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Mainadevi Bajaj International School
IGCSE school in Malad West serving around 1,200 students from age 3 to 18, with PYP, MYP and IB Diploma options. Fees around INR 2.3 lakh.
Fees
Annual fees
| Year level | Age | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-Primary to Grade 12 (IGCSE/CIE) | 3 | ₹231,008 |
One-time fees
| Item | Age | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Application Fee | ₹3,000 | |
| Admission Fee | ₹50,000 |
Reviews
- Parents and students describe a small Cambridge/IB school in Malad West that markets itself as a boutique experience, and the public commentary is genuinely split.
- Positive thread: small school feel, supportive Cambridge-trained teachers, strong co-curricular spread (robotics, sports, arts, music, drama), and a dedicated air-conditioned IBDP lounge.
- Negative thread: one parent said their son had wasted two years of his life on the IB Diploma at MBIS; others cite favouritism toward certain children and admin that promises more than it delivers.
- One IBDP topper called their two years extraordinary and credited supportive, patient teachers, and there is a recurring counterpoint of mixed academic experiences in the same programme.
- One Reddit student post asked openly how the school is for AS/A Levels, indicating the prospective audience is treating reputation as unsettled rather than established.
Positives
- Boutique scale and co-curriculars. Small student body, broad co-curricular range and dedicated IBDP facilities are the most consistent positives.
Considerations
- IB Diploma experience varies sharply. Some students describe an extraordinary two years; at least one parent describes the IBDP as wasted years for their son.
- Teaching staff. Praise for Cambridge-trained, supportive teachers in some accounts; complaints of bias and inconsistent treatment in others.
- Administration. Repeating complaint that the admin promises more than it delivers and does not always engage well with parents.
- Prospective parents still asking the basics. forum threads show families still treating the school's reputation for senior years as an open question.
Leadership
Dr. Padmajaa Kutty
Dr. Padmajaa Kutty is the Principal of Mainadevi Bajaj International School, where she emphasizes a nurturing and supportive environment for students. Her leadership focuses on fostering academic excellence and holistic development, ensuring that each child is valued and guided in their educational journey.
Accreditations
- Council of International Schools 01
Academic results
- IGCSE March 2024 average 96.33%
- A Level March 2024 average 88.75%
Location
MBIS, RSET Campus, S1 shopping, Sunder Nagar Chs, Swami Vivekanand Rd, Rani Sati Nagar, Sunder Nagar, Malad West, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400064, India