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EtonHouse Bhutan International School

Bhutan, Thimphu

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, Mandarin
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 3 - 18 years
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum, Reggio Emilia Approach, IPC (International Primary Curriculum), Singapore Curriculum, Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels
Taught languages English, Mandarin
Strengths Performing Arts, Visual and Creative Arts, Languages
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Early Years, Preschool, Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form, High School
Introduction

Situated in Thimphu, EtonHouse Bhutan International School serves students aged 3 to 18. The campus blends traditional Bhutanese craftsmanship with design in a purpose-built environment that supports inquiry-led learning. The school offers a bespoke pre-school to high school curriculum, anchored by a Reggio Emilia-inspired approach in Early Years (EtonHouse Inquire. Think. Learn). Primary uses the International Primary Curriculum and Singapore Maths, with emphasis on inquiry, creativity and learner agency. In Secondary, students follow the Cambridge Lower Secondary Curriculum and Cambridge IGCSE, progressing to Cambridge International A-Levels in Sixth Form. The multilingual program covers English, Dzongkha and Mandarin, with Bhutanese culture and Dzongkha woven into learning. Facilities include a Research and Innovation Centre, dedicated science laboratories, cultural learning spaces, a multipurpose sports hall and a dedicated performing arts space, plus Reggio-inspired ateliers. The school is part of EtonHouse International Education Group, with a 30-year history and 100 campuses across eight countries.

EtonHouse Bhutan International School, Post Box No 305, Thimphu, Bhutan

The Essentials

EtonHouse Bhutan International School has instruction in English, Mandarin.

Location
Post Box No 305, Thimphu, Bhutan. Bhutan's first international K–12 school.

Stages
Early Years (3-6 years), Primary Years (6-11 years), Secondary (11-16 years), Sixth Form (16-18 years)

Country affiliation
Bhutan
Diving Deeper

Governance and Ownership
The school is part of the EtonHouse International Education Group, a global network of schools across eight countries. A partnership with the Royal Government of Bhutan established the nation's first international K–12 school.
Fees
Application / Admission Fees
- No published figure for an application or admission fee for the 2026/27 academic year is available. An admission fee was reported as "to be announced" during official local coverage of the school launch.

Tuition Fees by Year Group (per term / per year)
- The school has not published detailed tuition fees by year group or by term for the 2026/27 academic year (and no earlier detailed fee schedule is publicly available on the school's information page). No per-term or per-year tuition amounts are available to report.
- A national arrangement includes a policy-level subsidy: Bhutanese students will receive a 40% subsidy on school fees under the partnership arrangements announced at launch.
- A dedicated scholarship scheme will provide full tuition sponsorship for up to ten outstanding Bhutanese students.

Billing Schedule and Payment Terms
- No published billing schedule (for example, annual vs termly invoicing), payment deadlines, or detailed payment terms are available for the 2026/27 academic year.

Boarding Fees
- There is no published information indicating that boarding is offered or any associated boarding fees. No boarding fee schedule is available.

Other Costs and Fees (uniforms, transport, meals, insurance, refundable deposits, facilities fees, exam fees, etc.)
- No published details are available for additional compulsory or optional fees such as uniforms, school transport, meals, student insurance, facilities fees, exam fees, or stationery charges for the 2026/27 academic year.

Refunds and Fee Adjustment / Withdrawal Policy
- No published refund policy, fee adjustment schedule, or rules governing refunds on withdrawal or early termination of enrollment are available for the 2026/27 academic year.

Accepted Payment Methods (credit card, bank transfer, etc.)
- No published information is available specifying accepted payment methods (for example, bank transfer, credit card, or in-person payment).

Summary of confirmed fee-related facts
- The school is operating for Academic Year 26/27.
- The government–EtonHouse partnership includes a 40% fee subsidy for Bhutanese students and a scholarship scheme that can fully sponsor up to ten Bhutanese students.

Brief note on availability of fee data
- Detailed fee figures (application/admission fees, tuition per term or per year by year group, boarding fees, billing schedule, refund policy, and payment methods) for the 2026/27 academic year are not published in the school's publicly available information for the Bhutan campus. The items above reflect the only published, fee-related facts discovered at launch and in official announcements.
Academics

EtonHouse Bhutan International School teaches Bespoke Curriculum, Reggio Emilia Approach, IPC (International Primary Curriculum), Singapore Curriculum, Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
A complete educational pathway from pre-school to high school. Early Years use the EtonHouse Inquire. Think. Learn curriculum with a Reggio Emilia-inspired, inquiry-based approach. Primary Years feature the International Primary Curriculum and Singapore Maths, with emphasis on inquiry, creativity and learner agency. Secondary offers the Cambridge Lower Secondary Curriculum and Cambridge IGCSE, followed by Cambridge International A-Levels in Sixth Form. The multilingual programme supports English, Dzongkha and Mandarin, and Bhutanese culture and Dzongkha are integrated into the curriculum.

Higher Education Progression
Graduates go on to leading universities worldwide.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Well-being and Holistic Development are prioritized; learners are supported to grow academically, socially and emotionally in a safe, nurturing environment.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The language programmes are multilingual, including English, Dzongkha and Mandarin.

Mental Wellbeing
A safe, nurturing environment supports learners' mental well-being, as part of the school's holistic development approach.
Parent Experience

History
The Royal Government of Bhutan and EtonHouse established Bhutan's first international K–12 school. EtonHouse Bhutan International School was founded on a shared vision to nurture world-class talent through internationally benchmarked education while remaining deeply rooted in Bhutanese culture, values, and the principles of Gross National Happiness. The school is part of the EtonHouse International Education Group, a global network across eight countries with more than 30 years of multilingual, inquiry-led education. For over 30 years, EtonHouse has been at the forefront of multilingual, inquiry-led education, trusted by families across 100 campuses in 8 countries. The campus is purpose-built and fuses traditional Bhutanese craftsmanship with contemporary design, with facilities including a Research and Innovation Centre, dedicated science laboratories, cultural learning spaces, a multipurpose sports hall, a performing arts space and Reggio-inspired ateliers.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The purpose-built campus blends traditional Bhutanese craftsmanship with contemporary design. Learning spaces are designed in calm, neutral tones to support an inquiry-led, child-centred approach. A Research and Innovation Centre integrates the Library, STEAM and ICT to support inquiry, experimentation and interdisciplinary learning. Dedicated Science laboratories provide hands-on learning across Biology, Chemistry and Physics. Cultural learning spaces honour Bhutanese History and Dzongkha as integral parts of the curriculum, and a multipurpose sports hall and dedicated performing arts space support well-being and expression.

Sports Facilities
Multipurpose sports hall supports physical development, teamwork and wellbeing.

Academic Facilities
The Research and Innovation Centre integrates the Library, STEAM and ICT to support inquiry, experimentation and interdisciplinary learning. Dedicated Science laboratories are designed for hands-on learning across Biology, Chemistry and Physics. Cultural learning spaces honour Bhutanese History and Dzongkha as integral parts of the curriculum. Reggio-inspired ateliers enable learners to explore ideas through the hundred languages of expression, including light, sound, clay, mark-making and natural materials.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Multipurpose sports hall supports physical development, teamwork and wellbeing. Dedicated performing arts space enables expression through music, drama and movement. Reggio-inspired ateliers invite learners to explore ideas through expressive media such as light, sound, clay, mark-making and natural materials. Cultural learning spaces honour Bhutanese History and Dzongkha as integral parts of the curriculum.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
An inquiry-led, learner-centred approach supports interdisciplinary learning. A Research and Innovation Centre integrates the Library, STEAM and ICT to enable inquiry and experimentation. Curricula across levels include EtonHouse Inquire. Think. Learn in Early Years, the International Primary Curriculum and Singapore Maths in Primary, Cambridge Lower Secondary and Cambridge IGCSE in Secondary, and Cambridge International A-Levels in Sixth Form. The multilingual programme includes English, Dzongkha and Mandarin.

Arts & Creative
The school has a dedicated performing arts space for expression through music, drama and movement. Reggio-inspired ateliers enable learners to explore ideas through light, sound, clay, mark-making and natural materials. These spaces foster creative expression as part of everyday learning.

Cultural & Language
The multilingual programme includes English, Dzongkha and Mandarin. Cultural learning spaces honour Bhutanese history and Dzongkha as integral parts of the curriculum. Culture, values and traditions are woven into daily learning to support identity and global awareness.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Well-being and holistic development are central to the learning approach. Learners are supported to grow academically, socially and emotionally within a safe, nurturing environment. Facilities include a multipurpose sports hall and a dedicated performing arts space to support physical development, teamwork and wellbeing.
Languages

Language Provision
English, Dzongkha and Mandarin are taught; multilingual language programmes provide immersive learning across the full pathway from pre-school to high school.

Bilingual Teaching
The school nurtures bilingual learners.

Immersion Programs
Language immersion is provided in English, Dzongkha and Mandarin.
School Events
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