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'''JBCN International School''' is a group of [[Private school|private]], [[co-educational]] [[day school]]s, in Mumbai, India. The group operates five campuses - in [[Borivali]], [[Parel]], [[Oshiwara]], [[Chembur]], and [[Mulund]] -and is affiliated with the [[International Baccalaureate]] (IB), [[Cambridge Assessment International Education]] (CAIE) and [[Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations]] (CISCE). The schools are managed by '''JBCN''' '''Education Group'''.

== History ==
The origins of JBCN Education trace back to 1984, when Pinky Dalal launched a preschool called Children's Nook in Gamdevi, [[South Mumbai]].<ref name=":3">{{Cite news |date=10 May 2025 |title=Building a legacy of innovation and transformation: Pinky Dalal |url=https://educationworld.in/building-a-legacy-of-innovation-and-transformation-pinky-dalal/ |work=EducationWorld}}</ref> In 2003, Pinky Dalal and her son Kunal Dalal co-founded JBCN Education with the objective of providing academic consulting and management services to schools and eventually set up their own group of schools.<ref name=":3" />

The group's first [[international school]] campus became operational in 2009 at [[Borivali]].<ref name=":3" /> The [[Parel]] campus was established in 2011, offering the [[IB Primary Years Programme|International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (IB-PYP)]] and Cambridge [[International General Certificate of Secondary Education|IGCSE]].<ref name=":1" /> Further campuses opened in [[Oshiwara]] in 2013, [[Chembur]] in 2019, and [[Mulund]] in 2024.<ref name=":4" />

== Campuses ==

=== JBCN International School, Borivali ===
The [[Borivali]] campus was the group's first international school, located in Borivali West. It offers Cambridge Primary, [[Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations|ICSE]], and Cambridge [[International General Certificate of Secondary Education|IGCSE]]. The campus was described by Afternoon DC as the first "eco-friendly school" in Mumbai's western suburbs.<ref name=":0">{{cite news |last1=Iyer |first1=Aishwarya R. |title=School turns 'eco friendly' |url=http://www.afternoondc.in/city-news/school-turns-eco-friendly/article_198464 |publisher=[[Afternoon DC]] |date=30 June 2017 |archive-date=30 June 2017 |access-date=17 August 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170630064021/http://www.afternoondc.in/city-news/school-turns-eco-friendly/article_198464 |url-status=dead }}</ref> In 2025, the campus hosted the Inter-School Sports Organisation (ISSO) Under-14 Cricket Tournament.<ref>{{Cite news |date=10 November 2025 |title=ISSO Under-14 Cricket Tournament Begins At JBCN International School, Borivali |url=https://www.freepressjournal.in/sports/isso-under-14-cricket-tournament-begins-at-jbcn-international-school-borivali |work=The Free Press Journal}}</ref>

=== JBCN International School, Parel ===
The [[Parel]] campus was established in 2011 and is located in Parel East, [[South Mumbai]].<ref name=":1" /> It offers [[IB Primary Years Programme|IB-PYP]], Cambridge [[International General Certificate of Secondary Education|IGCSE]], and the [[IB Diploma Programme|IB Diploma Programme (IBDP)]] from nursery through Grade 12. The campus incorporates a co-curricular programme spanning creative [[The arts|arts]], [[sport]]s, and real-world learning experiences.<ref name=":1">{{Cite news |date=August 2023 |title=School of Eminence: JBCN International School, Parel, Mumbai |url=https://educationworld.in/school-of-eminence-jbcn-international-school-parel-mumbai/ |work=EducationWorld, 2023.}}</ref> In the 2023-24 Cambridge IGCSE examinations, three students from the campus received Cambridge Outstanding Learner Awards: Leaisha Patil and Nivaan Punamiya each achieved Top in the World for [[Mathematics]] (Without Coursework), and Aarav Kshitij Chaudhary achieved second place in India in the Best Across Eight category.<ref>{{Cite news |date=13 January 2025 |title=Three JBCN, Parel, learners shine in Cambridge Awards |url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/schools/three-jbcn-parel-learners-shine-in-cambridge-awards/|work=Tribune News Service}}</ref>

=== JBCN International School, Oshiwara ===
The [[Oshiwara]] campus is located in [[Andheri|Andheri West]] and offers IB-PYP, Cambridge [[International General Certificate of Secondary Education|IGCSE]], and IBDP or Cambridge A Levels from pre-primary through Grade 12. The campus integrates technology across classroom instruction and incorporates leadership training and co-curricular activities in sports, theatre, and creative arts.<ref>{{Cite news |date=29 August 2022 |title=JBCN Education Group: Nurturing future-ready students for a dynamic world |url=https://educationworld.in/jbcn-education-group-nurturing-future-ready-students-for-a-dynamic-world/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://educationworld.in/category/news/campus/page/84/ |archive-date=17 April 2026 |work=EducationWorld}}</ref> In 2024, the campus was included in a list of top 50 IB schools globally compiled by Education Advisers Limited (UK), as reported by Business Standard.<ref name="future50">{{cite web |title=Future 50 Schools Shaping Success |url=https://www.future50schools.com/schools/jbcn-international-school-borivali/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190817051943/https://www.future50schools.com/schools/jbcn-international-school-borivali/ |url-status=dead |archive-date=17 August 2019 |website=future50schools.com |accessdate=17 August 2019 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=30 November 2024 |title=JBCN International School Oshiwara recognised in Top 50 IB Schools Globally |url=https://www.business-standard.com/content/press-releases-ani/jbcn-international-school-oshiwara-recognised-in-top-50-ib-schools-globally-124113000158_1.html |work=Business Standard}}</ref>

=== JBCN International School, Chembur ===
The [[Chembur]] campus was established in 2019 and offers [[IB Primary Years Programme|IB-PYP]], Cambridge [[International General Certificate of Secondary Education|IGCSE]], and [[IB Diploma Programme|IBDP]]. It has been listed among notable schools in the Chembur area by [[The Times of India]].<ref name=":5" /> The campus operates a programme called iPROPEL, designed to support student development alongside the standard curriculum.<ref name=":5">{{Cite news |date=13 October 2024 |title=10 Popular schools in Mumbai's Chembur area one can consider |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/education/news/10-popular-schools-in-mumbais-chembur-area-one-can-consider-for-quality-education/articleshow/114189501.cms|work=Times of India}}</ref>

=== JBCN International School, Mulund ===
The [[Mulund]] campus opened in 2024 and is the group's primary [[Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations|ICSE]]-focused campus.<ref name=":4" /> It offers Cambridge Primary, [[Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations|ICSE]], Cambridge Lower Secondary, [[International General Certificate of Secondary Education|IGCSE]], and A Levels. The campus uses assessments as tools for student development and incorporates experiential learning within its curriculum.<ref name=":4">{{Cite news |date=2025 |title=JBCN International School, Mulund EducationWorld |url=https://educationworld.in/jbcn-international-school-mulund/|work=EducationWorld}}</ref>

== Academic Programmes ==
JBCN International School offers curricula based on the Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE), International Baccalaureate (IB), Indian Certificate of Secondary Education (ICSE) and Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) frameworks. Specific offerings vary by campus.<ref>{{Cite web |title=JBCN International School |url=https://www.jbcnschool.edu.in/ }}</ref>
{| class="wikitable"
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!Stage
!Grades
!'''Programme'''
!Description
|-
|Pre-Primary
|Pre-Nursery - Senior Kindergarten
|Internal Programme
|Conceptual learning designed to build readiness for the IB-PYP and Cambridge Primary programmes.
|-
|Primary
|Grades I - V
|IB Primary Years Programme (IB-PYP) / Cambridge Primary
|Inquiry-based programme focusing on the development of knowledge, skills, and attitudes across subject areas.
|-
|Secondary
|Grades VI - X
|Cambridge Lower Secondary, Cambridge IGCSE / ICSE
|Application-based curriculum providing preparation for higher education.
|-
|Senior School
|Grades XI - XII
|IB Diploma Programme (IBDP) / Cambridge A Levels
|Internationally recognised pre-university programmes emphasising critical thinking and in-depth subject knowledge.
|}
ICSE is offered at the Borivali and Mulund campuses. The [[IB Diploma Programme]] is available at the Parel, Oshiwara, and Chembur campuses.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Academic Structure at JBCN International School, Parel |url=https://www.jbcnschool.edu.in/parel/programme/academics/overview/ |website=JBCN International School}}</ref>

=== Campus wise details ===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
! JBCN International School's Branch !! Primary !! Secondary !! Higher secondary
|-
| JBCN International School, Borivali || [[Cambridge Primary Review|Cambridge Primary]] (CP) || [[Indian Certificate of Secondary Education|ICSE]] & [[International General Certificate of Secondary Education|IGCSE]] || [[GCE Advanced Level|AS and A level]]
|-
| JBCN International School, Oshiwara || [[Primary Years Programme]] (PYP) || [[International General Certificate of Secondary Education|IGCSE]]|| [[IB Diploma Programme|IBDP]]
|-
| JBCN International School, Parel || [[IB Primary Years Programme|Primary Years Programme]] (PYP) || [[International General Certificate of Secondary Education|IGCSE]]|| [[IB Diploma Programme|IBDP]]
|-
| JBCN International School, Chembur || [[IB Primary Years Programme|Primary Years Programme]] (PYP) || [[International General Certificate of Secondary Education|IGCSE]]||[[IB Diploma Programme|IBDP]]
|-
| JBCN International School, Mulund || [[Cambridge Primary Review|Cambridge Primary]] (CP) || [[Indian Certificate of Secondary Education|ICSE]] & [[International General Certificate of Secondary Education|IGCSE]] ||
|}

== Facilities ==
JBCN campuses include dedicated learning zones alongside standard classroom facilities. These include an Innovation Lab, Science and Technology Lab, Learner Resource Centre, Self Expression Zone, Discovery and Sensory Zone, Physical Education Zone, Auditorium, Swimming Pool, Astroturf, and Sports Ground.<ref name=":6">{{Cite news |title=JBCN International School Parel |url=https://educationworld.in/jbcn-international-school-parel/ }}</ref> Classrooms are designed with breakout zones intended to support collaborative and inquiry-based learning.<ref name=":6" />

Classrooms feature reading books, flexible seating and child safety features.<ref name=":1" />

== University Placements ==
According to Mid-Day's article, JBCN's graduating Class of 2025 received university offers spanning 19 countries, with scholarships exceeding USD 13 million.<ref name=":2">{{Cite news |date=17 October 2025 |title=Class of 2025: JBCN International School amongst the best in the World |url=https://www.mid-day.com/schoolsurvey-2025/article/class-of-2025-jbcn-international-school-amongst-the-best-in-the-world-35}}</ref> Institutions mentioned include [[Massachusetts Institute of Technology|MIT]], [[Stanford University]], [[Cornell University]], [[University of Oxford|the University of Oxford]], [[University of Cambridge|the University of Cambridge]], [[Johns Hopkins Hospital|Johns Hopkins University]], [[Imperial College London]], and University College London, among others.<ref name=":2" /> The same article also reported that Parel and Oshiwara campus students achieved an average IB Diploma Programme score of 37.4, against a global average of 30.8.<ref name=":2" />

== IB School Rankings ==
In 2024/2025 rankings compiled by Education Advisers Limited (UK), based on IB Diploma Programme average scores, the Parel and Oshiwara campuses were both listed among the top 40 IB schools globally.<ref>{{Cite news |date=10 November 2025 |title=JBCN International School Sets a Global Benchmark, Ranked Among the Top 40 IB Schools in the World |url=https://thewire.in/ptiprnews/jbcn-international-school-sets-a-global-benchmark-ranked-among-the-top-40-ib-schools-in-the-world |work=The Wire}}</ref> The Oshiwara campus had also appeared on the same organisation's top 50 list in 2024.<ref>{{Cite news |date=30 November 2024 |title=JBCN International School Oshiwara recognised in Top 50 IB Schools Globally |url=https://www.business-standard.com/content/press-releases-ani/jbcn-international-school-oshiwara-recognised-in-top-50-ib-schools-globally-124113000158_1.html |work=Business Standard}}</ref>

== Recognition ==

* In 2025, JBCN Education Group received dual recognition at the '''ET Education Annual Education Excellence Awards''', organised by The Economic Times, in the categories of K-12 excellence and preschool excellence.<ref>{{Cite news |date=3 September 2025 |title=JBCN Group secures dual recognition for K-12 and Preschool Excellence at the ET. Education Annual Education Excellence Awards 2025 |url=https://education.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/industry/jbcn-group-secures-dual-recognition-for-k-12-and-preschool-excellence-at-the-et-education-annual-education-excellence-awards-2025/123670422 |work=The Economic Times}}</ref>
* In 2025, JBCN was recognised at the BW Businessworld Top Education Brands Summit & Awards.<ref>{{Cite news |date=30 October 2025 |title=BW Businessworld Honours Leading Educators At ‘Top Education Brands Summit & Awards 2025’ |url=https://www.bweducation.com/article/bw-businessworld-honours-leading-educators-at-top-education-brands-summit-awards-2025-577654 |work=BW Businessworld}}</ref>
* In 2024–25, Kunal Dalal, Managing Director of JBCN Education, was recognised as Education Leader of the Year at the EducationWorld India School Ranking Awards.<ref>{{Cite news |date=8 November 2024 |title=Kunal Dalal honoured as Education Leader of the Year at the Education World India School Ranking Awards 2024-2025 |url=https://www.business-standard.com/content/press-releases-ani/kunal-dalal-honoured-as-education-leader-of-the-year-at-the-education-world-india-school-ranking-awards-2024-2025-124110800507_1.html |work=Business Standard}}</ref>
* JBCN Oshiwara was cited in a 2022 report stating that 20% of Maharashtra's best educators teach at the campus, as recognised by a survey conducted by Uniapply supported by The Times of India.<ref>{{Cite news |date=19 January 2022 |title=20% of Maharashtra's Best Educators teach at JBCN Oshiwara |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/20-of-maharashtras-best-educators-teach-at-jbcn-oshiwara/articleshow/88990505.cms |work=The Times of India}}</ref>
* JBCN Education has received the '''Great Place to Work''' certification for three consecutive years.

== Mid-Day Education School Survey 2025 ==
[[Mid-Day|The Mid-Day Education School Survey 2025]], ranked JBCN campuses across multiple categories in its Mumbai city-wide and zone-level surveys.<ref>{{Cite news |date=17 October 2025 |title=Class of 2025: JBCN International School amongst the best in the World |url=https://www.mid-day.com/schoolsurvey-2025/article/class-of-2025-jbcn-international-school-amongst-the-best-in-the-world-35 |work=Mid-Day}}</ref>

=== City-wide rankings ===
{| class="wikitable"
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!Campus
!Category
!Rank
|-
|JBCN International School, Parel
|International Baccalaureate / Cambridge Curriculum/ International Curriculum
|1
|-
|JBCN International School, Oshiwara
|International Curriculum
|2
|-
|JBCN International School, Oshiwara
|International Baccalaureate
|3
|-
|JBCN International School, Oshiwara
|Cambridge Curriculum
|4
|-
|JBCN International School, Borivali
|National + International Curriculum
|1
|-
|JBCN International School, Borivali
|National Curriculum – ICSE
|3
|-
|JBCN International School, Chembur
|Cambridge Curriculum
|6
|-
|JBCN International School, Chembur
|International Baccalaureate/ International Curriculum
|5
|-
|JBCN International School, Mulund
|Emerging – Cambridge Curriculum
|Listed
|}

=== Zone-level rankings (Rank 1) ===

* JBCN International School, Parel - Ranked 1st in Cambridge Curriculum, [[International Baccalaureate]], and International Curriculum in Zones A and B
* JBCN International School, Oshiwara - Ranked 1st in Cambridge Curriculum, [[International Baccalaureate]], and International Curriculum in Zone C
* JBCN International School, Borivali - Ranked 1st in Cambridge Curriculum, National + International Curriculum, and National Curriculum (ICSE) in Zones E and G
* JBCN International School, Chembur - Ranked 1st in Cambridge Curriculum, [[International Baccalaureate]], and International Curriculum in Zone H

== Times School Survey 2025 ==
The Times School Survey 2025, published by the [[The Times Group|Times Group]], ranked JBCN campuses across multiple categories in its Mumbai city-wide and zone-level surveys.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Welcome to the Times School Survey 2025 |url=https://www.timesschoolsurvey.com/mumbai/ |work=Times Group}}</ref>
{| class="wikitable"
|+
!Campus
!Category
!City Rank
!Zone Rank
|-
|JBCN International School, Parel
|International Curriculum
|2
|1 (Zone B)
|-
|JBCN International School, Oshiwara
|International Curriculum
|5
|2 (Zone D)
|-
|JBCN International School, Borivali
|National + International Curriculum
|2
|1 (Zone G)
|-
|JBCN International School, Chembur
|International Curriculum Emerging
|Listed
|
|-
|JBCN International School, Mulund
|National + International Curriculum Emerging
|Listed
|
|}

== See also ==
{{Portal|Schools|Education}}
* [[International Baccalaureate]]
* [[Cambridge International Education|Cambridge Assessment International Education]]
* [[Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations]]
* [[List of international schools in India|List of International Schools in India]]
* [[List of educational institutions in Mumbai#Schools|List of schools in Mumbai]]
* [[List of schools in Maharashtra]]
* [[Rakesh Jhunjhunwala]]

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
*{{Official website|https://www.jbcnschool.edu.in/}}

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[[Category:International schools in Mumbai]]
[[Category:Educational institutions established in 1984]]
[[Category:Private schools in Mumbai]]
[[Category:International Baccalaureate schools in India]]
[[Category:1984 establishments in Maharashtra]]

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Xavierncr at 06:26, 2 May 2026