Compare American Curriculum International Schools in Bangladesh

Instructs in English

Ages 3 - 18 years

Fees BDT 350 - 38,700

Pupils 449

Type Co-educational

American International School Dhaka (AISD) provides a truly international education for ages 3–18, with IB Primary Years Programme, IB Diploma Programme, and an American Diploma pathway. Instruction is in English, with English as an Additional Language support as needed. Students progress through three high school pathways: High School Diploma, HSD with IBDP courses, or full IBDP; the IB Diploma requires six subjects, ToK, and the Extended Essay, with a minimum of 24 points. All graduating students complete Service Learning, and those not taking the EE complete a Senior Project. The 4.5-acre Baridhara campus houses 60 modern classrooms, two libraries, a state-of-the-art performing arts center, art and music facilities, and a range of science labs. Facilities include a 25-meter heated pool, two gymnasiums, two tennis courts, an outdoor field, and a fitness center. Signature programs include Discovery Week and InResidence@AISD residencies, which connect classroom learning with real-world experiences and intercultural engagement globally.

Location

AISD is situated on a 4.5-acre site within the Baridhara Diplomatic Zone of Dhaka. The campus is at 12 United Nations Road, Dhaka 1212, Bangladesh. The Baridhara Diplomatic Zone is a designated diplomatic area in Dhaka. Transportation is provided by a bus service for students living within the Diplomatic Zone, including Baridara, Gulshan, and Banani.

Stages

Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 12

Type

international school

Pupil Nationality Mix

Over 48 nationalities are represented in the student body; 470+ students are enrolled.

Additional learning support

The AISD Student Support Team provides a Learning Support Program and EAL (English as an Additional Language) program to support students with identified learning needs; the team includes a psychologist, speech and language consultant, language learning specialists, learning support specialists, counselors, and administrators.

Bus service

AISD provides a convenient and safe bus transportation option for students residing within the Diplomatic Zone, including Baridara, Gulshan, and Banani. Upon enrollment, the admission team and transport department determine transportation needs. The service is included with tuition and includes a late bus option.

Application and Enrollment Fees

- Application fee (new applicants): US$ 350 (non‑refundable), due with the application.
- Acceptance / Seat deposit (new students): US$ 3,000, due within 10 days of invoice or before the student begins classes, whichever is earlier; this deposit is non‑refundable and is credited against the first invoice.
- Re‑enrolment deposit (continuing students): US$ 2,000 to reserve a seat for the upcoming year; this amount is credited to the first invoice and must be paid by the stated deadline. The re‑enrolment deposit is refundable only if the Admissions Office receives written notification by the specified refund deadline.

Annual Tuition — School Year 2026–27 (annual and semester/installment breakdowns)

- Pre‑K3 – Pre‑K4: Annual tuition US$ 17,500. If using the two‑installment plan the first installment is US$ 8,750 plus a US$ 1,200 service charge (total first installment US$ 9,950); second installment US$ 8,750. Option to pay full year by the deadline is available.
- KG – Grade 5: Annual tuition US$ 32,300. Installment option: 1st installment US$ 16,150 + US$ 1,200 service charge (total first installment US$ 17,350); 2nd installment US$ 16,150.
- Grades 6 – 8: Annual tuition US$ 35,300. Installment option: 1st installment US$ 17,650 + US$ 1,200 service charge (total first installment US$ 18,850); 2nd installment US$ 17,650.
- Grades 9 – 12: Annual tuition US$ 38,700. Installment option: 1st installment US$ 19,350 + US$ 1,200 service charge (total first installment US$ 20,550); 2nd installment US$ 19,350.

Capital / Registration Fee (new students)

- Total new‑student Capital Fee: US$ 17,500 (non‑refundable). The Capital Fee may be paid in staged amounts for Pre‑K entrants according to the entry point:
- Students entering in Pre‑K3: payments of US$ 4,000 (Pre‑K3), US$ 6,500 (Pre‑K4), and US$ 7,000 (KG–12) totaling US$ 17,500.
- Students entering in Pre‑K4: payments of US$ 6,500 (Pre‑K4) and US$ 11,000 (KG–12) totaling US$ 17,500.
- Students entering in KG–12: single payment of US$ 17,500.
All Capital Fee installments must be fully settled before a new student begins classes.

Other recurring or one‑off fees and common additional costs

- Annual Development Fee: US$ 1,000 (non‑refundable) payable as part of the first invoice; applicable to Grades 1–12.
- Installment service charge (when selecting the two‑installment plan): US$ 1,200 charged with the first installment.
- International wire transfer bank charge: US$ 50 per transfer (added to wire payments).
- Late payment fee: US$ 200 charged for each 15‑day period of delay after a due date; unpaid late fees block acceptance of further payments until cleared.
- Optional activities and travel‑based trips (Model UN, sports, overseas trips, etc.) are invoiced separately in advance and must be paid in full in US dollars prior to participation. Estimated costs are provided when events are offered.
- Campus ID cards and cafeteria: campus card required for purchases; funds are loaded to the card and are non‑withdrawable except at withdrawal from the school. Cafeteria purchases and card top‑ups are managed through the Business Office; online top‑up by debit/credit card is available for campus card balances.
- Transportation: Complimentary bus service is provided for specified local neighbourhoods (Baridhara, Gulshan, Banani); extended transport may be provided at the administration's discretion. Transportation arrangements do not automatically reduce fees if families choose not to use the service. Optional extended transport and other route coverage (if charged) are handled separately.
- Lost or damaged books and school‑owned technology: families are responsible for full replacement cost; report cards and transcripts will not be released until replacement invoices are paid.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Payment currency and invoicing: All school invoices are issued in US dollars. Cash is not accepted for school fees. Accepted payment instruments for school fee invoices are cheque, international wire transfer, or pay order payable to "American International School Dhaka." BDT payments are allowed only with prior written approval from the Business Office and are converted at the school's monthly rate (with provisions for recomputing in case of significant currency devaluation).
- Full‑year payment (Option 1): Full tuition is due by June 30 of the invoiced year.
- Two‑installment payment (Option 2): First installment (50% of annual tuition) plus the US$ 1,200 service charge due by June 30; second installment (remaining 50%) due by November 1. Students may not attend second‑semester classes until second‑semester fees are settled.
- For new students, first invoice will include Tuition + Capital Fee + Service Charge (if applicable) minus the seat deposit; payment of the required components must meet the new‑student timelines specified. For continuing students, the first invoice includes Tuition + Development Fee + Service Charge (if applicable) minus the re‑enrolment deposit.

Refund and withdrawal terms

- Written notice requirement: A withdrawal notice must be sent in writing to the Admissions Office and the relevant Principal at least 14 calendar days before the withdrawal date; the school will issue a Withdrawal Form and will not release records until the form is completed and all fees and dues are settled. Campus ID cards must be returned on the final day; any remaining card balance will be refunded then.
- Refund outcomes by withdrawal date (continuing students):
- By April 30: re‑enrolment deposit refunded in full.
- By June 30: tuition refunded in full; re‑enrolment deposit is forfeited for continuing students.
- After June 30 but before the first day of school: 80% of tuition refunded.
- First day of school through October 31: second‑semester tuition refunded (that is, first‑semester tuition retained).
- After November 1: no refund.
- New students who withdraw after fee settlement but before the first day of school: tuition refunded in full less the seat deposit. No portion of Capital/Registration Fees, Service Charges, or the Annual Development Fee is refundable in any withdrawal scenario. Refunds are made to the original payer in the original currency and up to the amount paid; the Board reserves the right to withhold refunds in an emergency. Virtual school days are treated as school days for refund purposes (no reduction).

Boarding

- Boarding is not applicable; fees for residential boarding are not included or listed. The school operates as a day school for Pre‑K through Grade 12.

Fee payment options and operational notes

- Accepted payment methods for school fee invoices: cheque, international wire transfer, or pay order payable to "American International School Dhaka." International wire transfers require an additional US$ 50 for bank charges. BDT payments are permitted only with prior written approval from the Business Office and are converted at the school's stated monthly rate. Cash is not accepted for school fee invoices.
- Campus card top‑ups (cafeteria and on‑campus purchases) can be made at the Business Office or online using debit/credit card; campus card balances are non‑withdrawable except at withdrawal from the school.

If you require these figures presented exactly as line items for an external database (labels and numeric fields only), use of the Annual Tuition and Installment figures above will allow direct data entry; the amounts and deadlines above reflect the School Year 2026–27 fee schedule.

Curriculum

AISD follows IB (PYP and DP) and American Diploma curriculums. The IB Diploma Programme is offered for Grades 11–12, and AISD also offers the AISD High School Diploma as a graduation option. There are three high school pathways: High School Diploma (HSD); HSD + International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) courses; or IBDP. The IB Diploma Programme requires six subjects across groups, plus Theory of Knowledge (ToK) and the Extended Essay; a minimum of 24 points earns the IB Diploma. English is the medium of instruction, with English as an Additional Language support available as needed. Service Learning is compulsory for all graduating AISD students; students not participating in the IB Extended Essay must complete a Senior Project.

Student Teacher Ratio

435 students are enrolled and 76 faculty members are on staff, giving an approximate student-to-faculty ratio of 5.7 to 1.

Exam Results

The Class of 2025 had a 100% graduation rate. The IB Diploma Programme is the basis of study for the final two years; students on the IBDP Pathway must earn a minimum of 24 points to be awarded the Diploma. AISD reports IB Diploma results and monitors predicted and actual IB scores to inform teaching and learning and external reporting.

Higher Education Progression

AISD states that its high school curriculum enables students to pursue higher education in the United States, Canada and elsewhere around the world. The High School Profile for the Class of 2025 shows 306 total college applications and 160 acceptances, with acceptances to universities across the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Europe, Australia and the Republic of Korea. The profile lists numerous U.S. universities to which AISD graduates have been accepted, illustrating a broad range of U.S. matriculation.

Admissions

Step One: Submitting an Application. Submit an online Application Form and upload all required documents. All records must be in English; translations must be verified by an official translator; parents may not translate records. A completed online application includes a language survey, confidential teacher recommendations sent directly from the current school, health information, immunization records, transcripts for the past three years, standardized test scores, passport and visa copies for the student and both parents, any evaluations, and any documents AISD requests. There is a one-time application processing fee of US$350, payable online or in Dhaka; online payments incur a 3.99% processing fee; submitting an online application does not guarantee admission. Step Two: Placement Assessments. All students from Pre-K3 to Grade 10 complete placement testing. For Pre-K3 and PreK4, on-campus individual screening sessions are required. For KG–Grade 5: virtual MAP testing plus a writing sample, followed by an interview. For Grade 6–Grade 10: virtual MAP testing plus a writing sample, followed by an interview. Step Three: Application Review. After placement tests, the complete file is reviewed by the admissions team for a final decision. Parents are notified of the decision by email. A confirmation of receipt email is sent within three working days after submission of the online application and fee. The working week in Bangladesh is Sunday to Thursday.

Scholarships

AISD does not offer any scholarships at this time.

Waitlist

AISD does not guarantee seats. Only children of U.S. Government direct hire employees are guaranteed seats provided they meet admissions criteria. Prospective families initiate the process by submitting an online application and paying the US$350 processing fee; the file is added to a pool of candidates. If a seat becomes available, placement screening is conducted and the Admissions Review Committee makes a final decision. The process may take several weeks.

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William Carey Academy

Instructs in English

Ages 4 - 18 years

Pupils 370

Type Co-educational

William Carey Academy is an ACSI-accredited American curriculum school in Chittagong, Bangladesh, founded in 1996. Starting with K-3, it expanded annually and graduated its first 12th grade class in 2006. The school prepares Bangladeshi students for world-class universities.

Location

William Carey Academy is in Chittagong, Bangladesh's second largest city.

Stages

KG1 through Grade 12.

Type

William Carey Academy is a private co-educational American curriculum day school.

Country affiliation

Follows an American educational curriculum.

Religious affiliation

ACSI (Association of Christian Schools International) accredited.

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American Standard International School

Instructs in English

Ages 3 - 18 years

Fees BDT 560,000 - 1,580,000

Type Co-educational, Day

American Standard International School was founded with a vision to provide students in Dhaka access to an American education under an American principal. The school offers both American and British curricula including Cambridge O and A Levels alongside STEAM programmes in robotics, coding, and AI.

Location

Plot 20B, Road 79/82, Gulshan-2 Diplomatic Zone, Dhaka-1212. The campus is centrally located in Gulshan-2, Dhaka.

Stages

Primary Levels: ESL, Early Years, Primary & Middle Year. Secondary Levels: Cambridge, Edexcel, SAT.

Type

ASIS is an American international day school. The curriculum is based on the State of Ohio under the auspices of the United States Department of Education; Cambridge and Edexcel boards are also offered.

Additional learning support

The school offers an ESL program for non-native English speakers, helping students reach near-native proficiency. The school accepts all types of learners.

Country affiliation

United States (American curriculum).

Application fee

- Application fee: BDT 2,000 payable on application and credited/adjusted against tuition once the student is admitted.

One‑time / admission charges

- Admission fee (one‑time) by year group:
- Pre‑School, Pre‑Kindergarten, Kindergarten: BDT 300,000.
- Grades 1–6: BDT 400,000.
- Grades 7–12: BDT 500,000.
- Security deposit (paid on admission, one amount shown for all grades): BDT 50,000.
- UCBD fee (one‑time, by year group):
- Pre‑School: BDT 30,000.
- Pre‑Kindergarten: BDT 35,000.
- Kindergarten: BDT 35,000.
- Grade 1–2: BDT 50,000.
- Grade 3–4: BDT 85,000.
- Grade 5–6: BDT 90,000.
- Grade 7: BDT 95,000.
- Grade 8: BDT 97,500.
- Grades 9–12: BDT 100,000.

(All one‑time amounts and admission figures as shown for each year group).

Ongoing tuition — monthly, per‑term and annual (by year group)

- Pre‑School (age 2–3): Monthly tuition BDT 15,000 → Per term (4 months) BDT 60,000 → Annual (12 months) BDT 180,000.
- Pre‑Kindergarten (age 4): Monthly tuition BDT 20,000 → Per term BDT 80,000 → Annual BDT 240,000.
- Kindergarten (age 5): Monthly tuition BDT 25,000 → Per term BDT 100,000 → Annual BDT 300,000.
- Grade 1: Monthly tuition BDT 35,000 → Per term BDT 140,000 → Annual BDT 420,000.
- Grade 2: Monthly tuition BDT 40,000 → Per term BDT 160,000 → Annual BDT 480,000.
- Grade 3: Monthly tuition BDT 45,000 → Per term BDT 180,000 → Annual BDT 540,000.
- Grade 4: Monthly tuition BDT 50,000 → Per term BDT 200,000 → Annual BDT 600,000.
- Grade 5: Monthly tuition BDT 55,000 → Per term BDT 220,000 → Annual BDT 660,000.
- Grade 6: Monthly tuition BDT 60,000 → Per term BDT 240,000 → Annual BDT 720,000.
- Grade 7: Monthly tuition BDT 70,000 → Per term BDT 280,000 → Annual BDT 840,000.
- Grade 8: Monthly tuition BDT 75,000 → Per term BDT 300,000 → Annual BDT 900,000.
- Grade 9: Monthly tuition BDT 77,500 → Per term BDT 310,000 → Annual BDT 930,000.
- Grade 10: Monthly tuition BDT 80,000 → Per term BDT 320,000 → Annual BDT 960,000.
- Grade 11: Monthly tuition BDT 82,500 → Per term BDT 330,000 → Annual BDT 990,000.
- Grade 12: Monthly tuition BDT 85,000 → Per term BDT 340,000 → Annual BDT 1,020,000.

(Monthly tuition figures shown above; per‑term = monthly × 4; annual = monthly × 12).

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Tuition is collected at the beginning of each term. One term is equal to four months; there are three terms in an academic year.
- VAT: All tuition and fees are shown exclusive of VAT (7.5%).
- Security deposit, admission fee and UCBD fee are charged at admission.

Other costs and optional services

- Transportation (Banani / Gulshan / Baridhara area): BDT 8,000 per child (per year or per term as listed — fee shown as BDT 8,000).
- Stationery supplies (one‑time, typical): BDT 5,000.
- P.E. / games uniform kit: BDT 4,000 (1 long pant, 1 short pant, 1 shirt, 1 jacket).
- Fees are shown as inclusive of: morning snack, one set of regular school uniform (1 shirt & 1 long pant) and all textbooks.

Boarding

- The school is listed as a day school; no boarding program or boarding fees are published.

Refund information

- No explicit refund policy for tuition, admission fee, security deposit or UCBD fee is published on the school's admission/fee material reviewed. Confirm the school's refund and withdrawal terms with the school office before completing payment.

Payment options

- The published fee material reviewed does not specify accepted payment methods (bank transfer, credit card or other). Confirm available payment methods and banking details with the school office at the time of enrolment.

Notes and reminders for parents

- All fees are shown exclusive of VAT (7.5%) and are subject to change without prior notice.
- The application fee is shown as BDT 2,000 and is adjusted against tuition upon admission.

(Fees and scheduling details above are taken from the school's published fees and admissions material for the current schedule; contact the school office for live confirmation of payment instructions or any special cases).

Admissions

1. Initiate contact via email or a message on WhatsApp or Facebook Messenger. Share basic information about the child, such as age or current grade, and provide a contact number. The response is typically within about an hour during working hours, or by the next day if the message is sent in the evening. 2. What's Next and campus visit: After the initial contact, an academic coordinator will call or message to clarify details and provide any information needed. In-person visits to the Gulshan 2 campus in the Diplomatic Zone are welcome, and a campus tour can be arranged. Staff are available during the visit to answer questions. 3. Admission application process: After receiving your contact information, an academic coordinator will call or message to clarify details and provide information you may need. You may then proceed with the admission application and any required documents. In-person visits to the Gulshan 2 Diplomatic Zone campus are welcome to learn more and to tour the facilities. 4. Teaching applications: For teaching roles, send a cover letter and CV with a recent photo. A Bachelor's degree and several years of teaching experience are preferred. Vacancies are advertised on the BDJobs website, and if a candidate's background matches a current vacancy, they will be invited to interview.

Scholarships

New students may receive up to a 75% waiver on admission fees. The waiver is offered to new students. The school accepts all types of learners.

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