ADMISSIONS
Admissions to ISD
Centric to our mission, ISD provides an excellent education for the children of our community.
We welcome students from a wide range of countries, backgrounds and abilities who wish to study an international curriculum with the International Baccalaureate (IB) and receive an English-language education.
Welcome to ISD! I’m delighted you’re considering our school for your child. You join a warm, diverse and supportive community proud to be celebrating our 25th Anniversary this year.
We offer the world-renowned International Baccalaureate program, which is the perfect fit to meet the needs of our diverse and internationally minded community. You can read more about this rigorous curriculum in our Learning section. We focus on developing the whole child, which looks beyond the classroom and involves learning essential life skills through a dynamic range of co-curricular activities.
To find out more about student life at ISD, follow us on our social media platforms.
ISD is a place where your child can find their passion and truly thrive. We look forward to welcoming your family to our wonderful community.”
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ELIGIBILITY
We admit students from Early Years through Grade 12. Learning support is available for students with mild-to-moderate learning needs, however the academic requirements remain the same for all students.
Immunization requirments
Students must be up to date with their immunizations before starting at ISD.
Timing
Our school year begins in August. It’s divided into two semesters. Our first semester begins in August and our second semester starts in late January. We strongly recommend that your child joins the school at the beginning of a semester and do not arrive later than March 31 of the academic year.
We accept applications throughout the year, but encourage parents to apply:
- By June 1 for first semester intake in August, and
- By December 1 for second-semester intake in January.
ISD Admissions Process: Your step-by-step guide
International School Dhaka accepts applications and admits new students year-round. The academic year begins in August and ends in June. View the School Calendar for all important dates.
Our Admission Fees
Application Fee
A one-time application fee of $250 must accompany each application form. This non-refundable fee covers the administrative work involved in processing an application.
Admission Fee
A non-refundable (one-time) admission fee of $8,000 must be received after a student has been accepted and before a place can be confirmed.
Deposit
A payment of $500 is payable for a new student (excluding Playgroup and Nursery), which is refundable on their final departure (after deduction of outstanding charges).
Tuition fees
Fees are paid per semester by the individual or through agreements with business partners and service providers. The following annual fees apply for new enrollments. (Fees are quoted in us dollars and exclude 15% vat).
| Grade-level | Annual | Term 1 | Term 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Playgroup (Half Day) | $4,980 | $2,490 | $2,490 |
| Playgroup (Full Day) | $6,980 | $3,490 | $3,490 |
| Nursery | $12,450 | $6,225 | $6,225 |
| Pre-Kindergarten | $17,026 | $8,513 | $8,513 |
| Kindergarten | $23,306 | $11,653 | $11,653 |
| Grade 1–2 | $23,980 | $11,990 | $11,990 |
| Grade 3–5 | $26,066 | $13,033 | $13,033 |
| Grade 6–8 | $32,150 | $16,075 | $16,075 |
| Grade 9–10 | $34,802 | $17,401 | $17,401 |
| Grade 11–12 | $38,482 | $19,241 | $19,241 |
WEEK Without walls
These fees cover overseas and local trips depending on the student's grade-level and are payable in May with Term 1 tuition fees. These fees are mandatory for all students from Grades 4 – 12.
| Grade | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Grade 4 | $500 |
| Grade 5 | $700 |
| Grade 6 | $2,600 |
| Grade 7 | $2,600 |
| Grade 8 | $2,900 |
| Grade 9 | $3,600 |
| Grade 10 | $3,800 |
| Grade 11 | $600 |
| Grade 12 | $600 |
Uniforms
School uniforms can be purchased upon successful enrollment from the school shop or the designated school tailor.
| Product | Price (BDT) |
|---|---|
| PE Shirt | 450 |
| PE Shorts | 350 |
| Polo T-shirt (White) | 600 |
| Polo T-shirt DP (Maroon) | 600 |
| House T-shirt | 600 |
Optional services (Full School Year)
School Bus
| Route | Fee |
|---|---|
| Bashundhara | $1,902 |
| Baridhara / Gulshan / Banani / Niketon | $2,614 |
| Mohakhali | $2,852 |
School Snack/Lunch
| Grade Level |
Snack/ |
Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Playgroup | Snack included | No Charge |
| Nursery – Grade 2 | Snack | $570 |
| Nursery – Grade 2 | Lunch | $2,110 |
| Grades 3–12 | Snack | $570 |
| Grades 3–12 | Lunch | $2,347 |
Piano / Guitar Lessons
| Lesson | Fee |
|---|---|
| During school hours | $1,650 |
Corporate Admissions
Over 50% of international assignees relocate with children, making quality education and future career prospects a top priority—something international schools like ISD are uniquely equipped to support.
Scholarships
An ISD scholarship opens doors to a world-class education through the globally-renowned IB curriculum, with ISD proudly being the first in Bangladesh to offer all three IB programs—PYP, MYP, and DP.
Office Hours: 7:30 am - 3:30 pm (GMT + 06:00 hour) Sunday through Thursday.
For more information, contact our admissions team at admissions@isdbd.org
Annie Arif
Admissions and Marketing Director
Faresta Ali Mallick
Assistant Manager, Admissions
faresta.mallick@isdbd.org
+880 18960 45689
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