About

R N Shah International School

A Legacy of Vision. A Future of Possibility.

Founded in 1990 as R.N. Shah High School, the institution evolved into R N Shah International School (RNSIS) — a progressive Cambridge international school in Mumbai offering a complete academic journey from Playgroup to A Levels.

This transformation reflects a powerful educational vision inspired by Poornimaben Pakvasa, and supported by the broader mission of Ritambhara Vishva Vidyapeeth (RVV), our parent trust.

What began as a school rooted in strong academic values has grown into a globally aligned institution — preparing students not just for examinations, but for leadership in an interconnected world.

Our Foundation: Purpose-Driven Education

RNSIS is part of a larger educational ecosystem committed to service, scholarship, and social responsibility. Under the stewardship of RVV, which also manages respected higher education institutions and outreach programs across India, our school inherits a culture of:

  • Academic discipline
  • Character formation
  • Community responsibility
  • Nation-building through education

We combine global academic frameworks with deeply rooted ethical values — creating graduates who are confident, competent, and compassionate.

Engage. Empower. Enlighten.

These three pillars define our institutional ethos.

Engage

We cultivate intellectual curiosity through immersive, inquiry-driven learning experiences that stimulate deeper thinking and purposeful engagement.

Empower

Students are given responsibility, leadership opportunities, and academic autonomy — building resilience, confidence, and independence.

Enlighten

Beyond curriculum, we nurture wisdom — ethical reasoning, cultural awareness, and a global perspective grounded in integrity.

Together, these principles shape not only strong academic performers, but future-ready individuals.

 

The Cambridge Advantage

As a Cambridge pathway institution, RNSIS offers internationally benchmarked programs culminating in IGCSE and A Levels — qualifications recognized by leading universities worldwide.

  • Our academic philosophy emphasizes:
  • Conceptual clarity over rote learning
  • Critical thinking and inquiry
  • Application-based assessment
  • Research and independent learning
  • University-readiness and global mobility

We do not simply prepare students to pass exams — we prepare them to thrive in demanding academic environments globally.

Leadership & Governance 

RNSIS is guided by an experienced Board of Trustees committed to maintaining the highest standards of educational governance, safety, and institutional integrity.

The school operates under structured systems that ensure:

  • Academic quality assurance
  • Transparent policies
  • Professional faculty development
  • Child protection compliance (POCSO trained staff)
  • Secure campus protocols
  • GPS-monitored transport oversight

Our leadership believes excellence must be deliberate, not accidental.

A Complete Academic Continuum

RNSIS offers a seamless 16-year journey:

  • Toddle World (Early Years Foundation)

  • Primary School

  • Cambridge Lower Secondary

  • IGCSE (Grades 9–10)

  • AS & A Levels (Grades 11–12)

One campus. One vision. Continuous progression.

The RNSIS Graduate 

By the time students complete their A Levels, they leave as:

  • Critical thinkers
  • Confident communicators
  • Ethical leaders
  • Independent learners
  • Globally aware citizens

Our graduates pursue higher education across the UK, USA, Canada, India, Europe, and beyond — carrying with them not only qualifications, but character.

Looking Ahead

As education evolves, RNSIS remains steadfast in its mission:

To deliver globally competitive education while nurturing grounded, principled individuals who contribute meaningfully to society.

We invite families who value academic excellence, disciplined growth, and international opportunity to become part of the RNSIS journey.