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RIMS International School and Junior College

A boutique Cambridge school and junior college in Andheri West, small in size and pitched at families who want individual attention through IGCSE and A Levels.

RIMS International School and Junior College campus
RIMS International School and Junior College, Andheri West. Photograph · School


A boutique Cambridge school and junior college in Andheri West, small in size and pitched at families who want individual attention through IGCSE and A Levels.

RIMS sits in the Oshiwara area of Andheri West and was started by Mr Aseem Rais. The school traces its Cambridge origins back over two decades and runs the full Cambridge pathway from preschool through IGCSE and A Levels, with a junior college extending into BBA. Average student-teacher ratio sits around 15:1.

Parents consistently describe the school as small, personal and academically engaged, with teachers who know the students individually. Reviews highlight strong preparation for international universities and a faculty parents trust. The school is not aiming to compete on scale or facilities with the larger flagship campuses in the suburbs. Families choosing RIMS are generally choosing the boutique feel and the direct contact with teachers and leadership.


  • Reviews split sharply: directory and aggregator pages skew positive, while one Reddit poster with direct experience is bluntly negative.
  • Positive reviews stress small classes, accessible principal, supportive transition for CBSE-to-IGCSE switchers and strong IGCSE / A-level coaching.
  • Recent management appears to have repositioned the school around quality international schooling at lower fees with flexible payment.
  • One ex-pupil, asked about international schools in Mumbai, said simply: "DO NOT consider RIMS international school."
  • Smaller-scale concerns mentioned in mixed reviews include specific teachers' approaches and PE scheduling.

Positives

  • Small classes and personal attention. Most consistent positive theme across directory reviews: low ratios and named individual support.
  • IGCSE / A-level outcomes and curriculum transition. Parents praise preparation for international exams and support for children moving from Indian boards.
  • Approachable leadership. Principal repeatedly described as accessible and engaged with families.

Considerations

  • Direct ex-student warning. One Reddit ex-IGCSE student in r/mumbai explicitly warns prospective families away from RIMS without elaboration.
  • Specific teaching and scheduling concerns. Smaller complaints about individual teachers and PE timetable surface in otherwise-positive reviews.

Leadership

Rukshana Irani


RIMS, Shlok House, Next to Samartha Aangan, Near Walawalkar Garden Oshiwara, Off New Link Rd, Godrej Nature's Basket Lane, Close to Marks & Spencer, Windsor Grande Residences, Lokhandwala Complex, Andheri West, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400053, India

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