CBSE / Indian Curriculum International Schools in India
Compare 211 CBSE / Indian Curriculum international schools in India. Filter by curriculum, fees (average INR 5,924,580), location, and more to find the right international school now.
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- Schools listed
- 211
- Curricula
- 21
- Average annual fee
- INR 6,212,090
- Fee range
- INR 500 – 1,468,250,000
More school facts
- Most common curriculum
- CBSE Curriculum (154 schools)
- Average school size
- 2,340 pupils
- Largest by enrolment
- Heartfulness International School, Omega Branch
- Oldest
- Bishop Cotton School Shimla (1859)
- With boarding
- 68
About international schools in India
Schools in India that label themselves ‘CBSE’ or ‘CBSE-international’ follow the Central Board of Secondary Education syllabus while often positioning themselves with international teaching approaches, additional language options and a more outward-looking school culture; the label “international” is not a regulated category and its meaning varies by school. The medium of instruction is usually English, with CBSE offering a long list of Indian and foreign languages and the National Curriculum Framework/NEP-informed three-language emphasis affecting choices in middle years. Fees vary widely by city and facility: modest private CBSE schools may charge only a few tens of thousands of rupees a year, while independent CBSE schools in major metros commonly charge in the lakhs per year for senior grades, so families should budget according to location and services. Admissions follow the Indian academic year and CBSE rules on age and transfer entry, so relocating families should confirm current cut-offs, vacant seats and the school’s affiliation and language policy before committing.
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FAQs for India
What does “CBSE international” mean in practice?
It usually means the school is affiliated to the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) but markets itself as having an international outlook through teaching methods, extra languages or a more globally focused pastoral programme; however, the term is used differently by different schools and is not a regulated standard. Parents should check the school’s CBSE affiliation, curriculum documents and the evidence of international practice (staff profile, language options, student nationality mix) rather than relying on the label alone.
What languages will my child be taught in a CBSE school?
Medium of instruction in most CBSE schools is English, and the board permits a wide range of languages at different stages - including Hindi, Sanskrit, many regional Indian languages and several foreign languages. Recent policy guidance and the National Curriculum Framework emphasise a three-language approach that requires at least two Indian languages in many cases, so check how the school implements that policy across ages.
How much do CBSE international schools usually cost?
There is no single price: annual tuition for private CBSE schools can range from modest sums in smaller towns to several lakhs a year in major metropolitan independent schools, with fees typically rising for higher secondary classes and for additional services such as boarding or extensive co-curricular programmes. Expect substantial variation by city, school size and facilities, and ask any school for a full schedule of tuition, one-off admission or development charges, and projected increases.
When should we apply and what are the admission cut-offs?
CBSE schools normally run on the Indian academic calendar and admissions are organised around the school year; specific windows, entrance tests and documentation requirements vary by school. The CBSE also has rules around age limits and a restriction on admitting students to Class IX and above after 31 August without prior permission, so relocating families should confirm the school’s transfer policy and any mid-year admission procedures well before arrival.
What practical checks should relocating parents make before choosing a CBSE school?
Confirm the school’s CBSE affiliation number and ask to see the affiliation certificate, review the language and three-language policy as applied in practice, inspect the balance of Indian and international staff and students, and examine how the school assesses learning (internal assessment and board exam preparation). Also check fees and fee-increase history, boarding or transport options if needed, and ask for recent reports or examples of how the school supports new or transfer students.