Expat families typically use India's well-established international school network rather than local public schools, with major options including The British School (New Delhi, students from 60+ nationalities), Dhirubhai Ambani International School (Mumbai, IB/IGCSE curricula), Pathways School, Indus International School, and Ecole Mondiale World School. These schools generally offer IB, IGCSE, or other internationally recognized curricula with English-medium instruction, and are concentrated in major metros (Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore) rather than smaller cities.
Major international schools: The British School (New Delhi), Dhirubhai Ambani International School (Mumbai), Pathways School, Indus International School, Ecole Mondiale World School.
Most offer IB or IGCSE curricula with English-medium instruction, aimed at expat and internationally-minded local families.
International school options are concentrated in major metros (Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore) — smaller cities have far fewer options.
The British School in New Delhi hosts students from over 60 nationalities, reflecting its multicultural expat community.
Required Documents
Previous school transcripts
Passport/visa copies for enrollment
Common Mistakes
Assuming international school availability is uniform nationwide — options are heavily concentrated in Delhi, Mumbai, and Bangalore, which should factor into city choice for families with school-age children.