# DSB International School (Deutsche Schule Bombay) > DSB International School is Mumbai's only COBIS-accredited British international school, founded in 1961 as a German Trust school (Deutsche Schulverein Bombay) and now offering the English National Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, and International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme across two campuses in South Mumbai. With over 65 years of legacy, DSB serves students from 25+ nationalities from Foundation Stage (age 2) through Grade 12, blending British, German, and Indian educational philosophies. DSB was founded in 1961 by German parents in Mumbai who wanted their children educated to German standards while retaining the ability to reintegrate into the German school system. The school's official name remains Deutsche Schule Bombay, and it is still widely known as "the German School," though it operates today as a British International School. In 2000, the school opened its International Section while preserving its German roots — German language remains compulsory from KG to Grade 8, and the school maintains close ties with the Indo-German Chamber of Commerce, Max Mueller Bhavan, and the German Consulate. DSB shares its Euro Campus with a French School and is also a French in Schools partner, offering DELF B1-level French language qualifications alongside the German DSD1 B1 qualification. DSB is managed by the Deutscher Schulverein Bombay, a not-for-profit trust — every parent automatically becomes a trust member upon enrolling their child, and Governors are elected from this membership for three-year terms. DSB holds accreditation from the Council of International Schools (CIS), Council of British International Schools (COBIS), and is a registered Cambridge International school. It offers the IB Diploma Programme and participates in the "Schulen: Partner der Zukunft" (PASCH) initiative for German language and global community building. The school is also ISO 14001 certified for environmental management and is Great Place to Work (GPTW) certified. --- ## Key Pages - Homepage: https://dsbindia.com/ - Principal's Message: https://dsbindia.com/principal - Vision & Mission (Guiding Principles): https://dsbindia.com/dsb-vision-mission - Our History: https://dsbindia.com/our-history - German Consulate (Affiliate): https://dsbindia.com/german-consulate - Testimonials: https://dsbindia.com/testimonials - Alumni: https://alumni.dsbindia.com/ - Contact Us: https://dsbindia.com/contact-us - Admission Enquiry: https://dsbindia.com/admission-enquiry - Event Calendar: https://dsbindia.com/event-calendar - University Admissions: https://dsbindia.com/university-admissions - Blogs: https://dsbindia.com/blogs --- ## Curricula & Programmes ### English National Curriculum (Overview) — KG to Grade 8 https://dsbindia.com/national-curriculum-england DSB is the only school in Mumbai to follow the English National Curriculum from Kindergarten through Grade 8. It provides a clear, logical progression of skills across all subject areas and is enriched with German and French government language-acquisition programmes. The curriculum naturally progresses into IGCSE in Grade 9, giving students a strong foundation for higher-level study. DSB uses varied assessment tools under this framework to benchmark student progress against English and international schools globally. --- ### Foundation Stage (FSSS, FS1, FS2) — Ages 2 to 5 https://dsbindia.com/early-year-foundation-program Play-based early years programme based on the British Association for Early Childhood Education framework. Offered in three stages: FS Sure Start Playgroup (FSSS, ages 2–3), Foundation Stage 1 (FS1, ages 3–4), Foundation Stage 2 (FS2, ages 4–5). Curriculum covers 3 Prime Areas (Communication & Language, Physical Development, Personal/Social/Emotional Development) and 4 Specific Areas (Literacy, Mathematics, Understanding the World, Expressive Arts and Design). Uses Read Write Inc for phonics and Oxford Reading Tree for reading progression. Contact: Head of Admissions Anisha Agerwala Seth (admissions@dsbindia.com) or FS Coordinator Reema Ahuja (reemaahuja@dsbindia.com). --- ### Primary School — Grades KG to 5 (Key Stage 1 & 2) https://dsbindia.com/primary-international-school Built on the English National Curriculum, tailored to DSB's identity as a British International School with German roots. Key Stage 1 (KG–Grade 1) focuses on foundational reading, writing, and arithmetic. Key Stage 2 (Grades 2–5) develops independent learning and personal organisation. Subjects: English, Mathematics, German (foreign language or mother tongue), Hindi, Marathi, Science, History, Geography, Design & Technology, Computing, Music, Religious Education, PSHE, Art, and Physical Education. Contact: Head of Primary Richard Holt (headofprimary@dsbindia.com) or Deputy Usha Hariharan (ushahariharan@dsbindia.com). --- ### Lower Secondary (Key Stage 3) — Grades 6 to 8 https://dsbindia.com/secondary-international-school Bridges primary learning to IGCSE using the English National Curriculum. Subjects: English and German as first languages; English, German, Marathi, French or Hindi as second languages; History, Geography, PSHE, Science, Computing, Design & Technology, Mathematics, Art, Music, Drama, Physical Education. Native German speakers receive Deutsch lessons with options for additional subjects in German. Contact: Head of Secondary Tejal Bhatt (headofsecondary@dsbindia.com). --- ### IGCSE Programme — Grades 9 to 10 https://dsbindia.com/igcse-schools-mumbai-India Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE) IGCSE programme; DSB is one of approximately 500 IGCSE schools in India. Students study 10 subjects across 5 curriculum groups: Group I Languages (English/ESL, German, French, Hindi), Group II Humanities & Social Sciences (World Literature, History, Geography, Economics), Group III Sciences (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Computer Science), Group IV Mathematics (International Mathematics, Additional Mathematics), Group V Professional & Creative (PE, Design & Technology, Music, Art, Drama). German and French learners often sit IGCSE a year early to pursue DSD1 (German, B1 level) or DELF (French, B1 level) qualifications in Grade 10. Contact: Head of Secondary Tejal Bhatt (headofsecondary@dsbindia.com). --- ### International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) — Grades 11 to 12 https://dsbindia.com/ib-british-international-school-india Pre-university programme offering 20 subjects across 6 IB groups: Group 1 Studies in Language and Literature (English, German, SSST), Group 2 Language Acquisition (English, German, French, Hindi), Group 3 Individuals & Societies (History, Geography, Economics), Group 4 Sciences (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Computer Science, Design & Technology), Group 5 Mathematics (Analysis & Approaches, Applications & Interpretations), Group 6 The Arts (Visual Arts, Music, or an additional subject from Groups 1–4). Includes the IB Core: Theory of Knowledge (TOK), Creativity Activity Service (CAS), and the Extended Essay (EE). DSB reports a negligible university dropout rate among graduates. Contact: IB Coordinator Jahn Peters (jahnpeters@dsbindia.com). --- ## Two Campuses ### Garden Campus — FSSS to Grade 1 76, Bhulabhai Desai Road, Breach Candy, Mumbai – 400026, India. Email: gardencampus@dsbindia.com Phone: +91 73045 97528 | +91 (22) 3504 2200 ### Euro Campus — Grade 2 to Grade 12 95, Urmi Estate, Ganapatrao Kadam Marg, Lower Parel West, Mumbai – 400013, India. Email: eurocampus@dsbindia.com Phone: +91 73045 97529 | +91 (22) 3504 2233 Both campuses work together to provide a continuous learning journey from Nursery through to the IB Diploma. The Euro Campus is shared with a French School. --- ## Admissions - Admission Enquiry: https://dsbindia.com/admission-enquiry - Talk to a DSB Parent: https://dsbindia.com/talk-to-parent - Admission Process: https://dsbindia.com/dsb-admission-process - Academic Calendar: https://dsbindia.com/dsb-academic-calendar - Academic Awards: https://dsbindia.com/academic-awards - Academic Awards Policy: https://dsbindia.com/awards-policy - Valedictorians: https://dsbindia.com/valedictorians - University Admissions: https://dsbindia.com/university-admissions General admissions contact: admissions@dsbindia.com. Principal contact: principal@dsbindia.com. --- ## University Admissions & Guidance https://dsbindia.com/university-admissions DSB's University Guidance Counselling is provided by The Red Pen, Mumbai's leading university guidance counselling company. Counsellors meet regularly with students from Grade 8 upwards, supporting subject selection at IGCSE and IBDP, drafting personal statements, navigating applications, and connecting with university admissions staff. Lead Counsellor: Birgit Bery (birgitbery@dsbindia.com). DSB's IB graduates have a university dropout rate of roughly 1–2% (versus a global average closer to 30%). Over the past four years, DSB students have gained admission to universities in 15+ countries, including: - **United Kingdom:** King's College London, London School of Economics (LSE), University College London, Durham University, University of Edinburgh, University of Manchester, University of Bristol, Cardiff University, Royal Holloway, SOAS, and others - **United States:** Cornell University, Boston University, NYU, Johns Hopkins University, Emory University, Carnegie Mellon-adjacent and other top-tier institutions, Parsons School of Design, Pratt Institute - **Canada:** University of Toronto, University of British Columbia, University of Waterloo, McGill-adjacent network schools - **Europe:** Sciences Po (France), Copenhagen Business School (Denmark), Carl Benz School of Engineering and University of Erlangen-Nuremberg (Germany), Eindhoven University of Technology and Leiden University (Netherlands), University of St. Gallen (Switzerland) - **India:** Ashoka University, Krea University, Atlas SkillTech University, NMIMS, S P Jain School of Global Management - **Other destinations:** Trinity College Dublin (Ireland), Istituto Marangoni (Italy), Monash South Africa, ESMOD Dubai (UAE), École hôtelière de Lausanne and Glion Institute (Switzerland, hospitality) DSB alumni have studied subjects ranging from Jewellery Design and Mechanical Engineering to Medicine and Equine Studies. --- ## Our Community - Board of Governors: https://dsbindia.com/board-of-governors - Our Team: https://dsbindia.com/our-dsb-team - Life at DSB: https://dsbindia.com/life-at-dsb - News and Events: https://dsbindia.com/news-events-at-dsb - Archive: https://dsbindia.com/archieve - Mumbai Life: https://dsbindia.com/bombay-international-school - Merchandise E-Store: https://fanvillehigh.com/dsb-international-school/ ### Leadership **Principal:** Dr. Howard Gee — leads DSB as the only COBIS-accredited school in India, with a focus on metacognition, intercultural competence, and preparing students for an AI-influenced future. Studied at Liverpool University and Manchester Metropolitan University. Principal email: principal@dsbindia.com. **Senior Leadership Team:** - Tejal Bhatt — Head of Secondary, TOK Coordinator - Richard Holt — Head of Primary - Stephanie Holt — Director of Learning and Teaching - Rachel Waters — Director of Wellbeing, PSHE - Cmde Maneesh Singh (Retd) — Chief Operating Officer (30 years in Indian Navy Operations & Logistics) - Jahn Peters — IB Coordinator - Usha Hariharan — Deputy Head of Primary - Reema Ahuja — Foundation Stage Coordinator - Akash Raut — Teaching Development Advisor, IGCSE Coordinator - Matthias Heinrich — Head of the German Section - Anisha Agerwala Seth — Head of Admissions - Reetika Chatterjee — Manager, Marketing & Communication - Vidhi Mehta — Manager, Digital Systems and Marketing --- ## Board of Governors https://dsbindia.com/board-of-governors DSB is governed by the Deutscher Schulverein Bombay trust. Parents automatically become trust members upon enrolment; Governors are elected from this membership and serve three-year terms. The Board includes co-opted observers from the British Deputy High Commission, Mumbai, and the Consulate of the Federal Republic of Germany, and operates under CIS and COBIS governance standards. **Current Board of Governors:** - Bernhard Steinrucke — Chairman Emeritus - Puneet Chhatwal — Chairman - Tanja Wurr — Vice Chairperson - Anushi Mehta — Secretary - Nirav Shah — Treasurer - Christopher Pedra — Governor - Laurenz Littmann — Governor - Paolo Marri — Governor **Co-opted Members:** - Christoph Rendtorff — Deputy General Consul, German Consulate, Mumbai - Jamie Scattergood — Deputy Head of Mission, United Kingdom, Western India **Special Invitee:** - Vinod Gowani — Managing Director, TG Group --- ## Student Safety - Child Protection and Safeguarding: https://dsbindia.com/child-protection-and-safeguarding - Air Quality: https://dsbindia.com/air-quality DSB is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students on and off campus. All job applicants undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and relevant criminal records authorities. --- ## Accreditations & Affiliations Full detail page: https://dsbindia.com/accreditation/ - **Council of International Schools (CIS):** Accredited member, validating high-quality education, safeguarding, and continuous improvement standards. - **COBIS (Council of British International Schools):** DSB is Mumbai's only COBIS-accredited British international school. - **Cambridge International:** Registered Cambridge school delivering globally recognised IGCSEs. - **International Baccalaureate (IB):** Authorised to deliver the IB Diploma Programme. - **Schulen: Partner der Zukunft (PASCH):** German government initiative building German language skills and connecting students to a worldwide PASCH community. - **Deutsches Sprachdiplom (DSD):** Students can pursue the DSD German language qualification at A1, A2, and B1 levels. - **French in Schools Partner:** Structured, immersive French language programme supported by the French Ministry of Education; partnership with Ernst-Sigle-Gymnasium (Stuttgart) for German exchange. - **GL Education Advocate Partner:** Uses GL Education's assessment tools to personalise learning and track student progress. - **ISO 14001:** Certified for environmental management standards. - **Great Place to Work (GPTW):** Certified employer. --- ## German Consulate Affiliation https://dsbindia.com/german-consulate The German Consulate General in Mumbai is a longstanding partner of DSB, formally welcoming the school's role as Mumbai's first international school and a symbol of the India-Germany strategic partnership (formalised for 25+ years). Current Consul General of the Federal Republic of Germany: Christoph Hallier. --- ## Recent News & Recognition - DSB International School at IB Global Conference 2026: https://dsbindia.com/DSB-International-School-IB-Global-Conference-2026 - Suraasa and DSB Inaugurate Teacher Development Centre in Mumbai: https://dsbindia.com/suraasa-dsb-international-school-inaugurate-teacher-development-centre-mumbai - DSB Achieves Council of International Schools (CIS) Accreditation: https://dsbindia.com/dsb-cis-accreditation - DEIJ Champions Award 25-26: https://dsbindia.com/announcing-deij-champions-award-2025 - DSB Recognised Among India's Best International Schools for 2025: https://dsbindia.com/best-international-school-to-study-in-india - DSB Named Finalist at The PIEoneer Awards 2025: https://dsbindia.com/finalist-the-pieoneer-awards - Best AI Innovation Strategy Award (EDUtech Asia 2025) - Partnership with Ernst-Sigle Gymnasium: https://dsbindia.com/partnership-with-ernst-sigle-gymnasium --- ## Blogs https://dsbindia.com/blogs Education-focused articles on learning strategies, teaching methodologies, and academic resources for educators, parents, and students. Recent posts include: - Celebrating Our Students' Success in the Immerse Education Essay Competition: https://dsbindia.com/celebrating-our-students-success-immerse-education-essay-competition - If ever there was a time for clear, structured instructions, it's now: https://dsbindia.com/ever-time-clear-structured-instructions-its-now - Why is memory important in the learning of grammar?: https://dsbindia.com/why-memory-important-learning-grammar - The Crucial Role of Retrieval and Metacognition in Effective Learning: https://dsbindia.com/crucial-role-retrieval-metacognition - Transforming learning by using free recall: https://dsbindia.com/transforming-learning-by-using-free-recall - Top 5 Ways Chat GPT Can Save Time in the Classroom Today!: https://dsbindia.com/ways-chat-gpt-can-save-time-classroom - Rethinking Assessment in Education: Moving Towards Continuous Feedback: https://dsbindia.com/rethinking-assessment-education - Precision Teaching and how can it be used in the classroom?: https://dsbindia.com/precision-teaching-in-classroom - Emotional Intelligence will be the most important factor in student success in a post-ChatGPT landscape: https://dsbindia.com/emotional-intelligence-factor-student-success - How a Growth Mindset can be Grown and Nurtured with Intervention: https://dsbindia.com/growth-mindset-can-be-grown-and-nurtured - 5 Research-Tested Ways to Improve Memory and Learning: https://dsbindia.com/research-tested-ways-to-improve-memory-and-learning - 10 ways to build confidence in children so that they can improve learning: https://dsbindia.com/ways-to-build-confidence-in-children --- ## Testimonials https://dsbindia.com/testimonials Video testimonials from Alumni, Teachers, and Parents reflecting on the DSB learning experience, inclusive environment, and academic outcomes. Includes a featured parent testimonial describing the school's inclusive, customised approach to student wellbeing and participation (Sports Day accommodation example). --- ## Vision, Mission & Philosophy **Vision:** Empowering Individual Success. **Mission:** Through the creation of an enabling environment, DSB seeks to ensure all its students succeed, as a team and as individuals. **Core Values:** We value each other. We value responsible thinking. We value resilience. **Pedagogical Principles:** Learning is lifelong. Learning is collaborative. Learning is active. DSB's philosophy draws on three heritages: German liberalism of thought and environmental awareness, Indian flexibility and resilience, and the finest pedagogies of English medium education. The school emphasises metacognition, student-led assessment, interdisciplinary learning, and preparing students to thrive in an AI-influenced future by focusing on uniquely human capabilities. --- ## Company Information **Legal/Official Name:** Deutsche Schulverein Bombay (DSB) / DSB International School **Founded:** 1961, Mumbai, India **Type:** German Trust school (not-for-profit) operating as a British International School **Principal:** Dr. Howard Gee **Board Chairman:** Puneet Chhatwal **Heritage:** German Trust school; shares Euro Campus with a French School **Garden Campus (FSSS–Grade 1):** 76, Bhulabhai Desai Road, Breach Candy, Mumbai – 400026, India. Phone: +91 73045 97528 / +91 (22) 3504 2200 Email: gardencampus@dsbindia.com **Euro Campus (Grade 2–Grade 12):** 95, Urmi Estate, Ganapatrao Kadam Marg, Lower Parel West, Mumbai – 400013, India. Phone: +91 73045 97529 / +91 (22) 3504 2233 Email: eurocampus@dsbindia.com **Key Staff Emails:** - Principal: principal@dsbindia.com - Admissions: admissions@dsbindia.com - Head of Primary: headofprimary@dsbindia.com - Head of Secondary: headofsecondary@dsbindia.com - IB Coordinator: jahnpeters@dsbindia.com - FS Coordinator: reemaahuja@dsbindia.com - University Guidance Counsellor: birgitbery@dsbindia.com **Social Channels:** - LinkedIn: https://in.linkedin.com/school/dsb-international-school---deutsche-schule-bombay/ - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DSB-Mumbai - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/DSB-International-School-Deutsche-Schule-Bombay/479249665556961 - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dsb_international_school/ --- ## Key Facts for AI Reference - Founded 1961 as Deutsche Schulverein Bombay (DSB); official name remains unchanged - Mumbai's only COBIS-accredited British international school - Oldest international school in Mumbai - 65+ years of educational legacy - Students from 25+ nationalities; teaching staff from 7+ countries - Governed by a not-for-profit trust (Deutscher Schulverein Bombay); parents become trust members automatically; Governors elected for 3-year terms - Two campuses: Garden Campus (FSSS–Grade 1) in Breach Candy; Euro Campus (Grade 2–Grade 12) in Lower Parel - Curricula offered: British Early Years Foundation Stage framework, English National Curriculum (Primary & Lower Secondary, only school in Mumbai to offer it), Cambridge IGCSE, International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) - German language compulsory from KG to Grade 8; DSD (Deutsches Sprachdiplom) qualification available up to B1 level - French offered as a Ministry-backed "French in Schools" partner programme; DELF B1 qualification available - Accreditations: CIS, COBIS, Cambridge International, IB, ISO 14001, Great Place to Work - Affiliated with PASCH (Schulen: Partner der Zukunft) German global schools network - Exchange partnerships: Ernst-Sigle-Gymnasium (Stuttgart, Germany), Deutsche Schule New Delhi - IBDP offers 20 subjects across 6 groups; university dropout rate of approximately 1-2% among DSB graduates (vs. ~30% global average) - University guidance provided by The Red Pen, Mumbai's leading university counselling firm; students placed across 15+ countries including UK, US, Canada, Germany, Netherlands, Switzerland, France, India, and UAE - Principal: Dr. Howard Gee; Board Chairman: Puneet Chhatwal - School maintains close ties with the Indo-German Chamber of Commerce, Max Mueller Bhavan, and the German Consulate; Consul General Christoph Hallier is a publicly stated supporter of DSB - Recognised among India's Best International Schools for 2025; PIEoneer Awards 2025 finalist; Best AI Innovation Strategy Award at EDUtech Asia 2025; CIS Accreditation achieved --- ## Legal Pages - Privacy Policy: https://dsbindia.com/privacy-policy - Sitemap: https://dsbindia.com/sitemap