Where questions lead the way.
A student-centered, inquiry-based IB education in Bandra Kurla Complex, Mumbai.
A rigorous, collaborative 21st century education.
Ascend International School delivers a rigorous and collaborative education where students discover a lifelong love of learning. Through individualized education, we foster academic excellence and cultivate self-confident, creative, reflective, and analytical thinkers.
Ascend students are motivated to act in the selfless tradition of the Indian heart, actively contributing to their expanding global community.
Eight ideas that shape every classroom
What we believe about how children learn, and how Ascend teachers, students and families work together.
Inquiry
Classrooms built to generate questions and inspire curious minds.
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Individualized Instruction
Each child has unique talents, ways of thinking and levels of understanding.
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High Expectations
Teachers inspire every student to go beyond self-imposed limits.
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Community of Learners
Capable students and invested community members.
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Collaboration
Explain thinking, consider other views, build on ideas.
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Indian Values & Traditions
The generosity and humbleness of the Indian heart.
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International Mindedness
Compassionate global citizens who contribute to the world.
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Athletics
Healthy minds and bodies through movement, yoga and sport.
Read more →Three IB programmes, one continuous journey
Primary Years Programme
Pre-Primary through 5th standard. Our curriculum is student-centered and learning is teacher facilitated. Teachers become coaches whose mission is to support the individual strengths of each child while challenging every student.
- Pre-Primary to Grade 5
- Co-teaching & small groups
- Specialist programme
Middle Years Programme
Grades 6 to 10. Students engage real-world issues through project-based learning across eight subject groups, with service action, student-led conferences and the Presentation of Learning.
- 8 subject groups
- Service action
- The Monthly Assent newspaper
Diploma Programme
A rigorous two-year pre-university programme for motivated students aged 16 to 19, with CAS, the Extended Essay and Theory of Knowledge, and dedicated university counselling.
- CAS, EE & TOK
- University counselling
- IBDP Scholarship
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Unique to Mumbai
A state-of-the-art campus in Bandra Kurla Complex, designed to emphasise collaborative work and reflect the open layout of modern architecture.
What our community says
When I wake up I think about how going to school is fun because there are so many things you can do, like make stories, read books, lead Class Meetings and share ideas.Aryan ChandStudent since 2012
My kids started at Ascend in 2012. It has been an amazing time for all of us. The kids are happy to be at school. The teachers are amazing.Amrita SomaiyaParent since 2012
Ascend has an environment that is supportive and trusting. This gives me the freedom to plan projects which are highly student-driven.Saumya KrishnaVisual Art Specialist since 2014
Math Vitamin, one of the teaching methods, has given both our children a love and understanding for math. Our 5 year old loves it especially when it gets hard.Sudhir BhatiaParent since 2012
Guided by a lifelong commitment to education
Aditya Patil
"Meaningful learning is the dream that has led me to work tirelessly to bring the vision of Ascend International School to life."
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Bhagat Patil
"At Ascend children learn academics, but also learn the value in making mistakes and asking questions, the truest path to learning."
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Schedule a school tour for 2027-28 admissions and meet the teachers who will guide your child.
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