HIGH SCHOOL PROFILE 2024–2025
AMERICAN SCHOOL OF BOMBAY
SF-2 G Block Bandra-Kurla Complex Rd. Bandra (E), Mumbai 400051
TEL +91 22 6772 7272
URL www.asbindia.org
ADMINISTRATION
Dr. Paul Richards HEAD OF SCHOOL
Dr. Rob Allison PRINCIPAL
Mr. Alistair Nelson CURRICULUM COORDINATOR
COUNSELORS
Dr. Alan Heisterkamp HeisterkampA@asbindia.org
Mr. Chris Megaffin MegaffinC@asbindia.org
Ms. Hetal Garkhel COUNSELING ASSISTANT CounsellingAssistant@asbindia.org
We inspire all of our students to continuous inquiry, empowering them with the skills, courage, optimism, and integrity to pursue their dreams and enhance the lives of others.
THE AMERICAN SCHOOL OF BOMBAY COMMUNITY
• ESTABLISHED IN 1981 in cooperation with the United States Consulate to serve diplomatic and expatriate families
• BASED IN MUMBAI , the Elementary School campus is located in Kurla and the Middle & High School campus is located in Bandra Kurla Complex
• NONPROFIT , independent day school with a non-selective admissions policy
• Authorized to deliver the INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE Primary Years Program (Pre-K to Grade 5) and Diploma Program (Grades 11-12)
• ACCREDITED by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools
• School calendar includes 182 instructional days, starting in early August and ending in early June
ASB IN NUMBERS
600
185 PRE-K TO GRADE 12 STUDENTS
SCHOOL STUDENTS
42 STUDENT NATIONALITIES MIDDLE
45
280
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS
2024–2025 HIGH SCHOOL COURSE OFFERINGS
ASB offers students a wide range of course options across multiple disciplines. In addition to courses taught by ASB faculty, students can enroll in online courses facilitated by a host of accredited providers. Those in Grades 9 and 10 can opt to take AP courses online.
ENGLISH
English 9
English 10
IBDP English A: language and literature
(HL or SL)
IBDP Language A: literature school- supported self-taught (SL only)
WORLD LANGUAGES
French Novice
French Intermediate
French Intermediate Mid
French Intermediate High
French Advanced
IBDP French ab initio (SL)
IBDP French B (HL or SL)
Spanish Novice
Spanish Intermediate
Spanish Intermediate Mid
Spanish Intermediate High
Spanish Advanced
IBDP Spanish ab initio (SL)
IBDP Spanish B (HL or SL)
ASB GRADING SCALE
SOCIAL SCIENCES
World History 1
World History 2
IBDP Business Management (HL or SL)
IBDP Economics (HL or SL)
IBDP Global Politics (HL or SL)
IBDP History (HL or SL)
IBDP Psychology (HL or SL)
SCIENCE
Integrated Science 1
Integrated Science 2
IBDP Biology (HL or SL)
IBDP Chemistry (HL or SL)
IBDP Computer Science (HL or SL)
IBDP Physics (HL or SL)
IBDP Sports, Exercise and Health Science (HL or SL)
MATHEMATICS
Integrated Math 2 (Essentials)
Integrated Math 2
Integrated Math 3 (Essentials)
Integrated Math 3
IBDP Mathematics: applications and interpretation (SL)
IBDP Mathematics: analysis and approaches (HL or SL)
Due to the diverse international character of our students, ASB does not rank its students nor calculate a grade point average. No grades are weighted.
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
A student will graduate from ASB after the successful completion of a minimum of 23 credits achieved from Grades 9 through 12.
CREDITS
4
STANDARDIZED
TEST SCORES
Due to the increase in universities that have shifted to test-optional admissions, the number of ASB students who complete the SAT or ACT is no longer large enough to report statistically significant cohort results. Students who choose to complete one or both of these tests are supported in the registration and testing process through our post-secondary counseling program.
ARTS
Choir
Music Technology
Performing Arts
Visual Arts
Wind Ensemble (Band)
IBDP Music (HL or SL)
IBDP Theater (HL or SL)
IBDP Visual Arts (HL or SL)
OTHER COURSES AND ELECTIVES
Physical and Health Education 9/10
Creative Coding
Digital Media & Design
Making the Future
Online Learning (selected from a range of online providers)
Design your own course
Theory of Knowledge and Core Seminar
ATHLETICS AND CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
co-curricular sign-ups for students in Grades 9–12 including in:
ATHLETICS Badminton, Basketball, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Track & Field, Volleyball
ACTIVITIES Student Council, Yearbook, Model United Nations (MUN), Robotics, Quiz Bowl, Compassion Summit, Athletics & Activities Events Council
CLUBS Math, Book, Dance, Press Corps Photography, Newspaper
ARTS AMIS Choir, AMIS Band, Jazz Band, Flash Theatre, ISTA Theatre, Fall and Spring Plays
CSR 13 student-led service clubs
Students who attempt the full IB Diploma at ASB consistently outperform world averages on overall points earned and pass rates, underscoring the consistently high levels of achievement within our DP cohorts.
SELECTION OF MAJORS FROM 2022-2024 GRADUATES
For over three decades, ASB alumni have continued to live the school mission in their lives beyond graduation. Forming a global community, our graduates have demonstrated the values and beliefs embedded in
ACCOUNTING
ARCHITECTURE
ART AND DESIGN
BIOCHEMISTRY
BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
CHILD & HUMAN DEVELOPMENT
COMPUTER SCIENCE
ECONOMICS
ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING
FASHION MANAGEMENT
an ASB education and have shown themselves to be lifelong learners in a range of fields and professions. Below are a sampling of degrees ASB graduates have gone on to pursue at universities around the world.
FILM PRODUCTION
GLOBAL LIBERAL STUDIES
HISTORY
INTERNATIONAL
KINESIOLOGY
LITERATURE MARKETING MATHEMATICS
MEDIA
MICROBIOLOGY MUSIC
NEUROSCIENCE
PHYSICS
POLITICAL SCIENCE
PRE-LAW
PRE-MED
PSYCHOLOGY
SCREENWRITING
STATISTICS
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
THEATER
TRANSFORMATION