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If you're researching international schools in Islamabad, Pakistan, this page lists every school we know of and lets you sort, filter and compare them — without school marketing in the way. The most common curriculum is IB (PYP), taught by 3 of the schools below. Annual tuition spans roughly 12,400–28,235 PKR, with the average sitting around 20,318. Schools range from new openings to long-established names like International School of Islamabad (ISOI) (opened 1965).
Compare 7 international schools in Islamabad, Pakistan. Filter by curriculum, fees (average PKR 20,318), location, and more to find the right international school now.
Headstart Kuri Campus is part of Headstart School's Islamabad network and offers education from Playgroup (early years) through High School. The campus teaches in English and follows both the International Baccalaureate (IB) continuum and Cambridge programs, with IB PYP/MYP/DP and Cambridge IGCSE/AS & A Levels available. Facilities include dedicated science, nutrition, and computer labs, robotics, and design spaces, plus an art room, auditorium, lecture hall, outdoor amphitheater, a nurseries/farm, and various sports facilities such as football, basketball, tennis and volleyball. The campus emphasizes inquiry-based learning and global perspectives within a locally relevant framework. The principal is Ms Qasim. The school notes that it has been operating for over 32 years as of 2025, reflecting a long-standing presence in Islamabad's international-education sector. The location is in the Kuri area of Islamabad, with the campus identified as Street 1-A, Kuri. Admissions contact is admissions.kuri@headstart.edu.pk.
SZIA Islamabad offers an international education through a continuum of IB programmes — Primary Years Programme, Middle Years Programme and Diploma Programme — alongside Cambridge IGCSE and Edexcel A Levels. The school provides Early Years Foundation, with instruction primarily in English. The community includes pupils from numerous nationalities and offers University & Career Counselling. The school emphasizes global engagement and cultural awareness through partnerships and initiatives, including Francophonie promotion and a strong focus on environmental sustainability. Notable programs and activities include STEM leadership initiatives, a spelling bee, and participation in international and regional educational networks. SZIA's ethos centers on developing global citizens who can contribute responsibly in a connected world; students explore languages, sciences, humanities, arts, and service projects. The campus supports inquiry-based learning, collaboration, and ICT integration, preparing graduates for higher education and diverse career paths in a rapidly changing world.
The International School of Islamabad is an IB World School offering PYP and Diploma programmes to 320 students from 41 nationalities. With a 6:1 student-to-faculty ratio, 92% internationally certified teachers, and a 23-acre campus, the school develops responsible global citizens.
Located in the central F-7/2 sector of Islamabad, Froebel's International School has been operating since 1975. The school guides students from six weeks of age through to 18 years old. For primary years, instruction follows the International Primary Curriculum (IPC), integrating subjects like geography, science, history, and art into thematic learning units. As students progress to secondary levels, they transition into Pearson Edexcel and Cambridge assessment boards, completing IGCSEs and A-Levels. A notable fixture of the F-7 campus is its annual hosting of FROMUN (Froebel's Model United Nations), a signature intellectual tradition that challenges students in diplomacy and public speaking. Student life is anchored by the school's "BLUE" values—Build, Lead, Uplift, and Excel, which are integrated into daily routines, community service programs, and societies like the HOPE club. Instruction is entirely in English, with Urdu taught as a dedicated subject, ensuring local cultural literacy alongside international examination preparation.
Pak-Turk Maarif International Schools and Colleges Islamabad is part of a 25-campus network across 9 cities serving over 13,000 students. The school offers national, Cambridge IGCSE, A Levels and BTEC pathways with Turkish language integration and values-driven education as a Pakistan-Turkey bilateral initiative.
Beaconhouse Newlands Islamabad is an IB Continuum school located in the Banigala hillside area of Islamabad. The campus sits in a green, hilly setting in Banigala, with extensive play areas and purpose-built facilities that support diverse learning experiences. The school offers all four IB programmes—PYP, MYP, DP, and CP—each housed in its own building. Learning spaces include a remastered senior library, the Learning Tower library, and extensive indoor and outdoor sports facilities, a gymnasium, squash courts, swimming pools, and a modern cafeteria. Newlands provides a strong extended learning and co-curricular programme, alongside SEN support and university/career guidance through the Access Centre. Boarding is available for both boys and girls. English is the primary language of instruction, with Urdu language support and foreign language options depending on campus demographics. The school emphasises literacy, ATL skills, interdisciplinary thinking, and holistic development within a global IB framework. and prepares students for international study.
Roots International School and College Islamabad is the flagship campus serving over 20,000 students across 9 campuses. Founded in 1988, it offers national and Cambridge qualifications with STEM focus, robotics partnerships, and international university placements.
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