Dhirubhai Ambani International School (DAIS), a co-educational private school in Mumbai is one of the most renowned schools. Reliance Industries established it in 2003 and named it after the late conglomerate, Dhirubhai Ambani. The school, a leading IB World School in India, offers unmatchable world-class education and facilities. The school’s chairperson has become famous for educating the star-kids of popular Bollywood actors like Aishwarya Rai, Shah Rukh Khan, Boney Kapoor, Amir Khan and Hrithik Roshan. The school follows the ICSE, IGCSE and IB boards. The school aims to provide children with joyous learning experiences along with continuously incorporating the distance features to foster critical thinking, creativity, collaboration and communication. It focuses on holistic learning, development and wellbeing of the children.
Where– Bandra Kurla Complex, Bandra East, Mumbai
When– 2003
Founder and Chairperson– Nita Ambani
Motto– Dare to Dream, Learn to Excel
Board– IB
Type– Private
Website– http://www.da-is.org/
Fees
The fees at Dhirubhai Ambani International School is as follows-
- Around 2 LPA till 7th Class
- Around 5 LPA from 8th to 12th
History
The school was started by the Reliance Foundation in the year 2003. It is named after the conglomerate of Reliance Industries Late Mr. Dhirubhai Ambani- Father of Mr. Mukesh Ambani and Mr. Anil Ambani. The founder and chairperson of Dhirubhai Ambani International School is Mrs. Nita Ambani – the wife of Mukesh Ambani – the head of Reliance Industries. Nita Ambani is a philanthropist and is actively involved in the school. The school continued to be an IB school since its starting in the year 2003 and lead as one of the best schools in Mumbai.
Ranking
Dhirubhai Ambani International School ranks amongst the top schools in India and Mumbai. It is renowned for its academics, co-curricular activities, results and the students studying here.
- It ranks as the no. 1 IB school in Mumbai for the year 2019.
- It ranks amongst the top 10 IB Schools globally for the year 2019.
- It ranks as the no. 1 School in Mumbai for the year 2019.
Campus
The school provides impeccable facilities and state-of-the-art infrastructure at its campus that covers 1,30,00 sq. feet. Within the campus, there exists a seven-storied building, beautiful lawns, landscaped gardens and playgrounds. The facilities it provides include modern air-conditioned classrooms, laboratories, sports facilities, locker facility for students, activity centre, a medical centre with qualified nurses and doctors; ultra-modern cafeteria and two dining halls, energy conservation initiatives, modern centre for performing arts, unique open school design and various other unmatchable multifarious facilities for the students.
The school has a learning centre with a collection of periodicals, audio-video resources and internet, printing, photocopying facilities. The school has an Activity Centre and School Study located in Matheran, which is for cross-curricular, recreational and camping activities.
The campus focuses on student safety and has modern security systems.
Education Pattern
The school has classes starting from Kindergarten (LKG & UKG) to Class 12th.
- The school follows an integrated curriculum on the lines of Council of the Indian School Certificate Examination (ICSE) and international boards from LKG to Class 4th.
- The Cambridge Lower Secondary Program is from Class 5th to Class 7th.
- The school follows ICSE and IGCSE programs in Secondary School.
- For Post Primary, the school follows the IB Diploma Programme.
Academic Curriculum
The academic curriculum includes compulsory subject like-
- English
- Hindi
- Other languages like French, German, etc.
- Mathematics
- History
- Geography
- Science- Chemistry, Biology and Physics
- Computer Studies
- Environmental Science
- Civics
Other Courses for the students in the curriculum include-
- Indian Dance
- Western Music
- Yoga
- Art
- Drama
- Dance
- Technical Drawing Applications
Facilities
The school offers unmatchable facilities to its students which include high-tech science labs, specialist teaching rooms for social science, mathematics, languages and computer science; art room for computer graphics, textile designing, drawing and craft; learning centre with a collection of 40,000 books, yoga room, centre for performing arts, multipurpose auditoriums for various assemblies, functions, events, lectures and all other kinds of gathering; separate playground for LKG and UKG; and many other facilities for the students.
Teaching Faculty
Dhirubhai Ambani International School has a very high teacher- to- student ratio, which helps in providing better attention and focuses on each student in learning and other activities.
The teachers have experience in leading schools in India and international schools worldwide. The teaching faculty at the school one of the best in India with dedicated and trained teachers.
Admission
They base the admission on academic scores of student and students’ personal interviews. (It is very difficult to get an admission at Dhirubhai Ambani International School in reality because the school houses children of almost the entire B-Town so for a common man sending your child to this school is very difficult.)
Extracurricular Activities and student life
Dhirubhai Ambani International School puts a strong emphasis on extra-curricular activities along with academics. The following extra-curricular activities are the highlights of the school-
- Dhirubhai Ambani International Model United Nations (DAIMUN) is the annual Model United Nations (MUN) organized at the school. It has affiliation from The Hague International Model United Nations (THIMUN). DAIMUN takes place in October every year.
- It is compulsory for the students at Dhirubhai Ambani International School to take part in one sport and one non-sport activity on a regular basis for class 1st to class 12th.
- The sporting activities at the school comprise various sports like football, volleyball, badminton and many other sports.
- The non-sporting activities include activities like art animation, pottery, arts, needlework, Scrabble, theatre, dance, western music, vocal and instrumental music, Indian music and dance, calligraphy, woodwork and many other activities.
- Students are actively engaged in all these extra-curricular activities along with academics. Various events, assemblies, concerts and annual functions take place where students from various classes take an active part in and showcase their various skills in the fields of dance, drama, music and many other performances. Social activities, MUN’s, Ted Talks, debates, intra-school competitions, inter-school activities and competitions; international events and competitions; outdoor activities and camping are also a part of student life at Dhirubhai Ambani International School.
Achievements
Dhirubhai Ambani International School is one of the top schools in India with various achievements and activities like the following-
- The Paigam Peace Conference
- Member of Council of International School (CIS) 2008
- Empowering Rural India- Village Project
- Regional Member of Round Square, which helps inculcate in students the skills relating to democracy, international understanding, adventure, leadership and service.
- Regular Talks on Leadership and Innovation to help students choose the best-fit university, career, discipline and job.
- Independent TEDx Youth program with TEDTalks, and live speakers.
The school has an independent student-contributed online newsletter which gets posted on the school’s website to provide the school community with a vibrant view of activities undertaken by the students in school and outside.
Student Council
The school has an active student council with 4 houses-
- Panthers (Blue)
- Tigers (Green)
- Jaguars (Red)
- Lions (Yellow)
- Students get appointed as captains, sports captains, house coordinator, vice house captains, vice sports captain and club captain.
- The core committee includes students appointed by teachers and outgoing captains as Head Girl, Head Boy, Two Student Coordinators, Sports Coordinators and Vice Student Council Captains.
- The prime functions of the student council include representing students, advising school in student-related matters, exercising an executive and supervisory role in the conduct of various events, maintaining Student ideas, suggestion box and acting upon it.
International Exchanges
Dhirubhai Ambani International School has various international student exchanges and international teacher exchanges every year. The student and teacher exchanges take place with the school in the following countries-
- China
- Japan
- Italy
- Spain
- Czech
- France
- Britain
- Bavarian
Student and teacher exchanges aim to help a student learn acceptance, understanding and knowledge of different cultures and community perspectives which aids them in language acquisition, analytical problem-solving skills, solving global issues and multifaceted approach towards learning.
Social Activities
The school and its students are active in various social activities with Indian NGO’s like Advitya, CCDT, Pratham, Eve, Goonj, Ishara, Village Project, Dr. Bhau Daji Lad Museum, Maharashtra Nature Park and the Dhirubhai Ambani International School Akansha Centre has been set up as a part of these social activities program.
Other social activities at Dhirubhai Ambani International School include the following –
- Across the Road- Project for supporting children in slums next to the school.
- Village Project- Project for empowering Rural India where the school adopts the villages for eradicating poverty and unemployment through Education, Infrastructure and Empowerment.
- DAISight- Student organization with Lotus Eye College and Mumbai Eye Care campaign for improving and spreading awareness of eye care in Mumbai.
Off-campus Facility
Dhirubhai Ambani International School has off-campus facilities at various places in India to provide students with the opportunity for learning, development and support their work for community service projects. The school has off-campus facilities at the following places-
- Matheran
- Jamnagar
- Kumbharghar Village in Patalganga
Transportation
Dhirubhai Ambani International School provides school bus pick up and drops facility to its students. At present there are 24 bus routes and parents can also drop or pick up their children from their private cars.
Results
The school has excellent results in academics of a student and the students have constantly won many laurels and awards in various sports and non-sporting activities. It school offers a holistic learning experience and moulds the fragile minds of students into strong leaders or pioneers of tomorrow in various fields, with the right teaching, learning, life lessons, education, environment and unforgettable experiences. The school leaves no stone unturned to provide the best of the best to the students- be it academic, extra-curricular, social activities, an international platform of learning or global exposure and learning, and help them achieve great levels in life and their dreams.
Careers and Alumni
DAIS students get admission into various best universities of the world like Harvard University, Pennsylvania University, North-eastern University, Princeton University, etc. The students at DAIS get trained in various fields of academic and other necessary skills to help them be all-rounded for admission in any of the best universities in the world and be pioneers of tomorrow.
Alumni of DAIS are at leading universities of the world and have reputed jobs in companies like Google, Deloitte; are entrepreneurs and CEOs of renowned companies; social activist and female rights activist; actors and painters; and making a name and leaving an impact wherever they go.
FAQS
How to reach Dhirubhai Ambani International School?
The school is located in Bandra Kurla Complex, Bandra East in Mumbai, India. The nearest airport is Mumbai Airport and the nearest train station is Mumbai Central. The school has easy commute facilities by auto, car, bus and local train.
What are the admission criteria for admission at Dhirubhai Ambani International School?
The admission is based on academic scores and personal interview of the student.
Does the school have a hostel?
No, the school does not offer hostel facilities to its students.
Is Dhirubhai Ambani International School a co-educational school?
Yes, the school is a co-educational school.
What is the transportation facility available at Dhirubhai Ambani International School?
The school has its own buses for pick up and drop off students from their homes to school. The buses run on 24 bus routes. Parents can also drop and pick up students from their private vehicles.
What facilities does Dhirubhai Ambani International School offer to its students?
The school offers various great facilities like outdoor sports, laboratories, multipurpose halls, yoga rooms, art room, swimming pool, library, modern classrooms, air conditioning in all classes and many more such facilities.
Is the school air-conditioned?
Yes, Dhirubhai Ambani International School is air-conditioned with modern classrooms.
What board does the Dhirubhai Ambani International School follow?
The school follows ICSE, IGSCE, Cambridge Lower Secondary Pattern and IB Board.
How is the safety and security facility of students at Dhirubhai Ambani International School?
The school has modern high-tech security and safety measures for the students.
What are the school timings at Dhirubhai Ambani International School?
The school timings are as follows for the different classes or standards-
- LKG- 9 am to 1 pm
- UKG- 8.15 am to 1 pm
- Classes 1st to 4th- 8.15 am to 1 pm on all days except Thursday
- Classes 1st to 4th- 8.15 am to 3 pm on Thursdays
- Standards 5th to 12th- 8.15 am to 3 pm on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays
- Classes 8th to 12th- 8.15 am to 4 pm on Tuesdays and Fridays