Birla Open Minds International School (Mumbai) vs Hiranandani Foundation School International (HFS)

	B Birla Open Minds International School (Mumbai) Mumbai, India	H Hiranandani Foundation School International (HFS) Mumbai, India
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year ₹192,000	Fees / year ₹64,000 - 370,000
Age range	Age range 5 - 16 years	Age range 2 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE	Curriculum Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, IB (DP), Montessori Curriculum
Pupils	Pupils —	Pupils 2,610
Typical class size	Typical class size —	Typical class size —
Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened 2010	Opened 2008
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location —	Location Richmond Street, Hiranandani Gardens, Powai, Mumbai 400 076, India. The school is located on Richmond Street in Hiranandani Gardens, Powai. The address is HFS International Powai, Richmond Street, Powai, Mumbai 400 076.
Stages	Stages —	Stages Pre-Primary; Cambridge International Primary (grades I-V); Cambridge International Secondary (grades VI-IX); International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (XI-XII).
School type	School type —	School type International school (day). The school offers Cambridge International Examinations (CAIE) and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP).
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix —
Additional learning support	Additional learning support —	Additional learning support —
Country affiliation	Country affiliation —	Country affiliation —
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure —	School day structure CAIE Grade 1–10: 8:15 a.m. to 2:15 p.m.; IBDP: 8:15 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.; Nursery to Senior KG: 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (Regular) or 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (Full Time).
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Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application / Registration and Admission fees - Application fee: INR 500. - Admission (one-time) fee at entry: INR 25,000. Tuition fees (by year group and billing frequency) - Published tuition (IGCSE day-school): INR 1,80,000 per year. This is presented as an annual tuition amount; a per-term or per-class breakdown is not published in the publicly available fee summary. Transport and other recurring school charges - Transport (annual): INR 12,000. - No additional recurring fees (tuition-related) are listed in the public fee summary beyond the annual tuition and transport charge above. Boarding / Hostel fees - The school is listed and operated as a day school (no boarding/hostel programme indicated for the Walkeshwar campus). Boarding fees are not applicable. Other one-time or optional costs - No separate security deposit / caution-money, uniform, books, exam or activity fee line-items are published in the available fee summary for the Walkeshwar campus. The publicly available fee information only lists the annual tuition, transport charge, admission fee and application fee. Billing schedule and payment terms - The publicly listed fee information specifies amounts but does not publish a term-by-term billing schedule, installment dates, late-payment penalties or explicit payment deadlines for the Walkeshwar campus in the available summary. Parents should note the published numbers are given as annual and one-time amounts. Refund information - No published refund policy or details on refundable deposits are provided in the available fee summary for the Walkeshwar campus. Accepted payment methods / fee payment options - The available public fee summary does not list specific accepted payment methods (for example, bank transfer, cheque, card or online payment portals) for the Walkeshwar campus. For queries about payment modes and receipts, use the school's admissions contact details. Summary of what is published and what is not - Published, specific fee items available for the Walkeshwar campus: application fee (INR 500), admission fee (INR 25,000), annual tuition for IGCSE day-school (INR 1,80,000) and transport (INR 12,000). - Not published (no line-item or schedule available in the public fee summary): per-year-group tuition breakdown, per-term amounts or installment schedule, detailed lists of other one-time charges (security deposit / refundable caution money), uniform/book charges, published refund terms, and stated payment methods. The school's admissions and contact pages list campus contact numbers and email addresses for enquiries.	Fee details Application / Registration fees - Admission / registration (one-time): ₹5,000 (reported for Pre‑Nursery / Nursery admissions). Tuition fees by year group (reported figures and available public figures) - Pre‑Nursery / Nursery: Tuition ₹64,000 per year; plus one‑time admission/registration ₹5,000 for a new admission (total first‑year cost reported as ₹69,000). - Primary, Middle and Senior (day school, IB / IGCSE): Annual tuition commonly reported around ₹270,000 per year for day students (this figure is quoted as the standard annual fee for the IB/IGCSE day school offering). - Additional recurring/annual charges reported separately: an "other fees" component of approximately ₹100,000 per year is listed by sources alongside the annual tuition figure; this item is reported separately from the tuition line. Billing schedule and payment terms - The school follows an academic session that is listed as April to March. Specific term/semester billing cycles and exact due dates for tuition instalments are not published in a publicly accessible fee schedule. - The school's parent/teacher platform / mobile app supports online fee payment functionality for families. For payment queries the school provides an Accounts telephone number and Accounts email address. Boarding / hostel fees - The school is a day school; no hostel / boarding facility is offered and therefore no boarding fees apply. Other costs and typical additional charges (as reported) - Transport: Transport/bus service is provided; transport charges are route and service dependent and are reported as an additional charge (no universal published amount found). - Miscellaneous / "other fees": A separate "other fees" line of about ₹100,000 per year is reported by some sources (this has been listed independently of the tuition figure). - Uniforms, text books, exam fees, activity fees and similar ancillary charges are commonly applied by schools of this type; however, a public, line‑by‑line schedule for uniform / books / exam fees and per‑grade breakdowns was not available in the public fee information found. Refund information - No explicit, publicly posted refund policy or refundable security / caution deposit schedule (for example amounts, refund conditions or timelines) was found in the public fee information available. Details on refundability of any deposits or on fee refund conditions are therefore not available in the public material reviewed. Fee payment options - Online payment via the school's parent/teacher portal or mobile app is supported. The school's Accounts office contact details (telephone and email) are published for billing and payment queries; these channels are used for fee communications and payment coordination. Specific online payment methods (net banking, UPI, debit/credit card, demand draft) are not itemised in a publicly posted fee document. Brief summary of findings and missing public details - Publicly available sources consistently identify the school as a day school (no boarding) and quote a commonly cited annual tuition for the IB/IGCSE day school of approximately ₹270,000 per year. Sources also report a separate "other fees" component of about ₹100,000 and a Pre‑Nursery/Nursery tuition + admission example of ₹64,000 + ₹5,000. - A full, official line‑by‑line fee schedule showing: per‑grade tuition for every year group, term‑wise instalment amounts and due dates, published amounts for transport by route, uniform/textbook charges, security deposit/caution money and the school's formal refund policy were not found in the public materials reviewed. The school's published pages and the available third‑party listings provide partial figures and summary annual amounts rather than a comprehensive, itemised, per‑term fee schedule.
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Governance and ownership	Governance and ownership —	Governance and ownership The school is governed by trustees from the Hiranandani family. Late Dr. L. H. Hiranandani is the founding father. Trustees include Mr. Niranjan Hiranandani and Mr. Surendra Hiranandani. The Head of School is Mrs. Kalyani Patnaik.
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details Cambridge Primary is for ages 5 to 11 and covers English, Mathematics and Science as core subjects. ICT, Global Perspectives, Hindi, French as a third language and Visual Art are also part of the primary curriculum. The programme emphasizes an active, inquiry-based approach and includes PSHE lessons to support social and emotional well-being. Cambridge Primary Assessment offers progression tests (in-school) and Cambridge Primary Checkpoint (externally marked). Cambridge Lower Secondary (ages 11 to 14) continues the Cambridge Pathway and prepares students for Cambridge Upper Secondary. Cambridge Upper Secondary (ages 14 to 16) leads to Cambridge IGCSE or Cambridge O Level, with over 70 subjects available in IGCSE and recognition by universities worldwide; progression can lead to Cambridge International AS and A Levels, the International Baccalaureate Diploma and other post-16 routes.	Curriculum details The school offers Cambridge International Primary (grades I–V) and Cambridge International Secondary (grades VI–IX) under Cambridge International Examinations. Cambridge qualifications provide learners with a global passport to success and lead seamlessly from primary through to secondary and pre-university years. It offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) for XI–XII. The school is affiliated with the International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO) and with Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE). The IBDP includes a CAS (Creativity, Activity, Service) component to foster creativity, activity and service. The mission emphasizes international mindedness through critical thinking and inquiry-based learning.
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Higher education progression	Higher education progression Cambridge IGCSE provides a foundation for further study, including Cambridge International AS and A Levels, the International Baccalaureate Diploma and other post-16 routes.	Higher education progression The counseling team helps students enroll into universities around the globe.
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented —	Gifted and talented The school encourages students to develop their hidden talents through vocational subjects, greater interaction and non-academic exercises.
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Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning The school integrates social and emotional learning; social and emotional well-being is an integral part of the Primary curriculum, with PSHE lessons and assemblies emphasizing life skills such as respect, honesty, kindness and independence.	Social & emotional learning Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS) is a central pillar of social and emotional learning, helping students become responsible, compassionate citizens. Creativity covers arts and imaginative activities beyond the regular curriculum. Activity includes expeditions, sports, and physical activities. Service involves community or social service, including work with NGOs. The school provides counseling to help students refine their plans and apply to universities globally; Spectra promotes mental wellbeing.
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) —	Special educational needs (SEN) —
English as an additional language	English as an additional language —	English as an additional language —
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing Mental wellbeing is supported through the Primary curriculum's focus on children's social and emotional well-being, including PSHE lessons and assemblies.	Mental wellbeing Spectra, a mental health awareness festival, was conducted to promote mental wellbeing among students and staff. The counseling team supports students by helping them clarify ideas and plan university enrollment.
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Safeguarding policy	Safeguarding policy —	Safeguarding policy —
Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview —	Facilities overview The school offers sound infrastructure, well-equipped laboratories, wide open spaces, a plethora of sports, recreational activities, challenging competitions, and career days. The school premises include an auditorium and classrooms that provide a conducive atmosphere for dynamic and focused discussions. The school has modern and well-equipped science and computer laboratories with support from teachers and a lab coordinator for experiments. Spacious classrooms, corridors, and a play area contribute to student comfort and learning. Students are encouraged to participate in activities that broaden their interests and develop a team spirit.
Sports facilities	Sports facilities —	Sports facilities The school has a sports ground and changing rooms for outdoor sports activities. It supports outdoor sports including cricket, football, swimming and basketball. The facilities are designed to enable practice and competition across these activities.
Academic facilities	Academic facilities Birla Open Minds International School offers the Cambridge Pathway from Primary to Upper Secondary. Cambridge Primary is for ages 5 to 11 and covers English, Maths, and Science as core subjects, with ICT programs for computer literacy and Global Perspectives, Hindi, French as a third language, and Visual Art included in the primary curriculum. The Primary program emphasizes social and emotional well-being through PSHE lessons and assemblies and uses an inquiry-based approach to learning. Cambridge Lower Secondary serves learners aged 11 to 14 as the next step in the Cambridge Pathway, with Cambridge Progression Tests (internal) and Cambridge Checkpoint (external) for assessment. Cambridge Upper Secondary is for ages 14 to 16 and offers Cambridge IGCSE or Cambridge O Level qualifications, recognised internationally and providing pathways to further study such as A Levels or the IB.	Academic facilities The school has modern science and computer laboratories with instruction and support from subject teachers and a lab coordinator to facilitate experiments. The premises include an auditorium and classrooms that support dynamic, focused discussions. There are spacious classrooms, corridors and play areas that contribute to a conducive learning environment. The facilities support a broad range of curriculum pathways offered by the school.
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities —	Extra curricular facilities Students are encouraged to participate in activities that broaden their interests. Recreational activities include cross country races, badminton, table tennis, gymnastics and athletics. The school participates in inter-school and intra-school competitions. Career days involve visits to factories, government organizations, banks, private firms, pharmaceutical companies and research centers.
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History —	History The inception of HFS International from HFS took place in early 2008. The school aims to shape children not only into global professionals but also good citizens. Late Dr. L. Hiranandani is the founding father of HFS International. Mr. Niranjan Hiranandani and Mr. Surendra Hiranandani serve as Trustees. The Principal and Head of School is Mrs. Kalyani Patnaik.
Community	Community —	Community The school has been awarded the British Council International School Award and is affiliated with the International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO) and Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE). Mrs. Kalyani Patnaik, Head of School, was honoured with the Indo European Excellence Award — Lifetime Achievement Award in Educational Excellence. The school was recognized as the top school in the international curriculum category and received the Times Education Icon award. Asia One Greatest Brands & Leaders Award 2024 was presented to the Head of School, and SAIBSA awarded HFS International for participation in NES International Science & Technology Festival 2022-23.
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Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual The Cambridge Pathway is implemented across Primary, Lower Secondary, and Upper Secondary. The Cambridge Primary curriculum includes English, Maths, Science, ICT, Global Perspectives, Hindi, French as a third language, and Visual Art. Assessments follow Cambridge formats with Cambridge Progression Tests or Cambridge Checkpoint. Students have excelled in international Olympiads in Mathematics, Science and English, and the school received recognition for technology and blended learning.	Academic & intellectual HFSMUN is organized as a Model United Nations conference with hundreds of delegates; the 2024 HFSMUN edition drew 400 participants from across India. The school also participates in quizzes and academic competitions through QuizDP, which has helped students gain entry to prestigious universities. The school emphasizes non-academic and vocational activities beyond the core curriculum to develop students' hidden talents.
Arts & creative	Arts & creative Visual Art is part of the Cambridge Primary curriculum. The school emphasizes Art Integrated Learning and related arts activities. Visual art and creative projects are part of the primary program, reinforcing holistic development.	Arts & creative Speech and Drama is designed for Grades I through VIII and includes a host of drama activities and exercises to develop listening, speaking, and movement skills. The program uses readers' theatre, drama exercises, tongue twisters, poems, role play and skits. Examinations in Speech and Drama and Communication Skills are conducted with Trinity College. Creativity is interpreted as a broad range of Arts and other activities outside the normal curriculum.
Cultural & language	Cultural & language Hindi and French are taught as third languages in Cambridge Primary. Global Perspectives supports cross-cultural learning.	Cultural & language The school fosters international mindedness and intercultural understanding as a core facet of its ethos. This emphasis on international mindedness is integrated into the school's mission and daily practice. HFSMUN 2024 further promotes global awareness and leadership through a Model United Nations conference.
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies World Environment Week is featured among school activities. Navratri celebrations are part of the cultural calendar. The Corona Quilt Project Rise involved students contributing stories in sketches and drawings installed across Mumbai.	Social & hobbies Social and hobbies activities include expeditions and participation in individual and team sports and physical activities outside the normal curriculum, such as karate and boxing. The programs encourage students to engage in extracurriculars beyond academics and develop teamwork and personal interests.
Community & service	Community & service Corona Quilt Project Rise involved students contributing stories in sketches and drawings installed across Mumbai.	Community & service Service is community or social service (working with an NGO). The school encourages involvement in community service projects as part of its holistic education approach. These activities aim to cultivate social responsibility and civic engagement among students.
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional —	Leadership & professional The school provides leadership opportunities such as a Student Council with annual Investiture ceremonies. Investiture ceremonies and student leadership activities are showcased in school galleries. The school also hosts TEDx Youth@HFSI events to develop leadership and public speaking, and HFSMUN offers diplomatic leadership experiences.
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing PSHE lessons and assemblies emphasize life skills such as respect, honesty, kindness and independence. Sports Day is part of the school calendar. World Environment Week activities are part of the school's activity calendar.	Lifestyle & wellbeing The school runs a structured sports education program with a full-time coach, equipment, and year-round coaching, including a multi-sport format. Sport options include basketball, football, cricket, mini tennis, taekwondo, table tennis and swimming. Every student in grades 1–10 has one weekly PE session (about 30 minutes), and after-school sessions run through the Hiranandani Sports Studio Time with dedicated coaches.
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision The Cambridge Primary curriculum is for learners aged 5 to 11 years. It imparts understanding in English, Maths and Science as core subjects. Hindi and French are taught, with French described as a third language; Global Perspectives and Visual Art are also part of the primary curriculum.	Language provision Languages offered across the Cambridge curriculum include English, Hindi, Marathi, French, and Spanish. For Cambridge Primary Grades I–III, Group 1 languages are First Language English, Hindi, and Marathi. For Cambridge Primary Grades IV–V, English and Hindi are compulsory, with French or Spanish as additional language options. For Cambridge Secondary 1 (Grades VI–VIII), English is compulsory alongside Hindi, French, or Spanish. For Cambridge Secondary 2 (IGCSE IX–X), English, Hindi, French, or Spanish are available as language options.
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Immersion programs	Immersion programs —	Immersion programs —
Reputation	Reputation
Awards	Awards null	Awards Times Education Icon award (as noted in site); Asia One Greatest Brands & Leaders Award 2024 (Head of School honoured)
Accreditations	Accreditations null	Accreditations British Council International School Award IBO (International Baccalaureate) affiliation CAIE (Cambridge Assessment International Education) affiliation
Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions Admission Open 2025-26; Nursery to Grade 10. Online application is available by selecting Class (Nursery through Grade 10) and City (Mumbai) and clicking Apply Now.	Admissions 1. Choose the correct application form under Application Forms: IBDP Admission - XI & XII; Cambridge International Primary grade I-V; Cambridge International Secondary grade VI-IX; Pre-Primary Admission. The IBDP form is for XI–XII, the Cambridge Primary form covers grades I–V, the Cambridge Secondary form covers grades VI–IX, and the Pre-Primary form covers Toddler, Nursery, JR.KG and SR.KG. Admission is open for Nursery to CAIE IX in 2026-27, and IBDP XI–XII in 2026-28. 2. Complete the form's sections: A. Personal Data of Student; B. Academic Record; C. Other Information; D. Subjects Chosen (for IBDP); E. Personal Data of the Parents; F. Attachments of Any other achievements. The Personal Data section requires title, student name, grade of admission, residential address, residence telephone, mobile number, place and date of birth, nationality, and student email. The Academic Record section asks for the name and address of the last attended institution; the Other Information section requests details on sports and cultural events; the Attachments section allows up to four attachments with a maximum of 2 MB each. For IBDP applicants, Group 1–6 subject selections are listed, with a minimum of 6 subjects and three at Higher Level (HL) and three at Standard Level (SL). 3. Attach required documents and review subject choices: Attachments may include marksheets or certificates as attested copies; the maximum file size per attachment is 2 MB. The Cambridge Primary / Cambridge Secondary forms also require attachments as part of the submission. 4. Submit the Registration Form and note the admission outcome: Submission of Registration Form doesn't guarantee admission. For inquiries, contact Admissions Enquiries at +91 86579 54016 or +91 (22) 4966 6902 / 4966 6900; you may also reach the school at the Richmond Street, Hiranandani Gardens, Powai, Mumbai 400 076 address or via the listed emails.
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