The Gateway School of Mumbai

What The Gateway School of Mumbai does

The Gateway School of Mumbai is a not-for-profit special-education institution established in 2012 under the Keshavlal V. Bodani Education Foundation. It serves learners with disabilities in Mumbai, India through a portfolio of in-house programs — the Multiple Learning Unit (MLU), Career Path Programme, Arts/Grandstand, Gateway Studio, and a Summer School — and supports each student with an Individualised Education Plan. The school is co-founded by Indira Bodani and Dharmil Bodani and operates with a 51-100 person staff complement that includes doctorates and senior practitioners in special education.

The school's product surface extends beyond enrolled students into B2B educator training and research. Its Professional Development Programme has trained 362+ educators from India, Dubai, and Thailand, and is delivered in partnership with UNESCO and TISS. Cambridge International Education accreditation enables delivery of the Cambridge International Diploma in Teaching and Learning. Internal tools include FABLe (a learning and research instrument) and the Toby Pulanco Fellowship, while operational technology stack mentions KOHA library software, assistive computer readers, and multimedia production tools — none of which are described as proprietary AI/ML systems.

The business model is a hybrid of subsidized tuition from families, donations, and fee-based revenue from the Professional Development Programme, workshops, and Cambridge diploma delivery. The Keshavlal V. Bodani Education Foundation covers approximately 40% of operating costs, making donor funding a material revenue layer alongside learner fees. The school does not disclose audited revenue, but its cost structure, headcount, and program footprint are consistent with a small-to-mid-scale Indian non-profit. Recognition includes Ashoka Changemaker School designation (2016) and India's Best NGOs to Work For (2019 and 2021).

Name

The Gateway School of Mumbai

Legal name

Keshavlal V. Bodani Education Foundation

Website

https://gatewayschoolmumbai.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

The Gateway School of Mumbai is a not-for-profit special-education institution founded in 2012 that delivers Individualised Education Plans and multi-program learning for learners with disabilities in Mumbai, while training external educators through Cambridge-accredited programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Special Education Services

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Learning Disabilities & Dyslexia Schools & Programs (EDAKAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Autism Classroom & School Program Support (Inclusion/Resource) (EDAKAKAC), Specialized Learning Support (Dyslexia/LD Coaching, Assistive Strategies) (EDAJALAJ), Autism Teacher Training & Professional Development (EDAKAKAL), Literacy & Numeracy Intervention (Reading/Math Support) (EDAJALAD)

Keywords

• Special education services
• Inclusive education programs
• Neurodiverse learning support
• Teacher training programs
• Educational therapy services

Headquarters

HQ city

Mumbai

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees: Subsidized tuition fees for all learners with 40% of cost per learner covered by Keshavlal V. Bodani Education Foundation. Need-based scholarships extended to learners who can benefit but cannot afford fees.
2. Donations and Philanthropy: Donations made to The Gateway School of Mumbai through Keshavlal V. Bodani Education Foundation receive 50% Income Tax deduction under 80G clause of Indian Income Tax Act.
3. Professional Development Programs: Teacher training programmes, Cambridge International Diploma, Toby Pulanco Fellowship, and workshops for educators and organisations. 362 participants to date from cities across India, Dubai, and Thailand.
4. Workshop Services: Workshops conducted at organisations or schools to support working with learners with disability. Cost varies depending on type of engagement.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Gateway School of Mumbai runs a not-for-profit lab school delivering individualized, therapy-integrated education for neurodiverse learners (ages 7+) with learning disabilities, autism spectrum disorders, cerebral palsy, and developmental delays. Core offerings include Multi-disciplinary Learning Units (MLU), a Career Path Programme, Arts and Grandstand (performing arts), and Summer School, supplemented by subsidized tuition, need-based scholarships, and on-site therapy services. The school also generates and disseminates learning through professional development programs (Cambridge International Diploma), the Toby Pulanco Fellowship, and the proprietary FABLe reading assessment tool.

Product overview

The Gateway School of Mumbai is a not-for-profit educational organization (established 2012) dedicated to empowering learners with disability. The school operates as a lab school with the mission to generate and spread learning in the field of inclusive education. Its product portfolio consists of core educational programs including Multi-disciplinary Learning Units (MLU), Career Path Programme, Arts and Grandstand, Gateway Studio (performing arts), Summer School, and FABLe (a research-based reading assessment tool). Supporting services include the Professional Development Programme offering Cambridge International Diplomas, The Toby Pulanco Fellowship (a 2-year educator training programme), and workshops for external organizations. The school functions as a Cambridge Professional Development Centre providing teacher training across India and internationally.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Multi-disciplinary Learning Units (MLU) Specialized interdisciplinary learning units that integrate therapeutic and academic methodologies for learners with disabilities, serving as the school's core educational program.
• Career Path Programme Program designed to prepare students with disabilities for transition to employment and independent living after schooling.
• Arts and Grandstand Performing arts program that includes visual arts, music, drama, and movement activities adapted for students with disabilities.
• Summer School Intensive summer program providing continued learning and developmental support for students with disabilities.
• FABLe Reading Assessment Tool A reading assessment tool developed by the school to identify students at-risk for reading difficulties in India. Published examining its technical adequacy and efficacy in the Asia Pacific Education Review.
• Professional Development Programme (PDP) Teacher training programmes conducted by the school with 362 participants to date from cities across India, Dubai, and Thailand. Offers Cambridge International Education Diploma qualifications.
• The Toby Pulanco Fellowship Two-year fellowship for aspiring special educators offering immersive, values-driven experience. Fellows earn Cambridge International Education Diplomas and receive Rs. 25,000 per month stipend. Named in honour of Toby Pulanco, Gateway New York's educational leader.
• Cambridge International Diploma in Teaching & Learning Professional development qualification offered through Gateway's Cambridge Professional Development Centre, providing globally recognized credentials for educators.
• Workshop Services for Organizations Customized workshops (3-6 hours) conducted at organizations or schools to support working with learners with disability. Cost varies depending on type of engagement.

Quantifiable outcome

• 362+ educators trained through professional development programmes
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• UNESCO / Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2019Gateway was featured in a UNESCO research report commissioned by UNESCO New Delhi and prepared by TISS researchers. Ms. Khadija Rangwala shared case study on use of computer readers with IGCSE students as assistive devices in schools.
• Goa College of Home Science / Directorate of Higher EducationminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2019Gateway team facilitated sessions at National Workshop 'Learning Differently' on understanding inclusion, social and emotional development, learning difficulties, growth mindset, and UDL classroom support. Featured in Goa's Gomantak Times.
• AshokacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2016Gateway has been an Ashoka Changemaker School since April 2016, recognizing innovative approaches to social change in education.
• Cambridge International EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGateway School of Mumbai is an approved Cambridge Professional Development Centre, registered to offer Cambridge Professional Development Qualifications. Toby Pulanco Fellowship includes opportunity to earn Cambridge diploma.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Tamana: Delhi-based nonprofit running special schools, skill-development centers, and therapy programs for persons with autism, intellectual, and developmental disabilities. Comparable in mission, multi-stream service model, and Indian national footprint.
• Manovikas Kendra: Kolkata-based NGO providing special education, therapy, and vocational training for children with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Direct peer in Indian special-education delivery with similar school-plus-research orientation.
• ADAPT (formerly Spastics Society of India): National Indian NGO offering special education, therapy, and advocacy for children with cerebral palsy and other disabilities. Direct peer as a large-scale, multi-service special-education provider in India targeting a comparable learner population.
• Aditya Birla Integrated School: Indian school specifically serving children with developmental and intellectual disabilities via individualized education plans and therapy support. Direct peer in the special-education K–12 school category with comparable learner profile and multidisciplinary approach.
• Gateway School New York: The original sister organization that inspired the Mumbai school, also serving students with learning disabilities in a lab-school model with therapy-integrated curriculum. Closest functional peer given shared founding philosophy and naming/lineage.
• Ummeed Child Development Center: Mumbai-based nonprofit supporting children with developmental disabilities and their families through clinical services, training, and parent programs. Direct peer because of shared geography, target population, and combination of direct service plus capacity-building for educators.

Broad incumbents

• National Center for Learning Disabilities (NCLD): U.S. national organization advocating for and supporting individuals with learning disabilities through policy, research, and resources. Broader-incumbent peer due to overlapping mission in learning-disability support but operating primarily as an advocacy/research entity rather than a school.
• Understood.org: U.S.-based nonprofit resource platform supporting people with learning and attention issues, including educator training and family resources. Broader incumbent offering overlapping capability (educator + parent support) but as a content/resource platform rather than a school.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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