Bombay Scottish Orphanage Society (BSOS)

Provides quality education with a blend of tradition and modernity, supporting diverse student needs and fostering success in various fields

  • FCRA
  • 80G
  • 12A
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About

  • Headquarters

    Mumbai, Maharashtra

The Bombay Scottish School originated as the Scottish Female Orphanage in Byculla, established to support the daughters of Presbyterian soldiers and I Read morendian Navy sailors. Later, an orphanage for the sons of Presbyterians was founded, and both were merged in 1859 to form the Bombay Presbyterian Male and Female Orphanage. In 1886, it was reorganised as the Bombay Scottish Orphanage Society. With a history spanning over 169 years, the school has consistently provided excellent education, equipping students to face future challenges. It offers special support for those with learning difficulties. With 3,300 students, the school is organised into four houses—Yellow, Green, Red, and Blue—named after Scottish missionaries and queens. A variety of clubs and activities, including sports, debates, and creative writing, are available. Modern facilities, such as interactive boards and advanced laboratories, enhance learning. The Advanced Placement Programme enables students to earn international university credits. Many of its alumni have excelled in different fields, making notable contributions to society. The school is celebrated for blending tradition with modern education.

Demographies Served

Programs

  • School Facilities

    District

    The school features two libraries: a large, heritage wing library with over 20,000 books accessible throughout the day, and a smaller library in the east wing for senior students. Both libraries are staffed by skilled librarians and equipped with computers and restricted internet access. The Get-Well Room is managed by an experienced nurse for immediate medical care. State-of-the-art laboratories for Physics, Chemistry, and Biology include interactive digital boards, while two computer labs support proficiency from Grades 5 to 10, and a third lab focuses on primary education and robotics.

  • Exchange Programme

    District

    Bombay Scottish, Mahim launched a student exchange program from September 4th to 9th, 2022, as part of its Global Partnership Initiative. This program, between Bombay Scottish School, Mumbai, and Rijnlands Lyceum Oegstgeest, Netherlands, aimed to foster cultural exchange. Activities included a heritage walk, Indian textile exploration, a cultural fest showcasing various Indian states, and visits to the NGO Abhyudaya, Global Vipassana Pagoda, and Sanjay Gandhi National Park. The initiative aimed to enhance international exposure and global perspective.

Leadership Team

  • Jane Kotian

    Principal, BS School Powai

  • Nirmala Sunderasan

    HOD Chemistry

  • Neha Sharma

    HOD Hindi

  • Sarah Thomas

    Vice Principal

  • Sunita George

    Principal, BS School Mahim

M&E

  • Internal, External Assessors

    No

Policies

  • Ethics and Transparency Policies

    No

  • Formal CEO Oversight & Compensation Policy

    No

Political & Religious Declarations

  • On Affiliation if any

    No

  • On Deployment Bias if any

    No

Registration Details

  • PAN Card

    AAATB3820B

  • Registration ID

    F-367(BOM)

  • VO ID / Darpan ID

    MH/2018/0208269

  • 12A

    AAATB3820BE19987

  • 80G

    AAATB3820BF20108

  • FCRA

    083781436

  • CSR Registration Number

    Not Available

Location

  • Headquarters

    Raheja Vihar, Off. Chandivali Farm Road, Powai, Mumbai, 400072

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Other Details

  • Type & Sub Type

    Non-profit
    Trust