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Panbai International School
Cambridge IGCSE and A-Level school in Santacruz East, established in 2010, serving the Bandra-Andheri corridor. Ranked 4th Best Cambridge School in Mumbai by the Times School Survey 2024 and rated 4.8/5 by parents, with 92% of educators holding advanced degrees.
In brief
A mid-sized Cambridge school in Santacruz East offering preschool to A Levels, with a low student-teacher ratio and a strong local IGCSE reputation.
Panbai runs the full Cambridge pathway from preschool through IGCSE and on to AS and A Levels, with the A Level college added in 2017. Student numbers sit around 800 with a 20:1 ratio, and the school is named after Smt. Panbai Popatlal Shah by the Shah family who founded it.
Parents tend to praise the personal attention, the breadth of activities like robotics, sports, dance and music, and the safe, well-supervised campus. Fees are moderate by Mumbai international-school standards, which families value when comparing it against the IB-only options nearby. The signal is consistent that Panbai is a solid Cambridge choice for families who want IGCSE rigour without paying top-tier fees, though it is not aiming to compete with the headline IB schools on prestige.
Fees
| Fee | Age | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Playgroup to Nursery (Early Years) | 3 | Annual | ₹80,000 |
| Grade 1 to Grade 10 (Cambridge Primary + IGCSE) | 5 | Annual | ₹158,000 |
| Grade 11 to Grade 12 (A-Level - PBIC Campus) | 16 | Annual | ₹250,000 |
| Admission Fee (non-refundable) | One-time | ₹10,000 |
Reviews
- Mumbai parents and r/igcse mention Panbai in the same breath as Bombay Cambridge, CP Goenka and Witty when discussing IGCSE options, treating it as well established and reputable rather than aspirational.
- One commenter weighing schools mentioned ruling Panbai out on infrastructure grounds, saying its location near a busy road would be noisy.
- The school has been ranked among Mumbai's top Cambridge schools by the Times of India School Survey, which is the basis of most directory praise.
- Independent parent commentary online is thin, so much of what surfaces is school-marketing or directory copy rather than open-forum experience.
Head of school
Mrs. Swapnali Deore
Mrs. Swapnali Deore is the Principal of Panbai International School, dedicated to providing abundant opportunities and lifelong learning experiences. She focuses on nurturing each learner’s creativity through a thoughtful blend of scholastic and co-scholastic subjects, ensuring that students are well-prepared to become responsible global citizens.
Accreditations
- Council of International Schools 01
Academic results
- Times School Survey 2024 4th Best Cambridge School in Mumbai
- Times Survey No. 1 international school Mumbai (2019-20)
Location
Guru Narayan Road, Near BMC Office, Sen Nagar, Santacruz East, Mumbai 400055