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The New School Dhaka

Bangladesh, Dhaka

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees Fees not listed
Ages Not listed
Type Co-educational
Opened 2007
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum Cambridge IGCSE, Pearson Edexcel IGCSE
Typical class size 8
Strengths Academic Enrichment, Sport
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Lifestyle and Wellbeing, Community and Service
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

The New School Dhaka is an English-medium institution in Banani, Dhaka, offering Cambridge and Pearson Edexcel curricula from Play Group through A Level. The program leads to IGCSE examinations at the end of Class X and A Level examinations at the end of Class XII, with Language, Mathematics, and Science as core subjects and Information Technology compulsory from Class I. NSD is registered with Pearson Edexcel, UK, and has reported a 100% IGCSE pass rate. The school has grown for more than 18 years and is led by Principal Dr. Sabuj Ahmed, who brings 27 years of educational experience. The student-teacher ratio is 8:1, enabling smaller classes and more individual attention. Transport is available on selected routes through a partner. The school aims to prepare Bangladeshi children for global success, cultivating critical thinkers, problem solvers, and engaged citizens, with a notable emphasis on athletic opportunities to support lifestyle and wellbeing.

House 41, Road 1/A, Block I, Banani, Dhaka-1213, Bangladesh

The Essentials

The New School Dhaka has typical class sizes of 8, instruction in English.

Location
House-41, Road-1/A, Block-I, Banani, Dhaka-1213, Bangladesh. The New School Dhaka is an English-medium school in Banani, Dhaka. Transport facilities are available on selected routes through a partner.

Stages
From Play Group to A Level.

Bus service
Safe and reliable transport services are available on selected routes through our partner. For transport fees and areas covered, contact the school office.
Diving Deeper

Governance and Ownership
The New School Dhaka is governed by a Board of Directors. Dr. Sabuj Ahmed serves as Chairman and Principal. Board members include Taufiq Hasan and Jabun Nahar.
Fees
Application / Registration Fees
- The school charges an application/registration fee; the exact one-time amount for the 2026/27 session is not published on the public pages. Parents must obtain the numeric application fee through the school's admissions channel or prospectus.

Tuition fees by year group (per term / per year)
- The school states that tuition fees vary by class and that a full breakdown of monthly or term tuition by year group is available through the school's admissions materials. Specific per-term and per-year fee figures for Play Group, Nursery, KG, Primary (Grades 1–6), Secondary (Grades 7–10), O Level and A Level are not published on the publicly visible pages. Obtain the exact per-term and annual amounts from the admissions prospectus or admissions portal.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- The school's public materials indicate that fee schedules and detailed billing terms are provided through the admissions/prospectus documentation and the school's admissions portal. No specific public statement of term dates for fee payments, due dates, payment deadlines, or penalties for late payment is published on the publicly accessible pages. Parents should follow the billing schedule supplied with the admissions paperwork.

Boarding fees (if applicable)
- The New School Dhaka operates as a day school (Play Group to A Level); no boarding facilities or boarding fee schedule are listed in the school's public materials. Therefore, there are no published boarding fees.

Other costs and fees (uniforms, transport, exams, activities, stationery, etc.)
- The school notes there are other charges that vary by service (for example transport arrangements are handled separately). Specific costs for uniforms, transport routes/fees, exam entries (IGCSE/A Level/Edexcel), textbooks, consumables, extracurricular activities, and other ancillary charges are not published with numeric amounts on the public pages. These itemised costs are provided in the school's admissions/prospectus package.

Refund information and cancellation
- No publicly available statement with numeric refund rules, refund periods, or the treatment of deposits/registration fees on withdrawal/withdrawal dates is published on the public pages. Any refund or cancellation terms are included in the admissions/prospectus documents or the school's enrolment contract.

Fee payment options (credit card / bank transfer / cash / online portal)
- The school's admissions channel and prospectus handle fee administration and enrollment. Public pages do not list the accepted payment methods (for example, bank transfer, credit/debit card, cash, or online payment gateway). Payment methods and instructions are provided to parents through the admissions paperwork and the school office.

Summary of availability (2026/27 academic session)
- For the 2026/27 academic session the school confirms admission is open and that fees vary by class, but numeric fee amounts (application fee, per-term tuition by year group, billing dates, ancillary fees, refund policy, and accepted payment methods) are not published in the public pages and are supplied directly to applicants via the prospectus and admissions portal. Parents should obtain the complete fee schedule from the admissions prospectus or the admissions office when enrolling.
Academics

The New School Dhaka teaches Cambridge IGCSE, Pearson Edexcel IGCSE.

Curriculum
The New School Dhaka is an English-medium school in Banani. It offers a Cambridge and Edexcel curriculum from Play Group to A Level. The curriculum leads to IGCSE examinations at the end of Class X and A Level examinations at the end of Class XII. Language, Mathematics, and Science are core subjects. Information Technology is compulsory from Class I. NSD is registered with Pearson Edexcel, UK, and has achieved a 100% IGCSE pass rate.

Student Teacher Ratio
8:1.

Exam Results
100% pass rate in IGCSE examinations (achieved by NSD for the first time).
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The New School Dhaka emphasizes a balanced, inclusive learning environment with a focus on developing critical thinking, problem-solving, and engaged citizenship through its mission and philosophy.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
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English as an Additional Language (EAL)
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Mental Wellbeing
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Safeguarding
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Parent Experience

History
The New School Dhaka is an English-medium school in Banani, Dhaka, offering Cambridge and Edexcel curricula from Play Group to A Level. It has 18+ years since foundation. NSD began a new Cambridge chapter and partners with Pearson Edexcel. The principal is Dr. Sabuj Ahmed, who has 27 years in education.

Community
Guardians and alumni provide testimonials about NSD. The site highlights a management panel led by Dr. Sabuj Ahmed, Jabun Nahar, and Md Taufiq. Three fundamental considerations guide the school: balance, a strong academic foundation with independent thinking and innovation, and athletic and moral development. Parent involvement is encouraged through PTMs, workshops, and regular feedback sessions.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The New School Dhaka is an English-medium school located in Banani, Dhaka. It offers the Cambridge and Edexcel curricula from Play Group to A Level. It is located at House-41, Road-1/A, Block-I, Banani, Dhaka-1213. The student-teacher ratio is 8:1. Transport facilities are available on selected routes through a partner.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The New School Dhaka teaches the Cambridge and Edexcel curricula from Play Group to A Level, and partners with Pearson Edexcel for British qualifications. The school aims to prepare Bangladeshi children for global success, fostering critical thinkers, problem solvers, and engaged citizens.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Athletic opportunities to develop physical skills and teamwork.
Languages

Language Provision
The school teaches in English.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Submit an Admission Inquiry online or book a free campus visit. The Inquiry form collects the parent's full name, contact number, country, and the present address, and asks for the child's intended grade. The campus visit option allows families to meet staff and view facilities. An Admissions Advisor contacts the family within 24 hours to discuss the next steps.
2. Book a free campus visit. The campus visit is without pressure or obligation. Meet the principal and tour the Banani classrooms during the visit. Additional questions can be answered by the admissions team during the visit.
3. Play Group accepts 3-year-old children. Class placement may be adjusted within a one-year range according to the child's academic and emotional readiness. The minimum age for Play Group is 3 years. Placement decisions consider the child's overall readiness.
4. All applicants must sit for an admission test before enrollment. Tests assess Mathematics and English for most grades, while Play Group assesses communication skills. Children should have washroom training and be able to express their needs for Play Group.
5. NSD follows the English Medium Cambridge curriculum from Play Group to A Level. The school also offers O and A Level qualifications under Pearson Edexcel, UK. English-language instruction is emphasized across subjects. Cambridge concept-based learning and leadership development are part of the curriculum.
6. Admission for the 2026–27 session is open with limited seats. Applications should be submitted promptly. An admissions advisor is available to answer questions about slots and age criteria. A full breakdown of tuition, admission fees, and other charges for the 2026–27 session is available through the admissions portal.
School Events
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