International Schools in Pakistan
Compare 9 international schools in Pakistan. Filter by curriculum, fees (average PKR 1,326,176), location, and more to find the right international school now.
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- Schools listed
- 9
- Curricula
- 14
- Average annual fee
- PKR 1,326,176
- Fee range
- PKR 76,000 – 8,196,559
More school facts
- Most common curriculum
- IB (PYP) (5 schools)
- Average school size
- 898 pupils
- Largest by enrolment
- The International School (TIS)
- Oldest
- Aitchison College Lahore (1886)
- With boarding
- 1
About international schools in Pakistan
International schools in Pakistan are concentrated in the major cities - primarily Islamabad, Karachi and Lahore - and offer a mix of private British (Cambridge IGCSE/O and A Level), International Baccalaureate and some American-style programmes alongside local-route options. Instruction is almost always in English, with Urdu and national-curriculum subjects commonly taught to meet equivalence rules, and many schools also offer modern languages such as French, Arabic or Mandarin. Fees vary widely between neighbourhoods and school models, from modest private international-style campuses to premium day schools charging many thousands of US dollars or equivalent per year, so parents should check published fee schedules and any additional charges for exams or capital levies. Admissions tend to follow an annual cycle (many international schools run an August - June or semester calendar while some local systems begin in March/April), and most schools require previous transcripts, proof of identity/residency and an entrance assessment or interview, especially for key transition years.
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4 international schools in Karachi
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2 international schools in Lahore
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Curricula
There are 9 international schools in Pakistan covering 14 curricula. The most widely offered are IB (PYP) (5), IB (DP) (5), IB (MYP) (4), Cambridge IGCSE (3), British Curriculum (3). If your child may move countries again, an internationally-portable curriculum (IB, or Cambridge/British) keeps options open; if you're likely to settle, a curriculum matching your home or target university system can be the better fit.
Fees & what they cover
Annual tuition across Pakistan runs from about PKR 76,000 to PKR 8,196,559, averaging roughly PKR 1,326,176. Budget for one-off costs on top — application and enrolment fees, a refundable deposit, uniform, transport and exams.
Admissions & timing
Sought-after schools in Pakistan run waiting lists, so apply early — ideally a term or two ahead. Most admissions involve an application, prior school reports and an assessment or interview, with entry points often tied to the school year. Each school's profile shows term dates, open days and how to enquire.
Boarding
1 of the 9 schools offer boarding — useful if you're relocating or want weekly or full boarding.
How doris stays impartial
doris lists every international school in Pakistan we can find — not only those that pay. We take no placement fees and sell no rankings or "top school" spots, so the schools above aren't ordered by who paid most. Details come from the schools' own information and public sources, and you can compare any of them side by side.