Compare IB Curriculum International Schools in Bangladesh

Haileybury Bhaluka is a premier international boarding school in Mymensingh, Bangladesh, offering IGCSE and the IB Diploma Programme. Affiliated with Haileybury in the UK, the school prepares students for top universities with Cambridge, Pearson/Edexcel qualifications, and the Duke of Edinburgh Award.

Abdul Kadir Molla International School (AKMIS) is a day school in Narsingdi, Bangladesh. It offers the IB Primary Years Programme, Cambridge International Education, and the IB Diploma Programme. The school’s academic pathway includes Playgroup to Grade V, Middle School from Grade VI to VIII, and Diploma Programme options for older students. Its facilities include inquiry-based classrooms, a learning resource centre/library, computer lab, science labs for Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Mathematics, canteen, playground, and transportation system. AKMIS also lists support programmes such as English Language Support, SEN counselling, Career Counselling, Personal, Social and Physical Education, and the DEAR “Drop Everything and Read” programme. The school is suitable for families looking for an English-medium international curriculum in Narsingdi with both IB and Cambridge routes.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Aga Khan School, Dhaka is a long-standing international school in Bangladesh, part of the Aga Khan Schools network of more than 200 campuses worldwide. The school offers a blended curriculum drawing on the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (PYP) for younger students and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) for older students, in addition to Cambridge IGCSE and Cambridge A Levels for senior study. In the Junior section, learning follows the PYP framework, while the Senior section provides CIE and IB qualifications, supported by Cambridge A Levels options. Since its founding in 1988 with 25 students and seven teachers, the school has grown to about 1,200 students and around 200 teachers and staff. It is affiliated with Bangladesh and emphasizes academics alongside sport and culture. The campus prioritizes professional development for teachers and social-emotional learning, all within an IB and Cambridge framework for a coherent, globally oriented education for learners.

Pledge Harbor International School is a co-educational IB boarding school in Maona, Gazipur. It opened in 2011 as Pledge Harbor School and Sports Academy and was renamed Pledge Harbor International School in 2014. The school offers the IB Primary Years Programme for ages 3–11, Middle Years Programme for ages 11–16, and Diploma Programme and Career-related Programme for ages 16–19. PHIS also operates a day school for local students from KG to Grade 5. Boarding students live in gender-segregated dormitories with dining facilities, medical care, gaming rooms, communal areas and prayer rooms. Facilities mentioned by the school include digitally equipped classrooms, science and IT labs, library access, sports facilities and wireless technology across campus. A distinctive feature is that PHIS is described by the school as Bangladesh’s first private, co-educational, IB-accredited boarding school.

Crans-Montana International School in Chattogram offers an international curriculum based on the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (PYP). The school is authorized to deliver IB PYP, which is designed for younger learners and focuses on inquiry-based, transdisciplinary learning rather than subject-based instruction alone. Students explore themes that connect subjects such as language, mathematics, science, and social studies through structured units of inquiry. The programme emphasizes skills including research, communication, and collaboration, alongside academic content. English is used as the language of instruction, with Bengali also included in learning. A distinctive feature of the school is its IB PYP authorization, making it one of the schools in Chattogram offering this programme. The curriculum includes opportunities for student-led inquiry and action, where learners apply what they study to real-world contexts through projects and activities.

Canadian International School Bangladesh (CISB) is an English-medium international school in Dhaka offering education from Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12. Established in 2005, the school delivers a Canadian curriculum accredited by the Education Ministry of Nova Scotia, Canada. Students follow Canadian programmes throughout their schooling and can continue into the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) during the high school years. The school combines Canadian educational standards with an international learning environment and serves students from a variety of national backgrounds. CISB states that it is the only K–12 school in Bangladesh combining Ontario curriculum elements in the earlier grades with Canadian provincial programmes in the upper grades. The school is also accredited by the International Baccalaureate Organization for the Diploma Programme. A distinctive feature of CISB is its dual pathway in the senior years, allowing students to pursue either the Canadian graduation route or the IB Diploma Programme.

Springdale International School Senior Campus in Gulshan, Dhaka, Bangladesh, serves learners from ages 2 to 18. The school offers a rigorous international program across IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB Diploma Programme, and Cambridge IGCSE, supporting a smooth progression from early years to pre-university study. The curriculum is inquiry-based with a strong emphasis on STEAM learning and physical education, linking topics through STEAM units and encouraging exploration. Students own their learning by setting personal goals and practicing reflective self-evaluation, supported by small classrooms and highly trained teachers. Campus facilities include STEAM-focused learning spaces and smart classrooms that enable technology-enhanced instruction. The school aims to nurture students as leaders with character, passion, integrity, and high ability. The After School Program provides a broad range of activities, including sports such as basketball, football, cricket and volleyball, as well as STEM, coding, and arts, with weekend language classes and dance opportunities for international families.

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.