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Aditya Birla World Academy

India, Mumbai

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees ₹650,000 - 1,100,000
Ages 3 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 560
Type Co-educational
Opened 2008
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels, IB (DP)
Taught languages Hindi, French, Spanish
Typical class size 8
Strengths STEM, Performing Arts, Academic Enrichment
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Community and Service
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form, High School
Introduction

Aditya Birla World Academy (ABWA) in Mumbai is a co-educational day school serving ages 3 to 18 with a global, curriculum-driven programme. The school offers Cambridge Primary and Middle School, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels, and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme for Grades 11 and 12, supported by the school's strong university counselling from Grade 8 and pathways through SAT testing and the Cialfo platform. The campus houses interactive smart classrooms and dedicated facilities including a Robotics Lab, Art Room, Library, Music Rooms, Computer Room, and Physics, Biology and Chemistry laboratories, alongside a Dance Studio, Auditorium, Wellbeing Zone, Infirmary, and Cafeteria. Nursery combines Montessori and Reggio Emilia approaches, with a Junior School focused on core subjects up to Grade 5. ABWA is rooted in the Aditya Birla legacy, emphasising emotional intelligence, personalised learning, and an integrated global curriculum that blends STEM and Performing Arts for students.

Vastu Shilp, JD Road Annexe, Gamadia Colony, Tardeo, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400007, India

The Essentials

Aditya Birla World Academy has 560 pupils, typical class sizes of 8, instruction in English.

Location
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. Vastu Shilp Annexe, Gamadia Colony, J D Road, Tardeo, Mumbai 400007.

Stages
Nursery to Grade 12. Junior School: Nursery–5th; Secondary School: 6th–10th; High School A-Level: 11th–12th; High School IBDP: 11th–12th.

Type
co-educational day school

Country affiliation
Cambridge International Examinations and International Baccalaureate
Diving Deeper

Boarding Arrangements
The school is a co-educational day school; there are no boarding facilities.

Food Options
Cafeteria offers nutritious meals on campus.

Governance and Ownership
Part of the Aditya Birla Education Trust.
Fees

Annual tuition at Aditya Birla World Academy ranges from INR 650,000 to INR 1,100,000 for 2026/27.

Application / Admission fees

- A non‑refundable application fee is commonly required; published secondary sources report an application form fee around INR 5,000.
- Many families report a one‑time admission/registration or seat‑confirmation charge at offer stage; published estimates for a seat‑confirmation/admission payment fall broadly in the range of INR 100,000 to INR 300,000 depending on grade and timing.

Tuition fees by year group (annual sums and guidance)

- Early years / Primary (PYP / lower grades): published fee summaries and market comparisons place annual tuition in the approximate range of INR 500,000 to INR 800,000 per year.
- Secondary (middle / IGCSE years): published guidance and fee‑comparison pages place annual tuition commonly between about INR 600,000 and INR 1,000,000 per year.
- High School (A‑Levels / IBDP): published sources indicate annual tuition for IB/A‑Level years is typically in the higher band, commonly reported in the range of INR 600,000 to INR 1,400,000 per year.

Per‑term / per‑term‑breakdown

- The school does not publish a publicly accessible detailed per‑term fee table on its downloads page; therefore exact termly instalments by grade are not publicly listed. Where parents need term‑by‑term amounts, third‑party summaries show annual figures and note that schools in this cohort usually offer annual, termly or instalment billing options, but the specific termly breakdown for each grade at this school is not openly published.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Typical practice reported for comparable international day schools in Mumbai (and reported in third‑party summaries for this school) includes:
- Seat confirmation / booking payment at acceptance of offer.
- Tuition billed annually with common options to pay in full or in instalments (termly or quarterly) subject to the school's payment deadlines and any late‑payment penalties. Published summaries do not provide a school‑published, grade‑wise instalment calendar.

Boarding / accommodation fees

- Aditya Birla World Academy operates as a day school; no boarding accommodation or boarding fees are applicable.

Other costs and typical additional fees

- One‑time or annual charges commonly reported in third‑party fee breakdowns include development/maintenance fees, building fund or corpus contributions, computer / smart‑class charges, co‑curricular or activity fees, sports fees, and miscellaneous charges. These are frequently shown as separate line items in market fee summaries.
- Transport / school bus: if used, bus fees are commonly charged separately and vary by route; they are not included in the tuition figures reported by fee‑comparison sources.
- Uniform, textbooks, examination fees (including IB exam charges for DP students), external assessment fees, and optional programme fees (tutoring, learning‑support, trips) are typically charged in addition to tuition. Published summaries note IB examination fees and other external exam costs are not included in headline tuition figures.

Refund information

- Third‑party summaries and common school practice indicate some one‑time deposits (for example a refundable security deposit) may be refundable at the end of enrolment subject to clearance of dues and conditions; however, detailed, grade‑specific refund rules and timelines for returns are not published in a public downloadable fee policy on the school's downloads page. Parents should treat one‑time admissions/booking payments as typically non‑refundable unless expressly stated otherwise in the school's offer/fee policy.

Fee payment options

- Market summaries indicate schools in this segment commonly accept online bank transfer (NEFT/RTGS/IMPS), credit/debit card payments (with possible processing fees), and demand drafts or direct deposits for fee payments; seat‑confirmation payments are usually accepted via secure online gateway or bank transfer. The school's public downloads area does not publish an explicit, itemised list of accepted payment instruments.

Summary note on available public detail

- A publicly downloadable, grade‑wise, term‑by‑term official fee schedule is not available from the school's open downloads page; most available numeric figures are published by third‑party fee‑comparison sites and market summaries that report annual fee ranges and common additional charges. The figures above reflect the ranges and line‑items reported in those market summaries; precise termly instalments, exact grade‑wise tuition amounts, and the school's formal refund and detailed payment‑terms are not published in a public downloadable fee schedule on the school's downloads page.
Academics

Aditya Birla World Academy teaches Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels, IB (DP) for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
Nursery uses a blended Montessori and Reggio Emilia approach to early learning. Junior School serves Nursery to Grade 5 with a focus on core subjects. Secondary School offers the Cambridge IGCSE for Grades 9 and 10. High School provides Cambridge A-Levels (Grades 11-12) with CIPQ and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) for Grades 11-12. University counselling begins in Grade 8 to help map curriculum choices (IGCSE, A Levels, and IBDP) to higher education, with SAT testing and the Cialfo platform for college exploration. The school has a 1:8 teacher–student ratio.

Student Teacher Ratio
1:8

Higher Education Progression
University counselling begins in Grade 8 to guide students in mapping IGCSE, A-Level, and IB DP curricula to higher education. Counselors assist with shortlisting universities, navigating applications, and writing college essays. The school provides standardized testing support (SAT) and uses the Cialfo platform for career and college exploration to help students plan their futures.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The Pastoral Care Department champions a culture of care, prioritising emotional, social, and psychological well-being with dedicated guidance, meaningful resources, and a supportive community. Personalised student support includes counselling spaces that feel like home, crisis intervention, a Mindful Moments room, and regular wellbeing check-ins for Grades 6–12. The school builds peer support through Mental Health Champions (trained in Youth Mental Health First Aid), Rainbow Club, Buddy Programme, and Anti-bullying Squad. Minds Matter is a mental health curriculum for LKG–12, rooted in Positive Psychology, Social-Emotional Learning (SEL), and Mental Health Awareness, and Pastoral Week focuses on well-being through transformative experiences and discussions. Parents are engaged through parental counselling, parent workshops, and a Wellness Bulletin to support well-being beyond school.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The school has a Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO) named Mala. ABWA integrates learners with special needs within general classrooms and provides accommodations and targeted support. The SEN team offers remedial intervention to refine core literacy, math, and reasoning skills, delivered in small groups to bridge gaps. When needed, external therapies such as occupational therapy and speech therapy may be arranged, with the SEN team liaising with external therapists to help transfer skills to the classroom. Extension tasks are provided for advanced learners to maximise challenge.

Mental Wellbeing
Minds Matter is a mental health curriculum for LKG–12, rooted in Positive Psychology, SEL, and Mental Health Awareness. The curriculum supports emotional resilience and well-being across all grades. The Pastoral Care team provides counselling spaces, crisis intervention, and regular wellbeing assessments to address evolving student needs. Pastoral Week is a school-wide initiative dedicated to well-being and mental health discussions. Mental Health Champions and peer-support structures complement formal programmes to reinforce well-being.

Safeguarding
Confidentiality is a cornerstone of Pastoral Care, with crisis intervention and confidential counselling spaces to support students in difficulty. The department fosters a safe and caring environment through peer-support initiatives such as the Rainbow Club, Buddy Programme, and Anti-bullying Squad. Parental engagement includes one-on-one counselling, parent workshops, and a Wellness Bulletin to align safeguarding efforts between school and home. The Pastoral Care framework, Minds Matter curriculum, and wellbeing check-ins collectively contribute to safeguarding student welfare.
Parent Experience

History
ABWA was established in 2008 under the Aditya Birla Education Trust, with a vision to provide education grounded in both excellence and values. It has grown into one of Mumbai's leading international schools, known for its academic rigour, personalised approach, and focus on emotional intelligence. It is backed by the legacy of the Aditya Birla Group. ABWA offers integrated global curricula with Cambridge Primary and Middle School, IGCSE, IBDP, and A Levels, delivered through a rigorous pedagogy.

Community
ABWA offers integrated global curricula with Cambridge Primary & Middle School, IGCSE, IBDP, and A Levels. It provides personalised academic and pastoral support through a low student–teacher ratio and dedicated counsellors. Its holistic development includes leadership programmes, community initiatives, performing arts, and competitive sports, supported by ongoing faculty development. Community events and student activities, such as the Annual Athletic Meet, Book Fair, Fete, Annual Aquatic Meet, and Infinity, are part of ABWA's life.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
ABWA has a Parent Circle, a platform where parents and educators collaborate. A quarterly Wellness Bulletin, curated by the Pastoral Care Team, supports emotional well-being and parenting strategies. Parent perspectives are featured as part of ABWA's community engagement. The Parent Circle is presented as a key component of ABWA's Communities section, reflecting a partnership-based approach to education and wellbeing. These elements show the school's emphasis on parent–school collaboration and holistic care.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The school has interactive smart classrooms and digital learning platforms. The campus includes spaces such as Robotics Lab, Art Room, Library, Music Rooms, Computer Room, and Science Laboratories (Physics, Biology, Chemistry). Other facilities include a Dance Studio, Auditorium, University Counselling, Wellbeing Zone, Infirmary, and Cafeteria. The address is Vastu Shilp Annexe, Gamadia Colony, J D Road, Tardeo, Mumbai 400007.

Academic Facilities
Robotics Lab supports coding, engineering, and hands-on learning in robotics. Art Room provides space for creative expression. Library offers research resources, reading spaces, and quiet reflection. Music Rooms provide dedicated studios for Indian classical and global music education. Computer Room offers tech-enabled learning environments enabling digital fluency across subjects. Science Laboratories include Physics, Biology, and Chemistry labs.

Extra Curricular Facilities
ABWA offers a wide range of co-curricular and extra-curricular activities, including robotics & aeromodelling, Model United Nations (MUN), creative writing, 3D printing, spoken word, Young Auteurs, kickboxing, Western and Indian music, Indian and Western dance, theatre, yoga, and physical education. These activities are organized under the Co-curricular Programmes and Extra-Curricular sections.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
Robotics Lab and drone-based projects provide hands-on opportunities to apply science and technology in real-world contexts. The STEM program uses Do-It-Yourself challenges and puzzles to foster creativity, curiosity, and critical thinking. The MUN Club exposes students to diplomacy, research, and strategic thinking through simulated international issues.

Arts & Creative
Music, drama, and dance are integral parts of the school's learning experience. Students perform at school events, inter-school competitions, and festivals as part of the performing arts program. Dance is integrated into thematic learning to express creativity and develop stagecraft.

Cultural & Language
Language learning is part of the program to support development. The school emphasizes language development to enhance communication and cognitive growth.

Community & Service
ABWA Cares initiatives include a Christmas Market and The Happy Place, a large-scale inter-school event dedicated to promoting mental health awareness.

Leadership & Professional
The MUN Club provides a platform for diplomacy, research, and public speaking. Students develop leadership and teamwork through collaborative projects and simulations.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Physical Education and wellness activities promote physical agility and emotional well-being. Karate is taught to build self-control, confidence, fitness, and awareness.
Languages

Language Provision
Cambridge Primary Curriculum is delivered in English in the Junior School. Hindi, French, and Spanish are offered as second language options, with prior knowledge required for Grade 8 if choosing any of these languages. In Grades 9-10, Cambridge IGCSE is offered, and in Grades 11-12 the IB Diploma Programme is offered, with all programmes conducted in English.
Reputation

Awards
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Accreditations
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Admissions

Admissions
Step 1: Eligibility and grade availability. ABWA accepts Nursery, LKG, Grade 8, and Grade 11; admission to other grades depends on chance vacancies. Age criteria for AY 2026-2027 are Nursery 1 April 2022 to 31 March 2023; LKG 1 April 2021 to 31 March 2022; HKg 1 April 2020 to 31 March 2021; Grade 1 1 January 2020 to 31 December 2020. Admission to ABWA is subject to seat availability and fulfilment of the eligibility criteria.

Scholarships
Step 2: Online inquiry and application. The school provides Online Admissions and an Admission Enquiry form; on the form you select Academic Year and Grade. For AY 2026-2027 the application process is closed; complete the inquiry form to register for chance vacancies. Step 3: Fixed admission timing. There is a fixed admission period and mid-year admissions are not accepted, with possible exceptions for international admissions; contact the Admissions Office for guidance. Step 4: Scholarship pathway (Grade 11 IBDP). For the Merit Scholarship Programme, internal and external applicants seeking Grade 11 (IBDP) admission may be eligible; the scholarship can cover part or full tuition for the two-year programme. Step 5: Contact for admissions. For inquiries, reach the Admissions Office at abwa.admissions@abet.co.in or 022 2352 8400.
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