Mahindra International School, Pune

What Mahindra International School, Pune does

Mahindra International School (MIS) is a private, co-educational, not-for-profit IB World School located on a 4-acre campus in the Hinjawadi MIDC area of Pune, Maharashtra, India. Founded on January 28, 1998, MIS serves students aged 3 to 18 across the full International Baccalaureate continuum — Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP), and Diploma Programme (DP) — and is the first school in India authorised by the IB Organization for all three programmes (PYP and MYP in 1999, DP in 2006). The school is dual-accredited by the Council of International Schools (CIS) and the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC), and serves a multicultural community representing 28+ nationalities with a Francophone cohort of approximately 100.

The school's core product is its IB curriculum delivery, supplemented by college counselling, student support services (learning support, counselling, occupational and speech therapy), six-language acquisition, experiential education, arts, athletics, and community engagement programmes such as Service Learning and CAS. Technology infrastructure consists entirely of third-party platforms: ManageBac for curriculum management, Toddle for parent-teacher communication, Follett Destiny for library services, Zoom for remote sessions, Canva for student publications, and Scratch for introductory coding. Curriculum breadth is extended through partnerships with Global Online Academy and Pamoja Education rather than in-house buildout. No proprietary technology, API, or AI/ML capability is disclosed.

MIS generates revenue through tuition fees paid by enrolled families, with no public pricing disclosure. As a not-for-profit institution, any surplus is reinvested into programmes and facilities rather than distributed. The school acquires students through a direct-to-consumer admissions funnel via its website (misp.org) and admissions office, supported by organic social channels (Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram) and content marketing. All instruction is delivered on-campus in Pune; there is no distance-learning programme. The school is independently governed with no disclosed parent company or external ownership, and operates with a headcount of approximately 91 staff.

Name

Mahindra International School, Pune

Legal name

Mahindra International School

Website

https://misp.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Mahindra International School is a private, not-for-profit IB World School in Pune, India, delivering the full IB continuum (PYP, MYP, DP) to students aged 3-18. It serves a multicultural community of 28+ nationalities and is the first IB-authorised school in India.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

International K-12 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), International Curriculum Early Learning Academies (e.g., IB Early Years) (EDACADAK)

Keywords

• International baccalaureate education
• K-12 IB programmes
• Private international school
• College counselling services
• Experiential learning programmes

Headquarters

HQ city

Pune

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 Fees: As a private, co-educational not-for-profit school, MIS generates revenue through tuition fees from students enrolled in its programmes. The school is not-for-profit, suggesting any surplus is reinvested into educational programmes and facilities.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Mahindra International School delivers the complete IB continuum from Early Years through Grade 12 (PYP, MYP, DP) as a private, not-for-profit international school in Pune. Its offering centres on full-time, on-campus enrolment supplemented by language acquisition, college counselling, student support, arts, athletics, and experiential education, with revenue sourced from tuition fees.

Product overview

Mahindra International School (MIS) is a private, co-educational, not-for-profit IB World School offering a comprehensive educational programme from Early Years (age 3) through Grade 12. The school operates as a unified platform comprising three core IB programmes in a continuum: the Primary Years Programme (PYP) for ages 3-11, the Middle Years Programme (MYP) for ages 11-16, and the Diploma Programme (DP) for ages 16-18. These are supplemented by language education, college counselling, student support services, experiential education, arts, athletics, and community engagement programmes. MIS holds dual accreditation from the Council of International Schools (CIS) and New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC). The school integrates various educational technology platforms including ManageBac, Toddle, and Follett libraries for programme delivery.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Primary Years Programme (PYP) IB Primary Years Programme for children aged 3–11 (Early Years 1 through Grade 5), supporting students to become independent and autonomous learners through play, inquiry, and a concept-based approach.
• Middle Years Programme (MYP) IB Middle Years Programme for students aged 11–16 (Grades 6–10), preparing students for success in school and as active, lifelong learners, bridging the Primary and Diploma programmes in the IB continuum.
• Diploma Programme (DP) IB Diploma Programme for students aged 16–18 (Grades 11–12), preparing students for higher education and active participation in a global society, incorporating Theory of Knowledge, Extended Essay, and CAS components.
• Learning Languages Programme Comprehensive language acquisition programme offering German, French, Spanish, Hindi, Marathi, and English Language Acquisition to support multilingual development aligned with IB philosophy and international-mindedness.
• College Counselling University guidance and college counselling services helping students navigate higher education applications and career pathways.
• Student Support Services Holistic support including learning support specialists, counselling, psychological services, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and special education support including IEPs.
• Experiential Education Outdoor education via day and overnight field trips and experiential learning opportunities allowing students to apply knowledge in real-world contexts.
• Arts Programme Visual arts, music, drama, and theatre programmes offered from Early Years through Diploma Programme, with yearly performances and extra-curricular activities.
• Athletics and Physical Education Physical and Health Education classes plus competitive athletic teams offering individual and team sports including swimming, promoting healthy lifestyles and life skills.

Quantifiable outcome

• Alumni admitted to universities worldwide including University of Wisconsin-Madison

Named customers6 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

Feature4 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Pathways World School, Gurgaon: IB World School near Delhi offering all three IB programmes. Comparable premium positioning and curriculum continuum, albeit in a different metro.
• Mercedes-Benz International School, Pune: IB curriculum school in Pune offering PYP, MYP, and DP. Same geography and target segment as MIS, competing for the same pool of internationally-minded families.
• Indus International School, Pune: IB World School in Pune offering PYP, MYP, and DP. Direct competitor for international-curriculum families in the same catchment area, with comparable tuition tier and similar boarding/day scope.
• Oakridge International School: Multi-city IB school network (Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Visakhapatnam). Comparable IB continuum offering and similar premium positioning, but with multi-site scale MIS lacks.
• Stonehill International School, Bengaluru: IB continuum school in Bengaluru with international student body. Peer in scale, fee tier, and IB programme depth; competes for inbound expat and affluent Indian families.
• Dhirubhai Ambani International School, Mumbai: Premium IB World School in Mumbai (PYP/MYP/DP). Comparable fee tier and university placement outcomes; competes for the same western-India international-curriculum families.
• The International School Bangalore (TISB): Leading IB school in Bengaluru with PYP, MYP, and DP. Comparable peer in terms of programme depth, fee structure, and university placements for Indian international-curriculum families.
• Symbiosis International School, Pune: IB school in Pune operating under the Symbiosis umbrella. Direct competitor offering the full IB continuum to similar student demographics.

Regional players

• Woodstock School, Mussoorie: Long-established international residential school in India. While not IB, it competes for similar globally-mobile families seeking premium international education in India.
• Good Shepherd International School, Ooty: Historic Indian international boarding school. Comparable legacy, fee tier, and alumni-outcomes positioning for families seeking international education in India, though offering IB rather than its own curriculum.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/MahindraInternationalSchool
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/mahindra-international-school-pune
• Instagraminstagram.com/mis_pune

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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Investments

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