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NEXT School

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The school at a glance
Fees ₹145,000 - 295,000
Ages Not listed
Type Co-educational
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), IBCP (International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme), Bespoke Curriculum
Taught languages English, German, Mandarin
Typical class size 18
Strengths Sport, Performing Arts, Visual and Creative Arts
Clubs Arts and Creative, Academic and Intellectual, Leadership and Professional
Stages Infant/Toddler Care, Preschool, Primary School, Middle School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

NEXT School, located in Mulund, Mumbai, offers a blended IB framework alongside a bespoke Big Picture Learning approach. The campus serves Primary (PYP), Middle (MYP) and High School (DP) with IB Career Programme as an option, and a bespoke curriculum tailored to individual interests. The Big Picture Learning framework personalises education through advisory groups of 15–18 students guided by 1–2 advisors, with a learning team including parents, mentors and peers. Students develop Learning Plans, pursue Organise and Do work, present Exhibitions, and reflect and assess with external mentors. Primary focuses on inquiry-driven, trans-disciplinary themes; Middle links concepts with workshops and clubs; High School integrates internships and real-world projects, culminating in portfolios and resumes. Facilities include a Makerspace, Science Labs, Picture Studio, Music and Art Studios, Quiet and Loud Commons, and an auditorium planned for Phase 2. After-school NEXT Hub offers diverse activities from archery to 3D printing, drama, and sports.

Park Road, Off Devi Dayal Road, Mulund W, Mumbai 400080, India

The Essentials

NEXT School has typical class sizes of 18.

Location
Mulund West, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. NEXT School Mulund is located on Park Road, off Devi Dayal Road, Mulund West, Mumbai 400080. The campus sits in a residential Mumbai suburb with accessibility to local roads and public transport.

Stages
Preschool; Nursery to Grade 5; Grade 6 to 10; Grade 11 to 12

Additional learning support
Special Needs Program

Country affiliation
India
Diving Deeper

Governance and Ownership
Next School Mulund is India's first Big Picture Learning school. It is supported by Marathon Group through the Ramniklal Zaverbhai Shah Trust. The trustees are R. Z. Shah, Mayur Shah, and Chetan Shah.
Fees

Annual tuition at NEXT School ranges from INR 145,000 to INR 295,000 for 2026/27.

Application & one-time admission fees
- Refundable deposit: INR 50,000.
- Non‑refundable deposit (admissions deposit): INR 50,000.
- South Goa campus: one‑time Admission fee (where applicable): INR 30,000 (not applicable to NEXT Steps).

Tuition fees (annual) — Academic year 2026-27
- Pre‑School / Steps (Toddlers programme): INR 145,000 per year.
- Nursery to K2: INR 195,000 per year.
- Grade 1 to Grade 3: INR 245,000 per year.
- Grade 4 to Grade 8: INR 295,000 per year.

Tuition fees (per term / instalment)
- Tuition may be paid in equal quarterly instalments. The per‑instalment amounts (annual fee ÷ 4) for 2026-27 are:
- Pre‑School: INR 36,250 per instalment.
- Nursery to K2: INR 48,750 per instalment.
- Grade 1–3: INR 61,250 per instalment.
- Grade 4–8: INR 73,750 per instalment.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- The published schedule allows tuition to be paid in equal quarterly instalments.
- The published base tuition is intended to remain the base fee throughout a child's schooling and will see inflationary increases in the order of 8%–12% per year (compounded).

Boarding fees
- Boarding is not listed as part of the school's published fee structure; no boarding fees are published for the campuses in the available admissions material. (NEXT School is operated as a day school in the published campus admissions information.)

Other costs and additional charges
- The published tuition excludes charges for meals, stationery, transportation, uniforms and any after‑school activities; these items are billed separately.
- Transport, meal and activity charges (where offered) are charged in addition to tuition and vary by service and campus. South Goa and other campuses may show different additional fees or admission fee practices.
- After‑school program fees (Next Hub) are non‑refundable and non‑transferable unless the school makes an exception; the after‑school program publishes a strict non‑refund policy for activity fees.

Refund and withdrawal terms
- If an application is unsuccessful, the entire deposit paid is refundable.
- If admission is withdrawn after payment of the deposit, the non‑refundable deposit is forfeited and only the refundable deposit is returned.
- For specific programs (for example some after‑school activities), fees once paid are described as non‑refundable and non‑transferable except in exceptional circumstances at the school's discretion.

Fee payment options
- The published admissions information confirms tuition can be paid in equal quarterly instalments but does not list a detailed menu of payment methods (credit card, bank transfer, UPI or others) within the public fee pages. Parents typically complete payment via the school's admissions/billing process. Contact details for fee administration are published with each campus.
Academics

NEXT School teaches IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), IBCP (International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme), Bespoke Curriculum.

Curriculum
Next School uses the Big Picture Learning framework to personalise education. Each student belongs to an advisory of 15–18 students with 1–2 advisors; the learning team includes parents, external mentors and peers to support a personalised learning plan. The learning cycle begins with a Learning Plan, followed by Organise and Do (Independent Work Time and Learning Plan development), Exhibitions, and Reflections and Assessment, with exhibitions used to demonstrate learning to the learning team and external mentors or professionals. Primary is guided by inquiry-driven, trans-disciplinary themes aligned with the IB Primary Years Programme, delivered through workshops addressing literacy and maths, Learning Agreement Time, and activity/play. Middle School uses a context- and concept-based approach aligned with the IB Middle Years Programme, combining workshops, independent work time, and clubs. High School offers the IB Career Programme or IB Diploma Programme, with internships and real-world projects, and students develop portfolios and resumes through their learning.

Student Teacher Ratio
Advisories have 15–18 students. Each advisory has 1–2 advisors.
Parent Experience

History
NEXT School is India's first Big Picture Learning school. It is supported by Marathon Group through the Ramniklal Zaverbhai Shah Trust. Parmeet Shah is the CEO of NEXT School and Big Picture India, and Elliot Washor, Co-Founder of Big Picture Learning, provides coaching; the team has trained in the United States and Australia. The school personalizes learning and uses authentic, real-world projects to cultivate compassionate, lifelong learners. Mulund, Mumbai is the home base; R.Z. Shah describes Mulund as the community, and the Mulund page shows 'Copyright 2016 NEXT School.'

Community
NEXT School is anchored in Mulund, Mumbai, with microschools in Lower Parel, Mumbai and in South Goa. Mulund is described as the school's community by R.Z. Shah. Livemint has covered NEXT School in media coverage. The team has participated in international training, including in the United States and Australia.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
NEXT Mulund campus features world-class facilities designed for the Big Picture model. The Workplace for Tomorrow's Leaders provides a space and furniture arrangement that can switch between learning modes. Kindergarten Advisories offer a large, vibrant space with outdoor access to the early childhood play area and a large playground. Quiet Commons provides a library-like space for reading, inspiration and reflection, while Loud Commons serves as a central, collaborative space. Play spaces include a Playground, KG area and Bounce. A Makerspace supports 3D printing, robotics, carpentry and metalworks. Additional spaces include a Picture Studio, Music Studio, Science Labs and Art Studio, with an 800-seat Auditorium planned in Phase 2.

Sports Facilities
Play Spaces include Playground, KG and Bounce.

Academic Facilities
Makerspace enables 3D printing, robotics, carpentry and metalworks; Science Labs; Picture Studio; Music Studio; Art Studio; Quiet Commons; Kindergarten Advisories.

Extra Curricular Facilities
NEXT Hub offers a diverse range of after-school activities for Nursery to Grade 12, including Basketball, Archery, 3D Printing, Drone Making, Forensic Investigations, Chess, MUN, Drama, Dance, Guitar, Piano, Drums, Western Vocals, Pottery, Culinary Arts, Cricket, and more through program partners.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school personalizes education for each student's needs and interests. The Big Picture framework focuses on real-world learning and develops 21st-century skills such as creativity, collaboration, communication, planning and goal setting. Big Picture emphasizes real-world projects and internships, helping students build a long résumé of experiences before finishing schooling. Approximately 50% of time is spent in Big Picture mode, with the balance determined by the program and academic load.

Arts & Creative
The school offers after-school activities through Next Hub, including Creative Arts and Performing Arts. The program also features Sports & Fitness and Cognitive Development as part of its activity mix.

Social & Hobbies
Next Hub provides a balanced blend of curated activities and free play after school, enabling children to learn, create, explore and unwind. Activities include Sports & Fitness, Creative Arts, Performing Arts, and Cognitive Development. The program runs from 3:45 pm to 5:30 pm Monday to Friday, with some activities on weekends.

Leadership & Professional
Real-world learning builds leadership and professional skills, fostering 21st-century competencies like creativity, collaboration, communication, planning and goal setting. Students typically accumulate a long résumé of projects and internships during their schooling. Personalization of education and real-world experiences are core aims of the Big Picture framework.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Sports & Fitness are included as Next Hub activities. Free Play time supports creativity, decision-making, confidence, and emotional well-being. The Next Hub program runs from 3:45 pm to 5:30 pm on weekdays, with some weekend activities.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Visit Us. Admissions are open for the academic year 2027-28. Limited seats are available, and admissions are on a first-come, first-served basis. Schedule a 1-on-1 session with a member of the admissions team to learn about NEXT School's programs. You will be assigned a single point of contact from the team to guide you through the process.
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