Compare 12 IB Curriculum international schools in Bangladesh. Filter by curriculum, fees (average BDT 1,869,591), location, and more to find the right international school now.
IB international schools in Bangladesh most commonly offer one or more International Baccalaureate programmes (Primary Years, Middle Years and Diploma) alongside other international routes, with the largest concentration of IB schools in Dhaka. Instruction is typically English-medium while Bengali is taught as the host-country language and many schools also provide additional modern language or mother-tongue support. Annual costs vary very widely - from several hundred thousand taka at lower-fee English-medium international schools up to multiple millions of taka at premium day schools, and many schools also charge one-time admission or capital fees; in US dollar terms published school fees generally fall in the low-to-mid five-figure range. Most IB schools in Bangladesh follow an August - June academic year with the main intake at the start of that year and a smaller January entry, and schools will usually ask for passports, recent school reports and visa documentation as part of the application process.
Which IB programmes are available and what ages do they cover?
IB World Schools in Bangladesh offer the Primary Years Programme (PYP) for early and primary learners, the Middle Years Programme (MYP) for lower secondary, and the Diploma Programme (DP) for the final two years of secondary education; some schools cover the full PYP - MYP - DP continuum while others offer only selected programmes. Programme availability and the precise age/grade boundaries can differ by school, so check each school’s authorised programme list before applying.
Is instruction in English, and will my child learn Bengali as well?
Most IB international schools in Bangladesh teach in English and use English as the medium for classroom instruction, while teaching Bengali as a compulsory or strongly encouraged host-country language subject; schools commonly also offer third languages (for example French or Spanish) and limited mother-tongue support. If maintaining home language or securing formal Bengali study is important, confirm the school’s language provision and assessment pathways during your tour.
How much should I expect to pay and what extra charges are common?
Published annual tuition for international schools in Bangladesh shows a very wide spread: some English-medium international schools publish fees in the lower hundreds of thousands of taka, while premium IB schools commonly publish annual fees running into the low-to-mid five-figure US dollar range; most schools also apply one-time admission, seat-deposit or capital fees and annual miscellaneous charges. Compare total first-year costs (tuition plus entry/registration/capital fees and any transport or activity charges) when budgeting, because these extras can materially increase the first-year outlay.
When should I apply and what documents are usually required?
The main intake is normally at the start of the August - June academic year, with a smaller January intake and limited rolling admissions if places become available; schools often recommend applying as early as possible because spaces at popular year groups fill quickly. Typical application requirements include an application form and fee, the child’s passport and visa, recent school reports and transcripts, and where relevant teacher references, standardised test results and proof of vaccinations - individual schools publish their exact checklist.
What should relocating families look for when comparing IB schools in Bangladesh?
Inspect whether the school is authorised for the specific IB programme you need, how consistently that curriculum is delivered across year groups, and the practical supports for new arrivals such as English-language or pastoral induction, transport options and visa assistance. Also compare total fees (including one-time charges), class sizes, safeguarding and pastoral policies, and how the school supports university guidance or transitions back into national systems.
