Podar International School
Village Gandhar Khadakpada Kalyan West Maharashtra - 421301 India · Thane · Maharashtra
If you’re exploring schools in the Kalyan–Thane area, Podar International School, Kalyan (Gandhar Khadakpada) is one that often comes up in parent discussions. This summary brings together verified facts, parent feedback, and practical insights to help you decide if it’s the right fit for your child.
Basic Details
- Boards
- CBSE, CAIE (Cambridge), ICSE
- Classes
- Nursery/Podar Prep to Class 10
- Co-ed
- Yes
- Boarding
- Day school only
- Founded
- 2015
- Student–teacher ratio
- ~7:1 (based on 259 students and 35 teachers)
- Students
- Around 259
- Staff
- Principal: Jyoti Sharma (BSc, M.A., B.Ed), 35 teachers including a special educator and counsellor
Summary for the Parent
Overview
Podar International School, Kalyan (Gandhar Khadakpada) is a well-established day school under the Podar network, offering CBSE, CAIE, and ICSE streams up to Class 10. It’s known for its structured academics, focus on personality development, and transparent safety documentation.
Best Fit For
Families seeking a reputed, network-backed school with multiple board options.
Strengths
Strong academic results and teacher commitment.
Clean, safe, and well-documented campus.
Multiple curriculum choices.
Good extracurricular exposure.
Trade-offs
Higher fees compared to local schools.
Traffic congestion during school hours.
Limited public data on sports achievements.
Some older reviews mention administrative issues.
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