International School Fees India: Budget to Premium

India (Mumbai, Delhi NCR, Bangalore, Hyderabad and other cities) has a growing number of international schools – from budget to premium British, IB and other curricula. This guide outlines fee ranges and example schools so you can make an informed choice.

Quick overview of fee ranges (annual tuition, indicative)

• Budget: Roughly INR 1,50,000–3,50,000 per year (primary). Newer or smaller schools, recognised curricula (e.g. Cambridge, IB PYP).
• Mid-tier: Roughly INR 4,00,000–7,00,000 per year (primary). Established schools, good facilities.
• Premium: Roughly INR 8,00,000–15,00,000+ per year (primary). Top facilities, strong IGCSE/IBDP.

Secondary and exam years are typically higher. Fees vary significantly by city.

Budget end: example schools and fees

Vibgyor High, Billabong High International School and Indus International School (certain campuses) can sit in the budget band. Primary often INR 1,80,000–3,50,000 per year. Check each school’s latest fee schedule.

Mid-tier: example schools and fees

British School Delhi (BSD), Dhirubhai Ambani International School (DAIS) (Mumbai) and Oakridge International School are mid-tier examples. Primary often INR 4,50,000–7,00,000; secondary/IBDP can be INR 7,00,000–11,00,000. Strong British/IB provision.

Premium: example schools and fees

The Doon School (Dehradun), Scindia School and Ecole Mondiale World School (Mumbai) sit at the premium end. Primary/secondary can be INR 9,00,000–14,00,000 and IBDP INR 12,00,000–18,00,000+. Boarding options add to cost. Extensive facilities and university placement.

What to watch beyond tuition

• Admission and registration fees (one-off; can be INR 50,000–2,00,000+).
• Learning support and EAL – often extra; can add INR 1,00,000–3,00,000+ per year.
• Board exam fees (IGCSE, IB, A level) – not in tuition; budget INR 1,00,000–3,00,000+ per exam session.
• Development or capital fees (one-off or annual) at some schools.

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How to choose

• Decide budget band, city and curriculum; get full fee schedules (tuition + one-off and annual extras).
• Compare total cost over 3–5 years and fee progression by year group.
• Ask what is included vs add-on (support, trips, exams).

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