formats; every page must be self-attested by a parent or guardian. DOC files can be uploaded to the Additional Information page for both IGCSE Class VIII and IBDP Class XI forms, and multiple files (up to 10 files) of 5 MB may be uploaded per item. Printing the Application for Admission: use the Printing Options, set Layout to Portrait, Paper Size to A4, and Margins to None, then print. Note: the School reserves the right to amend admissions policies and procedures; submitting a completed Application for Admission does not guarantee admission, which remains subject to seat availability and the school's discretion. The Admissions page also includes an Academic Calendar and test/interview schedules. Academic Calendar 2026-27: IGCSE Classes VIII to X and IB Diploma Programme Classes XI and XII begin on 10 August 2026; there are summer and Diwali/Christmas breaks. IGCSE Class VIII Aptitude Test and Parents' Interaction: all registered applicants who meet eligibility will be invited for the Aptitude Test; Aptitude Test date shown as 11 October 2025 (Saturday); shortlisted candidates will be invited for an Interaction in the last week of November 2025; these dates are indicative and may be changed by the School. IB Diploma Programme (Class XI): Admission Test (Stage I and Stage II) and Interactive Session; Stage I is a 1 hour 30 minute multiple-choice test (Logical Reasoning, Mathematics, English); Stage II is a 3-hour descriptive test (English, Mathematics, and an Elective Paper); shortlisted candidates after Stage II are invited to an Interactive Session; Stage I test date shown as 4 October 2025 (Saturday); Stage II test shown as 8 November 2025 (Saturday); Interaction with Students in the first week of December 2025; these dates are indicative and may be changed. Information Session dates for Class XI (IB DP) and Class VIII (IGCSE) are listed (e.g., 22 September 2025, 5:00 p.m.–6:30 p.m.); webinar links are sent to registered applicants. The above dates and schedules are indicative and may be changed at the School's discretion. Printing and printing-related notes and the deadlines for admission are subject to change. For further details, refer to the admissions information published for the 2026-27 cycle.
FAQs
What curriculum does Dhirubhai Ambani International School follow?
DAIS is an English-medium, K-12 school. Lower KG to Grade 7 uses an integrated curriculum of national and international boards. Grades 8 to 10 offer ICSE or IGCSE; Grades 11 and 12 pursue the IB Diploma Programme.
What are the tuition fees?
**Application & registration fees**
- Registration (application) fee: INR 8,000 (one-time, payable at time of application).
- Non‑refundable admission / initial payment: paid at the time of accepting an offer.
Where is Dhirubhai Ambani International School located?
Bandra-Kurla Complex, Bandra East, Mumbai 400098, India
What age groups does the school serve?
ICSE Secondary Programme for Classes VIII–X (ICSE being phased out; last batch in March 2026), IGCSE Secondary Programme for Classes VIII–X, IB Diploma Programme for Classes XI–XII
Does the school support students with SEN?
The school provides learning support and counselling services to pupils facing difficulties regardless of formal diagnosis.
Is there a school bus service?
The School operates 24 bus routes; details on routes, pick-up and drop-off points, time schedules, and bus charges provided at admission; no plans to extend bus routes
How does admissions work?
Admissions for academic year 2026-27. Eligibility for Class VIII (IGCSE): the student must have successfully completed Class VII and been promoted to Class VIII from a recognized school.
What languages are taught?
English is the language of instruction for core subjects, including English, Mathematics, Science and Social Studies. Hindi is taught as a Second Language from Primary Level, while Marathi is introduced in Class 1.
What wellbeing support is available?
The school provides flexible, inclusive and child-centred support to all pupils facing difficulties. The Student Care Services Centre offers both learning support and counselling services.
What facilities does the school have?
The school is located in Bandra-Kurla Complex, Mumbai, with an open school design and a Wi‑Fi enabled campus. It has IT-enabled, multimedia classrooms and state-of-the-art laboratories for Computer, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and Mathematics.
When was Dhirubhai Ambani International School founded?
Established in 2003, Dhirubhai Ambani International School is a K-12 co-educational international day school in Mumbai.
What extracurricular activities are available?
The IGCSE programme includes Art & Design and Drama, while the IB Diploma Programme includes Visual Arts, Theatre Arts and Music. In Primary School, Fine Arts, Western and Indian Music, Dance, Yoga and Speech and Drama support creative development.
