Billabong High International School, Pune
Parent InsightsSadesatara Nali, Malwadi Road,Survey No.170,Hadapsar,Maharashtra,411028,India
School Information
Board / Curriculum
IGCSE
Grades offered
Nursery - 12
Medium
English
Type
Co-ed
Student–Teacher Ratio
Approx. 12:1
Boarding
Day school only
Pincode
411028
Leadership & Staff
- • Experienced teachers with subject specialization; staff profiles featured on the school's website
Fees & Admissions
| Class / Category | Fee (₹) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Application Fee | ₹1,500 | One-time processing |
| Admission Fee | ₹20,000 | One-time; confirm with school (some portals show ₹40,000) |
| Nursery | ₹1,28,900 | Annual tuition |
| Jr. & Sr. KG | ₹1,51,000 | Annual tuition |
| Grades 1–4 | ₹2,02,000 | Annual tuition |
| Grades 5–8 | ₹2,15,600 | Annual tuition |
| Grades 9–10 | ₹2,28,300 | Annual tuition |
| Transport | ₹24,000 | Varies by route |
• Always confirm the latest fee card directly with the school. Uniforms, books, and activity charges are usually extra.
What Parents Say
Aggregated from parent reviews across platforms. Ask these questions during your school visit.
Infrastructure & Facilities
Positives
Parents appreciate the modern campus, AC classrooms, and variety of sports and arts facilities.
Watch out for
A few older reviews mention minor maintenance issues, though not recent.
Ask: Ask to tour classrooms, labs, and sports areas to see upkeep and safety standards.
Academics
Positives
Offers both CBSE and Cambridge, giving flexibility for different learning goals.
Watch out for
Some parents mention inconsistency in academic rigor and heavy homework in certain grades.
Ask: Ask how the school supports transitions between CBSE and Cambridge streams.
Teachers & Staff
Positives
Many parents praise teachers for being approachable and caring.
Watch out for
Administrative responsiveness and communication delays are recurring concerns.
Ask: Ask about communication channels and escalation processes for parent queries.
Extracurriculars & Sports
Positives
Strong focus on sports, arts, and leadership programs.
Watch out for
Occasional cancellations of clubs or events noted in older reviews.
Ask: Check how often extracurriculars run and if participation is mandatory.
Fees & Value
Positives
Transparent fee card and good facilities justify cost for many families.
Watch out for
Some parents feel the fees are high for the value received.
Ask: Request a full breakdown of all costs and refund policies.
Campus & Facilities
Reviews from Other Platforms
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What parents liked
"Outstanding Teachers and Exceptional Teaching! ... my son (Devansh Rai - Grade 1C) has received remarkable teaching and guidance."
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"The infrastructure of the school is really good..."
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"Billabong High is one of the best schools among so many schools in Pune... staff here are just so considerate."
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"Kids friendly and engaging ambience along with skilled and caring teachers and support staff."
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Concerns raised
"The management & system is very poor... staff hardly bothers to answer any mail or phone calls."
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"This is the worst school I have experienced in Pune in terms of staff, academics, management and handling situations in emergency…"
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"Staff is not that good..."
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