International Schools in Maldives
Compare 8 international schools in Maldives. Filter by curriculum, fees (average MVR 60,389), location, and more to find the right international school now.
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- Schools listed
- 8
- Curricula
- 14
- Average annual fee
- MVR 60,389
- Fee range
- MVR 12,000 – 141,000
More school facts
- Most common curriculum
- Cambridge IGCSE (5 schools)
- Average school size
- 783 pupils
- Largest by enrolment
- Brightway International School
- Oldest
- Ahmadhiyya International School (1982)
About international schools in Maldives
International schools in the Maldives form a small, concentrated sector centred mainly in Malé and Hulhumalé and serve both expatriate families and Maldivians seeking internationally recognised qualifications. The most common offer is UK-style provision - Cambridge IGCSEs followed by AS/A-Levels - though a minority of schools adopt American Advanced Placement, IB or other international frameworks; instruction is usually in English while Dhivehi and Islamic/Arabic lessons remain part of the timetable. Published annual tuition levels vary widely across providers, roughly from MVR 12,000 up to about MVR 141,000 (many schools charge in the mid-thousands of US dollars, using the current exchange rate of about MVR 15.4 = USD 1). The national academic year starts in late January with two main terms and a formal school-transfer window in October - November, so families planning a move commonly time applications around those dates but should check individual schools for rolling admissions and availability.
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Curricula
There are 8 international schools in Maldives covering 14 curricula. The most widely offered are Cambridge IGCSE (5), Bespoke Curriculum (3), Singapore Curriculum (2), Cambridge International AS Levels (2), Cambridge A Levels (2). If your child may move countries again, an internationally-portable curriculum (IB, or Cambridge/British) keeps options open; if you're likely to settle, a curriculum matching your home or target university system can be the better fit.
Fees & what they cover
Annual tuition across Maldives runs from about MVR 12,000 to MVR 141,000, averaging roughly MVR 60,389. Budget for one-off costs on top — application and enrolment fees, a refundable deposit, uniform, transport and exams.
Admissions & timing
Sought-after schools in Maldives run waiting lists, so apply early — ideally a term or two ahead. Most admissions involve an application, prior school reports and an assessment or interview, with entry points often tied to the school year. Each school's profile shows term dates, open days and how to enquire.
Boarding
Most schools here are day schools; check individual profiles for any boarding options.
How doris stays impartial
doris lists every international school in Maldives we can find — not only those that pay. We take no placement fees and sell no rankings or "top school" spots, so the schools above aren't ordered by who paid most. Details come from the schools' own information and public sources, and you can compare any of them side by side.