The Bombay International School

Name

The Bombay International School

Legal name

Bombay International School

Website

https://bis.edu.in

Company type

Private

Founded year

1962

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 International Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

International/Global Curriculum Schools (IB, Cambridge, etc.) (EDAJABAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Project-Based/Inquiry-Based Learning (School-Delivered) (EDAJAFAN), Instructional Delivery & Pedagogy (School-Led) (EDAJAFAB), International Curriculum Early Learning Academies (e.g., IB Early Years) (EDACADAK)

Keywords

• International K-12 education
• IB curriculum programs
• Cambridge IGCSE schooling
• IBDP diploma program
• Progressive education services

Headquarters

HQ city

Mumbai

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: BIS generates revenue primarily through tuition fees paid by enrolled students. The school operates as a not-for-profit institution with a parent co-operative governance model.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Bombay International School delivers a continuous K-12 international education pathway spanning from Early Years (Lower Prep, ages 3) through Grade 12. The academic ladder includes the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) for LP-Grade 5, a Middle School Programme bridging PYP and IGCSE for Grades 6-8, the Cambridge IGCSE for Grades 9-10, and the IB Diploma Programme (IBDP) for Grades 11-12. Academic offerings are complemented by Student Wellbeing services (SEE Learning, counselling), University Counselling, CAS, Integrated Co-curricular Programmes (theatre, sports, service learning, international exchange, MUN), and operates across two campuses in Mumbai.

Product overview

The Bombay International School offers a unified educational platform spanning Early Years (Lower Prep) through IB Diploma Programme (Grade 12). The curriculum ladder includes IB Primary Years Programme (LP-Grade 5), Middle School Programme (Grade 6-8), Cambridge IGCSE (Grade 9-10), and IB Diploma Programme (Grade 11-12). These academic programmes are supported by the Student Resource Centre for wellbeing, University Counselling services, CAS (Creativity, Activity, Service) requirements, and an extensive Integrated Learning programme featuring theatre, sports, service learning, international exchange, and Model UN. BIS operates two campuses in Mumbai - Gilbert Campus (Babulnath) for Middle/Senior/IBDP and Junior Campus (Marine Lines) for Primary students.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• IB Primary Years Programme (PYP)

Quantifiable outcome

• 81% of IGCSE grades A* & A (Class of 2025)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

AI capability1 record

Feature2 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Emory University & His Holiness the Dalai LamacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1998Long-standing partnership for SEE Learning (Social Emotional Ethical Learning) program - a collaboration between Emory University and His Holiness the Dalai Lama since 1998.
• Jai VakeelcoreOthersNon-profit partner for CAS service learning. BIS students interact with underprivileged children through volunteer work and community service projects.
• Seva SadancoreOthersNon-profit partner for CAS service learning engagements. Students engage in meaningful volunteer work with this organization.
• ToyBankminorOthersNon-profit partner for CAS service learning. Students interact with children through this organization's programs.
• Parekh DharamshalaminorOthersNon-profit partner for CAS service. Students volunteer and engage with the elderly and children with intellectual disabilities.
• Pehlay AksharminorOthersService learning partner engaged throughout the year across various grades.
• MuktanganminorOthersService learning partner engaged throughout the year across various grades.
• Victoria Memorial School for the BlindminorOthersService learning partner for student engagement and community service.
• International Baccalaureate (IB)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBIS is an authorized IB World School offering the IB Primary Years Programme and IB Diploma Programme. IB representatives visited BIS for discussions, classroom visits, and reflections on holistic education.
• Cambridge Assessment International EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBIS is an authorized Cambridge school offering the IGCSE program. Students appear for Cambridge IGCSE examinations in February and June.
• Taronja School (Valencia, Spain)minorOthersCervantes-accredited language institute in Spain where BIS students learn Spanish during immersive programs. BIS Grade 9 students attend this school for language immersion.
• Goethe Institut (Mumbai)minorOthersGerman language institute providing workshops and professional development for BIS German teachers. Supports language teaching through various workshops and conferences.
• Landour Language SchoolminorOthersLanguage school in Landour, Mussoorie for Hindi language immersion trips. Part of BIS's language learning beyond classroom initiative.
• Cooperage Sports GroundsminorOthersExternal venue used for weekly PE sessions to enhance the physical education program.
• Seeds of PeaceminorOthersGlobal program for cross-border language immersion and dialogue that BIS students participate in.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• The Doon School: Elite residential boys' school in Dehradun offering ISC curriculum with IB-aligned rigor. Competes for India's premium segment at the secondary level but uses a different curriculum framework.
• UWC Mahindra College: India-based UWC offering the IB Diploma Programme with residential programming. Competes for the same academically ambitious Indian families but is residential and located outside Mumbai, making it a partial substitute.
• Woodstock School: Historic residential K-12 school in Mussoorie offering IB and AP curricula. Comparable IB-focused academic outcomes and a similar international/Indian student mix, but geographically separate from Mumbai.
• Greenwood High International School: IB World School in Bangalore offering PYP, MYP, and IBDP with strong academic outcomes. Comparable IB curriculum and premium positioning but serves a different Indian metro.

Direct peers

• Oberoi International School: Mumbai IB World School (PYP, MYP, IBDP) backed by the Oberoi Group. Targets the same premium segment of Mumbai families with comparable international curriculum offerings.
• Cathedral and John Connon School: Historic Mumbai K-12 institution offering IGCSE and IBDP. Competes with BIS for legacy Mumbai families seeking traditional prestige combined with international curriculum pathways.
• Jamnabai Narsee School: Mumbai-based K-12 school offering IB and IGCSE programs, with strong IBDP results. Former employer of BIS's current Head of Senior School, indicating direct talent and student overlap with BIS.
• Dhirubhai Ambani International School: Premier IB World School in Mumbai offering PYP, MYP, and IBDP, backed by the Reliance Group. Directly competes with BIS for premium Mumbai families and consistently ranks among India's top IB schools.
• Ecole Mondiale World School: Mumbai-based IB World School offering PYP, MYP, and IBDP with a strong international student body. Competes directly for premium Mumbai-based expat and Indian families seeking IB curriculum.
• Singapore International School, Mumbai: Mumbai-based international school offering IB and IGCSE programs with Singapore-aligned pedagogy. Targets a similar premium urban segment with global curriculum focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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