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Hiranandani Foundation School International (HFS)

India, Mumbai

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees ₹64,000 - 370,000
Ages 2 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 2610
Type Co-educational
Opened 2008
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, IB (DP), Montessori Curriculum
Taught languages English, Hindi, Marathi, French, Spanish, German
Strengths STEM, Academic Enrichment, Service and Sustainability
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Community and Service
Stages Infant/Toddler Care, Preschool, Kindergarten, Primary School, Middle School, Secondary School, Senior Secondary School
Introduction

Hiranandani Foundation School International (HFSI) in Powai, Mumbai serves students aged 2 to 18. The curriculum includes Cambridge Primary (I–V) and Cambridge Secondary (VI–IX), Cambridge IGCSE, and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) for XI–XII, with a Montessori Curriculum used in the early years. The IBDP includes a CAS component to foster creativity, activity and service, and the school's mission emphasises international mindedness through critical thinking and inquiry-based learning. The school was established in 2008 by Late Dr. L. Hiranandani, and the Principal and Head of School is Mrs. Kalyani Patnaik. Facilities feature modern science and computer laboratories, an auditorium, spacious classrooms and play areas, plus a sports ground with changing rooms to support cricket, football, swimming and basketball. Extracurriculars include HFSMUN and QuizDP (Academic and Intellectual), Speech and Drama with Trinity College (Arts and Creative), and Community and Service activities. The campus also hosts career days, inter-school competitions and year-round coaching through the Hiranandani Sports Studio.

Richmond Street, Hiranandani Gardens, Powai, Mumbai

The Essentials

Hiranandani Foundation School International (HFS) has 2,610 pupils, instruction in English.

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
Pre-Primary; Cambridge International Primary (grades I-V); Cambridge International Secondary (grades VI-IX); International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (XI-XII).

Type
International school (day). The school offers Cambridge International Examinations (CAIE) and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP).

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).
Diving Deeper

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.
Fees

Annual tuition at Hiranandani Foundation School International (HFS) ranges from INR 64,000 to INR 370,000 for 2026/27.

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.
Academics

Hiranandani Foundation School International (HFS) teaches Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, IB (DP), Montessori Curriculum for students aged 2 to 18.

Curriculum
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.

Higher Education Progression
The counseling team helps students enroll into universities around the globe.

Gifted and Talented
The school encourages students to develop their hidden talents through vocational subjects, greater interaction and non-academic exercises.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
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.

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.
Parent Experience

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
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.
Facilities

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
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
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
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.
Extra-Curricular Activities

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
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
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 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
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
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
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.
Languages

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.
Reputation

Awards
Times Education Icon award (as noted in site); Asia One Greatest Brands & Leaders Award 2024 (Head of School honoured)

Accreditations
British Council International School Award
IBO (International Baccalaureate) affiliation
CAIE (Cambridge Assessment International Education) affiliation
Admissions

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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