Orchids The International School
Parent InsightsCOSMOS ARCADE, AZAD NAGAR,OPPOSITE BRAHMAND PHASE 4,BESIDE TMC WATER TANK, KOLSHET,THANE (WEST), 400607.
- ✦Part of a large national chain with standardized systems and resources.
- ✦Focus on STEM learning with an Atal Tinkering Lab and robotics programs.
- ✦Offers a trilingual program (English, regional language, and French).
Summary for Parents
Overview
- •Orchids The International School – Thane (Kolshet) is a modern CBSE day school that blends academics with strong co-curricular exposure. It’s well-suited for families who value structured systems, technology-driven learning, and a wide range of activities.
Best Fit For
- •Children who enjoy hands-on learning and STEM activities.
- •Families seeking a CBSE curriculum with modern infrastructure.
- •Students who thrive in structured, chain-school environments.
Strengths
- •Modern infrastructure and labs.
- •Caring and approachable teachers (as per parent reviews).
- •Wide extracurricular and sports options.
- •Focus on safety and digital learning tools.
Trade-offs / Things to check
- •Fee structure and value for money.
- •Communication between school and parents.
- •Actual frequency of extracurricular activities.
- •Transparency of academic results.
- •Class size and teacher attention.
Recommendations / Questions to Ask
- •Request the latest CBSE board results.
- •Confirm the full fee breakdown and refund policies.
- •Visit during school hours to observe classroom teaching.
- •Check bus routes, safety measures, and transport fees.
- •Ask about remedial and enrichment programs for different learners.
School Information
Board / Curriculum
CBSE
Grades offered
Nursery - 12
Medium
English
Type
Co-ed
Students
1,713
Student–Teacher Ratio
Between 1:14 and 1:15
Boarding
Day school only
Pincode
400607
Leadership & Staff
- • Trained faculty
- • STEM and specialist teachers
- • career foundation programs
Fees & Admissions
| Class / Category | Fee (₹) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery | ₹10,100 | As per school website (AY 2024–25) |
| Grade XI | ₹10,416 | As per school website (AY 2024–25) |
Admission Process for Interested Parents
Timeline
Admissions open for AY 2025–26. Typically, applications run from November to March.
Steps
- 1.1. Fill out the online or offline enquiry form.
- 2.2. Schedule a campus visit and interaction.
- 3.3. Attend a personal interaction/interview (for higher grades, previous academic records are reviewed).
- 4.4. Submit documents and pay the registration/admission fee.
Documents Required
- 1.Birth certificate
- 2.Passport-size photos (child & parents)
- 3.Aadhar cards (child & parents)
- 4.Previous school report cards (for Grade 1 and above)
- 5.Transfer Certificate (for Grade 2 and above)
What Parents Say
Aggregated from parent reviews across platforms. Ask these questions during your school visit.
Early Years (Nursery–Primary)
Positives
Parents appreciate the caring teachers and activity-based learning. Children seem happy and engaged in class.
Watch out for
Some parents mention large batch sizes in pre-primary.
Ask: Ask about class size and teacher support for early learners.
Middle & Secondary (VI–X)
Positives
The school offers good exposure to STEM, robotics, and structured assessments.
Watch out for
A few parents feel the curriculum is broad but lacks depth in some subjects.
Ask: Check how the school balances conceptual learning with exam preparation.
Senior Secondary (XI–XII)
Positives
Offers multiple streams and career counseling support.
Watch out for
No public data on CBSE board results for this branch.
Ask: Request recent board results and average scores by stream.
Extracurriculars & Sports
Positives
Wide range of activities — music, drama, MUN, and sports.
Watch out for
Some parents question how regularly these activities are conducted.
Ask: Ask to see the annual activity calendar and inter-school participation record.
Campus & Facilities
Reviews from Other Platforms
Aggregated from public sources for reference. These are not verified by SchoolCompass.
What parents liked
"Study is good."
— Shubham Yadav
"The teachers are very competent and very helpful in guiding one through the learning material."
— Anonymous
"My little daughter likes to go to school… Teachers are really caring."
— Preethi S
"We’re extremely happy with the school’s approach to education. The classrooms and labs are well-equipped."
— Parent testimonial on school website
Concerns raised
"It's overpriced and not worth its cost. Implementation of curriculum is poor… Always communication and coordination gap between teacher/parents and school management."
— Vikas Nawal
"Overpriced and not worth its cost."
— Multiple directory comments
"Some parents mention administrative communication gaps and inconsistency in promised activities."
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What Kind of Peer Group?
Age Range
3–18 years (Nursery to Grade XII).
Family Backgrounds
Urban Thane families, mostly from Kolshet, Hiranandani, and nearby areas.
Socio-economic Profile
Middle to upper-middle income families; the school sits in the affordable-premium segment.
Child Profiles
Students are typically active, tech-savvy, and involved in extracurriculars like robotics, sports, and performing arts.
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