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Kanakia International School
Full IB continuum school in Chembur with Cambridge IGCSE at Grades 9-10, established 2002. Times Survey-ranked 2nd for IB in Mumbai, with a 1:6 student-teacher ratio, average class size of 20, and two IGCSE Mathematics World Toppers to its name.
In brief
A multi-curriculum Chembur school running IB, IGCSE, CBSE and ICSE streams in parallel, with around 600 students and a strong mix of music, drama and sport alongside academics.
Founded in 2002 by the Kanakia group, the school sits in Chembur East and is unusual in offering all four boards on connected campuses, letting families switch streams without changing schools. IB and IGCSE fees run roughly 2.15 to 4.3 lakh, making it more affordable than the top-tier Mumbai IB names.
Parents praise the small batch sizes, the mix of Indian and foreign teachers, and the breadth of co-curriculars including Indian classical alongside western music and drama. The school is solid rather than elite. Families looking for a strong all-round Chembur option who do not want to pay Oberoi or Dhirubhai Ambani fees end up here. The trade-off is academic ceiling: top-end university placement is less consistent than the bigger names.
Fees
| Fee | Age | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Early Years Programme (EYP) to Grade 5 (PYP) | 3 | Annual | ₹215,000 |
| Grade 6 to Grade 10 (MYP + Cambridge IGCSE) | 11 | Annual | ₹320,000 |
| Grade 11 to Grade 12 (IB Diploma) | 16 | Annual | ₹430,000 |
| Admission Fee (non-refundable) | One-time | ₹95,000 |
Reviews
- IB Continuum World School in Chembur East offering PYP, MYP and DP, alongside a separate CBSE wing under the same Kanakia umbrella; founded 2007.
- Indian schools-rating sites place the IB campus second in Mumbai's IB rankings; this is directory ranking, not a parent-survey number.
- Parent commentary in directory reviews emphasises teacher attentiveness, modern infrastructure (well-equipped classrooms, library, auditorium) and IB curriculum delivery as the standout themes.
- Independent open-forum parent voices are scarce. The Reddit pool returns Mumbai property listings of unrelated Kanakia residential buildings rather than school discussion.
- The Kanakia brand spans real-estate and education; reviewers tend to anchor on the IB programme rather than on group reputation.
Head of school
Ms. Nalini Shetty
Ms. Nalini Shetty is the Principal of Kanakia International School (CISCE), Mira Road. Under her leadership, the school has consistently achieved 100% pass results in both ICSE and ISC examinations. She is recognized for her focus on holistic education and has led the institution to receive various accolades, including being ranked as the No. 1 school for holistic education by Education Today. She emphasizes a student-centered learning environment that encourages curiosity and problem-solving skills, preparing students for success in higher education and global leadership.
Accreditations
- IN_CISCE 01
Academic results
- Times Survey IB Ranking 2nd top IB school in Mumbai
- IBDP Perfect Score 2023 45/45 (Arsh Thakur - 1 of 179 globally)