American Standard International School vs Springdale International School Senior Campus

	A American Standard International School Dhaka, Bangladesh	S Springdale International School Senior Campus Dhaka, Bangladesh
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year BDT 180,000 - 1,020,000	Fees / year BDT 653,000 - 1,005,000
Age range	Age range 3 - 18 years	Age range 2 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational, Day	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum American Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels, Pearson Edexcel IGCSE	Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), Cambridge IGCSE
Pupils	Pupils —	Pupils —
Typical class size	Typical class size —	Typical class size —
Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened 2011	Opened —
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location Plot 20B, Road 79/82, Gulshan-2 Diplomatic Zone, Dhaka-1212. The campus is centrally located in Gulshan-2, Dhaka.	Location Senior Campus: Road 76, House 22, Gulshan 2, Dhaka-1212, Bangladesh. Junior Campus: Road 55, House 11/A, Gulshan 2, Dhaka-1212, Bangladesh. Both campuses are in Gulshan 2, Dhaka.
Stages	Stages Primary Levels: ESL, Early Years, Primary & Middle Year. Secondary Levels: Cambridge, Edexcel, SAT.	Stages Primary/Elementary and Secondary (Senior) with IB PYP (primary), IB MYP (middle years), IB Diploma Programme (DP) and Cambridge IGCSE.
School type	School type ASIS is an American international day school. The curriculum is based on the State of Ohio under the auspices of the United States Department of Education; Cambridge and Edexcel boards are also offered.	School type International school
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix —
Additional learning support	Additional learning support The school offers an ESL program for non-native English speakers, helping students reach near-native proficiency. The school accepts all types of learners.	Additional learning support Student Support Services provide targeted numeracy and English-language support.
Country affiliation	Country affiliation United States (American curriculum).	Country affiliation Bangladesh
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure —	School day structure —
Bus service details	Bus service details —	Bus service details —
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application fee - Application fee: BDT 2,000 payable on application and credited/adjusted against tuition once the student is admitted. One‑time / admission charges - Admission fee (one‑time) by year group: - Pre‑School, Pre‑Kindergarten, Kindergarten: BDT 300,000. - Grades 1–6: BDT 400,000. - Grades 7–12: BDT 500,000. - Security deposit (paid on admission, one amount shown for all grades): BDT 50,000. - UCBD fee (one‑time, by year group): - Pre‑School: BDT 30,000. - Pre‑Kindergarten: BDT 35,000. - Kindergarten: BDT 35,000. - Grade 1–2: BDT 50,000. - Grade 3–4: BDT 85,000. - Grade 5–6: BDT 90,000. - Grade 7: BDT 95,000. - Grade 8: BDT 97,500. - Grades 9–12: BDT 100,000. (All one‑time amounts and admission figures as shown for each year group). Ongoing tuition — monthly, per‑term and annual (by year group) - Pre‑School (age 2–3): Monthly tuition BDT 15,000 → Per term (4 months) BDT 60,000 → Annual (12 months) BDT 180,000. - Pre‑Kindergarten (age 4): Monthly tuition BDT 20,000 → Per term BDT 80,000 → Annual BDT 240,000. - Kindergarten (age 5): Monthly tuition BDT 25,000 → Per term BDT 100,000 → Annual BDT 300,000. - Grade 1: Monthly tuition BDT 35,000 → Per term BDT 140,000 → Annual BDT 420,000. - Grade 2: Monthly tuition BDT 40,000 → Per term BDT 160,000 → Annual BDT 480,000. - Grade 3: Monthly tuition BDT 45,000 → Per term BDT 180,000 → Annual BDT 540,000. - Grade 4: Monthly tuition BDT 50,000 → Per term BDT 200,000 → Annual BDT 600,000. - Grade 5: Monthly tuition BDT 55,000 → Per term BDT 220,000 → Annual BDT 660,000. - Grade 6: Monthly tuition BDT 60,000 → Per term BDT 240,000 → Annual BDT 720,000. - Grade 7: Monthly tuition BDT 70,000 → Per term BDT 280,000 → Annual BDT 840,000. - Grade 8: Monthly tuition BDT 75,000 → Per term BDT 300,000 → Annual BDT 900,000. - Grade 9: Monthly tuition BDT 77,500 → Per term BDT 310,000 → Annual BDT 930,000. - Grade 10: Monthly tuition BDT 80,000 → Per term BDT 320,000 → Annual BDT 960,000. - Grade 11: Monthly tuition BDT 82,500 → Per term BDT 330,000 → Annual BDT 990,000. - Grade 12: Monthly tuition BDT 85,000 → Per term BDT 340,000 → Annual BDT 1,020,000. (Monthly tuition figures shown above; per‑term = monthly × 4; annual = monthly × 12). Billing schedule and payment terms - Tuition is collected at the beginning of each term. One term is equal to four months; there are three terms in an academic year. - VAT: All tuition and fees are shown exclusive of VAT (7.5%). - Security deposit, admission fee and UCBD fee are charged at admission. Other costs and optional services - Transportation (Banani / Gulshan / Baridhara area): BDT 8,000 per child (per year or per term as listed — fee shown as BDT 8,000). - Stationery supplies (one‑time, typical): BDT 5,000. - P.E. / games uniform kit: BDT 4,000 (1 long pant, 1 short pant, 1 shirt, 1 jacket). - Fees are shown as inclusive of: morning snack, one set of regular school uniform (1 shirt & 1 long pant) and all textbooks. Boarding - The school is listed as a day school; no boarding program or boarding fees are published. Refund information - No explicit refund policy for tuition, admission fee, security deposit or UCBD fee is published on the school's admission/fee material reviewed. Confirm the school's refund and withdrawal terms with the school office before completing payment. Payment options - The published fee material reviewed does not specify accepted payment methods (bank transfer, credit card or other). Confirm available payment methods and banking details with the school office at the time of enrolment. Notes and reminders for parents - All fees are shown exclusive of VAT (7.5%) and are subject to change without prior notice. - The application fee is shown as BDT 2,000 and is adjusted against tuition upon admission. (Fees and scheduling details above are taken from the school's published fees and admissions material for the current schedule; contact the school office for live confirmation of payment instructions or any special cases).	Fee details Fee Overview for Springdale International School (Senior Campus — fee schedule by year group) Application / Placement Fees - Placement Test Fee (one-time, non-refundable): BDT 5,000. Admission Fee (one-time, non-refundable) — by year group - Pre School (Age 2+): BDT 300,000. - Nursery (Age 3+): BDT 300,000. - Pre K (Age 4+): BDT 330,000. - Kindergarten (Age 5+): BDT 330,000. - Grade 1 (Age 6+): BDT 370,000. - Grade 2 (Age 7+): BDT 370,000. - Grade 3 (Age 8+): BDT 400,000. - Grade 4 (Age 9+): BDT 400,000. - Grade 5 (Age 10+): BDT 485,000. - Grade 6 (Age 11+): BDT 430,000. - Grade 7 (Age 12+): BDT 430,000. - Grade 8 (Age 13+): BDT 470,000. - Grade 9 (Age 14+): BDT 470,000. - Grade 10 (Age 15+): BDT 500,000. Curriculum Support Fee (yearly) — by year group - Pre School: BDT 50,000. - Nursery: BDT 85,000. - Pre K: BDT 85,000. - Kindergarten: BDT 85,000. - Grades 1–10: BDT 85,000 for Grades 1–10 except Pre School which is BDT 50,000. Tuition Fees (termly) — by year group - Pre School: BDT 62,000 per term. - Nursery: BDT 68,000 per term. - Pre K: BDT 75,000 per term. - Kindergarten: BDT 79,000 per term. - Grade 1: BDT 82,000 per term. - Grade 2: BDT 83,000 per term. - Grade 3: BDT 85,000 per term. - Grade 4: BDT 87,000 per term. - Grade 5: BDT 89,000 per term. - Grade 6: BDT 91,000 per term. - Grade 7: BDT 93,000 per term. - Grade 8: BDT 95,000 per term. - Grade 9: BDT 97,000 per term. - Grade 10: BDT 100,000 per term. Note: Tuition is charged on a termly basis; an academic year consists of four terms. Security Deposit (one-time, refundable) — by year group - Pre School, Nursery, Pre K, Kindergarten: BDT 50,000. - Grades 1–5: BDT 60,000. - Grades 6–10: BDT 70,000. Security Deposit is refundable upon school transfer or graduation provided all dues are cleared. Billing schedule and payment terms - Tuition: payable termly; there are four terms in an academic year. - Placement Test Fee: payable at time of test (one-time, non-refundable). - Admission Fee and Security Deposit: admission fee payable within 10 days of acceptance; security deposit payable along with the admission fee. - Full-year payment: 5% discount available if the full year is paid in a single payment. - Late payment fines: a staged late-payment penalty is applied — a 5% fine for specific late-payment windows and a 10% fine for later windows; specific payment-window dates determine the percentage applied. - Admission suspension dates are set at specified points in the academic calendar. Boarding fees - No boarding fees are listed; boarding is not applicable. Other costs and fees - Uniforms (school and P.E. uniforms) are available through the admissions office for measurement and order; cost is an additional expense to be billed separately. - Curriculum Support Fee covers books, stationery, IT support, lab and library fees, and major school events for the year. - Any additional activity or optional program costs (extracurriculars, trips, examinations) would be charged separately as applicable. Refund information - Placement Test Fee and Admission Fee are non-refundable. - Security Deposit is refundable on leaving the school (transfer or graduation) after deduction of outstanding charges, provided all dues are cleared. Fee payment options - Cheque payable to Springdale International School. - Cash payment at the Admissions Office (cash counter hours provided by the school). - Card payment at the Admissions Office (a 2.5% additional bank charge applies). - Bank deposit / bank transfer to the school's account at Eastern Bank Limited (Gulshan North Branch) — Account Name: Springdale International School; Account Number: 8208030000241; Routing Number: 095261562. - Direct online card payment is available (a 2.5% additional bank charge applies) via the school's invoice/payment portal. Notes and payment-related conditions - Curriculum Support Fee is payable yearly. - Security Deposit is refundable after clearance of dues and on leaving the school. - A 5% discount applies for payment of the full academic year in a single payment. - Card/online card payments incur a 2.5% additional bank charge. - Specific late-payment windows and the corresponding fines (5% or 10%) are applied according to the school's published payment calendar; admission may be suspended on specified dates if payments are not made in the required windows.
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House system	House system —	House system —
Governance and ownership	Governance and ownership ASIS is a wholly owned subsidiary of the American Education Group Limited. The American Education Group Limited is the licensing partner with U.S. and Bangladeshi branches. Through partnerships with top U.S. universities and colleges, accreditation firms, and training institutes, ASIS ensures curriculum quality, international recognition, and university placement opportunities for graduates.	Governance and ownership —
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details —	Curriculum details The school teaches an inquiry-based curriculum with STEAM learning and physical education. The school offers IB Primary Years Programme (PYP), IB Middle Years Programme (MYP), IB Diploma Programme (DP), and Cambridge IGCSE.
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Higher education progression	Higher education progression —	Higher education progression —
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented —	Gifted and talented —
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Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning —	Social & emotional learning Springdale International School is a tight-knit community of staff, like-minded parents and students, focused on the development of each child. The inquiry-based curriculum features STEAM learning together with physical education. Units of study create links between topics so students can explore and understand the world around them. Students have ownership of their learning and are encouraged to actively participate by setting personal goals and practicing reflective self-evaluation. The school nurtures students to see themselves as people of substance—with character, passion, integrity, and high ability—so they can become tomorrow's leaders and make a positive difference to their community.
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) —	Special educational needs (SEN) The school provides Student Support Services to address numeracy and literacy for students who learn at different paces or require extra attention. These services are designed to provide targeted assistance and guidance. The additional classes are tailored to meet the specific challenges faced by students in these subjects and aim to foster deeper understanding and mastery of key concepts. Our highly skilled and dedicated teachers facilitate these classes, employing innovative teaching methods and resources to engage students and make learning enjoyable. By offering these support classes, the school creates a nurturing and inclusive environment where every student can thrive academically, build their confidence, and achieve their full potential, with help in Mathematics and English Language.
English as an additional language	English as an additional language —	English as an additional language The languages of instruction are English and Bangla. Cambridge IGCSE is part of the Senior Campus curriculum, supporting English-language learning within the programme.
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Safeguarding policy	Safeguarding policy —	Safeguarding policy —
Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview —	Facilities overview Springdale International School has STEAM-focused learning integrated with physical education. The inquiry-based curriculum uses STEAM units that link topics and encourage exploration. Students own their learning by setting personal goals and practicing reflective self-evaluation. Small classrooms and highly trained teachers support a dynamic school community. Steam facilities and smart classrooms are part of the campus, enabling technology-enabled learning. The school aims to nurture students as leaders of tomorrow with character, passion, integrity, and high ability.
Sports facilities	Sports facilities —	Sports facilities —
Academic facilities	Academic facilities —	Academic facilities The school teaches IB Primary Years Programme (PYP), IB Middle Years Programme (MYP), IB Diploma Programme and Cambridge IGCSE. Academic work is organized around an inquiry-based STEAM curriculum. Units of study link topics to support exploration and understanding of the world. Students own their learning by setting personal goals and practicing reflective self-evaluation. The school aims to nurture students to become leaders with character, passion, integrity, and high ability.
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities —	Extra curricular facilities The After School Program provides a robust set of extra-curricular activities alongside the academic program. Activities include basketball, football, cricket and volleyball, wall-climbing, STEM learning, computers and coding, and hobby development. Weekends offer foreign language classes (French, Arabic), Zumba, dance, and Arts & Crafts. Students from grade 3 onward are encouraged to plan school events and participate in weekly talent assemblies. Clubs include Dialogue Skills, Social Media Skills, Copywriting, Yearbook, Music & Band, Theater Arts, Student Led Conferences, Self Defense, and Entrepreneurship.
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History ASIS began in 2011. ASIS is a wholly owned subsidiary of American Education Group Limited, which licenses partnerships with U.S. universities, accreditation bodies, and training institutes. The curriculum is based on the State of Ohio standards under the U.S. Department of Education, and is transferable to schools in the U.S., Canada, or elsewhere. ASIS offers Cambridge and Edexcel programs in addition to its U.S. curriculum. ASIS operates from Plot 20B, Road 79/82, Gulshan-2 Diplomatic Zone, Dhaka-1212, and offers an ESL program as well as a proprietary STEAM-focused Comprehensive Program including robotics, coding, AI training, drone flying, cinematics, and A/V editing.	History —
Community	Community ASIS believes every child is unique and has potential. ASIS aims to discover each child's strengths, develop them into lifelong skills, and foster a nurturing, collaborative environment between parents and teachers. Families are encouraged to work with ASIS to support students. ASIS invites families to visit the campus and meet the teaching staff to learn more about the school.	Community Springdale International School Dhaka envisions itself as one of the premier 21st-century schools in the Subcontinent. It describes a tight-knit community of staff, like-minded parents and students who come together for each child's development. The inquiry-based curriculum includes STEAM learning with physical education, where units connect topics and students set personal goals and practice reflective self-evaluation. The site provides an Events Calendar and a Latest Events section for community activities, though there are currently no events listed.
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Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual —	Academic & intellectual STEM learning and computers & coding are offered as after-school activities. The program complements the core curriculum by providing hands-on experiences in science, technology, engineering, and math. Students learn by exploring topics with structured activities and goals, supported by Springdale teachers and external specialists on a nominal cost. The program encourages reflective self-evaluation and personal goal setting as part of the learning process.
Arts & creative	Arts & creative —	Arts & creative Performing arts are included as after-school activities, with clubs such as Music & Band and Theater Arts, plus Arts & Crafts. Weekend sessions feature Zumba, dance, and Arts & Crafts to broaden creative expression. Additional creative offerings include opportunities to develop artistic expression through performances and Arts & Crafts.
Cultural & language	Cultural & language —	Cultural & language Weekend sessions include foreign language classes such as French and Arabic. These classes provide exposure to languages as part of the after-school program.
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies —	Social & hobbies A broad range of clubs and programs are offered, including Dialogue Skills, Social Media Skills, Copywriting, Yearbook, Music & Band, Theater Arts, Student Led Conferences, Self Defense, and Entrepreneurship. These opportunities foster collaboration, communication, and creative expression beyond the classroom.
Community & service	Community & service —	Community & service Student leadership and service opportunities are part of the program.
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional —	Leadership & professional Student Led Conferences and entrepreneurship opportunities are available, supported by leadership development within clubs and project work. Clubs and activities cultivate leadership, communication, and professional skills.
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing —	Lifestyle & wellbeing Sports include basketball, football, cricket, and volleyball, with physical education and other sport activities during and after school. Wall-climbing is offered, and weekends feature Zumba and dance. Boot camps are held annually to build teamwork and resilience.
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision English is the language of instruction. An ESL program is available for students whose native language is not English, helping them improve to near-native English proficiency.	Language provision English is the language of instruction for the curriculum. Bangla is compulsory in all PYP grade levels from age 4. The school is committed to multilingualism.
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Reputation	Reputation
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Accreditations	Accreditations —	Accreditations —
Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions 1. Initiate contact via email or a message on WhatsApp or Facebook Messenger. Share basic information about the child, such as age or current grade, and provide a contact number. The response is typically within about an hour during working hours, or by the next day if the message is sent in the evening. 2. What's Next and campus visit: After the initial contact, an academic coordinator will call or message to clarify details and provide any information needed. In-person visits to the Gulshan 2 campus in the Diplomatic Zone are welcome, and a campus tour can be arranged. Staff are available during the visit to answer questions. 3. Admission application process: After receiving your contact information, an academic coordinator will call or message to clarify details and provide information you may need. You may then proceed with the admission application and any required documents. In-person visits to the Gulshan 2 Diplomatic Zone campus are welcome to learn more and to tour the facilities. 4. Teaching applications: For teaching roles, send a cover letter and CV with a recent photo. A Bachelor's degree and several years of teaching experience are preferred. Vacancies are advertised on the BDJobs website, and if a candidate's background matches a current vacancy, they will be invited to interview.	Admissions 1) Admissions Guidelines: Fill up the Springdale International School Online Admissions Form to enroll your child. Parents will be prompted at various steps in the admissions process to upload scanned documents (.jpeg, .pdf, .png) attached to the admissions form. You can save your progress and complete it later, and you should check your email inbox (including spam). Documents to upload include: one passport copy of the student, one passport copy of each parent, two passport-size photographs of the student, one passport-size photo of each parent, and one copy of National ID or equivalent for each parent. Additional documents for new transfer enrollments: a copy of the student's most recent report card. Hard copies may be requested for verification; if you are unable to complete all necessary documentation, complete as much as possible and the school will reach out for the missing documents. For assistance, email admissions@springdaledhaka.org or call +880248812022.
Scholarships	Scholarships New students may receive up to a 75% waiver on admission fees. The waiver is offered to new students. The school accepts all types of learners.	Scholarships —
Waitlist	Waitlist —	Waitlist —
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