The school's motto is "Perseverantia et Fide in Deo (Latin)" which means perseverance and faith in God.

[2] The Bombay Scottish School follows the syllabus of the Indian Certificate of Secondary Education (ICSE) since 20 September 2000.

Although the majority of the pupils are Hindu by religion, the school attempts to impart Christian values.

The Christmas Concert is celebrated every December and a sports meet and a farewell party for students who are passing out of the institution are held.

The main objective of the House System is to foster a sense of collective responsibility and solidarity amongst students.