American International School Dhaka is a IB Primary Years Programme / IB Diploma Programme / IB school in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Founded in 1972. Annual tuition ranges from $17,500 to $38,700 USD.
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Scholarships Available
AISD does not offer any scholarships at this time.
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About
American International School Dhaka is a private, coeducational day school located in Baridhara, Dhaka, Bangladesh. The school has been authorized to offer the IB Diploma Programme since April 2006 and the IB Primary Years Programme since June 2010. Instruction is conducted in English, and the school serves students across both programmes.
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Why Families Choose
AISD offers a 4.5-acre campus in the Baridhara Diplomatic Zone featuring a state-of-the-art performing arts center, 25-meter heated pool, and modern science and art facilities. Three high school graduation pathways are available including the full IB Diploma, and all graduating students complete Service Learning. Signature programs include Discovery Week and InResidence@AISD residencies, which connect classroom learning with real-world and intercultural experiences globally. The school community represents over 48 nationalities.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Grades 6-8 | USD 35,300 |
| Grades 9-12 | USD 38,700 |
| KG - Grade 5 | USD 32,300 |
| Pre-K3 - Pre-K4 | USD 17,500 |
Original currency: USD 17,500 - 38,700. Application fee: $350.
Admissions Process
- 1Email [email protected] with the child's date of birth, previous school, and expected arrival date to confirm seat availability. Step 2: Submit an online Application Form with all required documents (language survey, teacher recommendations, health and immunization records, transcripts for the past three years, standardized test scores, passport and visa copies, and any evaluations). Pay the non-refundable US$350 application processing fee. Step 3: Complete placement assessments — Pre-K3/Pre-K4 require on-campus individual screening; KG–Grade 10 require virtual MAP testing, a writing sample, and an interview. Step 4: The complete file is reviewed by the admissions team; parents are notified of the decision by email.
Admissions Details
AISD does not guarantee seats. Only children of U.S. Government direct hire employees are guaranteed seats provided they meet admissions criteria. Prospective families submit an application and pay the US$350 processing fee to enter a pool of candidates; if a seat becomes available, placement screening is conducted and the Admissions Review Committee makes a final decision. The process may take several weeks.
Student Life
AISD operates its own cafeteria with on-site kitchens offering vegetarian and non-vegetarian meals. Breezeway Cafe serves light snacks after school and on weekends. NorthEnd Coffee Roasters operates a campus coffee shop. Campus card required for purchases; funds are loaded to the card and managed through the Business Office.
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
The AISD Student Support Team includes a psychologist, counselors, speech and language consultant, language learning specialists, and learning support specialists to support students with identified learning and wellbeing needs.
Student Demographics
School Background
private