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International Schools in Dhaka, Bangladesh

Compare 82 international schools in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Filter by curriculum, fees (average BDT 613,232), location, and more to find the right international school now.

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Schools listed
82
Curricula
18
Average annual fee
BDT 613,232
Fee range
BDT 1,500 – 4,750,425
More school facts
Most common curriculum
Cambridge A Levels (44 schools)
Average school size
1,733 pupils
Largest by enrolment
Scholastica School Uttara Campus
Oldest
American International School Dhaka (1972)
With boarding
1
About international schools in Dhaka, Bangladesh

Dhaka’s international schools primarily serve expatriate and English-medium local families and are clustered in neighbourhoods such as Baridhara, Gulshan, Dhanmondi, Uttara and Bashundhara, which affects commute times and housing choices. You will commonly find British (Cambridge/Edexcel), International Baccalaureate and American-style programmes across the city, with English as the main language of instruction while Bangla is usually taught as a mother-tongue/second language and some schools also offer French or Mandarin. Fees vary widely between providers - from modest private English-medium options up to premium international schools with substantially higher annual charges - and many schools publish application fees, seat deposits or capital/registration charges in addition to tuition. Most international schools in Dhaka follow a northern-hemisphere academic calendar (term starts in late summer or early autumn) with limited mid-year entry points, and popular schools commonly require applications months before the term starts and may operate waiting lists or seat deposits.

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FAQs for Bangladesh

Which curricula will I find in Dhaka and how do they differ?
Dhaka schools typically follow Cambridge/Edexcel (IGCSE and A-Level), the International Baccalaureate (PYP/MYP/DP) or American-style programmes; some schools also teach the national curriculum in English. Cambridge and Edexcel lead to IGCSE/O-Level and A-Level qualifications, the IB emphasises a continuous international framework with the Diploma for university entry, and American programmes use grade-level standards with US high-school diplomas and Advanced Placement or similar options.
How much should I expect to pay for international schooling in Dhaka?
Tuition varies a great deal: published data show most international schools fall in a mid-range but overall annual fees run from low-five-figure BDT amounts up to very high fees for premium schools; aggregated listings put typical annual tuition in the hundreds of thousands to over a million Bangladeshi taka, and independent comparisons convert that to roughly a mid- to high-four-figure to five-figure US dollar range for many schools. In addition to tuition, expect one-off admission or capital fees, annual capital or service charges, examination costs and possible transport or activity fees, so always request the full fee schedule and refund/withdrawal policy before accepting a place.
When should I apply and what are common admissions requirements?
Most schools advertise places and publish term dates well in advance; the main intake for northern-hemisphere international schools in Dhaka is late summer/autumn, with some schools offering limited mid-year (January/February) entry. Admissions usually require an application form, previous school records, an entrance interview or assessment and payment of application and/or seat-holding fees; for popular schools you should apply several months ahead because waiting lists and seat deposits are common.
What language support and additional languages are available?
English is the primary medium of instruction at international schools in Dhaka, while Bangla is generally taught as mother tongue or second language to comply with local expectations. Many schools also offer modern language options such as French or Mandarin and provide English-language support or EAL (English as an additional language) programmes for learners arriving from non-English backgrounds.
What practical checks should I do when comparing schools in Dhaka?
Ask for the school’s curriculum authorisations and external accreditations, published term dates and the complete fee and refund schedule, details of safeguarding and child-welfare policies, transport routes and capacity, and university-placement or guidance services for older students. Also check whether the school is an authorised exam centre for the qualifications you need, whether it publishes inspection or accreditation reports, and how it handles mid-year arrivals and withdrawals so you can compare real costs and practical support rather than slogans.