International School of Islamabad (ISOI) is a IB (PYP) / IB (DP) / Reggio Emilia Approach school in Islamabad, Pakistan. Founded in 1965. Annual tuition ranges from $12,400 to $28,235 USD.
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About
The International School of Islamabad (ISOI) is a private, non-profit, coeducational IB World School located on a 23+ acre campus in Islamabad, Pakistan, serving students aged 2–18 from over 50 nationalities. The school offers the IB Primary Years Programme and IB Diploma Programme in an English-medium, inquiry-based environment, with strong programs in arts, athletics, and community service. ISOI is affiliated with NESA, SAISA, and the U.S. Department of State Office of Overseas Schools, and emphasizes inclusive learning support and holistic student development.
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Why Families Choose
ISOI is a non-profit IB World School on a 23+ acre campus welcoming students from over 50 nationalities. It offers an IB continuum (PYP and DP), inquiry-based and differentiated learning, a strong arts and athletics program, and a multicultural community with deep parent involvement. The school is affiliated with NESA, SAISA, and the U.S. Department of State Office of Overseas Schools.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| KG-1 | USD 17,056 |
| Grade 12 | USD 28,235 |
| Grades 6-11 | USD 26,260 |
| KG-2 to Grade 5 | USD 25,170 |
| Pre-Kindergarten | USD 12,400 |
Original currency: PKR 12,400 - 28,235. Application fee: $395.
Admissions Process
- 1Initiate contact and arrange a campus visit via the Registrar. 2. Schedule a visit with Mrs. Kamal for a facilities tour. 3. Submit application — accepted year-round; age eligibility: 2 years old by August 1 for semester 1 or 3 years old by January 1 for semester 2. 4. Admissions Committee reviews application and supporting documents; registrar contacts family with next steps. 5. English language support assessed as needed.
Admissions Details
There are times when some grades have a wait list.
School Day
The school day typically runs from around 8:00 a.m. to about 3:15 p.m., with a midday lunch break.
Student Life
There is no school uniform. The school uses a dress code that is respectful of the local culture and allows individual expression.
The cafeteria serves halal food and is nut-free. Students may purchase food and snacks from the cafeteria or bring lunch from home; menus are circulated by email in advance.
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
ISOI supports mental wellbeing through a Counseling Program with dedicated Elementary and Secondary Counselors who provide emotional support, guidance on friendships, curricular planning, and college counseling. The Student Life framework emphasizes holistic development and integrates wellbeing into daily school life.
ISOI endorses the Convention on the Rights of the Child and maintains an updated Child Protection manual. Staff receive training and hiring practices prioritize child safety. The school abides by standards of the International Centre for Missing and Exploited Children (ICMEC) and its accrediting agencies.
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School Background
ISOI is governed by a Board of Directors with nine members: two appointed by the United States Ambassador to Pakistan and seven elected by ISOI Society members. It operates as a non-profit.