Most popular international schools in Dhaka

Aurora International School is a co-educational international school in Gulshan, Dhaka. It offers half-day and full-day programmes for toddlers and preschool students aged 2–3, and academic programmes from Pre-K to Class VII for children aged 4–12. The school is registered with Bangladesh’s Ministry of Education and is an IB World School authorised to teach the IB Primary Years Program. Its Early Years and Elementary curriculum is built around the IB Program of Inquiry, with student-centred and inquiry-based learning. Campus facilities include Early Years learning spaces, classroom libraries, air-conditioned classrooms, indoor and outdoor play areas, a multipurpose room, smartboards from age 4 onwards, a school library, and access to an external swimming pool for the swimming programme. Aurora also offers after-school clubs for Elementary and Middle School students, with each student required to join at least one club each term.

Aga Khan Academy Dhaka is an IB World School offering the full IB continuum (PYP, MYP, DP) for students aged 6 to 18. On a 17‑acre campus near Bashundhara, it serves 750 students (K–12) with capacity to grow to 1,200; a residential programme from Grade 6 is planned. The campus provides subject- and age-appropriate classrooms, science and computer laboratories, a library and resource centres, and spaces for fine arts, music and dance with practice booths. The Commons hosts dining and music and drama performances. The Aga Khan Curricular Strands—Ethics, Pluralism, Cultures (Muslim civilisations emphasis), Governance and Civil Society, Economics for Development—are woven through the curriculum to foster inquiry, collaboration and responsible leadership. English is the common medium, with dual-language instruction that includes a national language and intercultural immersion. The programme prepares students for university admissions in Bangladesh and abroad and connects them with the AK Academy network through exchanges.

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.

Singapore International School Dhaka (SISD), established in 2001, offers an English-medium education from early years through A Levels. The school combines the Singapore curriculum in the early and primary years with the Cambridge pathway in later stages, allowing students to progress to IGCSE and A Level qualifications. Students study core subjects including mathematics and science using the Singapore approach, alongside English and Mandarin language learning. The school provides facilities to support academic learning and co-curricular activities, including spaces for science, arts, and physical education. A distinctive feature of SISD is its integration of the Singapore curriculum with international examinations, particularly its emphasis on mathematics and Mandarin. Students transition from foundational learning to internationally recognised qualifications within the same school. Instruction is delivered in English, with Mandarin offered as a key additional language subject. Transport services are available for students.

Academia School's Lalmatia Campus is the main campus of Academia, an English-medium school established in 2002 in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Located in Lalmatia, the campus offers education from Playgroup through A Levels and follows both the Cambridge and Pearson Edexcel pathways. Students can progress from the early years to IGCSE and A Level qualifications within the same school system. The school provides specialist learning facilities including computer, physics, biology and chemistry laboratories, libraries, and ICT programmes. Beyond the classroom, students can participate in activities such as debate, mathematics Olympiads, science fairs, theatre, music, art, sports, spelling bees and community service programmes. One of Academia's distinctive programmes is its debate programme. The Academia Debate Club regularly organises competitions and has represented Bangladesh in international debating events. The school also hosts the English Medium Math Olympiad, providing additional opportunities for students interested in academic competitions.

Scholastica Uttara is part of Scholastica, established in 1977 by Yasmeen Murshed, and offers schooling from pre-school through A Levels. The school uses English as the main language of instruction while giving strong attention to Bangla. Its curriculum is developed in-house for the earlier years, combining national and British curriculum elements, and leads to Cambridge O Level and A Level examinations in high school. The Uttara provision includes Junior Campus Uttara in Sector 3 and Senior Campus Uttara in Sector 1, with the Senior Campus offering air-conditioned classrooms, science and computer labs, a library, cafeteria, bookshop, hard courts and an indoor multipurpose hall. A distinctive feature is that Scholastica provides British Council-administered O Level and A Level examinations on its own Senior Uttara and Mirpur campuses. Students can also join after-school activities, from KGII to Class XII where available, such as debate, Duke of Edinburgh, scouts, French, photography and sports.

Australian International School Dhaka offers education based on the British Curriculum with Pearson Edexcel IGCSE for students aged 3 to 18. The school teaches in English and is located in Bangladesh, serving an international, worldwide community. On campus, students benefit from modern classrooms with smart boards, air-conditioned spaces, and a centralized network, complemented by a Learning Center and extensive digital resources in the library. The science facilities include Wet and Dry laboratories for Physics, Chemistry, and Biology, while an IT Laboratory supports digital learning. Artistic and performance spaces comprise Visual Arts Studio, Design Studio, Music and Dance rooms, supported by an auditorium and a cafeteria. The sports complex includes football fields, basketball courts, a swimming pool, and two playgrounds to support a broad PE program. Co-curricular activities span arts, sports, music and drama, service projects, community engagement, charity events, and enterprise challenges, along with student clubs and other after-school activities.

International School Dhaka is an English-medium IB World School in Bashundhara Residential Area, Dhaka. Established in 1999, ISD teaches students from Pre-school to Grade 12, with an age range of 2–19 years. The school offers the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme, Middle Years Programme and Diploma Programme. Its campus at Plot 80, Block E covers more than 5 acres and includes large shaded playgrounds, auditoria, an indoor gymnasium, outdoor basketball court, football field, 25-metre swimming pool, music and art rooms, dance studios, science laboratories, Design and Technology Centre, library and vegetable gardens. ISD also offers co-curricular activities in sports, performing arts, STEM, leadership and service. A distinctive programme is its partnership with Carnegie Mellon University, which brings a robotics programme to the school. ISD Service Saturdays also supports MYP Service as Action and DP Creativity, Activity, Service requirements.

American Standard International School is located in Gulshan-2, Dhaka, and began in 2011 as an American curriculum school. The school admits local and international students from preschool age 2 through Grade 12, up to age 18. Its main curriculum is based on the State of Ohio, with most textbooks from the USA. ASIS also offers Cambridge and Pearson Edexcel Ordinary and Advanced Level preparation for students in Grades 9–12 after Grade 8. Facilities and programmes listed by the school include classrooms with projectors and digital boards, library lessons, science lab, ICT lab, counselling, ESL support, SAT exam centre status, robotics, coding, AI training, drone flying, cinematics and A/V editing. Early Years pupils also take specialist lessons in library, art, music and physical education. The school is led by Principal Lori A. Walsh and is based in the Gulshan-2 Diplomatic Zone.