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Presidency International School

Bangladesh, Chittagong

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees Fees not listed
Ages Not listed
Pupil numbers 1860
Type Co-educational
Opened 1998
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge A Levels
Taught languages Bengali
Strengths Sport, STEM, Academic Enrichment
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Community and Service
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Middle School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

Presidency International School in Chattogram is a co-educational independent school established in 1998. Located at House 51, Road 2, Panchlaish, the campus sits across four buildings equipped with science, computer, and robotics laboratories, a library, a Teachers Learning Centre, and an Advanced Learning Centre. The school delivers Cambridge GCE O and A Levels through Presidency Junior, Middle, and Senior Schools, with Bengali, English, Computer Science, Mathematics (Math D, Additional Math, Further Math), Sciences, Economics, Bangladesh Studies, Commerce, Art and Design, and Islamiyat among examined subjects. Classes are taught in English, and the school complements the Cambridge curriculum with its own workbooks and co-curricular and extra-curricular programs. The Holudia Learning Centre and a 10-acre Camping Site support experiential learning, while a 1.2-acre Sport Zone and three sport fields enable PE. The Duke of Edinburgh Award, Science Fair, and house system (Eagle, Kite, Falcon, Hawk) reinforce leadership, teamwork, and service.

House # 51, Road # 2, Panchlaish R/A, Chattogram

The Essentials

Presidency International School has 1,860 pupils, instruction in English.

Location
The school is located in the heart of Chittagong city, Bangladesh.

Stages
Playgroup–A Level; Presidency Junior, Middle and Senior School.

Type
The school is a co-ed independent school.

Additional learning support
Advanced Learning Centre provides enrichment, independent research opportunities, and preparation for higher education.

Country affiliation
Bangladesh
Diving Deeper

House System
Four houses: Eagle, Kite, Falcon and Hawk.

Governance and Ownership
Board of Directors (Rising Chittagong Limited, RCL) governs Presidency International School. An Academic Committee, comprising 11–15 members, makes operational policy and oversees recruitment and purchases for institutions under RCL; it also manages the annual budget. The Board of Directors (RCL) has a three-year tenure and holds the supreme authority to establish, govern and run institutions under RCL and to allocate budgets and resources.
Fees
Overview

Presidency International School (Chattogram) is an English-medium Cambridge O Level and A Level school that operates junior, middle and senior sections. The school's publicly available institutional materials do not include a published 2026/27 term-by-term fee schedule. The school profile and public materials reviewed list institutional details, curriculum and facilities but do not provide numeric application or tuition amounts for the 2026/27 academic year.

Application / Admission fees

- No numeric application or registration fee amount for the 2026/27 academic year was published in the school's publicly available profile or materials. The school's public profile and documents do not list a current application or admission-fee schedule.

Tuition fees by year group (per term / per year)

- No term-level or year-group tuition amounts (per term or per year) for the 2026/27 academic year were published in the school's publicly available profile or materials. The school's public materials do not include a detailed fee table by class or term for 2026/27.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- The school's publicly available profile does not publish a specific billing calendar, term-payment dates, or standard payment-terms text for 2026/27. The materials reviewed therefore do not contain an explicit published schedule (for example, exact term dates or the “due by” dates for term payments).

Boarding / hostel fees

- There is no indication in the school's public profile that boarding or on‑campus residential (hostel) provision is offered. No boarding fee schedule or hostel details were published in the materials reviewed.

Other costs and typical ancillary fees (uniforms, exam, activity fees)

- The school's public profile describes facilities, laboratories, extracurricular programmes and Cambridge examinations but does not publish a list of ancillary fees (uniforms, books, exam entry charges, activity fees, transport, development/maintenance fees) or their amounts for 2026/27. No numeric schedule for uniform, exam entry, or other ancillary charges was located in the materials reviewed.

Refund information

- No published refund policy, security/deposit refund terms, or formal fee‑refund procedure for 2026/27 was found in the school's publicly available profile materials. The public materials reviewed do not include a stated timeframe or conditions for refunds.

Fee payment options

- The school is listed among service providers eligible for mobile and digital school-fee collections (examples of local digital payment services list Presidency International School as an eligible institution). This indicates the school accepts at least one local digital payment channel; mobile-wallet payment via local providers is available for tuition collection through those third‑party payment networks.

Notes about Cambridge examinations and centre status

- Presidency International School is an authorised Cambridge Assessment (CAIE) centre (centre number BD205) and runs O Level and A Level programmes; the school functions as a CAIE exam venue. Any exam registration fees charged by CAIE (entry/registration fees) would be distinct from the school's tuition/ancillary fees.

Summary of findings and data gaps

- The school's public profile and downloadable institutional materials reviewed provide clear confirmation of location, curriculum (Cambridge O and A Levels), facilities and school structure but do not publish a term-by-term or year-group fee schedule for the 2026/27 academic year. As a result, numeric values for application fees, tuition (per term or per year), boarding (if any), uniform or other ancillary charges, and a published refund policy were not available in those materials. Parents should expect to obtain the exact numeric fee schedule and billing calendar directly from the school's admissions or accounts office because the figures required for a complete external database entry are not present in the publicly available materials reviewed.
Academics

Presidency International School teaches Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge A Levels.

Curriculum
Cambridge GCE O and A Levels are offered through Presidency Junior, Middle and Senior Schools. Junior School focuses on foundational education; Middle School develops academic skills with a broader range of subjects; Senior School prepares students for O Level and A Level examinations, offering Bengali, English Language (General English), Computer Science, Mathematics (Mathematics D, Additional Math, Further Math), Sciences (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Environmental Management), Economics, Bangladesh Studies, Commerce, and Art and Design, as well as Islamiyat. Classes are taught in English. In addition to the Cambridge curriculum, Presidency provides its own workbooks and a broad spectrum of co-curricular and extra-curricular programs to support holistic development.

Student Teacher Ratio
Total Students: 1860; Total Faculty: 310; student-to-teacher ratio approximately 6:1.

Exam Results
O Level or Sophomore Year Results (2022-2024) are published in the School Profile. A Level or Senior Year Results (2022-2024): A*/A 29, 23, 34; B 16, 17, 14; C 14, 14, 20; Other 41, 46, 31. AS Level or Junior Year Results (2022-2024): A*/A 51, 54, 52; B 16, 23, 27; C 16, 15, 14. 100% of our students go to universities for undergraduate studies at home and abroad.

Higher Education Progression
Graduates go to universities for undergraduate studies at home and abroad, including Princeton University; Georgia Institute of Technology; New York University Abu Dhabi; Northwestern University; Amherst College; University of Cambridge; University College London; King's College London; University of Manchester; University of Edinburgh; Queen Mary University of London; University of Bath; Brunel University; University of Toronto; McGill University; National University of Singapore; Nanyang Technology University; University of Tokyo; Monash University; Macquarie University; Swinburne University of Technology; and other universities worldwide. 100% of students go to universities for undergraduate studies.

Gifted and Talented
Advanced Learning Centre (ALC) provides Advanced Coursework, Research Opportunities, and Preparation for Higher Education to support high-achieving students.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school uses a holistic approach that emphasizes social, physical, and emotional development. Moral and ethical teaching is integrated with modern education to nurture balanced, ideal personalities. The school teaches in English, and co-curricular and extra-curricular programs provide broad social and emotional support. The school offers a wide range of activities, including chess, debate, performing arts, and outings to build teamwork, communication, and leadership. Community service, village attachments, blood donation drives, and environmental initiatives foster social responsibility. The school has an Advanced Learning Centre to support higher academic achievement.

Mental Wellbeing
Mental wellbeing is supported through a holistic education approach that includes social and emotional development. Co-curricular activities and clubs foster resilience, empathy, and well-being. Community service activities promote social connectedness and character. Duke of Edinburgh's Award Program and other service activities support personal growth and wellbeing.
Parent Experience

History
Established in 1998, Presidency International School in Chittagong is a co-educational independent school that offers Cambridge GCE O and A Levels and has CAIE Centre BD205. The school comprises Presidency Junior, Middle and Senior School and operates under Rising Chittagong Limited's Board of Directors, with an Academic Committee responsible for operational policy. The Rector is Imam Hasan Reza, PhD. The school aims to combine the Cambridge curriculum with a holistic education that also emphasizes moral values and social development. Infrastructure includes four school buildings, a Teachers Learning Centre, an Advanced Learning Centre, sport facilities, and Holudia Learning Centre and Camping Site on 10 acres.

Community
Outings and educational tours are organized, allowing students to learn beyond the classroom and develop social skills. Co-curricular activities include chess, debate, outings, and performing arts. The school also maintains numerous student groups and clubs, including Presidency Photographers Association, Presidency Students Initiatives, Presidency Scout Groups, Presidency Unit of Red Crescent Society, Presidency Football Club, Presidency Cricket Club, Presidency Badminton Club, Presidency Basketball Club, Presidency Table Tennis Club, and Presidency Chess Club.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Four school buildings are equipped with science laboratories, computer laboratories, and robotic laboratories. The campus includes a Teachers Learning Centre and an Advanced Learning Centre to support teaching and learning. Holudia Learning Centre and Camping Site covers 10 acres for experiential education. A Sport Zone of 1.2 acres and three sport fields support physical education and athletics, complemented by Cambridge CAIE facilities since 1998.

Sports Facilities
A Sport Zone covers 1.2 acres for outdoor activities. Three sport fields support basketball, badminton, and futsal, with athletics facilities available. The campus integrates sports with academic and co-curricular programs to promote physical education. Facilities are designed to support a broad range of athletic activities across age groups.

Academic Facilities
Four school buildings are equipped with science laboratories, computer laboratories, and robotic laboratories. A library supports student research and reading across subjects. The Teachers Learning Centre and Advanced Learning Centre provide targeted academic support and enrichment. Cambridge Assessment International Examinations (CAIE) O and A Levels are offered on the Cambridge curriculum. Holudia Learning Centre and Camping Site (10 acres) and other campus facilities underpin the learning environment.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Co-curricular and extracurricular activities include chess, debate, outings, and performing arts. Student-led associations include Presidency Photographers' Association, Presidency Students Initiatives, Presidency Scout Groups, Presidency Red Crescent Society, and clubs for football, cricket, badminton, basketball, table tennis, and chess. The Duke of Edinburgh's Award Program is part of student development. The school also runs events like a Science Fair and maintains a House Point System with four houses: Eagle, Kite, Falcon, and Hawk.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school offers Cambridge CAIE O and A Levels (Centre BD205). Subjects include Mathematics, Additional Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Computer Science, Economics, Accounting, Business Studies, Bengali, English, and Islamiyat, among others. An Advanced Learning Centre provides enrichment coursework, independent research opportunities, and preparation for higher education. The program emphasizes holistic development alongside academics, supporting social, physical, and emotional growth.

Arts & Creative
Co-curricular activities include chess, debate, outings, and performing arts. The school supports creative expression through clubs such as the Presidency Photographers' Association and various arts initiatives. Students participate in a range of clubs alongside sports and service activities, fostering creativity and collaboration. A structured house and club system provides ongoing opportunities for artistic and performance-based involvement.

Cultural & Language
The curriculum includes Bengali and English language offerings with Bangla and English departments. Bengali and English are taught as core subjects within the Cambridge framework. Cultural awareness is nurtured through village attachment programs and community service initiatives, reinforcing ethical values. Islamiyat is included among O and A Level subjects to bolster cultural and moral education.

Social & Hobbies
A broad slate of co-curricular activities includes chess, debate, and excursions, alongside performing arts. Sports clubs cover football, cricket, badminton, basketball, table tennis, and other activity groups such as photography and scouts. Student initiatives are supported by groups like Presidency Photographers' Association, Presidency Scout Groups, and Red Crescent Society. The House Point System (Eagle, Kite, Falcon, Hawk) promotes teamwork and healthy competition.

Community & Service
Village Attachment programs, orphanage visits, blood donation drives, winter clothes distribution, and environmental cleanup are part of student life. The Duke of Edinburgh's Award Program provides ongoing service projects and skill development. Community service is integrated into the school ethos to foster social responsibility. Students engage with local communities to understand challenges and contribute to welfare.

Leadership & Professional
Leadership opportunities are provided through the Duke of Edinburgh's Award, student clubs, and the house system, cultivating initiative and teamwork. The Advanced Learning Centre and the Science and Education programs offer pathways for research, enrichment coursework, and university preparation. Educational tours and international events broaden perspectives and professional exposure. Governance and academic oversight are supported by an Academic Committee and a Board of Directors overseeing policy and strategic planning.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
The campus includes four school buildings equipped with science, computer, and laboratory facilities, plus a library and an Advanced Learning Centre. A 1.2-acre sport zone and three sport fields support athletics, basketball, badminton, and other sports, complemented by the Holudia Learning Centre and a 10-acre camping site. The environment is designed to promote moral values, social manners, and emotional development alongside academic achievement. Environmental stewardship and community service are integrated into student life to support overall wellbeing.
Languages

Language Provision
Bangla (Bengali) and English are taught. The medium of instruction is English. The Cambridge Assessment International Examinations (CAIE) curriculum is used, with O' and A' Level programs. The school runs from Playgroup to A Level, with Junior, Middle, and Senior School divisions; Bengali and English are key language subjects.
Reputation

Awards
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Accreditations
Cambridge Assessment International Examinations (CAIE) affiliated since inception in 1998; CAIE centre BD205.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Session timing. The session starts in July every year. Admissions and orientation activities are aligned with the July start across all grade levels from Playgroup to A Levels. Families should plan their applications with this calendar in mind. This ensures a synchronized transition for new students.

2. When to apply. For Playgroup to O Level, apply early in May for the next session. For A Level, apply in June for the next session. The application timing aligns with the July session to facilitate placement testing and enrollment. Applicants should monitor campus announcements for any changes.

3. Age requirements. The age for Playgroup admission is 3 years and older. This ensures proper readiness for early years learning. Applications should reflect the child's age at the time of submission. The policy applies to all applicants seeking entry to Playgroup.

4. Admission form collection and submission. Admission forms can be collected from and submitted to any campus. The Junior Campus is at 14 Katalgonj, the Middle Campus at 45 Panchlaish R/A, and the Senior Campus at 51 Panchlaish. This arrangement provides convenient access for families across Chattogram.

5. Admission procedures. When the admission form is submitted, the admission committee reviews it. If selected, the student is invited to take a Written Test. If the student passes the test, a viva voce is conducted in the presence of the parents. If the overall assessment is favorable, admission is offered.

6. Admission test subjects. The Admission Test is taken in Bangla, English, and Mathematics. Bengali is compulsory for students holding Bangladeshi passports. The test is designed to assess foundational competencies in these core areas. Applicants should prepare accordingly.

7. Uniforms and transport. School uniforms are available in the school stores. The school currently does not offer transport facilities. Students and families should plan for daily commuting accordingly. The school encourages participation in co-curricular activities and sports as part of the student experience.

8. Curriculum and higher education outcomes. The school follows the Cambridge Curriculum (GCE) for O and A Levels. The Cambridge International Education (CIE) system has been part of the school since its inception. SSC and HSC are equivalent to O and A Levels, enabling admission to Bangladeshi universities. Many PIS students pursue higher education in Bangladesh and abroad, including universities such as BUET, CUET, KUET, IUT, IBA, and medical colleges.

9. National observances. The school observes all national days in a grand manner and celebrates Bangladeshi heritage and culture. Activities involve staff and students, reinforcing cultural values. This practice reflects the institution's emphasis on national identity.
School Events
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