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Premium International Schools in Pakistan

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About international schools in Pakistan

Premium international schools in Pakistan are concentrated in the major cities (Karachi, Lahore and Islamabad) and typically serve a mix of expatriate families and wealthier local households, offering campus facilities and extracurricular programmes beyond what many local schools provide. Most operate with English as the medium of instruction while also teaching Urdu as a required or strongly encouraged subject; French, Arabic, Spanish or Mandarin are commonly available as additional languages. Curricula at the premium end usually follow British (Cambridge/Edexcel), American-style or International Baccalaureate programmes, and some schools offer dual tracks alongside the national system. Annual tuition at the premium level varies widely by city, age and curriculum - often starting in the hundreds of thousands of rupees and rising to several million PKR for senior years or schools with boarding and extensive facilities - and families should budget separately for registration, development, transport and external exam fees.

Compare 9 Premium international schools in Pakistan. Filter by curriculum, fees (average PKR 1,326,176), location, and more to find the right international school now.

At a glance 9 schools · avg fee PKR 1,326,176
Schools listed
9
Curricula
14
Average annual fee
PKR 1,326,176
Fee range
PKR 76,000 – 8,196,559
Most common curriculum
IB (PYP) (5 schools)
Average school size
898 pupils
Largest by enrolment
The International School (TIS)
Oldest
Aitchison College Lahore (1886)
With boarding
1

4 international schools in Karachi

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British Overseas School Karachi — international school in Karachi, Pakistan
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British Overseas School Karachi

IPC (International Primary Curriculum), British Curriculum · Ages 3 to 16

PKR 1,145,155 - 2,543,007
Ages 3 to 16 years
IPC (International Primary Curriculum), British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, EYFS (Early years foundation stage), Pearson Edexcel IGCSE
Instructs in English
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Schole International Academy — international school in Karachi, Pakistan
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Schole International Academy

IB (PYP), IB (MYP) · Ages 2 to 19

PKR 240,000 - 396,000
Ages 2 to 19 years
IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP)
Instructs in English and Urdu
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The Avicenna School - Clifton Campus — international school in Karachi, Pakistan
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The Avicenna School - Clifton Campus

Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary) · Ages 2.5 to 17

PKR 76,000 - 84,000
Ages 2½ to 17 years
Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary)
Instructs in English
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The International School (TIS) — international school in Karachi, Pakistan
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The International School (TIS)

IB (PYP), IB (MYP) · Ages 3 to 18

PKR 385,000 - 970,500
Ages 3 to 18 years
IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP)
Instructs in English
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3 international schools in Islamabad

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Westminster School & College

EYFS (Early years foundation stage), British Curriculum · From age 2

PKR 526,500 - 708,500
From age 2
EYFS (Early years foundation stage), British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels
Instructs in English
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The International School (TIS) logo

The International School (TIS)

IB (PYP), IB (MYP) · Ages 3 to 18

PKR 385,000 - 970,500
Ages 3 to 18 years
IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), British Curriculum
Instructs in English
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International School of Islamabad (ISOI) — international school in Islamabad, Pakistan
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International School of Islamabad (ISOI)

IB (PYP), IB (DP) · Ages 3 to 18

PKR 3,581,388 - 8,196,559
Ages 3 to 18 years
IB (PYP), IB (DP), American Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum
Instructs in English
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2 international schools in Lahore

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Aitchison College Lahore — international school in Lahore, Pakistan
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Aitchison College Lahore

Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary) · Ages 5 to 18

PKR 812,400 - 1,125,600
Ages 5 to 18 years
Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels
Instructs in English
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Lahore Grammar School International

IB (PYP), IB (MYP) · Ages 3 to 18

PKR 705,720 - 1,019,340
Ages 3 to 18 years
IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP)
Instructs in English
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FAQs for Pakistan

What are the main curriculum choices and how do they differ?
Premium international schools most often offer British (Cambridge/Edexcel), American-style and International Baccalaureate (IB) programmes. British routes typically use national-style year groups and external IGCSE/A-level assessments, the American approach emphasises a credit-based high-school diploma and sometimes Advanced Placement options, and the IB focuses on a continuum of international standards with a global recognition especially at diploma level. Choose the route that matches your child’s learning style, future university plans and whether you want a curriculum closely aligned to UK, US or broader international higher-education systems.
How much should I expect to pay and what extra charges are common?
Tuition at premium international schools in Pakistan varies a lot by city, age and curriculum - many schools at the premium end charge from roughly PKR 800,000 per year upward, with senior years, IB programmes or boarding-style provision running into multiple millions of rupees. On top of published tuition expect one-off registration or development fees, annual capital or resource levies, transport, uniforms, textbooks and external examination fees (IGCSE/IB/A-level), and sometimes separate charges for extracurriculars or learning-support services. Always request the full fee schedule (including refundable deposits and the school’s refund policy) before committing.
When should we apply and can our child join mid-year?
Most premium international schools follow an August/September academic year with application windows opening several months in advance and offers made on a rolling basis. Mid-year or off-cycle entry is sometimes possible, particularly in younger year groups, but places are limited and senior grades are most likely to be full; if you are relocating, contact admissions as early as possible and ask about waiting lists and remote assessment options. Prepare required documents (passport or birth certificate, recent school reports, immunisation record and proof of residence) ahead of your application to speed the process.
What languages will my child learn and is Urdu taught?
English is the primary language of instruction in international schools, and Urdu is generally taught as a compulsory subject or strong option to ensure connection with national language and culture. Many schools also offer modern languages such as French, Arabic, Spanish or Mandarin as part of the curriculum or as extracurricular options, with availability depending on the school’s size and faculty. If bilingual or immersion provision is important, confirm the school’s language policy and how they support learners for whom English is not a first language.
What practical factors should relocating parents check before choosing a premium international school?
Ask about formal accreditation and recognised examination or IB authorisation, the school’s safeguarding and security arrangements, and the availability of learning-support or SEND provision if your child needs it. Check the average class size, staff qualifications, university-counselling services for older students, transport routes and timings, and whether the published fees include the extras you will be charged; also visit the campus or arrange a virtual meeting to assess pastoral care, extracurricular breadth and how well the school helps new arrivals settle in.