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Strengths STEM, Languages, Visual and Creative Arts
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Community and Service
Stages Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction
Schole International Academy (SIA) in Karachi is an International Baccalaureate (IB) continuum school offering the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP), the Middle Years Programme (MYP) and the Diploma Programme (DP). The campus is located in the Clifton area at D 116, Block 2, near Aga Khan Hospital. The school opened in August 2017 and has since progressed through IB authorisations: PYP authorised in May 2021, MYP authorised in January 2023, and the Diploma Programme authorised in May 2025. The IB programmes are taught in English and Urdu to a co-educational student body. The school aims to nurture inquiry-based, concept-driven learning with eight subject groups, supported by facilities including Wet/Dry Science Labs, Visual Arts Studio, Design Studio and a Music Room. The school emphasizes a global outlook and international-mindedness, with a learning centre and extensive extracurricular opportunities such as sport, music and drama, community service, charity events and enterprise challenges.
116, near Aga Khan Clinics, Block 2 Clifton, Karachi, Pakistan
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The Essentials
Schole International Academy has instruction in English, Urdu.
Location
Schole International Academy is located in Clifton, Karachi, at D-116 Block 2 Clifton near Aga Khan Hospital. Clifton is a central Karachi neighbourhood with public transport options and road links nearby.
Stages
Schole offers all three IB programmes: the Primary Years Programme (EY–Grade 5), the Middle Years Programme (Grades 6–10), and the Diploma Programme (Grades 11–12). The school is authorized to deliver the complete IB continuum.
Type
Schole is a private, co-educational day school.
Pupil Nationality Mix
Public information about the mix of nationalities represented, or the ratio of local to international students, is not published.
Additional learning support
Public information on Additional Learning Needs (SEN) provisions is not listed in Schole's public materials. For details about learner support, contact the admissions office.
Country affiliation
Pakistan.
Religious affiliation
Not specified.
School day structure
School days run Monday to Friday, with the regular day from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Bus service
No public information about a school bus service is listed.
Diving Deeper
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Fees
Annual tuition at Schole International Academy ranges from PKR 240,000 to PKR 396,000 for 2026/27.
Application / Admission fees - Admission fee (one‑time, for new admissions): PKR 100,000.
Security deposit - Security deposit (refundable): PKR 20,000, payable on admission.
Tuition fees by programme/grade band - Early years (Play Group): Monthly PKR 20,000 / Quarterly PKR 60,000. - Nursery, Kindergarten and Preps: Monthly PKR 23,100 / Quarterly PKR 69,300. - PYP 1 & PYP 2: Monthly PKR 26,400 / Quarterly PKR 79,200. - PYP 3, PYP 4 & PYP 5: Monthly PKR 27,500 / Quarterly PKR 82,500. - MYP 1, MYP 2 & MYP 3: Monthly PKR 29,700 / Quarterly PKR 89,100. - MYP 4 & MYP 5: Monthly PKR 33,000 / Quarterly PKR 99,000.
Resource / books / materials and one‑time packs - Where applicable the schedule lists one‑time resource/pack charges (payable on admission or with the first fee instalment): common amounts shown include Art Bag charges of PKR 2,500 or PKR 3,500 or PKR 4,500 depending on year band. Workbooks charges of PKR 7,500 or PKR 10,500 or PKR 13,500 depending on year band, and Book/Pack charges of PKR 5,000 or PKR 7,000 depending on year band. Exact resource/pack amounts are shown on the published fee rows per band.
Sibling discount and tax treatment - Sibling discount: 10% sibling discount is applied as published. - Advance Income Tax/withholding: 5% (non‑filer) is shown as applicable on the published fee rows.
Billing schedule and payment terms - Payment frequencies offered in the published schedule: Monthly and Quarterly payment options are shown. Security deposit, admission fee and resource/pack charges are due on admission. - The published rows indicate that admission, tuition and book/resource pack charges are payable at admission or per the chosen payment frequency. Specific due dates and late‑payment penalties are not shown in the published fee sheet.
Boarding fees - Boarding is not applicable: the school operates as a day school (no boarding fees listed).
Other fees and charges (examples shown on the published schedule) - One‑time resource/pack charges as noted above (Art Bag, Workbooks, Books Pack) vary by year band. - The schedule shows the security deposit as refundable. Other refundable / non‑refundable finer points (for example, refund calculations on withdrawal) are not detailed in the published fee sheet.
Refund information - The security deposit (PKR 20,000) is identified as refundable on the published fee schedule. No other detailed refund policy (for tuition refunds on withdrawal, prorated refunds, or timelines for refunding the deposit) is included on the published fee sheet.
Fee payment options (methods) - The published fee schedule lists payment frequencies (monthly, quarterly) and which charges are payable on admission, but does not specify accepted payment methods (for example, bank transfer, credit card, cheque, or cash) in the fee document itself. No specific payment method details are shown on the published fee sheet.
Academics
Schole International Academy teaches IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP) for students aged 2 to 19.
Curriculum
Schole International Academy offers a continuum of International Baccalaureate programs: Primary Years Programme (EY–Grade 5), Middle Years Programme (Grades 6–10), and Diploma Programme (Grades 11–12). The curriculum is inquiry-based and concept-driven, supported by IB-certified staff to foster independent learning, critical thinking and international-mindedness. Instruction is delivered in English and Urdu, with Diploma Programme subjects including Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, English Language/Literature (LAL), Urdu Language Acquisition (LA), Design, Visual Arts, Interdisciplinary, Integrated Humanities, and the Personal Project. IB authorizations were achieved progressively: PYP in May 2021, MYP in January 2023, and DP in May 2025, confirming full continuum accreditation. The program structure is organized through dedicated IB tracks—Early Years, Primary Years Programme, and Middle Years Programme—as part of the IB Curriculum.
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Admissions
Admissions
1. The admissions process is transparent and clearly explained to all parents at registration. The admission procedure is the same across programmes. After the parent/applicant understands the admissions procedure and shows interest, the child is given a date for the assessment followed by an interview. Assessments cover language acquisition, Language & Literature, and Mathematics and are aligned to the grade level to determine placement, and the school may require a day of attendance for further evaluation if needed.
2. Class placement is based on the assessment and interview results to place the child in an age-appropriate year group. The placement includes the Primary Years Programme (PYP) and Middle Years Programme (MYP). The aim is to ensure the child benefits from the curriculum.
3. Age on 1 August determines class and programme placement. Students are placed in age-appropriate year groups and tracks, including IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) and IB Middle Years Programme (MYP). The chart lists placements from Play Group through Year 10 with corresponding programme designations. Final placement aligns with both age and assessed capabilities.
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FAQs
What age range does Schole International Academy serve?
Schole International Academy serves students aged 2-19.
What curriculum does the school follow?
Schole International Academy offers a continuum of International Baccalaureate programs: Primary Years Programme (EY–Grade 5), Middle Years Programme (Grades 6–10), and Diploma Programme (Grades 11–12). The curriculum is inquiry-based and concept-driven, supported by IB-certified staff to foster.
How much are the tuition fees?
Annual fees range from approximately PKR 240,000 to PKR 396,000 depending on the year group or programme.
Where is the school located?
Schole International Academy is located in Clifton, Karachi, at D-116 Block 2 Clifton near Aga Khan Hospital. Clifton is a central Karachi neighbourhood with public transport options and road links nearby.
What learning support is available?
Public information on Additional Learning Needs (SEN) provisions is not listed in Schole's public materials. For details about learner support, contact the admissions office.
What languages are taught?
English and Urdu are the languages of instruction and language study within the IB programmes. In MYP, English is Language A and Urdu is Language B. The PYP includes English and a foreign language as part of its transdisciplinary themes. Admissions include language acquisition assessments to support
What extracurricular activities are offered?
The school offers the International Baccalaureate continuum, including the Primary Years Programme (PYP) for EY–Grade 5, the Middle Years Programme (MYP) for Grades 6–10, and the Diploma Programme (DP) for Grades 11–12. Instruction is in English and Urdu. The learning approach is inquiry-based and c
How do I apply?
1. The admissions process is transparent and clearly explained to all parents at registration. The admission procedure is the same across programmes. After the parent/applicant understands the admissions procedure and shows interest, the child is given a date for the assessment followed by an interv
What is the school's approach to wellbeing?
Schole International Academy addresses the intellectual, social, emotional and physical well-being of students holistically as part of the Middle Years Programme. The programme uses inquiry-based and concept-driven teaching with an emphasis on developing social-emotional skills and collaboration.
What are the school facilities like?
Schole International Academy has a modern campus with air-conditioned classrooms and a centralized network across the campus. The Learning Center is well-equipped to support student research and independent study. The school houses Wet/Dry Science Labs, a Visual Arts Studio, a Design Studio, and a d
When was the school founded?
Schole International Academy was founded in 2017.
What are the school hours?
School days run Monday to Friday, with the regular day from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
What is the school community like?
Schole's community calendar includes breaks aligned with major holidays such as Spring Break and Eid holidays in 2025. In 2018, Schole collaborated with Special Olympics Pakistan and Global Green for
