List of International Schools in India 2026: Top IB, IGCSE & Cambridge Schools

India has a growing number of schools offering international curricula such as International Baccalaureate (IB), Cambridge International/IGCSE, British and American curricula. Current 2026 directories list hundreds of schools offering one or more international pathways. (SchoolMyKids)

Here is a useful city-wise list of 30 notable international schools in India. This is a reference list, not a ranking, since curriculum, admissions, fees and programmes can change.

Mumbai, Maharashtra

1. B.D. Somani International School — Mumbai
2. Oberoi International School — Mumbai
3. JBCN International School Parel — Mumbai
4. Ascend International School — Mumbai
5. Singapore International School — Mumbai
6. Dhirubhai Ambani International School — Mumbai
7. Bombay International School — Mumbai
8. Ecole Mondiale World School — Mumbai

Several Mumbai schools feature prominently in current IB-school listings, including Dhirubhai Ambani International School, JBCN, Bombay International School and Oberoi International School. (IB-Schools)

Bengaluru, Karnataka

1. The International School Bangalore (TISB) — Bengaluru
2. Canadian International School — Bengaluru
3. Stonehill International School — Bengaluru
4. Indus International School Bangalore — Bengaluru
5. Neev Academy — Bengaluru
6. Trio World Academy — Bengaluru
7. Bangalore International School — Bengaluru

The International School Bangalore, Canadian International School, Stonehill and Indus International School are among the international schools identified in current 2026 listings. (School Dekho)

Hyderabad, Telangana

1. International School of Hyderabad — Hyderabad
2. Indus International School Hyderabad — Hyderabad
3. Oakridge International School, Gachibowli — Hyderabad
4. Oakridge International School, Bachupally — Hyderabad

Indus International School Hyderabad and Oakridge International School are included in current international/IB school listings. (School Dekho)

Delhi & NCR

1. The British School, New Delhi — New Delhi
2. Pathways School Noida — Noida
3. Step by Step School — Noida
4. Heritage International Xperiential School — Gurugram
5. Amity Global School Gurgaon — Gurugram

Current 2026 IB data includes Step by Step School, Pathways School Noida, Heritage International Xperiential School and Amity Global School Gurgaon among Indian IB schools. (IB-Schools)

Pune, Maharashtra

1. Mahindra International School — Pune
2. UWC Mahindra College — Pune
3. Indus International School Pune — Pune

Mahindra International School and UWC Mahindra College are among the international schools included in current India school listings. (School Dekho)

Tamil Nadu

1. Kodaikanal International School — Kodaikanal
2. Good Shepherd International School — Ooty
3. Chinmaya International Residential School — Coimbatore region

Chinmaya International Residential School appears among the higher-performing schools in the 2026 IB cohort data, while Good Shepherd International School is included in current international-school listings. (IB-Schools)

Popular International Curricula in India

When looking at international schools, parents should check which curriculum is actually offered for the child's particular grade, rather than relying only on the term "international school."

Curriculum	Common abbreviation
International Baccalaureate	IB
Cambridge International	CAIE
International General Certificate of Secondary Education	IGCSE
Advanced Placement	AP
British Curriculum	British
American Curriculum	American

Current directories show that Indian international schools can offer combinations of IB, Cambridge, British, American and other international programmes. (Doris School)

What Parents Should Check Before Admission

Before selecting an international school, compare:

• Curriculum and board
• Classes/grades available
• Day school or boarding
• Annual fees and additional charges
• Admission requirements
• Student-teacher ratio
• Academic results
• Sports and extracurricular activities
• School facilities
• Transportation
• University counselling
• Location and travel time
• Language options
• Accreditation and current programme authorization

For example, current listings show substantial differences in fees, boarding availability, curricula and school size across India's international schools. (Doris School)

Important Note

There is no single official "best international schools in India" ranking that applies to every family. Different lists use different methodologies, while IB results tables may focus specifically on IB Diploma cohorts. For example, the current 2026 IB league table ranks eligible schools by average IB points and cohort size, which is a different measure from an overall school-quality ranking. (IB-Schools)

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