Schole International Academy vs The International School (TIS)
Schole International Academy and The International School (TIS) are both in Karachi. Both schools follow an IB curriculum. Published annual fees are PKR 240,000 - 396,000 at Schole International Academy and PKR 385,000 - 970,500 at The International School (TIS), which puts The International School (TIS) roughly 113% higher. Schole International Academy takes pupils from 2 to 19, and The International School (TIS) from 3 to 18.
Schole International Academy is located in Clifton, Karachi, at D-116 Block 2 Clifton near Aga Khan Hospital. Clifton is a central Karachi neighbourhood with public transport options and road links nearby.
Location
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Stages
Stages
Schole offers all three IB programmes: the Primary Years Programme (EY–Grade 5), the Middle Years Programme (Grades 6–10), and the Diploma Programme (Grades 11–12). The school is authorized to deliver the complete IB continuum.
Stages
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School type
School type
Schole is a private, co-educational day school.
School type
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Pupil nationality mix
Pupil nationality mix
Public information about the mix of nationalities represented, or the ratio of local to international students, is not published.
Pupil nationality mix
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Additional learning support
Additional learning support
Public information on Additional Learning Needs (SEN) provisions is not listed in Schole's public materials. For details about learner support, contact the admissions office.
Additional learning support
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Country affiliation
Country affiliation
Pakistan.
Country affiliation
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Religious affiliation
Religious affiliation
Not specified.
Religious affiliation
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School day structure
School day structure
School days run Monday to Friday, with the regular day from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
School day structure
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Bus service details
Bus service details
No public information about a school bus service is listed.
Bus service details
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Fees
Fees
Fee details
Fee details
Application / Admission fees - Admission fee (one‑time, for new admissions): PKR 100,000.
Security deposit - Security deposit (refundable): PKR 20,000, payable on admission.
Tuition fees by programme/grade band - Early years (Play Group): Monthly PKR 20,000 / Quarterly PKR 60,000. - Nursery, Kindergarten and Preps: Monthly PKR 23,100 / Quarterly PKR 69,300. - PYP 1 & PYP 2: Monthly PKR 26,400 / Quarterly PKR 79,200. - PYP 3, PYP 4 & PYP 5: Monthly PKR 27,500 / Quarterly PKR 82,500. - MYP 1, MYP 2 & MYP 3: Monthly PKR 29,700 / Quarterly PKR 89,100. - MYP 4 & MYP 5: Monthly PKR 33,000 / Quarterly PKR 99,000.
Resource / books / materials and one‑time packs - Where applicable the schedule lists one‑time resource/pack charges (payable on admission or with the first fee instalment): common amounts shown include Art Bag charges of PKR 2,500 or PKR 3,500 or PKR 4,500 depending on year band. Workbooks charges of PKR 7,500 or PKR 10,500 or PKR 13,500 depending on year band, and Book/Pack charges of PKR 5,000 or PKR 7,000 depending on year band. Exact resource/pack amounts are shown on the published fee rows per band.
Sibling discount and tax treatment - Sibling discount: 10% sibling discount is applied as published. - Advance Income Tax/withholding: 5% (non‑filer) is shown as applicable on the published fee rows.
Billing schedule and payment terms - Payment frequencies offered in the published schedule: Monthly and Quarterly payment options are shown. Security deposit, admission fee and resource/pack charges are due on admission. - The published rows indicate that admission, tuition and book/resource pack charges are payable at admission or per the chosen payment frequency. Specific due dates and late‑payment penalties are not shown in the published fee sheet.
Boarding fees - Boarding is not applicable: the school operates as a day school (no boarding fees listed).
Other fees and charges (examples shown on the published schedule) - One‑time resource/pack charges as noted above (Art Bag, Workbooks, Books Pack) vary by year band. - The schedule shows the security deposit as refundable. Other refundable / non‑refundable finer points (for example, refund calculations on withdrawal) are not detailed in the published fee sheet.
Refund information - The security deposit (PKR 20,000) is identified as refundable on the published fee schedule. No other detailed refund policy (for tuition refunds on withdrawal, prorated refunds, or timelines for refunding the deposit) is included on the published fee sheet.
Fee payment options (methods) - The published fee schedule lists payment frequencies (monthly, quarterly) and which charges are payable on admission, but does not specify accepted payment methods (for example, bank transfer, credit card, cheque, or cash) in the fee document itself. No specific payment method details are shown on the published fee sheet.
Fee details
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Diving deeper
Diving deeper
Boarding arrangements
Boarding arrangements
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Boarding arrangements
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Uniform requirement
Uniform requirement
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Uniform requirement
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Food options
Food options
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Food options
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House system
House system
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House system
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Governance and ownership
Governance and ownership
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Governance and ownership
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Academics
Academics
Curriculum details
Curriculum details
Schole International Academy offers a continuum of International Baccalaureate programs: Primary Years Programme (EY–Grade 5), Middle Years Programme (Grades 6–10), and Diploma Programme (Grades 11–12). The curriculum is inquiry-based and concept-driven, supported by IB-certified staff to foster independent learning, critical thinking and international-mindedness. Instruction is delivered in English and Urdu, with Diploma Programme subjects including Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, English Language/Literature (LAL), Urdu Language Acquisition (LA), Design, Visual Arts, Interdisciplinary, Integrated Humanities, and the Personal Project. IB authorizations were achieved progressively: PYP in May 2021, MYP in January 2023, and DP in May 2025, confirming full continuum accreditation. The program structure is organized through dedicated IB tracks—Early Years, Primary Years Programme, and Middle Years Programme—as part of the IB Curriculum.
Curriculum details
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Student teacher ratio
Student teacher ratio
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Student teacher ratio
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Exam results
Exam results
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Exam results
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Higher education progression
Higher education progression
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Higher education progression
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Gifted and talented
Gifted and talented
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Gifted and talented
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Academic calendar
Academic calendar
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Academic calendar
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Wellbeing & support
Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning
Social & emotional learning
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Social & emotional learning
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Special educational needs (SEN)
Special educational needs (SEN)
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Special educational needs (SEN)
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English as an additional language
English as an additional language
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English as an additional language
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Mental wellbeing
Mental wellbeing
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Mental wellbeing
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Safeguarding
Safeguarding
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Safeguarding
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Safeguarding policy
Safeguarding policy
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Safeguarding policy
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Facilities
Facilities
Facilities overview
Facilities overview
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Facilities overview
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Sports facilities
Sports facilities
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Sports facilities
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Academic facilities
Academic facilities
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Academic facilities
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Extra curricular facilities
Extra curricular facilities
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Extra curricular facilities
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Parent experience
Parent experience
History
History
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History
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Community
Community
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Community
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Parent teacher association
Parent teacher association
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Parent teacher association
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Extra-curricular
Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual
Academic & intellectual
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Academic & intellectual
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Arts & creative
Arts & creative
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Arts & creative
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Cultural & language
Cultural & language
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Cultural & language
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Social & hobbies
Social & hobbies
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Social & hobbies
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Community & service
Community & service
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Community & service
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Leadership & professional
Leadership & professional
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Leadership & professional
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Lifestyle & wellbeing
Lifestyle & wellbeing
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Lifestyle & wellbeing
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Language provision
Language provision
Language provision
Language provision
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Language provision
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Bilingual teaching
Bilingual teaching
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Bilingual teaching
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Immersion programs
Immersion programs
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Immersion programs
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Reputation
Reputation
Awards
Awards
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Awards
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Accreditations
Accreditations
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Accreditations
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Admissions
Admissions
Admissions
Admissions
1. The admissions process is transparent and clearly explained to all parents at registration. The admission procedure is the same across programmes. After the parent/applicant understands the admissions procedure and shows interest, the child is given a date for the assessment followed by an interview. Assessments cover language acquisition, Language & Literature, and Mathematics and are aligned to the grade level to determine placement, and the school may require a day of attendance for further evaluation if needed.
2. Class placement is based on the assessment and interview results to place the child in an age-appropriate year group. The placement includes the Primary Years Programme (PYP) and Middle Years Programme (MYP). The aim is to ensure the child benefits from the curriculum.
3. Age on 1 August determines class and programme placement. Students are placed in age-appropriate year groups and tracks, including IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) and IB Middle Years Programme (MYP). The chart lists placements from Play Group through Year 10 with corresponding programme designations. Final placement aligns with both age and assessed capabilities.
