2.  B.D. Somani International School is located in Cuffe Parade,
one of the most prominent locations in Mumbai, India.
 Established in 2006 by the Somani family, who are known for their
philanthropic initiatives in the field of education across India since last 40 years.

3.  The school is dedicated to provide world class curriculum and
educational facilities from Kindergarten to Grade 12.
• Early Year Programme
• Cambridge International Primary Programme
• Cambridge Check Point
• International General Certificate secondary Education
• International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

4.  Heads of the School
Mr. Don Gardner
Principal
Ms. Janet Aston
Vice Principal
Ms. Shalini Talsani
Upper Primary School Head

5. Teachers at B.D Somani International School are caring, creative, enthusiastic, open-minded and motivated
individuals who facilitate the process of learning through inquiry.
Our teachers are well trained and experienced in the field of education. They are compassionate individuals,
and possess a passion towards education.
B.D. Somani International School ensures that the teachers undergo continuous professional development to
keep themselves updated on new teaching and learning practices.
 Teachers at B.D.Somani International School

6. BD Somani offers its students a comfortable study environment with modern science laboratories, a sports field
with a basketball court, air-conditioned classrooms with efficient projector, smart board and WIFI facilities, a
schoolwork-friendly library with a grand variety of books, rooftop cafeteria and Onsite polyclinic.
In general, BD Somani provides a fantastic and relaxed environment allowing both serious study and
educational fun. The school's facilities promote opportunities that enhance the students' learning and allow
them to experience a school life that is 'beyond the ordinary'.
 Facilities

7. In order to complement the academic programme and make student learning relevant to the world outside
school, as well as to promote personal and social development, The School offers frequent outings and field
trips related to its curriculum areas.
These include practical geography field trips, cultural and linguistic outings and a yearly primary camp which
focuses on outdoor pursuits.
 Educational Field Trips

8. The school conducts a variety of sporting, non-sporting, service and developmental activities and programs
through a number of clubs.
The school offers students a wide range of club activities appropriate to their age and interest. Joining a club is
one of the many ways in which we seek to encourage students to pursue areas of personal interests.
 Club Activities

9. Model United Nations (also Model UN or MUN) is a conference similar to the United Nations in which students
participate as delegates to various UN Committees.
Participants research and formulate political positions based on the actual countries. Model United Nations
was formed from the Model League of Nations.
 BDS MUN – Model United Nation

10. Enriching each student’s internal artistic expression and creative thinking through the development of external
technical skill, process and problem solving is the focus of Visual Arts program.
The curriculum provides a vocabulary and set of tools to enable each student to analyse and synthesize
individual thought, perception, and passion and to share the outcome with the entire community.
 BDS Art Gallery

11. CAS is a framework for experiential learning, designed to involve students in new roles. The emphasis is on
learning by doing real tasks that have real consequences and then reflecting on these experiences over time.
The most meaningful CAS experience comes from spending time with others to build relationships and develop
the self-worth of both server and served.
CAS should build self-esteem, self-confidence, autonomy and self-reliance.
 CAS – Creativity Action and Service

12. CAS is a framework for experiential learning, designed to involve students in new roles. The emphasis is on
learning by doing real tasks that have real consequences and then reflecting on these experiences over time.
The most meaningful CAS experience comes from spending time with others to build relationships and develop
the self-worth of both server and served.
CAS should build self-esteem, self-confidence, autonomy and self-reliance.
 Events at BD Somani

13. Students at BDSIS are achieving excellent results in both the IGCSE and the IBDP examination. Students
achieved 45 points (the maximum score) in the IBDP.
The academic success of the school is evidenced by the universities that our alumni are now studying in which
includes Ivy League Colleges such as Harvard University, Princeton University, Yale University, Columbia
University, the University of Pennsylvania, Brown University and Cornell University as well as other prestigious
US colleges, Duke University, Northwestern University, Carnegie Mellon University, Vassar University,
Wellesley College and Barnard College. In the UK our students have gained places at Cambridge University,
Oxford University, London School of Economics, Imperial College London, University College London, Warwick
University, SOAS and Manchester University.
 Achievements
Perfect Score
BD Somani International School
Students Achieve 45/45 Points