Learn deeply. Speak boldly. Grow with values.
An international school in Bengaluru, where a world-class Pearson Edexcel curriculum meets strong Islamic values, and every child is known by name.
Managed by Bilal Education Society in HBR Layout, Mountcrest follows the Pearson Edexcel International GCSE pathway, a British curriculum where children learn by doing, not by memorising.
- Hands-on experiments, projects and real-world problem solving
- Inquiry, critical thinking and confident communication
- Globally recognised qualifications, with SSLC also offered
Academic excellence with overall development
Established in 2014 with just over 50 students, Mountcrest Academy has grown into a thriving learning community of 450+ students, managed by Bilal Education Society.
We offer the Pearson Edexcel international curriculum alongside the Karnataka State Board, combining strong academic foundations with Islamic values, moral education, discipline and holistic development. Through academics, Hifz, Deeniyat, Noorani Qaida, co-curricular activities and experiential learning, every child discovers their potential.
Read the message from our Founder & Academic Director
Our philosophy
Education for Life, Not Just for Living.
Our commitment
To empower every learner with knowledge, values, confidence, and the skills to make a positive difference in the world.
Why the British curriculum: learning by experience
The British curriculum moves students beyond memorising answers. Children learn by doing: experimenting, investigating, discussing and applying ideas to real situations, so understanding is deep and lasting.
Learning by doing
Hands-on experiments, projects and practical work turn every concept into an experience students can see, test and remember.
Inquiry and critical thinking
Students are taught to ask questions, analyse evidence and reason their way to answers rather than repeat them.
Real-world application
Lessons and assessments focus on applying knowledge to everyday and unfamiliar problems, not just recalling facts.
Confident communication
Presentations, discussions, TED-Ed talks and written explanation build the clarity and confidence to express ideas well.
Clear progression
A connected pathway from iPrimary to iLowerSecondary to International GCSE, leading naturally to International AS & A Levels.
Globally recognised
Pearson Edexcel qualifications are accepted by universities and employers around the world, opening doors in India and abroad.
Experiential learning at Mountcrest: science taught through enquiry, mastery-based maths, phonics-led reading, field trips, art days and a real TEDx stage, so children understand, apply and express what they learn.
Explore the British curriculumOne journey, Prep 1 to Grade 10
We follow Pearson Edexcel’s iProgress family: a consistent, British-designed learning journey where each stage builds on the last.
A warm start to school life: early reading with phonics, number sense, art, songs and stories.
English, Mathematics, Science, Computing and Global Citizenship, based on the English National Curriculum.
Deeper English, Mathematics and Science that prepare students for International GCSE, with an externally marked Achievement Test.
Pearson Edexcel International GCSE (9–1), or the Karnataka SSLC examination, chosen with families to suit each child’s plans.
Progress Tests every half term or topic, plus end-of-year tests in every grade.
Pearson-marked Achievement Tests at the end of Primary and Lower Secondary.
A route on to International A Level, PU or any board after Grade 10.
Fun, multi-sensory phonics for confident early reading and writing.
Small-step, mastery-based maths.
Hands-on, enquiry-based science.
Also at Mountcrest: Kannada · Hindi · Arabic · Islamic Studies · Deeniyat · General Knowledge · Art & Craft · Physical Education
Curriculum and co-curricular life
A stage for every voice
TED-Ed Student Talks in the classroom. TEDxMountcrest Academy on the big stage. At Mountcrest, children don’t just learn ideas; they learn to share them.
Learning beyond the classroom
Learning spills out of the classroom: onto the stage, into the hills and across our green courtyard.
Celebrations through the year
Independence Day, Grandparents’ Day, Mother’s and Father’s Day and festivals, plus Ignite, our annual cultural fest.
Campus & care
- Green turf courtyard, play area and basketball hoop
- Student ID cards with QR attendance
- MCA Parent Portal for homework, resources and updates
- Teachers who know every child by name
A passport to the world’s top universities
After International GCSE, students can progress to Pearson Edexcel International A Levels, accepted for entry by leading universities around the world.
In India, recognised by all member institutions of the Association of Indian Universities (AIU). Recognition means the qualification is accepted for admission; check each university’s own entry requirements.
Join the Mountcrest family
Admissions are open from Prep 1 to Grade 10, subject to seat availability. We welcome every family to visit the campus before applying.
- Forms open
- 2nd November 2026
- Last date
- 31st January 2027, or till seats are filled, whichever is earlier
- Age for Prep 1
- 4 years
- Office hours
- Monday to Saturday, 2 pm – 4 pm
- Contact
- 080 44328272 · info@mountcrestacademy.com