American School of Bombay

The American School of Bombay has a “rolling admission” process which means students may enroll at any time during the school year. We understand that securing school enrolment is a priority for families, and that school often provides an anchor when relocating to another city. Our admissions process is straight forward, and our assessment of any application will begin as soon as we have received complete applications and reviewed each child’s file for admission.

Once an application has been approved, we work with families to ensure their children can start at ASB as soon as is feasible, and each year we have students starting almost every week of the school year. In collaboration with our Principals, Teachers and Administrators, we ensure the transition to ASB is as smooth and positive as possible.

The Admissions Process

The American School of Bombay makes the application process for new students as simple and transparent as possible. The journey towards personalized attention begins with the Office of Admission, knowing that all children and families transition differently.

To begin the application process, please be sure to first read the tabs on Age Requirement/Grade Placement below, and if applicable, the tab on Indian Nationals. It is important that you review ALL information before you progress to the inquiry stage.

If you would like to know more about our PreK program, click here.

Indian National Student Eligibility

In order for Indian national students to be eligible to apply to the American School of Bombay, they must meet the following criteria:

• The parents of the student are likely to stay in India for an initial period of two or three years.
  • Parents shall provide a certified letter from their employer stating that their employment in India is for an initial period of two to three years.
  • If the employment tenure is extended, the parents shall provide an updated letter
• The student has come from an American/international system of education and has to return to the American/international system of education.
  • Applicants shall provide official school records verifying their enrollment from accredited schools with an American/international system of education such as, but not limited to:
    • Schools following a national curriculum other than Indian (for example, German, Japanese, French, etc.)
    • Schools following international curriculum (for example, International Baccalaureate, Cambridge International Examinations, etc.)
• Students are at a critical stage of education and studying at ASB is important for the student’s education.
  • Applicants must be a minimum of three years old by August 31st of the academic year in which they are applying.

Additional considerations

• Once the above criteria are met, applicants can seek admission to the American School of Bombay, which requires completing the online application and required checklist items.
• During the application process, parents of Indian nationals must sign a declaration confirming they meet all of the above criteria.
• Siblings of eligible applicants may also apply.

Applications Review

Once a family has completed the Inquiry Form, you will receive a notification from our Office of Admissions. If your child is eligible, you will receive an invitation to apply to the American School of Bombay.

It takes the Admission Committee up to two weeks to review a completed application. ASB reviews completed applications throughout the school year, accepting students on a rolling admissions basis. Essentially, there are no "deadlines" for an application to be submitted for our international school admission in Mumbai.

Once an application has been approved, we work with families to ensure their children can start at ASB as soon as is feasible, and each year we have students starting almost every week of the school year. In collaboration with our Principals, Teachers and Administrators, we ensure the transition to ASB is as smooth and positive as possible.

Important to Note

• Admission to the American School of Bombay is subject to applicants meeting ASB’s academic and behavioral standards.
• Submission of a complete application does not guarantee acceptance into ASB.
• Complete academic records and all required paperwork must be received by the Office of Admission before the application can be considered for admission.
• If necessary, the ASB Admission Committee may request additional academic and personal information, additional assessments, as well as an applicant and parent interview.
• Failure to submit all required documentation and to disclose pertinent information regarding the applicant - such as educational testing, support services in or out of a schooling environment, individual educational plans, or psychological evaluations - may be cause for the student's admission review to be delayed or denied.