Don Bosco International School

What Don Bosco International School does

Don Bosco International School (DBIS) is a private, co-educational international school located on Nathalal Parekh Marg in Matunga (East), Mumbai, operating as a single-campus institution under the Don Bosco Society (Salesians of Don Bosco) — a global nonprofit educational organization founded in 1859 and present in 132 countries. The school was established in 2014 to deliver the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (PYP), Cambridge International Education (CAIE) covering IGCSE and AS & A Levels, and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP), serving students from Nursery through Grade 12.

The school's core offering is a holistic international curriculum that integrates academics, sports, arts, and community service under a values-based framework (Kindness, Integrity, Respect, Empathy, Responsibility). Sports programming is differentiated through a core partnership with E7 Fitness, founded by international hockey player Edgar Mascarenhas, which delivers the Inclusive Sports Program, Specialized Training Program, and Early Years Program using a structured 7-essential-elements framework. International exposure is layered through the Eumind virtual exchange network, including collaboration with Helinium High School in the Netherlands on sustainability, human rights, and entrepreneurship projects. The institution's customer base is individual families in Mumbai seeking international curriculum pathways, with documented alumni outcomes including placements at IISc.

DBIS operates on a recurring tuition model with an annual billing cadence, supported by a third-party fee portal (Smart School Plus) and an online admissions platform (IntelliAdmissions). Ancillary revenue includes subscription-based sports programs and event-based fundraising (e.g., Mistletoe Magic) tied to CAS initiatives. The school employs 227 staff and is led by Director Fr. Ajoy Fernandes and Principal Ms. Meena Saldanha. All operations are concentrated at the single Matunga campus, with admissions currently open for the 2026-2027 academic year.

Name

Don Bosco International School

Legal name

Don Bosco International School

Website

https://dbis.in

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Don Bosco International School is a private Mumbai-based institution under the Don Bosco Society offering IB (PYP, IBDP) and Cambridge (IGCSE, AS & A Level) curricula from Nursery to Grade 12, serving individual families through a single Matunga campus.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

International K-12 Education (IB and IGCSE)

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

International Curriculum Early Learning Academies (e.g., IB Early Years) (EDACADAK)

Keywords

• International K-12 education
• IB Diploma Programme
• Cambridge IGCSE curriculum
• Primary Years Programme
• School sports programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Mumbai

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Academic Fees: School fees collected through an online fee portal (Smart School Plus) for tuition and academic programs including PYP, CAIE, IBDP, and AS & A Levels.
2. Sports Programs and Facilities: Revenue generated through sports programs including the Inclusive Sports Program, Specialized Training Program conducted in partnership with E7 Fitness, and Early Years Program.
3. Event-Based Fundraising and CAS Initiatives: Events like Mistletoe Magic raise funds for school CAS initiatives and community outreach programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Don Bosco International School is a private K-12 international school in Mumbai delivering the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) for Nursery to Grade 5, Cambridge International Education (CAIE) covering IGCSE for Grades 6-10, and both the IB Diploma Programme (IBDP) and Cambridge AS & A Levels for Grades 11-12. The school also delivers a sports-led co-curricular program operated in partnership with E7 Fitness, alongside CAS experiential learning, the Eumind virtual exchange with European peers, arts, dance, music, and community service.

Product overview

Don Bosco International School (DBIS) is an educational institution offering a comprehensive international curriculum across multiple programs. The school provides the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (PYP), Cambridge International Education (CAIE) comprising IGCSE, AS & A Levels, and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP). Beyond academics, the school offers extensive co-curricular programs including sports (operated in partnership with E7 Fitness), dance, music, gardening/urban farming, community service, experiential learning through Eumind exchange programs, and various student clubs. The sports program features both an Inclusive Sports Program integrated into daily PE and a Specialized Training Program for competitive sports. The school also maintains the Bosco Community Sports Club for community engagement.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme for students from Nursery to Grade 5, focused on holistic child development through inquiry-based learning integrating sports, arts, and experiential learning.
• Cambridge International Education (CAIE) / IGCSE Program Cambridge International Education curriculum covering Grades 6-10 with IGCSE preparation, including options such as guitar and digital keyboards, designed for academic excellence and skill development.
• Cambridge AS & A Level Program Cambridge AS & A Level curriculum for Grades 11-12, offering academic specialization and university preparation as an alternative pathway to the IB Diploma Programme.
• IB Diploma Programme (IBDP) International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme for Grades 11-12, preparing students for global university admissions through a rigorous curriculum, CAS experiential learning, and university placement support with low student-teacher ratios.
• DBIS Sports Program (with E7 Fitness) Comprehensive sports program operated in partnership with E7 Fitness, including the Inclusive Sports Program integrated into daily PE, the Specialized Training Program for competitive sports, and the Early Years Program, all built on the 7 Essential Elements of Fitness framework.

Quantifiable outcome

• Students gain admission to top universities including IISc and receive recognition from Nobel Laureates
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• E7 FitnesscoreTechnology or IntegrationE7 Fitness is a sports and fitness service provider founded by international hockey player Edgar Mascarenhas in 2012. They are the pioneer in kid's fitness space and first service provider specific to conducting fitness programs for kids as an After School fitness activity. E7 stands for 7 Essential Elements of Fitness (Stamina/Endurance, Strength, Flexibility, Speed, Agility, Coordination and Balance). They conduct all sports related activities at DBIS including the Inclusive Sports Program, Specialized Training Program, and Early Years Program.
• EumindcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEumind is a non-profit school network that creates and supervises virtual exchange projects in which Indian and European students work together on real-life issues such as sustainability, human rights, and arts and culture. DBIS has been associated with Eumind for over a year. Students from DBIS collaborate with European students, particularly from Helinium High School in Netherlands, on projects like Values 2020 and Creative Entrepreneurship.
• Helinium High School (Netherlands)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean partner school in the South Holland province of Netherlands. Students from DBIS collaborate with students from Helinium High School on cultural exchange and entrepreneurship projects through the Eumind program.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Dhirubhai Ambani International School: Mumbai-based premium international school offering IB PYP, MYP, and DP alongside IGCSE. It is the most direct head-to-head competitor for DBIS in the high-fee Mumbai segment, with a longer IB track record and larger endowment.
• American School of Bombay: International school in Mumbai offering IB and American curriculum pathways to a similar premium expatriate and globally-mobile parent base, competing directly for the same admissions pool.
• Cathedral and John Connon School: One of Mumbai's oldest and most prestigious private schools, transitioning into international curricula while competing for the same premium parent cohort as DBIS in South Mumbai.
• Aditya Birla World Academy: Mumbai-based international school offering IB and IGCSE pathways to the same premium parent segment as DBIS, with comparable co-curricular and sports infrastructure.
• Bombay International School: Established Mumbai international school offering IB programmes from PYP through DP. Targets the same premium expatriate and Indian parent segment as DBIS, with comparable tuition tier and similar curriculum mix.
• Bombay Scottish School: Long-standing Mumbai private school with a strong alumni network and values-based ethos, competing with DBIS for premium Christian-tradition-oriented families seeking holistic education.
• J.B. Petit High School for Girls: Historic Mumbai private school increasingly aligned with international curricula, serving a similar premium South Mumbai parent base with strong values-based education positioning.

Emerging players

• Pathways World School: Premium NCR-based international school offering IB and IGCSE programmes to a similar Indian affluent urban family segment; comparable positioning but different geography than DBIS.
• Indus International School (Bangalore): Premium IB school in Bangalore serving an analogous high-income urban Indian parent base with similar international curriculum positioning, comparable to DBIS in segment but not directly competing due to geography.

Regional players

• Woodstock School (Mussoorie): Boarding-focused international school with IB and American curricula serving an Indian premium and expatriate family base similar to DBIS, though primarily residential and in a different geography.

Market position

Strengths2 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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M&A

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