The Bombay International School

It was 1961, and a group of young mothers were sitting together at a waffle party, sipping coffee and discussing the strict and uninspiring schools in Mumbai. Many of the women were expatriates, some were Indian. But they all hated the idea of exposing their children to academic pressure, punishment and rote learning. But what was the option? It was at that point that one mother suggested getting together and setting up an informal little school in their own drawing rooms and back-gardens. The others thought it was an idea worth investigating. A group was formed and a letter was typed and circulated amongst acquaintances. “The mothers, whose names are below, are interested in organizing an elementary school incorporating the ideas in the following paragraphs,” it stated. “We would like to know if there are enough other parents equally interested and willing to join us in the work of establishing such a school.”

• Senior Secondary School
• ICSE/ISC Board
• Private School (International)
• Co-Educational School