Most popular international schools in Chittagong

William Carey Academy is an English-medium school in Chittagong, Bangladesh, founded in 1996. The school offers KG1 to Grade 12 and follows a traditional American curriculum, with students graduating with a U.S. High School Diploma. Its high school programme includes four years of mathematics up to AP Calculus, four years of science up to Physics, and AP Psychology in Grade 11. All courses are taught in English except Bengali and foreign languages. Students also complete Bengali language credits and additional foreign language credits, with Korean and French listed in the high school course offerings. WCA is accredited by the Association of Christian Schools International and the Middle States Association. Senior students complete a project on a social issue in Bangladesh, including research, a 3,000-word paper and a presentation. Activities include basketball, soccer, conditioning, annual high school play, yearbook, school newspaper and student government.

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4 to 18 years

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Advanced Placement (AP), American Curriculum, Christian Curriculum

Chittagong International School (CIS) is an English-medium, co-educational private international school located in Chandgaon, Chattogram (Road No. 13). The school follows Cambridge International programmes and offers study and examinations at IGCSE, Cambridge International AS and A Level stages. CIS is reported to serve children from Early Years through the A‑Level stage (commonly cited as ages 3–19) and is registered with Cambridge Assessment International Education. Instruction is in English. Published information also notes on-site facilities including science laboratories, a library, computer laboratories and sports areas, and indicates the school supports students with examination preparation and university-counselling services for progression to higher education. The school is listed as a Cambridge partner in British Council materials and maintains an active local presence via social media.

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Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels

Crans-Montana International School in Chattogram offers an international curriculum based on the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (PYP). The school is authorized to deliver IB PYP, which is designed for younger learners and focuses on inquiry-based, transdisciplinary learning rather than subject-based instruction alone. Students explore themes that connect subjects such as language, mathematics, science, and social studies through structured units of inquiry. The programme emphasizes skills including research, communication, and collaboration, alongside academic content. English is used as the language of instruction, with Bengali also included in learning. A distinctive feature of the school is its IB PYP authorization, making it one of the schools in Chattogram offering this programme. The curriculum includes opportunities for student-led inquiry and action, where learners apply what they study to real-world contexts through projects and activities.

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3 to 12 years

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IB (PYP)

Chittagong Grammar School (CGS) was founded in 1992 and follows a British curriculum. The Upper School campus on Sarson Road serves students in the secondary and sixth form years and teaches in English. Students study a broad range of subjects including English Language, English Literature, Mathematics, Sciences, Global Perspectives, Bangladesh Studies, and Information Technology. The school provides specialist facilities including Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and Information Technology laboratories, as well as library resources. CGS is a recognised centre for Cambridge examinations and also hosts SAT, IELTS, and other international assessments. Students participate in activities such as Model United Nations, debating, Duke of Edinburgh's Award, Round Square programmes, and community service initiatives. A distinctive feature of CGS is its long-standing involvement with Round Square and the Duke of Edinburgh's Award, giving students opportunities to engage in international conferences, leadership activities, and service projects alongside their academic studies.

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3 to 18 years

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British Curriculum

International Hope School Bangladesh Chattogram Branch is an English-medium Cambridge school at Road 5, House 7, Nasirabad Housing Society, Chattogram. IHSB was established in 1996 and the Chattogram branch teaches students from Toddler level to Grade 12. The school follows a Cambridge pathway, including Cambridge Primary, IGCSE and A Level, with subjects such as English, Bengali, Mathematics, Science, ICT, Computer Science, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Accounting, Business and Economics listed in the curriculum. The branch page states that the Junior Section is led by Ms. Sabiha and the Senior Section by Mr. Ab Bakar. IHSB also lists class sizes of 20–50 students and five branches overall. Activities available across IHSB include Debate, Chess, Robotics, Business Club, Hope Aid, Earth Club, football, basketball, badminton and karate.

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2 to 18 years

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British Curriculum, Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels