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IB Curriculum International Schools in Bangladesh

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About international schools in Bangladesh

Families researching IB international schools in Bangladesh will find a small but established network of IB World Schools, most of them concentrated in Dhaka and a few other cities, offering combinations of the Primary Years, Middle Years and Diploma Programmes. Instruction is typically English-medium while schools also build in Bangla as a required national/mother-tongue subject and many offer additional modern languages such as French or Spanish. Annual fees vary widely between more affordable English-medium international options and premium IB campuses, so expect differences of several hundred thousand taka a year between schools and to budget separately for enrolment, transport and activity charges. Admissions are usually organised around the main academic intake in mid-year or late summer with a smaller January intake, and many schools accept applications year-round but set deadlines for key entry points, so parents should contact likely schools several months before their preferred start date.

Compare 11 IB Curriculum international schools in Bangladesh. Filter by curriculum, fees (average BDT 1,974,254), location, and more to find the right international school now.

At a glance 11 schools · avg fee BDT 1,974,254
Schools listed
11
Curricula
11
Average annual fee
BDT 1,974,254
Fee range
BDT 408,000 – 4,750,425
Most common curriculum
IB (PYP) (9 schools)
Average school size
640 pupils
Largest by enrolment
Pledge Harbor International School
Oldest
American International School Dhaka (1972)
With boarding
2

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FAQs for Bangladesh

Which IB programmes will my child encounter and what ages do they cover?
The International Baccalaureate is typically offered as three distinct programmes: the Primary Years Programme (PYP) for early and primary education, the Middle Years Programme (MYP) for lower secondary, and the Diploma Programme (DP) for the final two pre-university years. Schools vary in which combination they are authorised to deliver, so check each school’s authorisation (some offer PYP - MYP - DP together, others only DP or PYP).
Is instruction in English and will my child still learn Bangla?
Most IB international schools in Bangladesh teach primarily in English, but the national language and culture are usually taught as part of the curriculum and many schools offer Bangla mother-tongue classes or bilingual provision. Schools commonly also provide modern language options such as French or Spanish, and some run formal mother-tongue support or EAL (English as an additional language) services for learners new to English.
How much should I expect to pay for an IB international school place?
Tuition fees vary considerably: there are lower-cost English-medium international options at one end and premium IB schools at the other, with published annual tuition often ranging from the tens of thousands up to several hundred thousand taka and, in some premium cases, exceeding a million taka per year; additional charges for registration, development, exams, transport and activities are frequent. Because fee structures and what they include differ by school and year group, always request the current fee schedule and a full list of compulsory extras before budgeting.
When should we apply and what does the admissions process usually involve?
Many schools run a main intake that aligns with their academic year (commonly a late-summer start) plus a smaller January or mid-year intake; some schools also accept rolling applications if places are available. Typical steps include submitting past school reports, an application form, an interview or assessment for certain year groups, and proof of immunisations or residency documents, so begin enquiries several months before you need a place and ask about waitlists and assessment formats.
What should parents focus on when comparing IB schools in Bangladesh?
Ask which IB programmes the school is authorised to teach, how long it has delivered those programmes, class sizes, and the level of language support (EAL and mother-tongue tuition) provided to help transitions. Also check the school’s published fee schedule and what is included, pastoral care and safeguarding arrangements, university or careers guidance for older students, and any external accreditations or inspection reports the school can share.
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