Build a free personalised shortlist of Indian international schools matched to your child's age, preferred curriculum (IB, Cambridge British, American, ICSE/ISC, CBSE) and your annual fees budget. Covers DAIS, ASB, AES Delhi, BSD, Cathedral, Oberoi, Pathways, TISB, CIS Bangalore, Stonehill, Oakridge, Indus, CHIREC, AISC and 51 of the most-applied-to international schools across India's main metros — plus the famous national boarding schools (Doon, Mayo, Welham, Woodstock, Scindia, Daly, Lawrence Sanawar, Rishi Valley, Sahyadri).
Pick where you live (or plan to move). Most parents look in one country — but multi-country searches work too if you're relocating.
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Quick answers about choosing an international school in India.
Answer four quick questions — your child's age, your preferred curriculum (British, American, IB, Indian, Australian or local), day vs boarding and your annual tuition budget — and Tutopiya returns up to 10 India international schools matched to your family. Each result is tagged best-fit, good-fit or worth-considering based on how the school's curriculum, age range, location and fees line up against your inputs. The shortlist is sign-up gated so we can email you a copy and follow up with admissions support if you want it.
Tutopiya's India database covers the international schools parents in the country actually research. 51 hand-curated international schools across India's main metros (Mumbai, Delhi NCR, Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad, Pune, Kolkata) plus the famous national boarding schools (Doon, Mayo, Welham, Woodstock, Lawrence Sanawar, Scindia, Daly, Rishi Valley, Sahyadri). IB, Cambridge British, American, ICSE/ISC, CBSE. Each entry has hand-curated curriculum coverage, age range, fee band and (where applicable) inspection rating so the shortlist surfaces realistic matches rather than a generic listing.
Indian international school fees range widely by city and curriculum. CBSE/ICSE day schools with international stream typically start at INR 2–4 lakhs/year. Mid-tier IB / Cambridge schools (Greenwood High, CHIREC, Heritage Xperiential, Pathways Noida) sit at INR 4–8 lakhs. Flagship IB schools (DAIS Mumbai, AES Delhi, BSD, TISB, CIS Bangalore, Pathways Aravali, Stonehill, ASB Mumbai) sit at INR 9–25 lakhs/year. The famous national boarding schools (Doon, Mayo, Woodstock, Welham, Scindia) range INR 6–22 lakhs/year inclusive of boarding. The fees budget filter in Step 5 lets you cap the shortlist at affordable, mid, premium or ultra-premium — or leave it as "any" to compare across the full range.
There isn't a single "best" — the right school depends on your child's age, the curriculum you want, your budget and (for the UAE) the inspection rating. On every result card we surface fees, curriculum and grade-range coverage so you can compare like-for-like. For a deeper view, book a free admissions consult with a Tutopiya tutor.
British curriculum (IGCSE + A Level) is the most commonly available in India, especially for families targeting UK, Australian or Singapore universities. American (AP / High School Diploma) is strongest if your child will apply to US universities. IB Diploma (and IB Continuum from age 3) is the most internationally portable and is preferred by selective UK, US, Singapore and European universities — but is also the most academically demanding at 16–18. Use the curriculum filter in Step 3 to scope your shortlist.
Top India international schools have multi-year waitlists for popular year groups (Year 1, Year 7, Year 12). For an August intake, apply 9–18 months ahead. India's main intake is April/May. The famous national boarding schools (Doon, Mayo, Welham, Scindia) screen 1–2 years in advance via entrance assessments and interviews — apply by the September preceding the intake year. Day schools in Mumbai (DAIS, ASB, BIS), Delhi (AES, BSD) and Bangalore (TISB, CIS, Stonehill) maintain rolling waitlists for popular year groups.
India doesn't publish a single public rating for international schools — quality signals here are CISCE / CBSE board recognition, CIS accreditation, IB authorisation, and the school's own published ICSE / ISC / IB / Cambridge results plus university destinations. We surface IB-authorised status on every card. For deeper diligence, ask each shortlisted school for their most recent IGCSE / IB / AP results and university destination list.
Yes. Once you have a shortlist, Tutopiya tutors can help with the entrance assessment (CAT4, MAP, ISA or school-set papers), the interview, and the curriculum transition itself (e.g. switching from CBSE to British, or American to IB Diploma). Book a free 20-min trial with a tutor who knows the specific schools on your shortlist.