The Cathedral & John Connon School

The school aims to provide a holistic education that balances traditional values with a contemporary, real-world context. It emphasizes the development of integrity, compassion, and a spirit of giving, while fostering creativity, exploration, and discovery. The institution strives to create global citizens with a local vision who possess both intellectual curiosity and social sensitivity.

The school follows an integrated approach until Grade 8, after which it offers a choice of national and international curricula. National pathways include the Indian Certificate of Secondary Education (ICSE) for Classes 9-10 and the Indian School Certificate (ISC) for Classes 11-12. International pathways include the International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) for Classes 9-10 and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) for Classes 11-12. Additionally, the school offers the Advanced Placement (AP) programme and the P-SAT examination for senior students.

Graduates of the school consistently secure placements at prestigious international universities, including Ivy League institutions in the USA and top-ranked universities in the UK and Canada. The school boasts an illustrious alumni network comprising industry leaders, scientists, social activists, doctors, lawyers, actors, and writers.

The school provides a Learning Resource Centre to cater to the needs of students with learning difficulties. Additionally, qualified counselors are available across all sections to support the emotional and mental wellbeing of students, and teachers provide one-on-one tutoring and mentoring.

Admissions are restricted to children residing in specific areas of Mumbai, including Western Mumbai (Colaba to Prabhadevi) and Central Mumbai (Colaba to Parel and Sewree). Interested families should consult the school's official website for detailed admission policies and procedures.

The school operates on an annual academic calendar. Detailed monthly and holiday schedules are available for download through the school's website.

The school operates across five sections housed in distinct locations, including a heritage stone edifice for the Senior School. Facilities include fully air-conditioned classrooms equipped with digitized interactive flat panels (IFP), computerized and barcoded libraries, and modern laboratories. Sports infrastructure features a gymnasium, basketball and badminton courts, cricket nets, table tennis, and a throwball court, with additional provisions for chess and carrom. The school also maintains a Teacher’s Resource Centre.

The school offers a wide range of co-curricular activities, including cultural clubs such as the Model United Nations (Symposium), Nature Club, Interact Club, Literary Club, Makerspace and Innovations Club, Astronomy Club, and Music Club. Sports offerings include team games like soccer, rugby, cricket, and basketball, as well as individual sports such as squash, tennis, badminton, gymnastics, athletics, and swimming. Students also participate in international programmes like the Harvard Model United Nations, Sunburst Youth Camp, EU mind, and the London Science Youth Forum.