Top 5 International Schools in India 2026-2027

The American School of Bombay is an inclusive, coeducational, independent day school from Pre-K through Grade 12 that prepares people for life.

Established in 2023, Harrow International School is a co-educational day cum boarding school in Bengaluru, Karnataka. The school provides admissions from classes Upper KG to XII. It is affiliated with the IGCSE curriculum. Harrow International School follows a pedagogy inspired by the international educational system. It aims to produce talented global citizens who can thrive in the 21st century. The school boasts a 60-acre sprawling campus with modern facilities like interactive classrooms, experienced faculty, a well-stocked library, well-resourced science labs, art and craft centers, and extensive co-curricular activities to promote holistic well-being.

Founded in 2008, Stonehill is a premium day cum residential school in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India. The school follows the International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum, including IBPYP, IBMP, and IBDP. It offers admissions from grades Nursery to XII. Stonehill International School Bengaluru boasts a 34-acre campus offering modern amenities, such as interactive classrooms, designated STEM labs, extensive sports fields, experienced faculty, a multipurpose sports hall, an exclusive arts centre, and a swimming pool for an enriched academic experience. The school’s personalized instructional approach places a strong emphasis on the individual excellence of children for better results and lifelong learning.

Inspired by the educational philosophy of the University Child Development School in Seattle, Washington, Acend International school was established in the Bandra-Kurla Complex, Mumbai. The mission of the school is to deliver a rigorous and collaborative 21st century education where students discover a lifelong love of learning. It is a co-educational school, affiliated to IB board. The school caters to the students from Pre Nursery to grade 12.

The International School of Hyderabad (ISH) was founded in 1981 under the trusteeship of the International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT), both non-profit organizations.The school follows the IGCSE Cambridge and IB curriculum.

Launched in 2003, Pathways World School was the first IB Continuum School in North India and the first residential school in the region to follow the IB curriculum. The curriculum includes the Primary Years, Middle Years, and Diploma Programme of the International Baccalaureate Organization of Geneva. It is a co-educational school offering flexible boarding options between week, fortnight, and term boarding. The school focuses on a student-centred learning approach wherein project-based learning, learning to learn, and anytime-anywhere learning are its key mantras.

Pathways School Gurgaon (PSG) was the first ever IB Continuum School in India offering all 4 programmes (PYP, MYP, DP, and CP) of the International Baccalaureate Organisation (IBO) of Geneva, Switzerland. Launched in 2010, Pathways School Gurgaon is situated on a centrally located 13-acre site with easy access from Delhi, Gurgaon, and Faridabad. Recognized among the best schools in Delhi NCR, the award-winning campus is the highest rated green educational K-12 building on the planet; it was the first to earn a ‘LEED-EB Platinum’ rating from the United States Green Building Council (USGBC) for its leadership in energy and environmental design. Consistently ranked the #1 International Day School in North India, Pathways School Gurgaon stands as a beacon of academic excellence among the best schools in India.

The International School Bangalore (TISB) is a premier co-educational day cum residential school in Bengaluru, Karnataka. The school offers admissions from Pre-KG to Grade 12. It follows the Cambridge International and International Baccalaureate (IB) curricula. The school was established in the year 2000. It has a beautiful, spacious, and safe campus equipped with cutting-edge facilities to stay at the forefront of the contemporary educational landscape. The purpose-driven pedagogy of TISB strives to nurture talented, compassionate, and enthusiastic learners who can bring positive changes in the world.

HSIS is a premium international school situated in the heart of South Mumbai, imparting quality education and moulding brilliance since 2004. The school is affiliated to IB, IGCSE board providing quality education to boys and girls from primary to grade 12. It has become one of the leading institutions in teaching and will strive to compete with the best in India in terms of infrastructure and academics.

Oberoi International School, Mumbai, is one of the premier international schools in India. Promoted in 2008, the school is directed by Bindu Oberoi, who has directed it since the school was started. Affiliated to IB, IGCSE board, this co-educational school caters to the students from Nursery to grade 12. The school is situated at Oberoi Garden City, which is spread across 80 acres of land located in the Goregaon (East) suburb of Mumbai.

The Ecole Mondiale World School is located in Gulmohur Cross Road No.9 J.V.P.D. Scheme, Juhu, Mumbai India. Started in the year 2004, the school provides Play School, Early Years Program, Primary Years Program, Middle Years Program, Diploma Program, and IGCSE education. The mission of the school is to provide a holistic education that encourages all to excel, evolve as lifelong learners and contribute to the school, local and global communities.

DY Patil aspires to be a school from which students gain a sense of personal accomplishment, self-confidence and a lifelong love for learning. By fostering critical thinking through the inquiry process, our students develop a broad range of competencies for their future endeavors. We value a strong partnership where parents contribute to the education and success of their children.

Jamnabai Narsee School was founded on 17 January 1971 and is managed by the Narsee Monjee Education Trust. Located in Mumbai, Maharashtra the school is affiliated to IB,IGCSE,ICSE. he school building is unusual and unique in architecture with three clusters of hexagonal classrooms, each with a central foyer. Its a co-educational school enrolling students from Nursery to grade 12.

Singapore International School was founded in the year 2007 and is a co-educational school that provides boarding facilities. It follows two international curricula. The IGCSE program in classes IX and X leads to the Cambridge exam at the end of class X and also prepares students for the two-year IBDP in classes XI and XII. The student to teacher ratio at this school is 5:1, ensuring individual attention to everyone in the class. The campus is beautiful and huge spread across 10 acres with all modern day amenities.

Canadian International School (CIS) was founded in 1996 as ‘Canadian School of India’. In 2002, it was renamed Canadian International School, and the campus was relocated to Bengaluru in 2006. CIS is one of the best co-educational day cum boarding school in Bengaluru. The school has a spacious, purpose-built campus of 15 acres equipped with modern facilities to promote global citizenship. It offers admissions from grades I to XII. Students have to qualify for the assessment test to secure admission. Canadian International School Bengaluru follows the IB and IGCSE curricula to foster a global outlook. Through its purpose-driven educational approach, the school integrates essential skills among students, preparing them for the global challenges.

The Aga Khan Academy is a co-eductional boarding school in Hyderabad, Telangana. The school covers an area of 100 acres and features world-class facilities on a serene and peaceful campus. It follows the IB curriculum and starts admissions from grade I. The Aga Khan Academy was established in 2011 and fosters a progressive educational approach to nurture effective and ethical global leaders.

Choithram International School, day-cum-boarding school, was established in the year 2004. The co-educational institution is affiliated to the International Baccalaureate and Cambridge IGCSE curriculum, offering grades from Nursery-12th class. The school believes in patterning the future of the young generation with a mutual relationship with their parents. Beyond acknowledging academic achievements, the school also focuses on community and service as they are one of the five areas of Interaction that are centralized as the middle year programme.

Mallya Aditi International School is one of the finest private schools located in New Town Yelahanka, Bangalore. The school was founded in 1984 and named after Bangalore's former billionaire and Member of Parliament, Vijay Mallya. It is a co-educational school affiliated with the IGCSE and ICSE boards. The school caters to students from nursery to grade 12. The students passing out of Mally Aditi International School have some of the best grades, are highly competent in academics as well as sports, and extracurricular activities, and strongly comply with the qualifications required for eminent educational institutions and meet the professional standards

Located in the Cuffe Parade area in South Mumbai,B.D. Somani International School was established in 2006. B.D. Somani International School is an International Baccalaureate Diploma and IGCSE certified Reception to Grade 12 school in Mumbai. The school has a huge field with artificial turf and other open spaces, with ample space for outdoor as well as indoor activities.

As a school, the vision is securely aligned to creating opportunities for skill development that the 21st century learner must amass, to be ready for jobs that have not been ideated yet. The greatest strength as a young, progressive school is therefore to optimise and capitalise on our ability to remain adaptable, open minded, build on the learning curve with an eye for the skills that need to be nurtured.

Edubridge International School is an IB World School fully authorized for the PYP, MYP and Diploma programmes. Located in South of Mumbai, its a co-educational school.One of the chief goals is to turn pupils into world-class citizens who are enabled to display a wide set of strengths and skills and to recognize and appreciate a wide set of perspectives to real-life situations. The school opened its door for students in 2013 and got authorization from IB in 2014.

Pathways School Noida was established in 2010 and was the pioneer of IB school in the state of Uttar Pradesh. The day school is centrally located with ease of access from Delhi, Noida and Ghaziabad. The school applies the Multiple Intelligences approach, developed by Dr. Howard Gardner from Harvard University. The school provides a safe, tranquil, stimulating and intellectually challenging environment suited to the learning needs of each individual. Our students learn to be confident communicators who think independently, use technology easily and move on to top universities in India and around the world.

Garodia International Centre for Learning, Mumbai is an IGCSE and IB affiliated school. It was set up in 2004 and has since grown to become one of the best schools in the country. The school has excellent infrastructure, and well maintained facilities. It has excellent labs, playgrounds, art and music facilities, and life skills coaching. It has a comprehensive pre-schooling programme as well called Garodia Finland Way. The school provides classes from pre-nursery to class 12.

Mount Litera School International believes in imparting education that advances society. The school is an IB Continuum School affiliated to the International Baccalaureate Organization for PYP, MYP AND DP. It is an international school known for its seamless transition from Primary to Secondary years with life skill based teaching.

The Gateway School of Mumbai was founded in 2012 and is a not-for-profit organisation empowering children with disabilities. It is actively involved in working closely with students, parents, teachers and professionals to work on the mission of helping disable students lead fulfilling, productive lives and be active contributors to society.

Established in 1990 in Pune, Maharashtra, MIT Vishwashanti Gurukul is a co-educational day and boarding school affiliated with IB and IGCSE. It promotes holistic development through a combination of academics, yoga, arts, and character education. Set on an attractive two-acre campus, the school features modern classrooms, green spaces, and peaceful surroundings useful to mindful learning. It also integrates Indian ethos with global education practices, encouraging value-based learning and international exposure through various exchange programs. The school starts admissions from Nursery (Day Scholar only) to Grades Prep I to IX and XI (Boarding option available).

With a mission to create a new global community of young learners MCTM Chidambaram Chettyar International School was founded in 2009, in Mylapore, Chennai. Affiliated to IGCSE, IBDP board its a co-educational school. The school enrolls students from grade 4 to grade 10. Academics is the centric element of the school with the teachers providing personalized attention to the students by working on their strengths and academics. The school has some of the finest infrastructural facilities to support the educational journey of the students with top notch laboratories, library, classrooms, auditorium and a huge playground. With a very conducive environment, the students find the academic learning easy and enjoy the experience.

Bombay International School was founded in 1962. It was founded by a group of parents who believed in education being a true learning process and not a structured way of imparting information.The BIS Association is a parent co-operative. Education at BIS goes beyond the letters in the page of a textbook, and students emerge as confident young individuals, ready to face the challenges of the 21st century. Its a co-educational school affiliated to IGCSE, ICSE, IB board.

The Aditya Birla Integrated School was established in 2014 with IGCSE Board affiliation and is part of Aditya Birla Education Trust. The school has embarked the mission to bring up happy, confident, balanced, and independent students with qualities of amity, bravery, integrity, and sincerity. The holistic learning curriculum of Aditya Birla Integrated School is aided with modern teaching methods and practical approach.

Neev Academy was established in 2005 in Bangalore. It is a co-educational day school. Affiliated with both the IB board and the ICSE boards, the school caters to students from nursery to grade 12. A choice of the best IB schools in Bangalore assures the overall development of the children. The school runs with the vision of empowering young minds to become better professionals for their future prospects. The infrastructure and facilities meet the evolving requirements of the educational journey of the students with a spacious and vibrant playground, a large auditorium, a wide playground, well-equipped laboratories, and a huge library. The faculty believes in maintaining a balance between the academic and non-academic interests of the students.

The Dhirubhai Ambani International School is a well established popular co-educational dayschool in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, built by Reliance Industries, named after the late patriarch of the conglomerate, Dhirubhai Ambani. The school was established in 2003 and has been an IB World School since January 2003.

Daly College is a co-educational private day cum boarding school in Indore, Madhya Pradesh. The school was founded in 1870 by Sir Henry Daly of the British Indian Army and follows the CBSE, CIE, and IGCSE curriculum. The school campus spans 118.8 acres, and the infrastructure includes a massive building surrounded by lush green gardens, artificial lakes, and extensive sports complexes highlight the school’s elegance. The teaching pedagogy focuses on developing critical thinking, leadership, and ethical values. DC admits students from class IV, and no admissions are held for classes X and XII.

The school opened its doors in April 2008 to 547 students from the Toddler programme to class six. Spread over ten acres of land, initially we occupied three floors of the Junior school, the creative play area and the junior playing field. Within a span of two years we expanded to the senior wing, then the admin block in 2013 and finally the state of the art auditorium block in 2018. Presently our school strength stands at 2258, with a staff strength at 336 and a student teacher ratio of 8:1.

At Podar Education Network the eight-decade long expertise in nurturing and guiding students, realised that the objective is not merely to train students and get them to clear examinations but to encourage their scientific temper, foster creativity and most importantly inculcate the values and standards that are required to make them proud citizens.

Lancers International School was founded in the year 2009 with the belief in the individuality of each student. Located in the heart of the city, on the gold course road, this school allows easy accessibility from all neighboring areas. The entire campus is spread over a spacious area with proper security all around. The hostel facilities at the institute are one of the best in the country. It ensures appropriate modes of development, growth and learning within the students residing here. Under the charge of the dorm parent, the students here feel at home and live together as a family. The amenities at the institute are world-class with a lounge at each floor where the students can discuss and study together. The dining facilities are also great, with special care offered to prepare a well balanced and nutritious meal to all students residing here.

Scottish High International School is one of the top rank international school in India. Established in 2005, this school offres IB- PYP Program, IGCSE, ICSe and IB- diploma program under one roof. Its a coeducational school catering to the students from Nursery to grade 12.

Formerly Mercedes-Benz International School, Mahindra International School (MIS) is one of the oldest IB school founded in 1998. The school is authorized by the IB to offer all the three programmes - PYP, MYP and DP. Located in hinduja, a morden and fast developing info tech park in pune's urban-ruralbelt ,it commands all facilities and amenities necessary for top class education any where in the world. Its a co-educational catering to the students from Kindergarten to grade 12.

The Shri Ram School is a day boarding school and its campus nestles between high-rise apartments of the Hamilton Court Complex in DLF City Phase 4 in Gurgaon. Founded in 2000, it is one of the most sought after schools in the country. Affiliated with the CISCE board, this co-educational school offers schooling from Nursery to grade 12. The school follows an intense curriculum with a blend of theoretical and practical strategies to present an innovative learning process for the students which has the approach to focus on overall development. The school's emphasis on academics ensures that the students passing out secure exceptional grades and be better professionals and leaders.

With an aim to create a vibrant atmosphere and help students become responsible global citizens and leaders in future, The Indian Public school was established in the year 2011. Situated at the heart of the city, the campus offers ample space for residences, sports and other co-curricular activities. Its an English medium co-educational day-cum-residential boarding school.

The India Learning Foundation founded the Inventure Academy in the year 2005, which is a nonprofit academy. Affiliated to IGCSE, and ICSE boards, it is a co-educational school. Students up to grade 12 are served with the best quality education here.

Hebron School, a co-educational day cum boarding school, is located in Ooty, Tamil Nadu. Established in 1899, it is an international school, affiliated with Cambridge International Examinations and offers IGCSE, AS, and A-Level. It offers admission from Pre-school to Class 12. Holistic development through a mix of academics and spiritual development, arts, and sports is focused on. Surrounded by the Nilgiri Hills, the campus on 22 acres offers a peaceful ambiance conducive to learning. Facilities comprise modern classrooms, labs, and sporting facilities. Hebron nurtures a multicultural society, encouraging global citizenship and individual growth.