International Schools in New Delhi

Ages 3-18 · American, IB · Chanakyapuri · ~1,113 students

If your company is paying and your child is coming from an American school abroad, AES is a seamless continuation. The US State Department-supported infrastructure, accreditation, and community are hard to match in India. At US$22K-US$38K, self-funding families should compare carefully.

Ages 1-18 · IB · Noida (Sector 100) · ~1,500 students

For families in Noida, Greater Noida, or east Delhi who want the full IB Continuum in a genuinely international school - without a Gurugram commute - Pathways School Noida is the clear first call. CIS-NEASC accreditation and the #1 North India ranking are solid credentials; the fees sit at the top of the Noida market.

Ages 2-18 · Cambridge, IB · Gurugram · ~800 students

Excelsior covers ages 2-18 with Cambridge and IB Diploma on a contained campus in DLF Phase 1 - useful if you're in that part of Gurugram and want day-care-to-Diploma continuity. Do not go in expecting published fee transparency; you'll need to request their printed schedule.

Ages 3-18 · IB · Gurugram · ~900 students

If you are committed to the full IB Continuum from age three and want boarding flexibility in the NCR region, Pathways is the strongest single option. The Gurugram location is the trade-off; from south Delhi or Noida, the commute is real.

Ages 3-18 · British, IGCSE, IB · Chanakyapuri · ~1,270 students

For families on a diplomatic or corporate posting wanting a genuinely British education without paying Western European prices, TBS is the default choice. If you are self-funding, the one-time development fee of INR 625,000 changes the calculus significantly in year one.

Ages 3-18 · IB, Cambridge · Gurugram · ~1,200 students

If your priority is IB Diploma performance and you're already based in Gurugram, Lancers is the sharpest option in the NCR market. An average of 39 and a 100% pass rate in 2025, combined with boarding from primary, makes it worth the drive if you're south of the city.

Ages 3-18 · IB · South Delhi · ~600 students

For South Delhi families who want the full IB Continuum without a Gurugram commute, Apeejay School International is the only option in the area. The results are strong for its size; the fees are not published, so you'll need to call.

Ages 3-18 · IB, Cambridge, IBCP · Gurugram (Sohna) · ~1,200 students

If you are based in Gurugram, want boarding from primary, and need both IB and Cambridge pathways on one campus, GD Goenka World School is worth visiting. The Sohna location puts it 10-15 km beyond the Pathways World School campus - factor in that extra commute before committing.

Ages 3-18 · IB, CBSE · Noida (Sector 132) · ~1,200 students

For families based on the Noida Expressway or in south-east Delhi, Genesis Global is the strongest fully IB-authorised option within reach. CIS accreditation, boarding flexibility, and a genuinely international community make it worth the look if the Gurugram commute doesn't work for you.

Ages 3-18 · CBSE, IB DP, IGCSE · Noida · ~1,500 students

Sits in Sector 132 on the Noida Expressway, not in Delhi proper. Worth knowing if you're house-hunting on the Delhi side — commute is predictable but it's a real run.

Ages 3-19 · Cambridge · South Delhi (Saket) · ~900 students

If you are in South Delhi and want a pure Cambridge pathway from nursery through A Levels without crossing into Gurugram, DPSI is the strongest single option. The fees are among the lowest for an internationally accredited school in the NCR market; the trade-off is that it is purely Cambridge - there is no IB Diploma option.

Ages 3-18 · IB, Cambridge, ICSE · Gurugram (Sushant Lok) · ~2,000 students

If you're in Gurugram and want curriculum flexibility at a significantly lower price point than Lancers or Pathways, Scottish High is the clearest alternative. The IB results are modest compared to the top NCR schools, but for families not committed to an IB-only path, the three-curriculum choice and the fee structure make a strong case.

Ages 3-18 · CBSE · Gurugram · ~2,000 students

First thing: it's now called Heritage Xperiential Learning School (HXLS), and it's in Sector 62, Gurgaon — not New Delhi proper. If your friend is settling in Delhi itself, the commute is real.

Ages 5-18 · CBSE · South Delhi · ~1,000 students

Top-tier Delhi day school in Vasant Kunj. Founded 1990 by the Purie family (India Today group). Consistently ranked in the top handful of co-ed day schools nationally. CBSE, with strong board results and a steady pipeline to overseas universities.

Ages 3-18 · IB · South Delhi (Greater Kailash 1) · ~500 students

K.R. Mangalam Global School fills the IB gap in Greater Kailash for families who want a South Delhi campus without the Panchsheel Park commute. Fees are the lowest in the South Delhi IB market by a significant margin; it is a younger school and the cohort sizes are small, so ask about Diploma numbers and university destinations before committing at secondary.

Ages 5-18 · ICSE, ISC, IB DP · Gurugram · ~1,500 students

The Shri Ram School (TSRS) is the school most Delhi/Gurgaon parents name first when asked which non-CBSE school they want. Two campuses, both in DLF: Aravali (K-12, ICSE only) and Moulsari (6-12, ICSE + IB Diploma). Same DNA, slightly different feel.

Ages 5-18 · CBSE · Chanakyapuri · ~1,500 students

A well-regarded CBSE day school in the Chanakyapuri diplomatic enclave, founded in 1998. Strong reputation, leafy campus, lots of music/theatre/sports.

Ages 5-18 · CBSE · Other Delhi NCR · ~3,000 students

Founded 1920. Sprawling 25-acre campus near Connaught Place. CBSE. Co-ed, day school with a small boarding wing. One of the oldest and most established names in Delhi schooling.

Ages 10-18 · CBSE · South Delhi · ~5,000 students

One of the most established schools in Delhi. Big name, big reputation, big campus (around 12 acres in RK Puram, plus a separate sports campus). Known for sending kids to IITs, NEET seats and decent foreign universities. Your friend will hear it called a "top three" Delhi school all day long.

Ages 3-18 · CBSE · Other Delhi NCR · ~3,000 students

Old-guard progressive co-ed in Central Delhi. Founded 1955. CBSE. Sister branch at Dhaula Kuan. Genuine reputation, not just rankings — though it does sit consistently in the top 20 nationally.