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Hiranandani Foundation School International (HFS)

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 3 - 18 years
Type Co-educational
Opened 2008
Bus Service Yes
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (DP), Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE
Taught languages English, Hindi, Marathi, French, Spanish
Strengths Sport, Performing Arts, Languages
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Community and Service
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School
Introduction

HFS International Powai is an English-language international school in Mumbai offering a dual CAIE and IB programme. The Cambridge pathway progresses from Primary (Grades I–V) through Secondary 1 (VI–VIII) to IGCSE (IX–X), with English, Hindi and Marathi as Group 1 languages and French and Spanish as Group 2 options. The Cambridge IGCSE requires a minimum seven subjects, with at least one from each group and a threshold of ten students to offer a subject. The International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme is available for Grades XI–XII, organized into six subject groups, with three subjects at Higher Level and three at Standard Level and a minimum enrolment of eight students per subject. The school emphasizes inquiry-based learning, international mindedness, and CAS. Facilities include an auditorium, science and computer labs, and a well-resourced campus with sport grounds and dedicated spaces for competitions and career days. The Head of School is Mrs. Kalyani Patnaik, Powai, Mumbai.

Hiranandani Foundation School International, Ridge Rd, Hiranandani Gardens, MHADA Colony 20, Powai, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400076, India

The Essentials

Hiranandani Foundation School International (HFS) has instruction in English.

Location
The school is located at Richmond Street, Hiranandani Gardens, Powai, Mumbai 400 076.

Stages
Beaumont Pre Primary (Nursery to Senior KG); Cambridge International Primary (Grades I–V) and Cambridge International Secondary (Grades VI–IX); International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) for Grades XI–XII.

Type
International school offering Cambridge International Examinations (CAIE) and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP).

School day structure
CAIE Grades I–X: 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

Uniform Requirement
The school has a uniform.

House System
The school has four houses: Alpha, Beta, Delta and Sigma.

Governance and Ownership
The HFS network is under the Hiranandani Foundation School, a registered charitable trust. The founder is Late Dr. L. H. Hiranandani; Trustees include Mr. Niranjan Hiranandani and Mr. Surendra Hiranandani.
Fees
Annual tuition at Hiranandani Foundation School International (HFS) is INR 64,000. Expect an application fee of INR 1 and an enrolment fee of INR 1 on enrolment.
Academics

Hiranandani Foundation School International (HFS) teaches IB (DP), Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
The Cambridge International Examinations are offered from Cambridge Primary Grades I–III through Cambridge Primary Grades IV–V, Cambridge Secondary 1 (VI–VIII) and Cambridge Secondary 2 (IX–X), culminating in Cambridge IGCSE. The International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) is offered for XI–XII. Cambridge Primary Grades I–III use Group 1 languages including English, Hindi and Marathi; Grades IV–V add French and Spanish, with German also offered. Cambridge Secondary 1 (VI–VIII) languages include English, Marathi, Hindi, French and Spanish; Cambridge Secondary 2 (IX–X) languages include English, Marathi, Hindi, French and Spanish. For Cambridge IGCSE, a minimum of seven subjects is required, with at least one from each group, and ten students are required to offer a subject. IBDP comprises six subject groups, including English Language and Literature for Language and Literature; Hindi B/French B/French Ab Initio/Spanish Ab Initio for Language Acquisition; Economics, Business Management, Psychology, Environmental Systems and Societies, Global Politics, History, Sports, Exercise and Health Science for Individuals and Societies; Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Computer Science, Digital Societies for Sciences; Mathematics AI or Mathematics AA for Mathematics; Visual Art and Literature and Performance for The Arts; six subjects are chosen with three at HL and three at SL; merit scholarships are available for deserving students; a minimum of eight students is required to offer a subject.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS) helps students become responsible, compassionate citizens. Wellbeing is included as a compulsory subject in Cambridge Primary Grades IV–V under Global Perspectives and Wellbeing. The International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme develops inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect. The school promotes citizenship within an international community, fostering ethics, cultural awareness and physical fitness as part of holistic development. The counseling team helps students plan their academic paths and university enrollment.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The medium of instruction is English. Cambridge Primary Grades I–III list English, Hindi and Marathi as First Language options. Cambridge Primary Grades IV–V offer English, Hindi, Marathi, French, Spanish and German as language options.

Mental Wellbeing
Wellbeing is included as a compulsory subject in Cambridge Primary Grades IV–V. CAS in the IB Diploma Programme supports personal development through Creativity, Activity and Service. The school promotes international mindedness and a peaceful, respectful community contributing to students' emotional well-being. The learning environment is designed to be supportive with small class sizes to nurture well-being. Counseling support helps students with academic planning and university enrollment.
Parent Experience

History
HFS International Powai began in early 2008 as the international arm of Hiranandani Foundation School. It is situated at Richmond Street, Hiranandani Gardens, Powai, Mumbai 400 076. The school offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) and Cambridge International Examinations (CAIE). Language of instruction is English. The Head of School is Mrs. Kalyani Patnaik.

Community
International mindedness and responsible global citizenship are central to the HFS International community. The school describes its environment as an engaging, supportive international community that aims to educate students as complete individuals. The CAS program provides Creativity, Activity and Service, with Service defined as community or social service (working with NGOs).
Facilities

Facilities Overview
HFS International Powai features sound infrastructure across the premises, including an auditorium and classrooms. It has modern, well-equipped science and computer laboratories with support from teachers and a lab coordinator. Wide open spaces include spacious classrooms, corridors and play areas. The campus hosts recreational activities, competitions and career days with visits to factories, government offices, banks and research centers.

Sports Facilities
Outdoor sports are supported by a well-equipped sports ground and changing rooms. The program includes cricket, football, swimming and basketball. Facilities support regular practice and inter-school or intra-level competitions.

Academic Facilities
The school has modern science and computer laboratories with up-to-date equipment and a coordinated lab program. Laboratories are supported by subject teachers and a lab coordinator for hands-on learning. Cambridge examinations are conducted in CAIE classrooms.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Creativity, Activity and Service (CAS) programs underpin student development. Recreational activities include cross-country, badminton, table tennis, gymnastics and athletics. Students participate in inter-school and intra-level competitions. Career Days feature visits to factories, government institutions, banks and research centers.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
Cambridge Primary Grades I–III and Grades IV–V are offered, followed by Cambridge Secondary 1 (Grades VI–VIII) and Cambridge Secondary 2 (IGCSE IX–X). The International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) is available for Grades XI–XII. Cambridge Primary and Cambridge Secondary cover language, humanities, sciences, mathematics, and creative/technical subjects, with Group 1 languages including English, Hindi, and Marathi and Group 2 languages including French and Spanish. The IBDP curriculum includes English-language studies, language acquisition, economics/business/history, sciences, mathematics, and the arts, with a minimum subject load of six. The school's mission emphasises international mindedness and developing caring citizens through inquiry-based learning and perseverance.

Arts & Creative
Speech & Drama, Art, Music, and Dance are offered as part of the creative arts. Physical Education includes Robotics I–II and Coding III, supporting creative and technical skills.

Cultural & Language
Cambridge Primary I–III languages: Group 1 includes English, Hindi, Marathi. Cambridge Primary IV–V adds Group 2 languages: French and Spanish. Cambridge Secondary 1 lists Group 1 languages as English, Marathi, Hindi, with French and Spanish as options. In the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, Group 1 includes English Language and Literature; Group 2 includes Hindi B, French B, French Ab initio, and Spanish Ab initio.

Social & Hobbies
Creativity, Activity, and Service (CAS) helps students become caring citizens. Creativity covers arts and performances; Activity includes expeditions, individual and team sports and physical activities (karate, boxing); Service is community or social service (working with an NGO).

Community & Service
Community service is integrated through CAS, encouraging social responsibility and engagement with NGOs.

Leadership & Professional
The Head of School is Mrs. Kalyani Patnaik. The counseling team helps students to enroll into universities around the globe.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Sports, fitness, and outdoor activities are part of the program. The Activity component includes expeditions, individual and team sports and physical activities such as karate and boxing, supporting holistic wellbeing.
Languages

Language Provision
English is the language of instruction across CAIE and the IB Diploma Programme. Group 1 languages include English, Hindi, and Marathi in Cambridge Primary I–III; English, Hindi, Marathi, French, and Spanish are added in Grades IV–V. Cambridge Secondary 1–2 list English, Marathi, Hindi, French, and Spanish as Group 1 options, with at least one Group 1 language required. In the IB Diploma Programme, language acquisition options include Hindi B, French B, French Ab initio, and Spanish Ab initio.

Immersion Programs
French language immersion is offered. A 3-day French Language Immersion Program (FRANCOPHONE) was conducted from 3rd to 5th October 2025 in collaboration with Mayo College, Ajmer. Four CAIE Secondary students—Nathan Gomes, Samaira Arora, Navya Gupta, and Sara Siddhiqui—took part with Ms. Pooja Bhati, and engaged in events such as Solo Singing, Quiz, Cuisine, and an Exhibition.
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