Moving to Mumbai near Kurla

stopruining · Jun 3rd, 2009, 03:05

Hi Friends,

I am going to move to Mumbai with my wife and 2 children going in class 6 and KG. The only thing that is finalized so far is that office might be near Kurla or Andheri. Now I need to look for a house(or flat rather) and schooling. I am originally from Delhi but have been abroad for last 10 years so don't know much about Mumbai and need help from you guys. I would like to know what is a good area (south Delhi equivalent) near my proposed office and which are top 5 schools (Indian system CBSE or ICSE) near this area. I know that traffic in Mumbai can be killing and I am not used to traveling more than 20 minutes for office. I am looking for a 3 BR aptt. around 1,300 sq. feet and would be willing to pay around Rs. 60 k rent. How much would be the cost of a flat in a decent apartment. Can you please provide names of 4 or 5 decent apartments near this area where I can focus my search. Thank you very much for your help.

rajered · Jun 3rd, 2009, 03:23

Kalina, Vakola would be good option. It is near Kurla and Andheri.
St. Mary's High School, Kalina, Ph: 26123548
St. Charles's High School, Vakola, Ph: 26163409 / 26134762
St. Anthony's High School, Vakola, Ph: 26123819 / 26127205
You can check sulekha.com, clickindia.com to get a fair idea of what rent to expect in Kalina and Vakola

Raghu.Kumar · Jun 3rd, 2009, 13:45

Hi Welcome to Mumbai,

Please dont feel lost, we are here to support and guide you. One of the popular CBSE schools in Andheri is Rajhans Vidyalay. Below are the contact details.

RAJHANS
VIDYALAYA
Address : H M P SCHOOL CAMPUS ANDHERI WEST ANDHERI WEST MUMBAI 400058

Tel : 022 ,6234805
E-mail : rajhans_vid@rediffmail.com

The reviews about this school is also good. You may check out the below link for addl info.

http://www.mouthshut.com/review/Rajh...-149074-1.html

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Some more options are as below.

Prime Academy

Location - Andheri E, Mumbai-400059

Call - +(91)-(22)-67305815
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Arya Vidya Mandir School

Location - Bandra E, Mumbai-400051
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Billabong High International School

Location - Malad W, Mumbai-400064

Call - +(91)-(22)-61612434
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Ashok Academy
Located in Western Suburbs of Mumbai, Ashok Academy is a CBSE affiliated school which is engaged in providing quality and result oriented teaching.

Golden Chariot, Lokhandwala Complex, Andheri (West),
Mumbai - 400 053

Tel:+(91)-(22)-26365670

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Smt. Lilavatibai Podar Senior Secondary High School
It is a co-educational, English Medium school in the city, which is registered with the State of Maharashtra and affiliated with the CBSE. It boasts state-of-the-art facilities designed to cater to the wide range of interests and learning needs of the children.

http://www.podar.org/
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ou may also go through the posts moving to Mumbai where we have posted lot of info in recent months. When is your tentative move date ? would you be coming to Mumbai on a pre view trip to finalise arrangements or coming straight away and then looking out for things. In any case, do keep in touch and we shall assist you any time.

You may also have a look at this link to get an idea of the topography of Mumbai.

http://www.mapsofindia.com/maps/maha...mumbai-map.htm

Best Wishes, Raghu

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Originally Posted by stopruining

Hi Friends,

I am going to move to Mumbai with my wife and 2 children going in class 6 and KG. The only thing that is finalized so far is that office might be near Kurla or Andheri. Now I need to look for a house(or flat rather) and schooling. I am originally from Delhi but have been abroad for last 10 years so don't know much about Mumbai and need help from you guys. I would like to know what is a good area (south Delhi equivalent) near my proposed office and which are top 5 schools (Indian system CBSE or ICSE) near this area. I know that traffic in Mumbai can be killing and I am not used to traveling more than 20 minutes for office. I am looking for a 3 BR aptt. around 1,300 sq. feet and would be willing to pay around Rs. 60 k rent. How much would be the cost of a flat in a decent apartment. Can you please provide names of 4 or 5 decent apartments near this area where I can focus my search. Thank you very much for your help.

nikhil_c8 · Jun 3rd, 2009, 19:08

YOu can think of POwai. NOt from from both andheri and Kurla.Also a very decent place to live. You can also save on Rent

stopruining · Jun 6th, 2009, 02:19

Thank you very much to everyone for their comments and inputs. Very useful indeed. My plan is to move in July. I might be coming over for a week to finalize school and house before that. I would be very interested to know email ids and phone nos. of some people who have school going children of similar age to talk to them personally about the schools. As regards the flat, again I would request if possible, names of apartments where I should look for. I know you have already provided names of areas but if you can also provide for names of apartments then that would be great. I am looking for apartments with Swimming Pool, Gym etc. facilities which are a newer construction. Then I can focus my search on those apartments and search online through websites you recommended. Once again, thank you very much for your useful inputs and time. I am really grateful to all of you.

stopruining · Jun 11th, 2009, 01:32

Hi again,

Now it is getting clearer as far as office location is concerned. It is going to be in Andheri Kurla area. But I am astonished talking to schools. They say admissions are closed?? How do we put our children into good schools there?? It seems frustrating. Can someone advice please what is the best way to get admission into good schools in Mumbai. Well, I have never compromised on quality of education and have provided best in class education to my children. I want them to study in Indian system (ICSE or CBSE). Can someone advice please. Thanks in advance for your help guys.

Raghu.Kumar · Jun 11th, 2009, 12:13

Hi There,

Please go through the below India Mike link where I have posted a few messages regarding accommodation in Powai. Other replies may also be useful. I have also given some video links for quick reference. I hope you get some info about the schools too from other members.

Sudden move to Mumbai....

Visit all the three pages in the above link.

Raghu

Quote:

Originally Posted by stopruining

Hi again,

Now it is getting clearer as far as office location is concerned. It is going to be in Andheri Kurla area. But I am astonished talking to schools. They say admissions are closed?? How do we put our children into good schools there?? It seems frustrating. Can someone advice please what is the best way to get admission into good schools in Mumbai. Well, I have never compromised on quality of education and have provided best in class education to my children. I want them to study in Indian system (ICSE or CBSE). Can someone advice please. Thanks in advance for your help guys.

Jun 3rd, 2009, 03:05	#1
stopruining Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Switzerland Posts: 4	Moving to Mumbai near Kurla Hi Friends, I am going to move to Mumbai with my wife and 2 children going in class 6 and KG. The only thing that is finalized so far is that office might be near Kurla or Andheri. Now I need to look for a house(or flat rather) and schooling. I am originally from Delhi but have been abroad for last 10 years so don't know much about Mumbai and need help from you guys. I would like to know what is a good area (south Delhi equivalent) near my proposed office and which are top 5 schools (Indian system CBSE or ICSE) near this area. I know that traffic in Mumbai can be killing and I am not used to traveling more than 20 minutes for office. I am looking for a 3 BR aptt. around 1,300 sq. feet and would be willing to pay around Rs. 60 k rent. How much would be the cost of a flat in a decent apartment. Can you please provide names of 4 or 5 decent apartments near this area where I can focus my search. Thank you very much for your help.

Jun 11th, 2009, 01:32	#6
stopruining Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Switzerland Posts: 4	How to get into schools Hi again, Now it is getting clearer as far as office location is concerned. It is going to be in Andheri Kurla area. But I am astonished talking to schools. They say admissions are closed?? How do we put our children into good schools there?? It seems frustrating. Can someone advice please what is the best way to get admission into good schools in Mumbai. Well, I have never compromised on quality of education and have provided best in class education to my children. I want them to study in Indian system (ICSE or CBSE). Can someone advice please. Thanks in advance for your help guys.

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Jun 3rd, 2009, 03:23	#2
rajered Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Navi Mumbai Posts: 1,184	Kalina, Vakola would be good option. It is near Kurla and Andheri. St. Mary's High School, Kalina, Ph: 26123548 St. Charles's High School, Vakola, Ph: 26163409 / 26134762 St. Anthony's High School, Vakola, Ph: 26123819 / 26127205 You can check sulekha.com, clickindia.com to get a fair idea of what rent to expect in Kalina and Vakola

Jun 3rd, 2009, 19:08	#4
nikhil_c8 Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Mumbai Posts: 2	YOu can think of POwai. NOt from from both andheri and Kurla.Also a very decent place to live. You can also save on Rent

Jun 6th, 2009, 02:19	#5
stopruining Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Switzerland Posts: 4	Thank you very much to everyone for their comments and inputs. Very useful indeed. My plan is to move in July. I might be coming over for a week to finalize school and house before that. I would be very interested to know email ids and phone nos. of some people who have school going children of similar age to talk to them personally about the schools. As regards the flat, again I would request if possible, names of apartments where I should look for. I know you have already provided names of areas but if you can also provide for names of apartments then that would be great. I am looking for apartments with Swimming Pool, Gym etc. facilities which are a newer construction. Then I can focus my search on those apartments and search online through websites you recommended. Once again, thank you very much for your useful inputs and time. I am really grateful to all of you.