About The Scholar High School

Nurturing Future Leaders
Since 1961

Blending rich heritage with innovative education to prepare students for the complexities of tomorrow’s world.

Situated in Colaba, the heart of the bustling city of Mumbai, The Scholar High School is a co-educational institution that imparts education through the medium of English to prepare students for the Indian Certificate of Secondary Education (ICSE) Examination.

Profile

The school was founded in 1961 by Mrs. Mildred Marie Grant. Mrs. Grant achieved the rare feat of completing her graduation at an extremely young age of 16, before starting her career as a high school teacher.

She taught in several reputed institutions before fulfilling her dream of opening The Scholar High School. 13 January 1961 was the day that The Scholar High School first opened its doors to just 40 students in The Advent building at Foreshore Road. Today, the school has around 550 students from Standard 1 to 10.

Milestones

1961
1980’s
1990’s
1997
2002
2019
2021
2022
Mrs. M M Grant founded the school with 40 students at Advent Building
The School moved to Henry Road
The School hit 500+ students from Std. 1 to 10
The Annex building was added with additional classrooms
Little Wizards School was founded
The newly renovated Science Laboratory was inaugurated
Play group was added to Little Wizards School
Computer Rooms & Library were modernised

Our Mission

We at The Scholar High School believe that every child is unique and has infinite potential. The purpose of teaching & learning is to bring out every child’s distinctive qualities, personality, talents & creativity in an ever changing world.

Following is our Mission Statement which is based on this belief:

Our aim is to provide every Scholarite with a transformative educational experience through creative and engaging learning. The purpose is to enable them to thrive in life as,

Self-Aware Individuals

Lifelong Learners

Independent Thinkers

Positive Contributors

Empowered Citizens

Self-Aware Individuals

Lifelong Learners

Independent Thinkers

Positive Contributors

Empowered Citizens

Our VISIOn

Shaping Tomorrow's Leaders: 
Our Vision for the Future

Today, we seek to draw inspiration from Mrs. Grant’s rich legacy and work to create a school that trains students for the complexities and uncertainties of the future. In such a dynamic world, students do not have to rely on academic abilities alone. They will need the ability to  change, the self-confidence to learn new things and above of all, the ability to foster a strong sense of  self.

We seek to be a school that constantly adapts for future generations – so that they continue to learn for tomorrow. In these  efforts we have upgraded our premises  to provide a world class facility for our students.

During the pandemic, we have added a state of the art Science Labs , Library and Computer Room. Our current endeavours include providing a stage and sports facility in our Multipurpose quadrangle. Little Wizards School will see a completely renovated student friendly premises by year end. 

Our goal is to provide a warmer, more positive space so that students can not only learn, but thrive.

Through our ongoing teacher training & professional development, we seek to constantly equip our staff to  make their lessons interactive & to understand the world in which our students will graduate – so that they may be best enabled to help our students learn and live for a better tomorrow.

We pride ourselves in being a small school with big dreams for our student’s futures.

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Adaptability

Preparing students for a changing world

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Adaptability

Preparing students for a changing world

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Adaptability

Preparing students for a changing world

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Adaptability

Preparing students for a changing world

The Scholar Advantage

Ideal Class Size (1:28)

One of the smallest class sizes among ICSE schools in Mumbai

Enabling personalized student attention in the class room.

New School of Thought

We belong to the school of thought that it is our obligation to ensure that today’s classroom must equip our children with the skills to navigate an ever changing global economy and provide them with the competencies to thrive in a rapidly changing world.

Holistic Education

Education to us goes beyond books. We believe that each child is unique and it is our responsibility to provide our students with different platforms and activities to explore and thrive in. Most importantly, a student's educational experience must be well rounded and their personal growth and self-confidence must be nurtured.

Yoga

Positive School Culture

Positivity and Kindness have been statistically proven to be essential for increasing student’s ability to focus and learn, and is often ignored by many schools. We at Scholar strive to use motivation rather than fear and incentives rather than punishment to drive student happiness and growth.

Purposefully Designed Spaces

Our newer spaces are being purposefully designed to be brighter and more inspiring by using invigorating colour palettes and interactive features that encourage learning and foster collaboration.

Ongoing Evolution of Teaching Quality & Resources

Committing to the future of children is impossible without constant transformation as an organization right from the teaching tools used, learning methods, teacher trainings, resource and infrastructure upgradation – we are committed to evolving with the times to provide our students with an updated learning environment.

Amalgamating elements of a traditional education with universal approaches

While guiding students to appear for the ICSE examination which requires our students to face the rigour of the Indian Education System, we work to incorporate collaborative & international methods of learning that will equip our students with life skills that go beyond the classroom.

One of the smallest class sizes among ICSE schools in Mumbai

Enabling personalized student attention in the class room.

New School of Thought

We belong to the school of thought that it is our obligation to ensure that today’s classroom must equip our children with the skills to navigate an ever changing global economy and provide them with the competencies to thrive in a rapidly changing world.

Holistic Education

Education to us goes beyond books. We believe that each child is unique and it is our responsibility to provide our students with different platforms and activities to explore and thrive in. Most importantly, a student's educational experience must be well rounded and their personal growth and self-confidence must be nurtured.

Yoga

Positive School Culture

Positivity and Kindness have been statistically proven to be essential for increasing student’s ability to focus and learn, and is often ignored by many schools. We at Scholar strive to use motivation rather than fear and incentives rather than punishment to drive student happiness and growth.

Purposefully Designed Spaces

Our newer spaces are being purposefully designed to be brighter and more inspiring by using invigorating colour palettes and interactive features that encourage learning and foster collaboration.

Ongoing Evolution of Teaching Quality & Resources

Committing to the future of children is impossible without constant transformation as an organization right from the teaching tools used, learning methods, teacher trainings, resource and infrastructure upgradation – we are committed to evolving with the times to provide our students with an updated learning environment.

Amalgamating elements of a traditional education with universal approaches

While guiding students to appear for the ICSE examination which requires our students to face the rigour of the Indian Education System, we work to incorporate collaborative & international methods of learning that will equip our students with life skills that go beyond the classroom.

The Scholar Advantage

One of the smallest class sizes among ICSE schools in Mumbai

Enabling personalized student attention in the class room.

New School of Thought

We belong to the school of thought that it is our obligation to ensure that today’s classroom must equip our children with the skills to navigate an ever changing global economy and provide them with the competencies to thrive in a rapidly changing world.

Yoga

Holistic Education

Education to us goes beyond books. We believe that each child is unique and it is our responsibility to provide our students with different platforms and activities to explore and thrive in. Most importantly, a student's educational experience must be well rounded and their personal growth and self-confidence must be nurtured.

Positive School Culture

Positivity and Kindness have been statistically proven to be essential for increasing student’s ability to focus and learn, and is often ignored by many schools. We at Scholar strive to use motivation rather than fear and incentives rather than punishment to drive student happiness and growth.

Purposefully Designed Spaces

Our newer spaces are being purposefully designed to be brighter and more inspiring by using invigorating colour palettes and interactive features that encourage learning and foster collaboration.

Ongoing Evolution of Teaching Quality & Resources

Committing to the future of children is impossible without constant transformation as an organization right from the teaching tools used, learning methods, teacher trainings, resource and infrastructure upgradation – we are committed to evolving with the times to provide our students with an updated learning environment.

Amalgamating elements of a traditional education with universal approaches

While guiding students to appear for the ICSE examination which requires our students to face the rigour of the Indian Education System, we work to incorporate collaborative & international methods of learning that will equip our students with life skills that go beyond the classroom.

Principal’s Message

At Scholar, our mission is to foster a supportive and inclusive environment where every student can thrive academically, socially and emotionally.

Welcome to The Scholar High School.

It is with great pride and enthusiasm that I extend a warm welcome to our vibrant school community. It is indeed a matter of pride for me, to be appointed Principal of this wonderful school. It is a privilege for me to work with our students, our staff and our families to make school the very best it can be.

At Scholar, our mission is to foster a supportive and inclusive environment where every student can thrive academically, socially and emotionally. Our aim is not merely to impart academic education, but also to educate and develop the entire personality of the student. Our endeavor is to create an environment that generates in the pupil a love for learning, a habit of critical thought and accurate expression, and inculcates in them a deep regard for moral values that make life socially meaningful.

Our dedicated faculty and staff are committed to providing a nurturing atmosphere that encourages curiosity, creativity and a lifelong love of learning.

We believe in the power of partnership between School and Home, and we encourage open communication and active involvement from our families. Together we can create an enriching experience that supports our students’ growth and success.

As we embark on this exciting journey, I invite you to explore our Website and learn more about the opportunities and resources available at The Scholar High School. Whether you are a current student, prospective family or a community member, I look forward to leading our school community and working together to enable us to achieve our shared goals.

Thank you for your continued support and cooperation.

Ms. Geeta Sanil

Principal
The Scholar High School

HOUSES

Fostering Unity and Character:
Our House System

Since the school’s inception, houses have been a means for Scholarites to understand the importance of team work, dedication and perseverance beyond academics through sport and play. Named after the forefathers of our nation, each house has represented virtues and values of eminent personalities in Indian History.

Gandhi

“What lies ahead of you & what lies behind you is nothing compared to what lies within you”. – Mahatma Gandhi –House Colour: Green
Which stands for Balance & Harmony, Compassion & Generosity

Tagore

“Reach high, for stars lie hidden in you. Dream deep, for every dream precedes the goal.”– Rabindranath Tagore –House Colour: Blue
Which stands for Depth & Sincerity, Intelligence & Imagination

Nehru

“There is no end to the adventures that we can have if only we seek them with our eyes open.” – Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru –House Colour: Red
Which stands for Courage & Determination, Versatility & Practicality

The school was honoured with the Certificate of Achievement from Education Today for completing 50 plus successful years in Education for exemplary contribution to the field in September 2017. Mrs. D'Souza, the then Head Mistress who worked with Scholar for 34 years received the awarded.

“If we teach today as we taught yesterday, we rob our children of tomorrow.”

— John Dewy