British Curriculum International Schools in Maldives

Last updated 12 August 2026

About international schools in Maldives

British-curriculum international schools in the Maldives most commonly follow the Cambridge pathway (Cambridge IGCSE and AS/A-level) and in some cases offer Pearson Edexcel options, delivered primarily in English while national subjects such as Dhivehi and Islamic studies remain part of the programme. These schools are concentrated in Malé and Hulhumalé and are often organised as private, fee-paying institutions that publish annual tuition plus one-off enrolment or activity charges. Fees vary substantially by school, age and facilities, but many international schools in Malé publish annual tuition in the low thousands of US dollars; parents should budget separately for registration, uniforms, exam and extracurricular costs. Admissions are tied to the Maldives academic calendar (with official new-admission and transfer windows announced by the Ministry of Education, typically including a July - August new-admissions period and mid-year transfer windows), so relocating families should confirm each school’s published enrolment dates and document requirements before arrival.

Compare 7 British Curriculum international schools in Maldives. Filter by curriculum, fees (average MVR 57,016), location, and more to find the right international school now.

At a glance 7 schools · avg fee MVR 57,016

Schools listed: 7
Curricula: 11
Average annual fee: MVR 57,016
Fee range: MVR 12,000 – 141,000
Most common curriculum: Cambridge IGCSE (5 schools)
Average school size: 783 pupils
Largest by enrolment: Brightway International School
Oldest: Ahmadhiyya International School (1982)

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5 international schools in Malé

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1 international school in Fuvahmulah

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Brightway International School Fuvahmulah

Cambridge IGCSE, Singapore Curriculum · Ages 1 to 12

MVR 17,400 - 23,400

Ages 1 to 12 years

Cambridge IGCSE, Singapore Curriculum

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1 international school in Hulhumalé

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Brightway International School

Singapore Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE · From age 3

MVR 38,100 - 53,100

From age 3

Singapore Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE

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FAQs for Maldives

What does a “British curriculum” education mean in the Maldives?

In the Maldives a British-style education most often means schools deliver the Cambridge international pathway (Cambridge IGCSE at 14 - 16 and Cambridge International AS/A-level at 16 - 18) and sometimes Pearson Edexcel qualifications; these are internationally recognised exam programmes that many schools use to provide continuity with UK-style secondary qualifications. Schools will describe which awarding body they use on their websites and in prospectuses, so check whether a school is a registered Cambridge or Edexcel centre if you need specific qualifications.

Which language will my child be taught in, and will they study Dhivehi or religion?

Instruction in British-curriculum schools in the Maldives is usually in English, but national requirements mean Dhivehi and Islamic studies (and Quran classes) are normally included in the timetable. If bilingual provision or extra English-language support is important to you, ask schools how they deliver Dhivehi and religious lessons alongside the international programme.

How much should we expect to pay for tuition and other school costs?

Tuition levels vary by school, year group and facilities; many international schools in Malé publish annual tuition figures in the low thousands of US dollars, and schools commonly charge additional one-off or recurring fees for registration, exams, uniforms and activities. Always request the current fee schedule from each school (annual vs instalment options) and check whether the published figure includes exam entry, learning materials or extracurricular programmes.

When should we apply and what documents will schools typically ask for?

Application windows are usually aligned with the national academic calendar; the Ministry of Education publishes official new-admission and transfer periods (for example, a July - August new-admission window and mid-year transfer windows), but individual schools set their own deadlines within that framework. Most schools will ask for the child’s passport, birth certificate, previous school reports or transcripts, vaccination records and completed application forms, and some will require assessment tests or interviews for older children.

What ages and stages do British-curriculum schools in the Maldives cover?

Many British-curriculum international schools provide a continuum from early years and primary through lower secondary to upper secondary (IGCSE and A-level), effectively covering the standard UK key stages and examination stages from around age 4 up to 18. Provision and exact year-group labels vary by school, so check each school’s age ranges and the exact qualifications offered at Key Stage 4 and post-16.

What should parents look for when comparing British-curriculum schools in the Maldives?

Compare whether the school is an authorised Cambridge or Edexcel exam centre, how it supports English-language learners, its safeguarding and pastoral arrangements, published fee transparency and the scope of extracurricular and pastoral provision. Also ask to see recent inspection or accreditation reports (if available), sample timetables showing how national and international subjects are balanced, and clear information about extra costs so you can compare total annual outlay.

British Curriculum International Schools in Maldives

5 international schools in Malé

Villa International High School

Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels

Ahmadhiyya International School

EYFS (Early years foundation stage), Cambridge IGCSE · Ages 3 to 18

Billabong High International School Maldives

Bespoke Curriculum, Cambridge (Secondary) · Ages 6 to 17

Finland International School Maldives

Finnish Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum

Ghiyasuddin International School

Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary) · Ages 6 to 16

1 international school in Fuvahmulah

Brightway International School Fuvahmulah

Cambridge IGCSE, Singapore Curriculum · Ages 1 to 12

1 international school in Hulhumalé

Brightway International School

Singapore Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE · From age 3

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