International School Fees Pakistan: Budget to Premium

Pakistan (Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad and other cities) has international schools from budget to premium – British, IB and other curricula. This guide gives fee ranges and example schools so you can make an informed choice.

Quick overview of fee ranges (annual tuition, indicative)

• Budget: Roughly PKR 200,000–450,000 per year (primary). Newer or smaller schools, recognised curricula.
• Mid-tier: Roughly PKR 550,000–950,000 per year (primary). Established schools, good facilities.
• Premium: Roughly PKR 1,100,000–2,200,000+ per year (primary). Top facilities, strong IGCSE/IBDP.

Secondary and exam years are typically higher. Karachi, Lahore and Islamabad have the widest choice.

Budget end: example schools and fees

Beaconhouse School System (international stream, certain campuses), The City School and Lahore Grammar School (LGS) (certain divisions) can sit in the budget band. Primary often PKR 250,000–450,000 per year. Check each school’s latest fee schedule.

Mid-tier: example schools and fees

Karachi Grammar School, Lahore Grammar School (LGS) and Roots School System are mid-tier examples. Primary often PKR 600,000–950,000; secondary/IBDP can be PKR 950,000–1,400,000. Strong British/IB provision.

Premium: example schools and fees

International School of Islamabad, British School of Islamabad and Karachi American School sit at the premium end. Primary can be PKR 1,200,000–1,800,000 and secondary/IBDP PKR 1,500,000–2,500,000+. Extensive facilities and university placement.

What to watch beyond tuition

• Registration and enrolment fees (one-off; can be PKR 30,000–100,000+).
• Learning support and EAL – often extra; can add PKR 80,000–200,000+ per year.
• Board exam fees (IGCSE, IB, A level) – not in tuition; budget PKR 80,000–200,000+ per exam session.

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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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