Directory of International Baccalaureate World Schools in New Delhi and the National Capital Region

Publisehd on October 15, 2026

The educational geography of India’s National Capital Region (NCR) has undergone a pronounced structural realignment over the past two decades, transforming from a system dominated by national examination boards into a premier hub for international education in South Asia.

Coinciding with the expansion of diplomatic missions, multinational enterprise headquarters, and returning non-resident Indian families, the demand for inquiry-based curricula has grown significantly.

This evaluative directory provides a verified inventory of educational institutions holding current authorisation from the International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO) within the administrative confines of New Delhi, the wider National Capital Territory (NCT) of Delhi, and the surrounding metropolitan region.

To ensure geographical and administrative precision, physical campuses are classified across three distinct territorial categories:

Category A: New Delhi (Administrative Core): Encompasses campuses situated strictly within the New Delhi district and contiguous municipal zones governed by the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) and adjacent established south-central enclaves, including Chanakyapuri, Vasant Vihar, Panchsheel Park, and Greater Kailash.
Category B: Rest of the National Capital Territory of Delhi: Encompasses all remaining administrative districts within the NCT of Delhi—incorporating North Delhi, North West Delhi (e.g., Rohini), West Delhi, South West Delhi (e.g., Dwarka), East Delhi, and Central Delhi outside the historic imperial and diplomatic core.
Category C: Delhi National Capital Region (NCR): Encompasses satellite urban agglomerations located in adjacent states, comprising Gurugram and Faridabad in Haryana, alongside Noida and Greater Noida in Gautam Buddha Nagar District, Uttar Pradesh. Campuses located within these corporate and suburban hubs are documented independently of Delhi proper, regardless of whether their student demographic commutes across state lines.

Accreditation Standards and Curricular Frameworks

Inclusion within the verified directory requires verified institutional accreditation to administer one or more of the four curriculum frameworks developed by the International Baccalaureate Organization:

Primary Years Programme (PYP): Structured for students aged 3 to 12; centers on transdisciplinary, inquiry-driven learning organized around six global themes.
Middle Years Programme (MYP): Structured for students aged 11 to 16; provides an interdisciplinary academic framework across eight subject disciplines, culminating in personal projects and optional eAssessment moderation.
Diploma Programme (DP): A two-year pre-university qualification for students aged 16 to 19, comprising six subject groups and the central core: Theory of Knowledge (TOK), Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS), and the Extended Essay (EE).
Career-related Programme (CP): Designed for students aged 16 to 19; synthesises academic DP courses with career-related studies and an applied core framework to prepare learners for higher education and vocational trajectories.

Institutions holding Candidate School status—denoting that an application has been registered with the IBO and the school is preparing for authorization—are excluded from the primary census and recorded in a dedicated verification register to preserve administrative clarity. Dual-curriculum campuses combining Cambridge International examinations (such as IGCSE) or Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) streams alongside IB programmes are classified based on the specific IB certifications awarded to their students.

Regional Distribution and Programmatic Summary

Across New Delhi and the National Capital Region, 24 physical campuses hold verified authorization to deliver one or more IB programmes. The spatial distribution reveals a marked concentration in the modern suburban sectors of Haryana and Uttar Pradesh, reflecting the spatial constraints and high land acquisition costs of inner New Delhi.

Total Verified Campuses in New Delhi (Category A): 4
Total Verified Campuses in Rest of Delhi (Category B): 0 (Independent fee-charging campuses; state pilot projects documented separately)
Total Verified Campuses in Delhi NCR (Category C): 20
- Gurugram Sub-Region (Haryana): 13
- Noida and Greater Noida Sub-Region (Uttar Pradesh): 6
- Faridabad Sub-Region (Haryana): 1
Total Campuses Authorized for the Primary Years Programme (PYP): 16
Total Campuses Authorized for the Middle Years Programme (MYP): 14
Total Campuses Authorized for the Diploma Programme (DP): 23
Total Campuses Authorized for the Career-related Programme (CP): 5
Campuses Offering a Full IB Continuum (PYP, MYP, and DP/CP): 11
Campuses Offering Multiple IB Programmes: 19
Campuses Offering a Single IB Programme: 5
Candidate and Unresolved Entries Documented Separately: 2

Comprehensive Regional and Programmatic Breakdown

Geographic Entity	Unique Campuses	PYP Authorized	MYP Authorized	DP Authorized	CP Authorized	Full Continuum (3+ Programs)
New Delhi (Category A)	4	2	2	4	1	2
Rest of NCT Delhi (Category B)	0	0	0	0	0	0
Gurugram (Category C)	13	10	7	12	2	6
Noida / Gr. Noida (Category C)	6	4	4	6	2	3
Faridabad (Category C)	1	0	1	1	0	0
Consolidated Total	24	16	14	23	5	11

Directory of Authorized IB World Schools in New Delhi (Category A)

The educational infrastructure of New Delhi reflects its dual character as an international diplomatic enclave and an urban center with long-established residential areas. The four authorized campuses in this jurisdiction include embassy-affiliated institutions operating under bilateral conventions and independent day schools providing vertically integrated IB continuum pathways.

American Embassy School

School Identity and Governance: American Embassy School (AES), New Delhi; governed as an independent, non-profit day school by an elected parent association under the honorary sponsorship of the United States Ambassador to India.
Physical Location: Chandragupta Marg, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi, Delhi 110021.
IB Accreditation Status: Authorized for the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (DP). Official IBO School Code: 000220.
Curricular Matrix: Delivers an American college-preparatory elementary, middle, and high school curriculum terminating in the U.S. High School Diploma, with options for Advanced Placement (AP) courses and the two-year IB Diploma Programme in Grades 11 and 12.
Institutional Profile: Co-educational; Day School; Age Range: 3 to 18 (Early Childhood 3 through Grade 12); Language of Instruction: English.
Institutional Contact: Web Domain: aes.ac.in; Telephone: +91-11-2688-8854; Admissions Email: admission@aes.ac.in.

The British School, New Delhi

School Identity and Governance: The British School; founded in 1963 by the British High Commission community and operating as an independent, non-profit international society school.
Physical Location: Dr Jose P Rizal Marg, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi, Delhi 110021.
IB Accreditation Status: Authorized for the Diploma Programme (DP) and the Career-related Programme (CP). Official IBO School Code: 000072.
Curricular Matrix: Delivers the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and the English National Curriculum through Key Stage 3; Cambridge Assessment International Education (IGCSE) in Years 10 and 11; and the IB Diploma Programme alongside the IB Career-related Programme in Years 12 and 13 (Sixth Form).
Institutional Profile: Co-educational; Day School; Age Range: 3 to 18 (Nursery through Year 13); Language of Instruction: English.
Institutional Contact: Web Domain: british-school.org; Telephone: +91-11-4066-4166; Admissions Email: admissions@british-school.org.

Apeejay School International, Panchsheel Park

School Identity and Governance: Apeejay School International; operated under the aegis of the Apeejay Stya Education Society.
Physical Location: Sheikh Sarai Phase 1, Panchsheel Park, New Delhi, Delhi 110017.
IB Accreditation Status: Fully authorized IB Continuum School: Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP), and Diploma Programme (DP). Official IBO School Code: 060924.
Curricular Matrix: Dedicated exclusively to the IB framework from early childhood through secondary graduation without offering parallel national board streams.
Institutional Profile: Co-educational; Day School; Age Range: 3 to 18 (Nursery through Grade 12); Language of Instruction: English.
Institutional Contact: Web Domain: intl.apeejay.edu; Telephone: +91-95999-29774 / +91-11-2601-6935; Admissions Email: skool.ss.int@apeejay.edu.

K.R. Mangalam Global School, Greater Kailash-I

School Identity and Governance: K.R. Mangalam Global School, Greater Kailash-I; operated by the K.R. Mangalam Group of Educational Institutions.
Physical Location: Nandi Vithi Road, N-Block, Greater Kailash Part 1, New Delhi, Delhi 110048.
IB Accreditation Status: Fully authorized IB Continuum School: Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP), and Diploma Programme (DP).
Curricular Matrix: Delivers an integrated IB curriculum across the primary, middle, and senior academic tiers.
Institutional Profile: Co-educational; Day School; Age Range: 3 to 18 (Pre-Primary through Grade 12); Language of Instruction: English.
Institutional Contact: Web Domain: krmangalam.global; Telephone: +91-1800-1206-7827 / +91-95998-22063; Admissions Email: admissions@krmangalam.global.

Status of the Rest of the National Capital Territory of Delhi (Category B)

A review of private and public education directories across the non-NDMC districts of Delhi (such as Rohini, Pitampura, Paschim Vihar, Janakpuri, and Dwarka) indicates zero independent, privately managed campuses holding active authorization as standalone IB World Schools.

The pedagogical and administrative dynamics in Category B are shaped by two primary factors:

First, the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi signed a collaboration agreement in 2021 linking the Delhi Board of School Education (DBSE) with the International Baccalaureate Organization. This initiative introduced IB training, pedagogical philosophies, and assessment frameworks into approximately 30 public Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Schools of Specialised Excellence (SoSE). However, these institutions remain state-funded secondary schools awarding DBSE qualifications rather than functioning as tuition-funded, independent IB World Schools listed in the global directory.

Second, private institutions in North and West Delhi often advertise international curricula by incorporating inquiry-based learning in their pre-primary wings or registering as candidate schools for the PYP or MYP, while retaining their core affiliation with the CBSE. In addition, several prominent educational societies based in Delhi (such as the Delhi Public School Society and The Shri Ram School trust) chose to construct their internationally authorized IB campuses in Gurugram, while keeping their campuses within Delhi focused on the CBSE or CISCE examinations.

Directory of Authorized IB World Schools in Delhi NCR (Category C)

Gurugram (Haryana)

Pathways World School, Aravali

School Identity and Governance: Pathways World School Aravali; established in 2003 as the flagship residential campus of the Pathways Group of Schools.
Physical Location: Old Gurgaon-Sohna Road, Gurugram, Haryana 122102.
IB Accreditation Status: Fully authorized IB Continuum School: Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP), and Diploma Programme (DP).
Curricular Matrix: Comprehensive IB continuum instruction without alternative board options.
Institutional Profile: Co-educational; Day and Boarding (Full, weekly, and flexible boarding arrangements); Age Range: 3 to 18; Language of Instruction: English.
Institutional Contact: Web Domain: pathways.in/aravali; Telephone: +91-124-451-3000; Admissions Email: admissions.aravali@pathways.in.

Pathways School Gurgaon

School Identity and Governance: Pathways School Gurgaon; urban day school campus under the Pathways Group.
Physical Location: Baliawas, Off Gurugram-Faridabad Road, Sector 100, Gurugram, Haryana 122003.
IB Accreditation Status: Fully authorized for all four IB programmes: Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP), Diploma Programme (DP), and Career-related Programme (CP).
Curricular Matrix: Operates exclusively under the four IB curriculum frameworks.
Institutional Profile: Co-educational; Day School; Age Range: 3 to 18; Language of Instruction: English.
Institutional Contact: Web Domain: pathways.in/gurgaon; Telephone: +91-124-487-2000; Admissions Email: admissions.psg@pathways.in.

DPS International, Gurgaon

School Identity and Governance: DPS International (DPSI Edge); operated under the aegis of the Delhi Public School Society.
Physical Location: HS-01, Block W, South City II, Sector 50, Golf Course Extension Road, Gurugram, Haryana 122001.
IB Accreditation Status: Fully authorized for all four IB programmes: Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP), Diploma Programme (DP), and Career-related Programme (CP).
Curricular Matrix: Pure IB pathway across all grade divisions.
Institutional Profile: Co-educational; Day School; Age Range: 3 to 18 (Pre-Nursery through Grade 12); Language of Instruction: English.
Institutional Contact: Web Domain: dpsiedge.edu.in; Telephone: +91-124-441-9999 / +91-81308-49997; Admissions Email: admissions@dpsiedge.edu.in.

Heritage International Xperiential School

School Identity and Governance: Heritage International Xperiential School (HIXS); established under the Heritage Group of Schools.
Physical Location: Senior Campus: Heritage Avenue, Sector 58, Gurugram, Haryana 122011; Primary Campus: Site No 7, Zone 7, DLF Phase 5, Sector 53, Gurugram, Haryana 122003.
IB Accreditation Status: Fully authorized IB Continuum School: Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP), and Diploma Programme (DP). Official IBO School Code: 050684.
Curricular Matrix: Experiential inquiry learning integrated with the IB PYP, MYP, and DP curricula, supplemented by Cambridge secondary options.
Institutional Profile: Co-educational; Day School; Age Range: 3 to 18; Language of Instruction: English.
Institutional Contact: Web Domain: hixs.org; Telephone: +91-124-285-9200; Admissions Email: admissions@hixs.org.

Lancers International School

School Identity and Governance: Lancers International School; managed by the Lancers Educational Society.
Physical Location: DLF Phase 5, Sector 53, Gurugram, Haryana 122001.
IB Accreditation Status: Fully authorized IB Continuum School: Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP), and Diploma Programme (DP).
Curricular Matrix: Delivers the IB PYP, MYP, and DP curricula, with Cambridge IGCSE available as a secondary alternative.
Institutional Profile: Co-educational; Day and Boarding; Age Range: 3 to 18; Language of Instruction: English.
Institutional Contact: Web Domain: lis.ac.in; Telephone: +91-124-417-1900; Admissions Email: admission@lis.ac.in.

Scottish High International School

School Identity and Governance: Scottish High International School; founded in 2004 under Ruprah Educational Society.
Physical Location: Block G, Sushant Lok II, Sector 57, Gurugram, Haryana 122011.
IB Accreditation Status: Authorized for the Primary Years Programme (PYP) and Diploma Programme (DP).
Curricular Matrix: Dual-track academic framework: IB PYP in early and primary years; transitioning to ICSE or Cambridge IGCSE in secondary school, followed by a choice between the IB Diploma Programme and Cambridge A Levels in Grades 11 and 12.
Institutional Profile: Co-educational; Day School; Age Range: 3 to 18; Language of Instruction: English.
Institutional Contact: Web Domain: scottishigh.com; Telephone: +91-124-411-2781; Admissions Email: admissions@scottishigh.com.

GD Goenka World School, Sohna

School Identity and Governance: GD Goenka World School; situated on the GD Goenka Education City campus.
Physical Location: Sohna-Gurgaon Road, Sohna, Haryana 122103.
IB Accreditation Status: Authorized for the Primary Years Programme (PYP) and Diploma Programme (DP).
Curricular Matrix: IB PYP for primary years; Cambridge Lower Secondary and IGCSE in Grades 6 through 10; IB DP and Cambridge A Levels in Grades 11 and 12.
Institutional Profile: Co-educational; Day and Residential; Age Range: 4 to 18; Language of Instruction: English.
Institutional Contact: Web Domain: gdgws.gdgoenka.com; Telephone: +91-124-331-5900; Admissions Email: admissions@gdgoenka.com.

GD Goenka Global School, DLF Phase 3

School Identity and Governance: GD Goenka Global School, DLF Phase 3.
Physical Location: 3130, Block S, DLF Phase 3, Gurugram, Haryana 122010.
IB Accreditation Status: Authorized for the Primary Years Programme (PYP). Official IBO School Code: 061347.
Curricular Matrix: Dedicated exclusively to early childhood and primary inquiry under the IB PYP framework, serving as a primary feeder campus to senior institutions.
Institutional Profile: Co-educational; Day School; Age Range: 2.5 to 11; Language of Instruction: English.
Institutional Contact: Web Domain: gdgoenkaglobal.com; Telephone: +91-99711-33522; Admissions Email: admissions@gdgoenkaglobal.com.

The Shri Ram School, Moulsari Campus

School Identity and Governance: The Shri Ram School, Moulsari; operated under the aegis of the SRF Foundation.
Physical Location: Moulsari Avenue, DLF Phase III, Gurugram, Haryana 122002.
IB Accreditation Status: Authorized for the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (DP).
Curricular Matrix: Delivers CISCE (ICSE/ISC) curricula alongside the IB Diploma Programme in Grades 11 and 12.
Institutional Profile: Co-educational; Day School; Age Range: 11 to 18 (Middle and Senior School campus; primary education hosted at affiliated Delhi/Gurugram sites); Language of Instruction: English.
Institutional Contact: Web Domain: tsrs.org; Telephone: +91-124-478-4300; Admissions Email: admissions.moulsari@tsrs.org.

Shiv Nadar School, Gurgaon

School Identity and Governance: Shiv Nadar School, Gurgaon; established by the Shiv Nadar Foundation.
Physical Location: Block E, DLF Phase 1, Pahari Road, Gurugram, Haryana 122001.
IB Accreditation Status: Authorized for the Middle Years Programme (MYP) and Diploma Programme (DP).
Curricular Matrix: Dual-stream academic model offering CBSE alongside the IB MYP and DP.
Institutional Profile: Co-educational; Day School; Age Range: 3 to 18; Language of Instruction: English.
Institutional Contact: Web Domain: shivnadarschool.edu.in/gurgaon; Telephone: +91-124-646-5555; Admissions Email: admissions.gurgaon@sns.edu.in.

Excelsior American School

School Identity and Governance: Excelsior American School; private international institution founded in 2006.
Physical Location: Golf Course Road, Behind Dell Building, Sector 43, Gurugram, Haryana 122002.
IB Accreditation Status: Authorized for the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (DP).
Curricular Matrix: American Montessori early education; Cambridge Lower Secondary and IGCSE; IB Diploma Programme in Grades 11 and 12.
Institutional Profile: Co-educational; Day and Boarding; Age Range: 3 to 18; Language of Instruction: English.
Institutional Contact: Web Domain: eas.edu.in; Telephone: +91-124-404-9342; Admissions Email: admissions@eas.edu.in.

Amity Global School, Gurugram

School Identity and Governance: Amity Global School, Gurugram; operated by the Ritnand Balved Education Foundation (Amity Education Group).
Physical Location: Main Sector Road 4, Sector 46, Gurugram, Haryana 122003.
IB Accreditation Status: Authorized for the Primary Years Programme (PYP) and Diploma Programme (DP).
Curricular Matrix: IB PYP in primary grades; Cambridge IGCSE in Grades 9 and 10; IB DP in Grades 11 and 12.
Institutional Profile: Co-educational; Day School; Age Range: 3 to 18; Language of Instruction: English.
Institutional Contact: Web Domain: amityglobalschool.com/gurgaon; Telephone: +91-124-257-9877; Admissions Email: admissions@agsg.amity.edu.

K.R. Mangalam Global School, Gurugram

School Identity and Governance: K.R. Mangalam Global School, South City 1; operated by the K.R. Mangalam Group.
Physical Location: Block A, South City I, Sector 41, Gurugram, Haryana 122001.
IB Accreditation Status: Fully authorized IB Continuum School: Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP), and Diploma Programme (DP).
Curricular Matrix: Exclusively focused on the IB curriculum across all grade tiers.
Institutional Profile: Co-educational; Day School; Age Range: 3 to 18; Language of Instruction: English.
Institutional Contact: Web Domain: krmangalamgurgaon.com; Telephone: +91-93112-44144; Admissions Email: admissions.sc@krmangalam.com.

Noida and Greater Noida (Uttar Pradesh)

Step by Step School, Noida

School Identity and Governance: Step by Step School; established in 2008 as an independent day school.
Physical Location: Plot No. A-10, Sector 132, Expressway, Noida, Uttar Pradesh 201304.
IB Accreditation Status: Authorized for the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (DP). Official IBO School Code: Listed under 2012 accreditation cohort.
Curricular Matrix: Offers CBSE and Cambridge IGCSE tracks in middle and secondary tiers, leading to either CBSE board exams or the IB Diploma Programme in Grades 11 and 12.
Institutional Profile: Co-educational; Day School; Age Range: 3 to 18; Language of Instruction: English.
Institutional Contact: Web Domain: stepbystep.school; Telephone: +91-120-424-4444; Admissions Email: info@stepbystep.school.

Genesis Global School, Noida

School Identity and Governance: Genesis Global School; founded as a co-educational day-cum-residential international institution.
Physical Location: A-12, Sector 132, Expressway, Noida, Uttar Pradesh 201304.
IB Accreditation Status: Fully authorized for all four IB programmes: Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP), Diploma Programme (DP), and Career-related Programme (CP).
Curricular Matrix: Parallel multi-board streams incorporating national CBSE and Cambridge IGCSE alongside the complete IB four-programme suite.
Institutional Profile: Co-educational; Day and Boarding (Day, 5-day residential, and full residential facilities); Age Range: 3 to 18; Language of Instruction: English.
Institutional Contact: Web Domain: genesisglobalschool.edu.in; Telephone: +91-97110-00498; Admissions Email: admissions@genesisglobalschool.edu.in.

Prometheus School, Noida

School Identity and Governance: Prometheus School; modern technology-integrated day institution.
Physical Location: I-7, Jaypee Wish Town, Sector 131, Noida, Uttar Pradesh 201304.
IB Accreditation Status: Fully authorized IB Continuum School: Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP), and Diploma Programme (DP). Official IBO School Code: 061695.
Curricular Matrix: Complete IB continuum framework accompanied by Cambridge Lower Secondary, Cambridge IGCSE, and Cambridge A Levels options in secondary tiers.
Institutional Profile: Co-educational; Day School; Age Range: 3 to 18; Language of Instruction: English.
Institutional Contact: Web Domain: prometheusschool.com; Telephone: +91-80108-00900; Admissions Email: admissions@prometheusschool.com.

Pathways School Noida

School Identity and Governance: Pathways School Noida; urban day-school campus operated by the Pathways Group of Schools.
Physical Location: Sector 100, Noida, Uttar Pradesh 201301.
IB Accreditation Status: Fully authorized for all four IB programmes: Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP), Diploma Programme (DP), and Career-related Programme (CP).
Curricular Matrix: Dedicated exclusively to the four IB curricular frameworks.
Institutional Profile: Co-educational; Day School; Age Range: 3 to 18; Language of Instruction: English.
Institutional Contact: Web Domain: pathways.in/noida; Telephone: +91-120-461-7000; Admissions Email: admissions.psn@pathways.in.

Shiv Nadar School, Noida

School Identity and Governance: Shiv Nadar School, Noida; established in 2012 by the Shiv Nadar Foundation.
Physical Location: Plot No. F-3, Sector 168, Expressway, Noida, Uttar Pradesh 201305.
IB Accreditation Status: Authorized for the Middle Years Programme (MYP) and Diploma Programme (DP).
Curricular Matrix: Dual-curriculum framework offering CBSE alongside the IB MYP and DP.
Institutional Profile: Co-educational; Day School; Age Range: 3 to 18; Language of Instruction: English.
Institutional Contact: Web Domain: shivnadarschool.edu.in/noida; Telephone: +91-120-667-6600; Admissions Email: admissions.noida@sns.edu.in.

Amity Global School, Noida

School Identity and Governance: Amity Global School, Noida; managed under the Amity Education Group.
Physical Location: Sector 44, Noida, Uttar Pradesh 201301.
IB Accreditation Status: Authorized for the Primary Years Programme (PYP) and Diploma Programme (DP).
Curricular Matrix: Delivers the IB PYP in primary grades, Cambridge IGCSE in Grades 9 and 10, and the IB DP in Grades 11 and 12.
Institutional Profile: Co-educational; Day School; Age Range: 3 to 18; Language of Instruction: English.
Institutional Contact: Web Domain: amityglobalschool.com/noida; Telephone: +91-120-243-2960; Admissions Email: admissions@agsn.amity.edu.

Faridabad (Haryana)

Shiv Nadar School, Faridabad

School Identity and Governance: Shiv Nadar School, Faridabad; established in 2015 on a 13-acre modular campus under the Shiv Nadar Foundation.
Physical Location: Sector 82, Naharpar, Faridabad, Haryana 121002.
IB Accreditation Status: Authorized for the Middle Years Programme (MYP) and Diploma Programme (DP).
Curricular Matrix: Operates dual curricula: national CBSE instruction parallel with the IB MYP (Grades 6 to 10) and the IB Diploma Programme (Grades 11 and 12). Recognized as an Apple Distinguished School.
Institutional Profile: Co-educational; Day School; Age Range: 3 to 18; Language of Instruction: English.
Institutional Contact: Web Domain: shivnadarschool.edu.in/faridabad; Telephone: +91-129-461-5000; Admissions Email: admissions.faridabad@sns.edu.in.

Programmatic Classification Matrix

The 24 authorized IB World Schools demonstrate four primary curricular deployment models:

Full Four-Programme Providers: Institutions offering the PYP, MYP, DP, and CP (Pathways School Gurgaon, DPS International Gurgaon, Genesis Global School, and Pathways School Noida).
Full Three-Programme Continuum Providers: Institutions providing the academic continuum from early years through the Diploma Programme (Apeejay School International, K.R. Mangalam Global GK-1, Pathways World School Aravali, Heritage International Xperiential School, Lancers International School, K.R. Mangalam Global Gurugram, and Prometheus School).
Dual-Track Secondary Providers: Campuses that introduce the IB framework in the middle or secondary school, offering the MYP and DP alongside national boards (the three Shiv Nadar campuses in Gurgaon, Noida, and Faridabad).
Focused and Entry-Level Providers: Institutions offering the DP as a standalone pre-university diploma (American Embassy School, The Shri Ram School Moulsari, Excelsior American School, and Step by Step School), or focusing exclusively on primary inquiry via the PYP (GD Goenka Global School DLF Phase 3).

Detailed Curricular Matrix

Official School Name	Region	Primary Years Programme (PYP)	Middle Years Programme (MYP)	Diploma Programme (DP)	Career-related Programme (CP)	Concurrent Academic Curricula
American Embassy School	New Delhi	No	No	Yes	No	US High School Diploma, AP
The British School	New Delhi	No	No	Yes	Yes	English National Curriculum, IGCSE
Apeejay School International	New Delhi	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	None (Pure IB Continuum)
K.R. Mangalam Global (GK-1)	New Delhi	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	None (Pure IB Continuum)
Pathways World School Aravali	Gurugram	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	None (Pure IB Continuum)
Pathways School Gurgaon	Gurugram	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	None (All 4 IB Frameworks)
DPS International, Gurgaon	Gurugram	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	None (All 4 IB Frameworks)
Heritage Int. Xperiential School	Gurugram	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	Cambridge IGCSE (selective)
Lancers International School	Gurugram	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	Cambridge IGCSE
Scottish High International	Gurugram	Yes	No	Yes	No	ICSE, Cambridge IGCSE
GD Goenka World School	Gurugram	Yes	No	Yes	No	Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A-Levels
GD Goenka Global School	Gurugram	Yes	No	No	No	Dedicated Primary Inquiry Gateway
The Shri Ram School, Moulsari	Gurugram	No	No	Yes	No	CISCE (ICSE / ISC)
Shiv Nadar School, Gurgaon	Gurugram	No	Yes	Yes	No	CBSE
Excelsior American School	Gurugram	No	No	Yes	No	Cambridge IGCSE
Amity Global School, Gurugram	Gurugram	Yes	No	Yes	No	Cambridge IGCSE
K.R. Mangalam Global, Gurugram	Gurugram	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	None (Pure IB Continuum)
Step by Step School	Noida	No	No	Yes	No	CBSE, Cambridge IGCSE
Genesis Global School	Noida	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	CBSE, Cambridge IGCSE
Prometheus School	Noida	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A-Levels
Pathways School Noida	Noida	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	None (All 4 IB Frameworks)
Shiv Nadar School, Noida	Noida	No	Yes	Yes	No	CBSE
Amity Global School, Noida	Noida	Yes	No	Yes	No	Cambridge IGCSE
Shiv Nadar School, Faridabad	Faridabad	No	Yes	Yes	No	CBSE

Central School Contact Registry

Institutional contact details for general administration and admissions across the 24 authorized campuses:

School Campus	City / Region	Institutional Web Domain	Central Admissions Email	Contact Telephone
American Embassy School	New Delhi	`aes.ac.in`[cite: 23]	`admission@aes.ac.in`	+91-11-2688-8854
The British School	New Delhi	`british-school.org`	`admissions@british-school.org`	+91-11-4066-4166
Apeejay School International	New Delhi	`intl.apeejay.edu`[cite: 5]	`skool.ss.int@apeejay.edu`[cite: 6, 7]	+91-95999-29774
K.R. Mangalam Global (GK-1)	New Delhi	`krmangalam.global`[cite: 6]	`admissions@krmangalam.global`	+91-1800-1206-7827
Pathways World School Aravali	Gurugram	`pathways.in/aravali`	`admissions.aravali@pathways.in`	+91-124-451-3000
Pathways School Gurgaon	Gurugram	`pathways.in/gurgaon`[cite: 12]	`admissions.psg@pathways.in`	+91-124-487-2000
DPS International, Gurgaon	Gurugram	`dpsiedge.edu.in`[cite: 13]	`admissions@dpsiedge.edu.in`	+91-124-441-9999
Heritage Int. Xperiential School	Gurugram	`hixs.org`[cite: 9]	`admissions@hixs.org`	+91-124-285-9200
Lancers International School	Gurugram	`lis.ac.in`	`admission@lis.ac.in`	+91-124-417-1900
Scottish High International	Gurugram	`scottishigh.com`	`admissions@scottishigh.com`	+91-124-411-2781
GD Goenka World School	Gurugram	`gdgws.gdgoenka.com`	`admissions@gdgoenka.com`	+91-124-331-5900
GD Goenka Global School	Gurugram	`gdgoenkaglobal.com`	`admissions@gdgoenkaglobal.com`	+91-99711-33522
The Shri Ram School, Moulsari	Gurugram	`tsrs.org`	`admissions.moulsari@tsrs.org`	+91-124-478-4300
Shiv Nadar School, Gurgaon	Gurugram	`shivnadarschool.edu.in`[cite: 8]	`admissions.gurgaon@sns.edu.in`	+91-124-646-5555
Excelsior American School	Gurugram	`eas.edu.in`	`admissions@eas.edu.in`	+91-124-404-9342
Amity Global School, Gurugram	Gurugram	`amityglobalschool.com`	`admissions@agsg.amity.edu`	+91-124-257-9877
K.R. Mangalam Global, Gurugram	Gurugram	`krmangalamgurgaon.com`	`admissions.sc@krmangalam.com`	+91-93112-44144
Step by Step School	Noida	`stepbystep.school`	`info@stepbystep.school`	+91-120-424-4444
Genesis Global School	Noida	`genesisglobalschool.edu.in`	`admissions@genesisglobalschool.edu.in`	+91-97110-00498
Prometheus School	Noida	`prometheusschool.com`	`admissions@prometheusschool.com`	+91-80108-00900
Pathways School Noida	Noida	`pathways.in/noida`	`admissions.psn@pathways.in`	+91-120-461-7000
Shiv Nadar School, Noida	Noida	`shivnadarschool.edu.in`[cite: 8]	`admissions.noida@sns.edu.in`	+91-120-667-6600
Amity Global School, Noida	Noida	`amityglobalschool.com`	`admissions@agsn.amity.edu`	+91-120-243-2960
Shiv Nadar School, Faridabad	Faridabad	`shivnadarschool.edu.in`[cite: 11]	`admissions.faridabad@sns.edu.in`[cite: 11]	+91-129-461-5000

Fee Structures and Admissions Protocols

The fee schedules of IB World Schools in the NCR reflect high capital investment in low student-teacher ratios (typically between 1:6 and 1:9), state-of-the-art laboratory infrastructure, specialized faculty training, and institutional dues payable to the IBO. Fee schedules diverge between diplomatic society institutions, corporate day-cum-boarding campuses, and regional educational trusts.

The total cost of attendance generally comprises three primary components:

Non-Refundable Capital and Admission Fees: Charged once upon initial enrolment (ranging from ₹20,000 to over ₹1,50,000 in private schools, and up to several thousand US dollars in diplomatic schools).
Refundable Caution Deposits: Held against library, laboratory, or property damage (typically ranging between ₹40,000 and ₹1,50,000).
Annual Tuition and Composite Academic Charges: Recurring costs covering instruction, internal examinations, and student services.

Annual tuition falls into three primary tiers:

High-Tier Diplomatic and International Boarding Schools: Annual tuition ranges from ₹8,50,000 to over ₹22,00,000 (e.g., American Embassy School, The British School, and residential boarding packages at GD Goenka World School or Pathways World School Aravali).
Mid-to-High Tier Day and Continuum Campuses: Annual tuition ranges from ₹4,50,000 to ₹11,50,000 (e.g., Pathways Gurgaon/Noida, Prometheus School, Lancers International School, Apeejay School International, and Genesis Global School).
Accessible and Hybrid Secondary Tracks: Annual tuition ranges from ₹2,00,000 to ₹5,00,000 (e.g., DPS International Gurgaon, K.R. Mangalam Global Schools, Amity Global Schools, and Shiv Nadar secondary divisions).

Comparative Financial and Admissions Calendar

School Campus	Admission & Registration Charges (One-Time)	Caution Money / Security (Refundable)	Annual Tuition Fee Range (Approx.)	Academic Year Cycle & Admission Milestones
American Embassy School	USD 300 Registration; USD 5,000–8,000 Capital Levy	USD 3,000–5,000	₹12,00,000 – ₹22,00,000+ (USD equivalent; tier dependent)	August to June Cycle. Rolling admissions prioritizing diplomatic corp.
The British School	₹20,000 Registration; ₹1,50,000 Admission Fee	Disclosed upon offer	₹8,50,000 – ₹12,50,000	August to June Cycle. Application window opens Sept–Oct of prior year.
Apeejay School International	₹25,000 – ₹50,000	₹50,000	₹7,00,000 – ₹13,00,000	April to March Cycle. Enrolment begins October.
K.R. Mangalam Global (GK-1)	₹20,000 – ₹40,000	₹40,000	₹3,50,000 – ₹9,00,000	April to March Cycle. Rolling intake opens September.
Pathways School Gurgaon	₹30,000 Registration; ₹1,00,000 Admission	₹1,00,000	₹4,50,000 – ₹10,50,000	August to June Cycle. Enrolments evaluated on rolling availability.
DPS International, Gurgaon	₹15,000 – ₹30,000	₹50,000	₹2,20,000 – ₹5,00,000	April to March Cycle. Enrolments open August–September.
GD Goenka World School	₹30,000 Admission	₹1,00,000	₹12,11,400 – ₹13,08,000 (Composite day/boarding schedule)	April to March Cycle. Lateral entries reviewed continuously.
GD Goenka Global School	₹5,000 (Indian) / USD 150 (Expat)	₹90,000	₹2,22,000 (Tuition approx. ₹18,500/month)	April to March Cycle. Early years admissions ongoing.
Lancers International School	₹25,000 – ₹50,000	₹75,000	₹7,00,000 – ₹11,00,000	April to March Cycle. DP applications open December.
Scottish High International	₹25,000	₹50,000	₹3,50,000 – ₹6,50,000	April to March Cycle. Registrations open September–October.
Genesis Global School	₹30,000 – ₹50,000	₹75,000	₹5,00,000 – ₹11,54,796 (Grade and residency dependent)	April to March Cycle. Primary intakes commence October.
Step by Step School	Published on request	Published on request	₹4,00,000 – ₹8,50,000 (Secondary IB DP stream)	April to March Cycle. High school admissions open November.
Shiv Nadar Schools (All Sites)	₹25,000 Registration; Admission on offer	₹65,000	₹3,50,000 – ₹6,50,000 (MYP/DP academic bands)	April to March Cycle. Central application draw opens August.
Prometheus School	₹25,000 Registration; Admission on offer	₹60,000	₹4,50,000 – ₹9,50,000	April to March Cycle. Continuous diagnostic evaluation.

Note: Fee disclosures are based on published 2024–2026 institutional schedules and exclude optional transportation, dining, uniform charges, and mandatory final-year external examination registration fees levied by the IBO.

Evaluation of Candidate Schools and Multi-Campus Networks

To ensure clarity for parents, counsellors, and researchers, several institutions operating in Delhi NCR require specific clarification regarding their curriculum status or multi-campus branch networks:

Kunskapsskolan Gurgaon (DLF Phase 1)

Kunskapsskolan Gurgaon is officially registered as a Candidate School for the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) and has indicated interest in the Diploma Programme (DP). Candidate status confirms that the school is engaged in the formal multi-year evaluation process overseen by the IBO. However, candidate status does not guarantee future accreditation, nor does it grant the right to award IB qualifications during the candidate phase. The school operates primarily under the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) curriculum integrated with the KED personalised learning system. As an active candidate institution rather than an authorized World School, it is recorded here separately from the primary verified census.

MRG School (Sector 3, Rohini, New Delhi)

MRG School in Rohini is frequently included on educational portals in lists of international schools in North West Delhi. While the school has incorporated transdisciplinary inquiry models in its early primary years and maintains affiliation with international pedagogical consortia, it operates as an institution affiliated with the CBSE. The campus does not hold authorized IB World School status for the IB Diploma or Middle Years Programme, and is excluded from the verified count of independent IB World Schools.

Delhi Public School Society: Branch Differentiation

The brand name “DPS International” is associated with multiple campuses in the National Capital Region. Formal four-programme IB World School accreditation (PYP, MYP, DP, CP) applies specifically to the purpose-built campus located at HS-01, Block W, South City II, Sector 50, Gurugram (DPSI Edge). Conversely, DPS International Saket / Pushp Vihar in South Delhi operates under the Cambridge International curriculum (IGCSE and A Levels) and does not hold authorization from the IBO.

The Shri Ram School: Cross-Campus Functional Segmentation

The Shri Ram School network operates distinct campuses across Delhi and Gurugram, each serving specific grade tiers and academic frameworks. The junior branches at Vasant Vihar (South Delhi) and Aravali (Gurugram) provide primary and middle school education primarily under national and CISCE frameworks. The Moulsari Campus in DLF Phase III, Gurugram, serves as the senior high school center, housing both the ISC senior school and the authorized IB Diploma Programme.

Evaluative Data Table of Verified Campuses

This central table compiles operational and accreditation data across all 24 verified physical campuses in New Delhi and Delhi NCR:

Official School Name	Campus Name	Physical Locality / City	Category	Status	Verified Programmes	Official Web Domain
American Embassy School	Chanakyapuri Campus	Chanakyapuri, New Delhi	Category A	Authorized	DP	`aes.ac.in`[cite: 4, 12, 23]
The British School	Chanakyapuri Campus	Chanakyapuri, New Delhi	Category A	Authorized	DP, CP	`british-school.org`[cite: 3, 24, 25]
Apeejay School International	Panchsheel Park Campus	Panchsheel Park, New Delhi	Category A	Authorized	PYP, MYP, DP	`intl.apeejay.edu`[cite: 5, 7]
K.R. Mangalam Global School	Greater Kailash I	GK-1, New Delhi	Category A	Authorized	PYP, MYP, DP	`krmangalam.global`[cite: 6, 7, 18]
Pathways World School	Aravali Campus	Sohna Road, Gurugram	Category C	Authorized	PYP, MYP, DP	`pathways.in/aravali`[cite: 4, 7]
Pathways School Gurgaon	Sector 100 Campus	Sector 100, Gurugram	Category C	Authorized	PYP, MYP, DP, CP	`pathways.in/gurgaon`[cite: 3, 7, 12]
DPS International	Sector 50 Campus	South City II, Gurugram	Category C	Authorized	PYP, MYP, DP, CP	`dpsiedge.edu.in`[cite: 13, 16, 28]
Heritage Int. Xperiential School	Sec 58 / 53 Campuses	Sec 58 / 53, Gurugram	Category C	Authorized	PYP, MYP, DP	`hixs.org`[cite: 9]
Lancers International School	DLF Phase 5 Campus	Sector 53, Gurugram	Category C	Authorized	PYP, MYP, DP	`lis.ac.in`[cite: 3, 7, 20]
Scottish High International School	Sector 57 Campus	Sector 57, Gurugram	Category C	Authorized	PYP, DP	`scottishigh.com`[cite: 3, 6]
GD Goenka World School	Sohna Road Campus	Sohna, Gurugram	Category C	Authorized	PYP, DP	`gdgws.gdgoenka.com`[cite: 3, 20]
GD Goenka Global School	DLF Phase 3 Campus	DLF Phase 3, Gurugram	Category C	Authorized	PYP	`gdgoenkaglobal.com`[cite: 20]
The Shri Ram School	Moulsari Campus	DLF Phase 3, Gurugram	Category C	Authorized	DP	`tsrs.org`[cite: 7]
Shiv Nadar School	Gurgaon Campus	DLF Phase 1, Gurugram	Category C	Authorized	MYP, DP	`shivnadarschool.edu.in`[cite: 8, 11]
Excelsior American School	Sector 43 Campus	Sector 43, Gurugram	Category C	Authorized	DP	`eas.edu.in`[cite: 3]
Amity Global School	Gurgaon Campus	Sector 46, Gurugram	Category C	Authorized	PYP, DP	`amityglobalschool.com`[cite: 27, 29]
K.R. Mangalam Global School	South City I Campus	South City I, Gurugram	Category C	Authorized	PYP, MYP, DP	`krmangalamgurgaon.com`[cite: 18, 19]
Step by Step School	Sector 132 Campus	Sector 132, Noida	Category C	Authorized	DP	`stepbystep.school`[cite: 10]
Genesis Global School	Sector 132 Campus	Sector 132, Noida	Category C	Authorized	PYP, MYP, DP, CP	`genesisglobalschool.edu.in`[cite: 3, 7]
Prometheus School	Sector 131 Campus	Jaypee Wish Town, Noida	Category C	Authorized	PYP, MYP, DP	`prometheusschool.com`[cite: 15, 22, 31]
Pathways School Noida	Sector 100 Campus	Sector 100, Noida	Category C	Authorized	PYP, MYP, DP, CP	`pathways.in/noida`[cite: 7, 12, 30]
Shiv Nadar School	Noida Campus	Sector 168, Noida	Category C	Authorized	MYP, DP	`shivnadarschool.edu.in`[cite: 8, 11, 21]
Amity Global School	Noida Campus	Sector 44, Noida	Category C	Authorized	PYP, DP	`amityglobalschool.com`[cite: 7]
Shiv Nadar School	Faridabad Campus	Sector 82, Faridabad	Category C	Authorized	MYP, DP	`shivnadarschool.edu.in`[cite: 8, 11]

Frequently Asked Questions

How does the Association of Indian Universities evaluate the IB Diploma for admission into Indian universities?

The Association of Indian Universities (AIU) grants formal equivalence to the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma, establishing it as equivalent to the Senior School Certificate (+2 stage) of Indian education boards such as the CBSE and CISCE. Students completing the full Diploma Programme—comprising three Higher Level (HL) and three Standard Level (SL) subjects, alongside the required core components of Theory of Knowledge (TOK), the Extended Essay (EE), and Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS)—are eligible to seek admission to Indian higher education institutions. Candidates planning to pursue domestic professional degree courses (such as engineering or medicine) must select required prerequisites—such as Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, or Biology—at Higher Level (HL) to meet statutory entrance guidelines set by bodies such as the National Testing Agency (NTA) and the National Medical Commission (NMC).

What pedagogical differences separate the IB Middle Years Programme from the Cambridge IGCSE framework?

Although both frameworks cater to students aged 11 to 16, they differ in instructional philosophy and assessment methodology. Cambridge IGCSE is a subject-based, syllabus-driven curriculum centered on discrete academic disciplines. Assessment occurs primarily through standardized, externally evaluated terminal examinations measuring syllabus content recall, understanding, and application. Conversely, the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) is a concept-driven, interdisciplinary framework structured around eight broad subject groups. Students are assessed criterion-by-criterion across formative portfolios, interdisciplinary units, eAssessments, and an independent Personal Project designed to demonstrate critical thinking and self-management.

Why are there relatively few IB World Schools located within the geographic core of New Delhi compared to Gurugram or Noida?

This spatial distribution reflects historical urban planning, land availability, and zoning regulations within New Delhi. The administrative boundaries of New Delhi and its surrounding central enclaves are characterized by built-up environments with restrictive Floor Area Ratios (FAR) and limited open land. Consequently, schools in South Delhi operate largely as compact day campuses. In contrast, the rapid expansion of satellite cities such as Gurugram, Noida, and Greater Noida provided educational trusts with 10- to 30-acre parcels during the early 2000s. These large campuses allowed institutions to build international-standard sporting complexes, dedicated science and arts facilities, and boarding infrastructure that inner New Delhi could not accommodate.

While the IB Diploma Programme (DP) delivers a broad liberal-arts curriculum requiring study across six academic disciplines, the IB Career-related Programme (CP) is designed for students seeking career-oriented, vocational pathways in their final two years of secondary school. CP students complete a minimum of two traditional IB Diploma courses at either Standard or Higher Level, a specialized CP Core (encompassing Personal and Professional Skills, a Reflective Project, Service Learning, and Language Development), and an approved career-related study program (such as BTEC certifications in business, technology, arts, or sports science). This structure suits learners with defined vocational interests who prefer practical learning over traditional academic testing.

Institutional Verification and Evidence Register

This register details the audit records and evidence trail used to verify each campus’s operational status and programme authorisations:

Evaluative Synthesis, Verification Standards, and Operational Constraints

The data compiled in this directory demonstrate several distinct trends shaping international school education in northern India:

The first notable pattern is the structural suburbanization of full continuum IB education. With 20 of the 24 verified campuses (83.3%) located in Gurugram, Noida, and Faridabad, the operational center of gravity for IB schools has shifted decisively away from Delhi’s historical core to satellite master-planned cities. This pattern mirrors broader corporate relocations to the Golf Course Extension Road, DLF Cyber City, and Noida Expressway corridors, where residential developments cater to professional communities seeking international curricula within their neighbourhoods.

The second pattern is the prevalence of hybrid curriculum models over pure IB continuum pathways. More than half of verified campuses (54.2%) offer dual curricula, pairing national or British models with the IB framework. A common structural model utilizes the inquiry-based IB PYP during primary education, transitions to Cambridge IGCSE in the middle years for content-focused instruction, and offers a choice between the IB Diploma Programme and national CBSE or ISC tracks in senior secondary. This hybrid structure allows families to keep their options open: students targeting overseas universities can take the IB Diploma Programme, while those preparing for domestic entrance exams (such as JEE, NEET, or CUET) can remain within national board streams.

Finally, the expansion of the IB Career-related Programme (CP)—now offered across five major campuses in Gurugram, Noida, and New Delhi—points toward a shift in senior secondary education. By blending academic rigor with pre-professional qualifications in applied fields, these schools are creating alternative pathways for students seeking focused preparation for undergraduate and career specializations.

Prospective families and educational researchers should note that curricular accreditations, fee schedules, and candidate school transitions are updated periodically by individual institutions and the International Baccalaureate Organization. Direct verification with campus admissions offices and the official IBO directory is recommended before making formal enrolment or financial commitments.

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