Most popular international schools in Bangladesh

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Bespoke Curriculum

Aurora International School is a co-educational international school in Gulshan, Dhaka. It offers half-day and full-day programmes for toddlers and preschool students aged 2–3, and academic programmes from Pre-K to Class VII for children aged 4–12. The school is registered with Bangladesh’s Ministry of Education and is an IB World School authorised to teach the IB Primary Years Program. Its Early Years and Elementary curriculum is built around the IB Program of Inquiry, with student-centred and inquiry-based learning. Campus facilities include Early Years learning spaces, classroom libraries, air-conditioned classrooms, indoor and outdoor play areas, a multipurpose room, smartboards from age 4 onwards, a school library, and access to an external swimming pool for the swimming programme. Aurora also offers after-school clubs for Elementary and Middle School students, with each student required to join at least one club each term.

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2 to 12 years

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IB (PYP)

Aga Khan Academy Dhaka is an IB World School offering the full IB continuum (PYP, MYP, DP) for students aged 6 to 18. On a 17‑acre campus near Bashundhara, it serves 750 students (K–12) with capacity to grow to 1,200; a residential programme from Grade 6 is planned. The campus provides subject- and age-appropriate classrooms, science and computer laboratories, a library and resource centres, and spaces for fine arts, music and dance with practice booths. The Commons hosts dining and music and drama performances. The Aga Khan Curricular Strands—Ethics, Pluralism, Cultures (Muslim civilisations emphasis), Governance and Civil Society, Economics for Development—are woven through the curriculum to foster inquiry, collaboration and responsible leadership. English is the common medium, with dual-language instruction that includes a national language and intercultural immersion. The programme prepares students for university admissions in Bangladesh and abroad and connects them with the AK Academy network through exchanges.

Annual fees

BDT 719,780 – 2,011,770

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6 to 18 years

Curriculum

IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP)

Abdul Kadir Molla International School (AKMIS) is a day school in Narsingdi, Bangladesh. It offers the IB Primary Years Programme, Cambridge International Education, and the IB Diploma Programme. The school’s academic pathway includes Playgroup to Grade V, Middle School from Grade VI to VIII, and Diploma Programme options for older students. Its facilities include inquiry-based classrooms, a learning resource centre/library, computer lab, science labs for Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Mathematics, canteen, playground, and transportation system. AKMIS also lists support programmes such as English Language Support, SEN counselling, Career Counselling, Personal, Social and Physical Education, and the DEAR “Drop Everything and Read” programme. The school is suitable for families looking for an English-medium international curriculum in Narsingdi with both IB and Cambridge routes.

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3 to 18 years

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IB (PYP), IB (DP), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE

Scholastica Uttara is part of Scholastica, established in 1977 by Yasmeen Murshed, and offers schooling from pre-school through A Levels. The school uses English as the main language of instruction while giving strong attention to Bangla. Its curriculum is developed in-house for the earlier years, combining national and British curriculum elements, and leads to Cambridge O Level and A Level examinations in high school. The Uttara provision includes Junior Campus Uttara in Sector 3 and Senior Campus Uttara in Sector 1, with the Senior Campus offering air-conditioned classrooms, science and computer labs, a library, cafeteria, bookshop, hard courts and an indoor multipurpose hall. A distinctive feature is that Scholastica provides British Council-administered O Level and A Level examinations on its own Senior Uttara and Mirpur campuses. Students can also join after-school activities, from KGII to Class XII where available, such as debate, Duke of Edinburgh, scouts, French, photography and sports.

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3 to 18 years

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Bespoke Curriculum, British Curriculum, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels

American International School Dhaka (AISD) provides a truly international education for ages 3–18, with IB Primary Years Programme, IB Diploma Programme, and an American Diploma pathway. Instruction is in English, with English as an Additional Language support as needed. Students progress through three high school pathways: High School Diploma, HSD with IBDP courses, or full IBDP; the IB Diploma requires six subjects, ToK, and the Extended Essay, with a minimum of 24 points. All graduating students complete Service Learning, and those not taking the EE complete a Senior Project. The 4.5-acre Baridhara campus houses 60 modern classrooms, two libraries, a state-of-the-art performing arts center, art and music facilities, and a range of science labs. Facilities include a 25-meter heated pool, two gymnasiums, two tennis courts, an outdoor field, and a fitness center. Signature programs include Discovery Week and InResidence@AISD residencies, which connect classroom learning with real-world experiences and intercultural engagement globally.

Annual fees

BDT 2,148,125 – 4,750,425

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3 to 18 years

Curriculum

IB (PYP), IB (DP), American Curriculum

Australian International School Dhaka offers education based on the British Curriculum with Pearson Edexcel IGCSE for students aged 3 to 18. The school teaches in English and is located in Bangladesh, serving an international, worldwide community. On campus, students benefit from modern classrooms with smart boards, air-conditioned spaces, and a centralized network, complemented by a Learning Center and extensive digital resources in the library. The science facilities include Wet and Dry laboratories for Physics, Chemistry, and Biology, while an IT Laboratory supports digital learning. Artistic and performance spaces comprise Visual Arts Studio, Design Studio, Music and Dance rooms, supported by an auditorium and a cafeteria. The sports complex includes football fields, basketball courts, a swimming pool, and two playgrounds to support a broad PE program. Co-curricular activities span arts, sports, music and drama, service projects, community engagement, charity events, and enterprise challenges, along with student clubs and other after-school activities.

Annual fees

BDT 408,000 – 1,540,000

Ages

3 to 18 years

Curriculum

IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), Australian Curriculum, Pearson Edexcel IGCSE

Singapore International School Dhaka (SISD), established in 2001, offers an English-medium education from early years through A Levels. The school combines the Singapore curriculum in the early and primary years with the Cambridge pathway in later stages, allowing students to progress to IGCSE and A Level qualifications. Students study core subjects including mathematics and science using the Singapore approach, alongside English and Mandarin language learning. The school provides facilities to support academic learning and co-curricular activities, including spaces for science, arts, and physical education. A distinctive feature of SISD is its integration of the Singapore curriculum with international examinations, particularly its emphasis on mathematics and Mandarin. Students transition from foundational learning to internationally recognised qualifications within the same school. Instruction is delivered in English, with Mandarin offered as a key additional language subject. Transport services are available for students.

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3 to 18 years

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Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels, Singapore Curriculum

American Standard International School is located in Gulshan-2, Dhaka, and began in 2011 as an American curriculum school. The school admits local and international students from preschool age 2 through Grade 12, up to age 18. Its main curriculum is based on the State of Ohio, with most textbooks from the USA. ASIS also offers Cambridge and Pearson Edexcel Ordinary and Advanced Level preparation for students in Grades 9–12 after Grade 8. Facilities and programmes listed by the school include classrooms with projectors and digital boards, library lessons, science lab, ICT lab, counselling, ESL support, SAT exam centre status, robotics, coding, AI training, drone flying, cinematics and A/V editing. Early Years pupils also take specialist lessons in library, art, music and physical education. The school is led by Principal Lori A. Walsh and is based in the Gulshan-2 Diplomatic Zone.

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BDT 180,000 – 1,020,000

Ages

3 to 18 years

Curriculum

American Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels, Pearson Edexcel IGCSE

Academia School's Lalmatia Campus is the main campus of Academia, an English-medium school established in 2002 in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Located in Lalmatia, the campus offers education from Playgroup through A Levels and follows both the Cambridge and Pearson Edexcel pathways. Students can progress from the early years to IGCSE and A Level qualifications within the same school system. The school provides specialist learning facilities including computer, physics, biology and chemistry laboratories, libraries, and ICT programmes. Beyond the classroom, students can participate in activities such as debate, mathematics Olympiads, science fairs, theatre, music, art, sports, spelling bees and community service programmes. One of Academia's distinctive programmes is its debate programme. The Academia Debate Club regularly organises competitions and has represented Bangladesh in international debating events. The school also hosts the English Medium Math Olympiad, providing additional opportunities for students interested in academic competitions.

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3 to 18 years

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British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels, Pearson Edexcel IGCSE

IHSB is an English‑medium Cambridge school with five campuses in Dhaka and Chattogram, serving ages 2–18. Founded in 1996, it offers the Cambridge Primary Curriculum for Primary and Middle School, Cambridge IGCSE for secondary, and Cambridge A Levels. The school emphasizes life skills, leadership, and community service alongside academic study. The Pre-School through A‑Level pathway runs from toddler to graduation, with Cambridge Primary Checkpoints and progression tests for Years 2–5 to monitor progress. Classrooms across campuses are air‑conditioned and equipped with projectors, while modern computer labs and senior science labs support practical work; a central library provides study spaces. The campuses feature playgrounds, an 8‑a‑side astro turf, a gym, an auditorium and pocket cinema, plus rooftop recreation and sports facilities. A feature is the British Council Young Learner English Centre at Uttara Campus, reinforcing English language development and global confidence. The program balances academics with personal development and leadership opportunities.

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BDT 1,500 – 400,750

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2 to 18 years

Curriculum

Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels

East West International School and College is a co‑educational school and college located at 265/1 West Shewrapara, Mirpur, Dhaka 1216. The institution's own website presents it as a primary-to‑secondary school and local and national directory listings identify it as an English‑medium provider following the British curriculum (Pearson Edexcel), offering a playgroup-to‑A Level pathway that covers ages approximately 3–18. Public profiles and school listings report that instruction is delivered in English. Directory sources also list on‑site learning resources such as a library, computer laboratories and a chemistry laboratory, and they describe the school's preparation of students for Edexcel O‑ and A‑Level examinations. The school's website publishes its mission, leadership and contact details but does not provide a comprehensive public list of additional languages taught or an exhaustive facilities inventory, so those items above are stated only where sources confirm them.

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3 to 18 years

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British Curriculum

Bangladesh International School and College follows National Curriculum. Bangla is examined in two papers. English is taught as English For Today (IX–X) in the English Version, with English Grammar and Composition by NCTB (English Version) and optional Advanced Learner's Communicative English Grammar and Composition. Mathematics includes Secondary Mathematics and Higher Mathematics, both in the English Version. Science covers Physics, Chemistry, and Biology, all in the English Version of NCTB. A 2026 Book List accompanies syllabus; students must obtain a minimum of 45% to pass. The library is furnished and spacious, with collection and digital resources; OPAC is available. A canteen serves healthy food and beverages, with stationery available. There is a guardian shed for parents. Campus features a playground for football, cricket, handball, and badminton. Extra and co-curricular activities include Music, Art, Computer, and Physical Education, with year-round competitions. Syllabi for KG to Class Ten are published with view/download links.

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BDT 29,520 – 58,740

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Pearson Edexcel IGCSE

Haileybury Bhaluka is a premier international boarding school in Mymensingh, Bangladesh, offering IGCSE and the IB Diploma Programme. Affiliated with Haileybury in the UK, the school prepares students for top universities with Cambridge, Pearson/Edexcel qualifications, and the Duke of Edinburgh Award.

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BDT 4,238,844 – 4,361,709

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11 to 18 years

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IB (DP), British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE

Glenrich International School Uttara offers Cambridge secondary education with Cambridge IGCSE, hosted on Uttara campuses: Senior campus Plot ED-01, Road 1, Sector 15, Uttara Model Town, Dhaka, and Junior campus Plot 4, Road 13, Sector 6, Uttara Model Town, Dhaka. The Uttara campus originated as DPS STS School Dhaka and transitioned to Glenrich in August 2024 during Glen Fest, following a partnership with International School Services to elevate international standards. The program embeds Robotics powered by STEMROBO and a Math Lab (Math Buddy) within the curriculum, alongside a French language program in collaboration with Alliance Française de Dhaka. A Music program ABRSM-accredited with certified teachers includes London curriculum certification. The campus features Smart Classrooms, a Montessori Lab, and an indoor skating rink, plus a CCTV-enabled transport service, a Parent Mobile App, and a Parents' Lounge. Sporting facilities include basketball, swimming, football, and an indoor gym. Extra-curricular offerings include Robotics, Math Lab, French, and Music as core activities. The school emphasizes connectivity, safety, and an international learning experience for students. It serves local and international families.

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BDT 562,888 – 673,453

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Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE

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

Scholastica School Mirpur Campus is an English-medium school in Dhaka serving ages 2 to 18. The campus offers a Bespoke Curriculum alongside the British Curriculum, Cambridge Secondary, and Cambridge A Levels, with Cambridge examinations administered by the British Council in Dhaka for Classes IX to XII. English is the primary medium of instruction, with Bangla given equal emphasis to nurture identity. Founded in 1977 by Mrs. Yasmeen Murshed, Scholastica pioneered English-medium education in Bangladesh, introducing science labs for secondary students and campuses with auditoriums, a swimming pool and hard courts. The school connects internationally through sports, trips abroad, and expert input to curriculum and training, supported by technology-enabled data management. Learning emphasizes enquiry and independence from Nursery to Junior School, while maintaining Bangla proficiency from Nursery to Class X with a Bangla Literacy Lab. Extra-curriculars include arts, music, drama, and media studies, fostering creativity and leadership across cultures and learning.

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2 to 18 years

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Bespoke Curriculum, British Curriculum, Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge A Levels

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

Al Hekmah International School offers an integrated Cambridge curriculum with Islamic Education, preparing students from Play Group through Year 3 for O' and A–level qualifications. The campus is in Chandgaon, Chattogram, at 3307/A Moulvi Pukur Par on Arakan Road. The school emphasizes English as the language of instruction with strong emphasis on Arabic and Bangla language development. The student body is around 200 students, taught by more than 30 teachers and a small administration. Class sizes are typically 15–20 students. The school operates a transport service. Facilities include a library, science labs, and indoor and outdoor sports zones. The curriculum is Cambridge-based and integrated with Islamic Education, and leads to O- and A-levels.

Annual fees

BDT 63,600 – 67,500

Ages

3 to 10 years

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Bespoke Curriculum, Cambridge (Primary), Islamic Curriculum

Pledge Harbor International School is a co-educational IB boarding school in Maona, Gazipur. It opened in 2011 as Pledge Harbor School and Sports Academy and was renamed Pledge Harbor International School in 2014. The school offers the IB Primary Years Programme for ages 3–11, Middle Years Programme for ages 11–16, and Diploma Programme and Career-related Programme for ages 16–19. PHIS also operates a day school for local students from KG to Grade 5. Boarding students live in gender-segregated dormitories with dining facilities, medical care, gaming rooms, communal areas and prayer rooms. Facilities mentioned by the school include digitally equipped classrooms, science and IT labs, library access, sports facilities and wireless technology across campus. A distinctive feature is that PHIS is described by the school as Bangladesh’s first private, co-educational, IB-accredited boarding school.

Annual fees

BDT 585,600 – 1,268,800

Ages

3 to 19 years

Curriculum

IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), IBCP (International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme)