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International Schools in Sylhet, Bangladesh

Compare 6 international schools in Sylhet, Bangladesh. Filter by curriculum, fees, location, and more to find the right international school now.

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Schools listed
6
Curricula
8
Most common curriculum
Cambridge IGCSE (3 schools)
Average school size
1,224 pupils
More school facts
Largest by enrolment
Sylhet Khajanchibari International School and College
Oldest
Sylhet Khajanchibari International School and College (1987)
About international schools in Sylhet, Bangladesh

Sylhet’s international and English-medium schools are typically regional, English-medium institutions that most often follow British-style pathways (Cambridge IGCSE/O-Level and A-Level or Pearson Edexcel) or the English-version of Bangladesh’s national curriculum. Instruction is usually in English with Bengali taught as a required subject and some schools offering Arabic or other foreign-language options; fully authorised IB provision is uncommon in Sylhet. Fee practice and publication vary: many Sylhet schools do not publish full, year-group fee tables online, and overall tuition levels in Sylhet are generally lower than comparable international schools in Dhaka, though parents should expect separate admission charges, exam and transport costs. Academic calendars differ between schools (some align to national January-December years, others to July - June/August - June cycles that match Cambridge exam sessions), so families relocating should confirm term dates, entry testing and vacancy timing directly with each school well before arrival.

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FAQs for Bangladesh

Which curricula will I find in Sylhet’s international schools and what do they lead to?
Most international and English-medium schools in Sylhet offer British-style programmes - Cambridge IGCSE/O-Level in lower secondary and Cambridge or Edexcel A-Level in senior secondary - or the English version of the Bangladesh national curriculum. These pathways typically lead to internationally recognised IGCSE/O-Level and A-Level qualifications or to the national SSC/HSC route, which affect university application options at home and abroad.
What is the language of instruction and how is Bengali handled?
English is the normal language of instruction in Sylhet’s international schools, while Bengali is typically taught as a compulsory subject so students meet national language requirements. Many schools also offer Arabic or additional foreign languages as part of the curriculum or extracurricular language classes; parents should ask about the school’s language support and mother-tongue provision if that matters for their child.
How much should I budget for fees and extra costs?
Published fee schedules are often patchy in Sylhet, so exact amounts are best obtained directly from schools, but regional international schools typically charge considerably less than comparable institutions in Dhaka. In addition to termly or annual tuition expect one-off admission/registration fees, examination entry charges (for Cambridge/Edexcel), transport or meal costs, uniform and book lists, and occasional activity or development levies.
When do schools admit new pupils and what is the usual admissions process?
Admissions timings vary: some schools recruit for the start of a January academic year, others for July - June or August - June calendars that align with Cambridge exam cycles. Most schools request an application, records from the current school, and an age-appropriate assessment or interview; for access to in-year places and specific year groups it is important to contact the school well ahead of your intended move.
Are there many IB or internationally accredited schools in Sylhet?
IB World Schools and international accreditations are uncommon in Sylhet; the dominant external examination routes are Cambridge and Pearson Edexcel and many schools hold Cambridge or Edexcel centre status for exam entry. If IB programmes or international accreditations (for example CIS or other inspection reports) are important, you should confirm a school’s current authorisations and inspection reports directly with the school.
What should relocating families check on when comparing schools in Sylhet?
Ask for the current fee schedule (including all ancillary charges and refund terms), published term dates and exam centre status, sample timetables, teacher qualifications and staff turnover, SEN and English-language support, safeguarding/pastoral arrangements, and recent inspection or affiliation evidence. Also check practical matters such as transport routes, pick-up/drop-off routines, how the school handles school transfers and whether it has experience supporting newly arrived or internationally mobile pupils.