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British Curriculum International Schools in Pakistan

Compare 57 British Curriculum international schools in Pakistan. Filter by curriculum, fees (average PKR 837,666), location, and more to find the right international school now.

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Schools listed
57
Curricula
20
Average annual fee
PKR 837,666
Fee range
PKR 76,000 – 2,543,007
More school facts
Most common curriculum
Cambridge IGCSE (36 schools)
Average school size
4,229 pupils
Largest by enrolment
Roots International School & College Islamabad - Winchester campus
Oldest
Karachi Grammar School (1854)
With boarding
4
About international schools in Pakistan

British-curriculum international schools in Pakistan typically follow UK-based programmes delivered as Cambridge (IGCSE/O-Level and Cambridge GCE AS/A-Level) or Pearson Edexcel pathways, with many schools mapping the English National Curriculum in primary and lower-secondary years. Instruction is predominantly in English while Urdu, Pakistan Studies and Islamic Studies are normally part of the timetable, and some campuses also offer additional modern languages such as Arabic or French. Fees vary a great deal by city and campus: published surveys of international and British-medium schools in Pakistan show annual tuition spanning from the low thousands of US dollars to mid five-figure totals, with separate registration, development and exam charges added on top. The main intake is usually at the start of the school year in August/September, but many schools accept January or mid-year admissions and operate rolling entry where places are available, so relocating families should allow several months for applications, records, assessments and visa or residency paperwork.

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18 international schools in Karachi

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13 international schools in Lahore

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9 international schools in Islamabad

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7 international schools in Wah Cantt

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3 international schools in Multan

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3 international schools in Rawalpindi

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2 international schools in Faisalabad

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2 international schools in Peshawar

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FAQs for Pakistan

What is the difference between IGCSE/O-Level and A-Level in the British system offered in Pakistan?
IGCSE or O-Level programmes are the standard qualification for ages about 14 - 16 and provide broad subject coverage before students specialise; A-Levels (or AS/A Levels) are post-16 qualifications focused on a smaller number of subjects and intended to prepare students for university study. Schools in Pakistan commonly offer Cambridge or Edexcel versions of these exams, which are internationally recognised by universities and employers.
What ages and stages do British curriculum schools in Pakistan usually cover?
Many British-curriculum schools cover the full 3 - 18 age range, organising pupils into early years/primary, lower secondary (pre-IGCSE) and upper secondary (IGCSE and A-Level) stages; some institutions focus only on primary or secondary phases. Check each school’s published year-group structure because naming conventions (for example, Year numbers or ‘Grades’) and cut-off dates can vary.
How much should I budget for tuition and extra costs?
Tuition varies widely with location, campus size and facilities: recent market surveys of international schools in Pakistan show annual fees ranging from modest sums in smaller British-medium schools to several tens of thousands of US dollars at premium international campuses, and many families also face one-time registration/development fees plus examination, transport and activity charges. Always ask a school for a full fee schedule that lists compulsory extras and the policy on fee increases and pro-rata billing for mid-year starts.
When should we start applying if we are relocating to Pakistan? Can we join mid-year?
For an August/September start you should begin research and contact schools as early as 6 - 12 months ahead, because popular year groups fill quickly; many schools also offer January or mid-year places and operate rolling admissions when space permits. Prepare translated school reports, passport documents, immunisation records and recent teacher references in advance and confirm the school’s assessment and visa support timelines to avoid delays.
Is instruction entirely in English and what local subjects will my child study?
The medium of instruction in British-curriculum schools is English, but most schools include compulsory Urdu, Pakistan Studies and (where applicable) Islamic Studies as part of the timetable to meet local expectations and national requirements; additional modern languages may be available as options. If you need mother-tongue or language-support provision, ask schools about EAL/ESL programmes, curriculum maps and how they assess language progression.