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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
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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).
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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.
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FAQs
What curriculum does Hiranandani Foundation School International follow?
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.
What are the tuition fees?
**Application fees**
- No public, published amount for an application or registration fee is available.
Where is Hiranandani Foundation School International located?
HFSI is located on Richmond Street in Hiranandani Gardens, Powai, one of Mumbai's well-planned residential and commercial townships. The area is well connected by road with proximity to the Jogeshwari-Vikhroli Link Road.
What age groups does the school serve?
The school is structured into the Beaumont Pre-Primary (Nursery to Senior KG), CAIE section (Grades I to X), and IBDP section (Grades XI to XII).
What are the school hours?
CAIE students in Grades 1-10 attend from 8:15am to 2:15pm. IBDP students attend from 8:15am to 3:00pm.
How does admissions work?
1. Visit the school website to review the available programmes: Beaumont Pre-Primary (Nursery to Senior KG), CAIE (Grades I to IX), and IBDP (Grades XI to XII).
2. Submit an application for the relevant programme.
What accreditations does the school hold?
IBO - International Baccalaureate Organization, authorising the school to offer the IB Diploma Programme.
Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE) - Affiliation for Grades I through X.
What languages are taught?
English is the primary language of instruction across both the Cambridge and IB programmes. The school places an emphasis on international mindedness in its approach to education.
What wellbeing support is available?
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.
What facilities does the school have?
The school campus in Hiranandani Gardens includes dedicated spaces for learning, sports, and creative activities. A library, sports programme infrastructure, and art facilities are available to students across all sections.
When was Hiranandani Foundation School International founded?
HFSI was established in 2008 as part of the Hiranandani group's educational initiatives in Powai, Mumbai. The school evolved from the Hiranandani Foundation School to offer internationally recognised curricula including Cambridge and IB programmes.
What extracurricular activities are available?
The school offers drama and speech programmes. Creative activities and performances form part of the school's co-curricular calendar.
