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American Curriculum International Schools in Bangladesh

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About international schools in Bangladesh

American-curriculum international schools in Bangladesh are English-medium institutions that follow US-style standards and graduation pathways (American High School Diploma), often alongside Advanced Placement (AP) options or in combination with other international programmes. They are concentrated in Dhaka and, to a lesser extent, Chittagong, and serve a mix of expatriate and local families seeking an international university pathway. Fees are typically published for each grade and are commonly charged in US dollars or Bangladeshi taka; city-level directories show wide variability by school and year group, with many full-day schools in Dhaka falling into mid-to-high fee brackets. Admissions commonly focus on the main academic intakes (around August/September, with smaller January intakes) while many schools also process applications on a rolling basis, so relocating families should prepare passport and school records, vaccination documents and, if needed, proof of visa or residency well before arrival.

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At a glance 3 schools · avg fee BDT 2,024,638
Schools listed
3
Curricula
8
Average annual fee
BDT 2,024,638
Fee range
BDT 180,000 – 4,750,425
Most common curriculum
American Curriculum (3 schools)
Average school size
410 pupils
Largest by enrolment
American International School Dhaka
Oldest
American International School Dhaka (1972)

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FAQs for Bangladesh

What does an "American curriculum" school in Bangladesh usually teach and what qualifications will my child receive?
An American curriculum school typically follows US-based grade structures and standards, teaches in English and offers an American High School Diploma; many schools also run Advanced Placement (AP) courses and support standardised testing such as the SAT. Some American-style schools complement or co-exist with other international programmes (for example IB or Cambridge) so the precise qualification and subject choices vary by school.
Where are these schools located and who attends them?
Most international schools offering an American curriculum are in Dhaka, with additional options in Chittagong and other regional centres; they enrol a mix of expatriate children, returnee Bangladeshi families and local families seeking English-medium international education. School communities often include multiple nationalities and schools typically describe their student mix and language support on their admissions pages.
How much should I budget for tuition and additional school charges?
Tuition varies widely by school, year group and facilities, and many Dhaka international schools publish fees in USD or BDT; directory data for the city shows substantial variation with mid-to-high fee brackets common among full-day international schools. In addition to annual tuition expect one-time admission/registration charges, capital or development fees, and costs for books, uniforms, exams and optional activities - these line items are published on each school’s fee schedule.
When should we apply and what documents will schools typically ask for?
Apply as early as possible: the main intake is usually at the start of the academic year (around August/September) with a smaller January intake, and many schools operate rolling admissions until places are filled. Typical application requirements include a completed form, passport or birth certificate, recent school reports or transcripts, vaccination records and, where relevant, visa or residency paperwork; schools commonly require assessments or interviews and may charge a non-refundable application or assessment fee.
What language support and local language teaching can I expect?
Instruction is delivered in English and most American-curriculum schools provide English-as-an-additional-language (EAL/EALD) support for learners who need it, alongside mainstream classes. Bengali is usually taught as a home or local language subject in many schools and some also offer other language options or mother-tongue support depending on community demand.