This guide covers Navi Mumbai campuses that publish Cambridge or IB programmes on their own websites, shows what each school says it offers by grade, and points to the official admissions and fee sources. It lists selected examples, not every school that offers an international programme, and it does not rank them. For CBSE, ICSE and State Board campuses, see our schools guide.
NaviMumbai.com is an independent publication and does not rate or recommend schools. The featured image is an illustration and does not show any school listed here. Facts below come from each school’s own website and were checked on 3 October 2026. Programmes are listed as each school describes them, so check the IB or Cambridge directory for each programme before you rely on it. Admissions and fees change, so confirm everything with the school.
Quick Answer
Five Navi Mumbai campuses clearly publish Cambridge or IB programmes on their own sites: D.Y. Patil International School in Nerul, Goldcrest International in Vashi, Podar International School in Nerul (Cambridge), VIBGYOR High in Airoli (Cambridge) and Dr. Pillai Global Academy in New Panvel. Only one of the five, Podar’s Cambridge campus, publishes fee schedules, labelled 2026-27 and 2027-28. For the rest, ask the admissions office for a written schedule and use the worksheet below. A school-published offering is not the same as authorisation, so check each programme in the IB or Cambridge directory before you rely on it.
What Does “International School” Mean?
An international school usually offers an internationally recognised programme such as the International Baccalaureate (IB) or Cambridge International (primary, lower secondary, IGCSE, AS and A Level). Many CBSE and ICSE schools in India also use “International” in their names without following such a programme. For parents, the programme at the specific campus matters more than the name, and the IB listing is programme specific: authorisation for the Diploma Programme does not establish authorisation for the Primary Years or Middle Years Programme.
International Programmes by Campus
This table shows what each school says on its own site. It does not show directory listings, so check the IB school finder or Cambridge’s Find a School page for each programme.
| School and campus | Programmes and grades, as the school publishes them | Admissions year shown | Fee status | Official links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D.Y. Patil International School, Nerul | Cambridge Primary (Grades 1 to 5), Lower Secondary (6 to 8), IGCSE (9 and 10). In Grades 11 and 12 a choice of Cambridge AS and A Level or the IB Diploma Programme. The school says it is authorised to offer Cambridge programmes and the IB Diploma Programme. Its site does not list a Primary Years or Middle Years Programme | Home page: AY 2026-27 | No fee schedule published. The fee payment portal shows no amounts | School, affiliation page, admissions FAQ, IB Diploma, AS and A Level |
| Goldcrest International, Vashi | A Grade 6 to 12 school: Cambridge Lower Secondary (Grades 6 to 8), IGCSE (Grades 9 and 10) and the IB Diploma Programme (Grades 11 and 12). Its home page also mentions A Levels, but the site shows no A Level page or admission option, so A Levels are not listed. No primary years | Banner: AY 2027-28 for Grades 6 to 9 and IBDP1 | No fee page published | School, Cambridge, admissions |
| Podar International School, Nerul (Cambridge) | Cambridge International (CAIE). The admission form lists Classes I to X and AS Level and A Level. The site does not name the Cambridge stages for this campus | Online application for 2027-28 | Current official schedule published, see below | Admissions, fee structure |
| VIBGYOR High, Airoli (Cambridge track) | A Cambridge (CIE) campus at Plot 114, Sector 8A. The page’s enquiry form offers Grades I to X. The Airoli page does not show A Levels, so they are not listed for this campus | The enquiry form offers 2026-27 and 2027-28 | A fee panel exists on the campus page. Check it for current amounts | Campus page |
| Dr. Pillai Global Academy, New Panvel | Cambridge Primary (Grades 1 to 5), Checkpoint (6 to 8), IGCSE (9 and 10), and for Grades 11 and 12 separate pages for Cambridge AS and A Levels and for the IB Diploma Programme. Its curriculum pages show no authorisation wording and no Primary Years or Middle Years Programme | Not stated. Its admission policy is dated December 2022 and says applications are taken throughout the year | No fee schedule published | School, IB Diploma, AS and A Level, admission procedure |
| Ryan Global School, Kharghar | The school says it runs Nursery to Grade 12 and is an authorised school for the Primary Years Programme and Cambridge. Its pages are not consistent on programme names, so ask which programmes your child’s grade follows | Check with the school | Check with the school | Curriculum page |
Cambridge at DPS Nerul. Delhi Public School in Nerul is a CBSE school in our schools guide, and its own site also describes a Cambridge programme for the early years, with its own Cambridge pages and fee circulars on its accounts page. The school’s pages describe the programme’s scope differently (Nursery to Stage 2 or Stage 3), so confirm the stages and the programme’s current status with the school.
D.Y. Patil: A Level and IB Diploma Are Separate Options
D.Y. Patil’s admission FAQ says Grades 11 and 12 have the option of Cambridge A and AS Levels or the IB Diploma, and its admission policy, last reviewed on 15 April 2025, describes one admission procedure for students joining the IB Diploma or A Level programme from other schools. So they are two senior-secondary routes, not a ladder in which students do A Levels and then the IB. Confirm which routes and subjects are open in the year you apply.
Authorisation Is Not the Same as Marketing
For every programme, keep four things apart, and note which of them you have actually seen.
| Item | What it means |
|---|---|
| Awarding-body directory | The IB school finder or Cambridge’s Find a School page lists the campus for that programme |
| School-published offering | The school’s own site says it offers the programme. This is what the table above shows |
| Candidate status | Some schools are applying for authorisation and are not yet authorised. None of the schools above describes itself as a candidate. Check the awarding body’s listing for the current status |
| Grades admitting now | The grades and academic year the school is currently taking applications for, which can differ from the programme’s full range |
Our school-checking guide explains how to use the IB and Cambridge directories.
Fees: What Schools Publish and What to Ask
Of the campuses above, only Podar’s Cambridge campus has a fee schedule quoted in this guide. The table uses three statuses.
| Status | Schools | What to do |
|---|---|---|
| Current official schedule published | Podar International School, Nerul (Cambridge), 2026-27 and 2027-28 | Read the schedule on the school’s page, note the year and the categories |
| Official lookup or circulars available | DPS Nerul’s Cambridge fee circulars on its accounts page | Open the circular for the quarter and grade and note whether it covers tuition only |
| No current schedule linked here | D.Y. Patil, Goldcrest International, VIBGYOR High Airoli (Cambridge), Dr. Pillai Global Academy | Ask the admissions office for a written schedule for the grade and programme, using the worksheet below |
Podar Nerul Cambridge: the Published Schedules
The school publishes two schedules. Its fee structure page shows a table headed “Fees Structure 2027-28”, and its school information page links a PDF headed “Fees Structure 2026-27”. Both cover admission fees and tuition only, and list no exam charges or deposits. The amounts below are in rupees, and the year is stated with each.
| 2027-28 schedule | Admission fee (new students) | Tuition | Total for a new student | Total for a regular student |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridge Classes I to VII | ₹17,010 | ₹68,040 a term, three terms, ₹2,04,120 a year | ₹2,21,130 | ₹2,04,120 |
| Cambridge Classes VIII to X | ₹18,150 | ₹72,600 a term, three terms, ₹2,17,800 a year | ₹2,35,950 | ₹2,17,800 |
| A and AS Level, all students | ₹33,450 | ₹2,00,700 a half-year, four half-years, ₹8,02,800 in all | ₹8,36,250 over two years | |
| 2026-27 schedule | Admission fee (new students) | Tuition | Total for a new student | Total for a regular student |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridge Classes I to VII | ₹14,795 | ₹59,180 a term, three terms, ₹1,77,540 a year | ₹1,92,335 | ₹1,77,540 |
| Cambridge Classes VIII to X | ₹15,785 | ₹63,140 a term, three terms, ₹1,89,420 a year | ₹2,05,205 | ₹1,89,420 |
| A and AS Level, all students | ₹29,090 | ₹1,74,540 a half-year, four half-years, ₹6,98,160 in all | ₹7,27,250 over two years | |
Both schedules list admin charges of ₹200 a week and a ₹250 cheque bounce charge, and the admissions page says fees once paid are strictly non-refundable and are paid by cheque.
First-Year Cost vs Recurring Annual Cost
A new student’s first-year cost is usually higher than the recurring annual fee, because admission charges and any deposit are charged at entry. Separate the one-time charges from the recurring tuition. A refundable deposit raises the cash you need at admission but is not an ordinary annual expense, so keep it apart from the annual total.
Costs to Ask About Beyond Tuition
Ask each school which items are included in the quoted fee and which are charged separately, and get the answer in writing.
- Registration or application fee
- Admission fee, and whether it is non-refundable
- Refundable security or caution deposit, and when it is returned
- Annual or composite fee
- Transport, meals, books, uniforms and devices
- Examination entry charges, and whether they depend on the subjects chosen
- Whether a quoted amount covers one year or the whole programme, as Podar’s A and AS Level schedule does for two years
- Optional programmes, activities and excursions
- Withdrawal and refund terms
How to Compare the True Cost of Two Schools
| Cost | School A | School B |
|---|---|---|
| Recurring annual charges (tuition, annual fee) | ||
| Non-refundable entry charges | ||
| Refundable deposits | ||
| Examination charges | ||
| Transport, meals, books, uniform, devices | ||
| Optional services | ||
| Initial cash required | ||
| Recurring annual total | ||
| Withdrawal and refund conditions |
Admissions: Check the Year for Each School
Schools do not share one admissions calendar, and the academic year on a school’s page matters. D.Y. Patil’s home page shows admissions for AY 2026-27, Goldcrest International’s banner shows AY 2027-28 for Grades 6 to 9 and IBDP1, and Podar’s Cambridge page shows the online application for 2027-28. Dr. Pillai Global Academy does not state a year. Do not treat a 2026 start date as a current application opportunity, and ask each school which grades are open for the year you want.
For documents, schools commonly ask for proof of age, address and previous school records, but the list varies by school and grade, so follow the school’s own checklist. For how to verify a school’s recognition, affiliation and fee rules, see our guide to checking a school in Navi Mumbai.
Indian-Board Alternatives
Families comparing international programmes often also look at CBSE and ICSE campuses. Those are in our schools guide, with each campus’s board record and fee evidence. Compare grade-specific written fee schedules, because board choice alone does not tell you what you will pay.
How to Choose Between CBSE, ICSE, Cambridge and IB
IB may suit students looking for an internationally recognised, inquiry-based programme, while CBSE, ICSE and Cambridge have different structures and assessment approaches. Where your child may study after school is one consideration, alongside the child’s learning style, the subjects on offer and the intended higher-education route. No board is simply preferred by universities across the board, and each has its own strengths. Families aiming at Indian entrance examinations such as JEE and NEET sometimes weigh how closely a curriculum matches NCERT material.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do international schools in Navi Mumbai cost?
It depends on the school, programme and grade. Of the campuses in this guide, only Podar’s Cambridge campus publishes fee schedules. Its 2026-27 schedule shows ₹1,77,540 a year for regular students in Classes I to VII and its 2027-28 schedule shows ₹2,04,120. For the others, ask the admissions office for a written schedule for your child’s grade and programme.
Which Navi Mumbai schools offer IB or Cambridge programmes?
On their own websites, D.Y. Patil International School in Nerul offers Cambridge programmes and the IB Diploma, Goldcrest International in Vashi offers Cambridge lower secondary, IGCSE and the IB Diploma, Podar International School Nerul has a Cambridge campus, VIBGYOR High Airoli has a Cambridge track, and Dr. Pillai Global Academy in New Panvel lists Cambridge and IB Diploma programmes. These are school-published offerings, not directory listings, and the list is not complete.
Is an “International School” always an IB or Cambridge school?
No. Several schools use “International” in their name while following CBSE or ICSE. Check the programme for the specific campus on its own site and in the awarding body’s directory.
Are Cambridge A Levels and the IB Diploma the same thing?
No, they are different programmes. At D.Y. Patil Nerul and Dr. Pillai Global Academy, the school pages present them as separate options for Grades 11 and 12, not as a sequence. Confirm which are open and which subjects are available for the year you apply.
How do I check that a school is authorised for an IB or Cambridge programme?
Use the IB school finder for IB programmes and Cambridge International’s Find a School page for Cambridge, and check the programme you want, because an IB listing is programme specific. A school’s own statement is not the same as a directory listing.
What costs should I ask about besides tuition?
Ask about registration and admission fees, refundable deposits, annual fees, transport, meals, books, uniforms, devices, examination charges, optional programmes and withdrawal terms, and whether the quoted figure covers one year or the whole programme.
Can I use an older fee schedule to estimate this year’s fee?
No. A schedule labelled for an earlier year is not a current fee, and inflation-adjusted figures would only be guesses. Ask the school for the current schedule.
Are admissions for 2026-27 still open?
It depends on the school. D.Y. Patil’s home page shows 2026-27, while Goldcrest International and Podar’s Cambridge campus now show 2027-28. Check each school’s current admissions page for the year and the grades that are open.
How This Page Is Verified
Programme, admissions and fee details come from each school’s own website, with the academic year noted against each statement. A fee is quoted only where the school publishes a schedule for a stated year, and older PDFs are not used as current fees. Third-party school portals are not used as evidence for programmes or fees on this page. Programmes are not matched against the IB or Cambridge directories. Exam entry charges, deposits, class sizes, facilities and results are not covered, so ask each school about them. Schools whose own pages did not clearly show an international programme are not listed.
Sources and Verification Date
Checked on 3 October 2026. School sources: D.Y. Patil International School, Nerul and its admission policy; Goldcrest International; Podar International School Nerul’s admissions and fee structure pages; VIBGYOR High Airoli; Dr. Pillai Global Academy; Ryan Global School Kharghar; and DPS Nerul’s Cambridge pages. Some fee pages are scanned images. No fee schedule is linked here for D.Y. Patil, Goldcrest International, VIBGYOR High Airoli or Dr. Pillai Global Academy, and no programme is matched against the IB or Cambridge directories. Confirm the programme, the grades and the current fee with the school before you apply.
For related planning, see our guides to family monthly budgets, the best areas to live and NEET and JEE coaching.
Last verified: 3 October 2026.
