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Curriculum EYFS (Early years foundation stage), British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, IB (DP), IBCP (International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme)
Taught languages Hindi, Urdu, French, Spanish
Typical class size 6
Strengths Sport, Visual and Creative Arts, STEM
Clubs Arts and Creative, Academic and Intellectual, Community and Service
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Middle School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction
The British School New Delhi sits on a Chanakyapuri campus serving ages 3–17. It offers the Early Years Foundation Stage, the English National Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, and two IB pathways: the Diploma Programme and the Career-related Programme. In Primary, EYFS leads into the National Curriculum of England, with a focus on English, Maths, Humanities and PSHE, and Hindi from Year 1. In Secondary, students progress through Key Stage 3, IGCSE and the IB courses. English as an Additional Language support and Gifted & Talented programmes support diverse learners. The campus is a 5-star GRIHA-rated building with solar energy, wastewater recycling and indoor air purification. Facilities include tech-enabled classrooms, science and computing labs, an IB centre, a library, an Innovation Lounge and a heated half-Olympic pool. The school is Round Square member and hosts ISACI World Music Choral Festival, with after-school activities and internships from Oxford and Cambridge graduates.
Dr Jose P Rizal Marg, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi, Delhi 110021, India
The Essentials
The British School New Delhi has 1,270 pupils, typical class sizes of 6, instruction in English.
Location
Dr Jose P Rizal Marg, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi 110021, India. Located in the Chanakyapuri diplomatic enclave of New Delhi, near central government offices and embassies. Accessible by road from central Delhi.
International day school offering the IGCSE and the IB Diploma Programme (IBDP) and the IB Career-related Programme (IBCP).
Pupil Nationality Mix
Sixty nationalities represented; top nationalities include Indian, British, South Korean, American, and Japanese.
Additional learning support
Inclusion includes EAL, AEN, and Gifted & Talented (G&T).
Bus service
Ten air-conditioned buses operate in Delhi and Gurugram. Bus service is available to students from Year 2 (six years) upwards. The service is run on a no-profit-no-loss basis and fees are collected per term. Each bus has two attendants (one female and one male).
Fees
Annual tuition at The British School New Delhi ranges from INR 869,000 to INR 1,389,000 for 2026/27.
Application / Registration and Admission Fees
- Registration fee: INR 30,000 (non-refundable; payable at time of registration). - Admission fee (one-time): INR 150,000 (non-refundable). - Development fee (one-time, capital expenditure): INR 625,000 for Nursery–Year 11; Years 12 & 13 are charged at a subsidised rate of INR 156,250 (75% subsidy). No part of the development fee is refundable. Concessional development fee of 60% applies for the third sibling onwards. - Society fee (annual, per family): INR 5,000.
Refundable and Deposits Payable at Admission
- Refundable deposit: equal to one term's tuition fee and required at admission. Listed refundable deposit amounts by year group are: Nursery & Reception INR 245,000; Years 1–6 INR 216,000; Years 7–9 INR 289,000; Years 10 & 11 INR 289,000; Years 12 & 13 INR 346,000. Refundable deposits are fully refundable provided one clear term's written notice is given to Accounts with copy to Admissions, subject to clearance of textbooks and library items and adjustment for any outstanding balances. The deposit must be topped up at the start of each academic year to maintain the equivalent of one term's fee.
Term / Tuition Fees (per term)
- Nursery & Reception: INR 245,000 per term. Total payable at admission (first term + deposits/one-time fees as applicable) is shown in the admission summary below. - Years 1 to 6: INR 216,000 per term. - Years 7 to 9: INR 289,000 per term. - Years 10 & 11: INR 289,000 per term. - Years 12 & 13: INR 346,000 per term.
Total Fee Payable at Time of Admission (example, one-time + first term + deposits where applicable)
- Nursery & Reception: INR 1,270,000. - Years 1–6: INR 1,212,000. - Years 7–9: INR 1,360,000. - Years 10 & 11: INR 1,361,000. - Years 12 & 13: INR 1,006,250.
Billing Schedule and Payment Terms
- Invoicing: School fees are invoiced on the first day of each term. Fees are payable within 15 days of the invoice date. Annual or bi-annual invoicing is available by special request. - Late payment: Term/tuition fees not paid by the due date attract a late fee of INR 1,000 per week (or part thereof) per student. - Offer acceptance deadlines: Upon acceptance of an offer, students residing in India must pay the invoice within 3 working days; students residing overseas must pay within 10 working days. Cash payments are not accepted.
Optional / Ancillary Fees
- Bus service: Optional, charged per term per route (fixed per term regardless of single/return use). Bus service is available from Year 2 (age 6+) upwards; charges vary by route. - Lunch / meal plan: Optional; INR 260 per day (per meal) when availed. Meal plans are charged per term. - EAL (English as an Additional Language) support: Charged if applicable at INR 20,000 per term. - Book deposit (payable at admission where applicable): Years 7–9 INR 2,000; Years 10–13 INR 3,000. Book deposit conditions and replacement charges for lost/damaged books apply. - Uniform: Uniforms are required for Nursery–Year 11 and are available from the on-site uniform shop; IB (Years 12–13) students follow a dress code rather than a uniform. Separate summer and winter uniforms and PE uniforms apply; parents purchase uniforms as required. - External examination fees: Charged at actual cost according to examination board fees.
Boarding / Residential
- The British School is a day school; there are no boarding or residential fees. Students must reside with at least one parent/guardian in the Delhi NCR area.
Refund and Withdrawal Conditions (deposit and one-time fees)
- Registration fee: INR 30,000 is non-refundable and does not guarantee a place. - Development fee and admission fee: Non-refundable under any circumstance. - Refundable deposit: Fully refundable provided one clear term's written notice is given to the Accounts office with a copy to Admissions and provided the student returns all textbooks and library items in good condition and all outstanding balances are settled. Unpaid balances at the end of the academic year will be adjusted against the refundable deposit and the deposit must be topped up for the following year if required.
Fee Payment Options
- Registration payments (online): Credit/debit card payments are accepted online for registration. Bank charges may apply. Cash payment is not accepted. - Ongoing invoiced fee payments: The school's online fee payment portal allows payment by Debit Card, Credit Card or Net Banking through selectable payment gateways. Receipts and confirmations are issued after successful payment. For support contact the Finance team or tbsinvoice@british-school.org.
Other notes on concessions and charges
- Sibling concession on development fee: A concessional development fee of 60% is charged for the third sibling onwards. - Bus and meal plans are run on a no-profit-no-loss basis and charged per term.
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Academics
The British School New Delhi teaches EYFS (Early years foundation stage), British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, IB (DP), IBCP (International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme) for students aged 3 to 17.
Curriculum
The Primary School follows the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) programme, then the National Curriculum of England. The Primary curriculum is broad and balanced, with a strong emphasis on English, Maths, Humanities, PSHE and the introduction of Hindi in Year 1 to Year 6. In Secondary, students progress through Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4 (IGCSE) and Key Stage 5 (IB Diploma Programme and IB Career-Related Programme). There are two IB pathways: the Diploma Programme (IBDP) and the Career-Related Programme (IBCP). Language and Literature (English) is a mandatory DP subject for university admissions, with DP organised into six subject groups: Studies in language and literature, Language acquisition, Individuals and societies, Sciences, Mathematics and Arts. The school provides English language support through English as an Additional Language (EAL) and a Gifted & Talented (G&T) programme to meet diverse learner needs.
Student Teacher Ratio
6:1
Exam Results
In 2025, 67% of grades were A-A and 96% were A-C. 20% of students were awarded 40+ points and the average DP score was 35. Graduates receive university offers from institutions worldwide, including Australia, Canada, India, Ireland, Italy, Japan, the Philippines, Singapore, Switzerland, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom and the United States.
Higher Education Progression
Graduates go on to study at top universities worldwide including Ivy League schools in the USA and Russell Group universities in the UK. University guidance supports Years 10–13 with academic planning and subject choices aligned to undergraduate and career interests.
Gifted and Talented
The school has a Gifted & Talented (G&T) programme that identifies and nurtures students with exceptional abilities, using higher-order thinking, creative, critical and lateral thinking tasks and leadership development across the school.
Wellbeing
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Wellbeing is a key strategic priority and is embedded in all aspects of school life. A scaffolded wellbeing framework provides holistic support to the community. Social and emotional learning skills are explicitly taught, and a friendly, inclusive environment fosters a culture of care. Mindfulness and wellbeing sessions are conducted regularly, and strong teacher–student relationships underpin learning and behaviour. Parents are engaged with wellbeing guidance to support positive parenting.
Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The school supports students with mild to moderate additional educational needs through differentiated instruction so they can access the curriculum. The Learning Solutions Centre provides Speech and Language therapy, Occupational Therapy and psycho‑educational assessments, supporting early intervention in the Early Years Foundation Stage and beyond. For more complex needs, an Additional Needs Consultant offers one‑to‑one support, with collaboration between AEN staff and mainstream teachers to develop targeted strategies. The school emphasizes inclusive education and provides multi‑tiered support, with Gifted & Talented provision available.
English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The English as an Additional Language (EAL) programme integrates EAL students into the mainstream classroom as soon as they may benefit. The programme supports English language development while celebrating cultural diversity and aligns with the National Curriculum of England, IGCSE, IB and adapted programmes. It offers a high‑quality, personalised approach with TEAL, DEAL, MEAL, SEAL and HEAL, plus integrated support for specific curriculum areas, and uses CLIL to accelerate progress. A Home‑School Partnership supports induction and regular communication with parents.
Mental Wellbeing
Mindfulness and wellbeing sessions are conducted regularly as part of the wellbeing framework. A comprehensive PSHE and wellbeing programme explicitly addresses social and emotional skills, with strong teacher–student relationships and opportunities for student leadership. The Student Counselling service provides emotional support for students and guidance for families, with counsellors working on emotional wellbeing and behavioural concerns and offering drop‑in sessions for students and wellbeing sessions for parents.
Safeguarding
Primary and Secondary Principals act as Child Protection Officers, supported by trained staff who understand safeguarding, incident recording and reporting procedures. Students have academic and non‑academic avenues to look out for themselves and others, learn ways to stay safe, and seek help when needed, with an emphasis on empowering them to use their voice. The safety of the community is maintained through stringent security measures, including entry via access cards, visitor checks, and ID verification.
Admissions
Admissions
Applications from internationally mobile families are considered throughout the year for all year groups. Registration is online only and requires a non-refundable INR 30,000 registration fee. After payment, the application will be placed on the waiting list and will be valid for one academic year from the date of registration. Applicants must have reached the relevant age for the year group by 1 September, and the school reserves the right to place an applicant in the year it deems appropriate. The admissions process is four steps: Step 1 Registration (online) with uploads of the child's passport and visa, copies of the parents' passports if diplomats, and a passport photo; Step 2 Submission of documents (health form, copies of the last 2–3 years' English reports, and a confidential recommendation form for Years 1–12); Step 3 One-on-one interaction or age-appropriate assessment (English, Maths and non-verbal skills; no prior content-based preparation); Step 4 Offer of admission with terms: acceptance within three working days; Indian residents to pay within three working days of the invoice and overseas residents within ten working days; the school reserves the right to offer the place to the next candidate if not accepted or paid in time.
Scholarships
IB Scholarships are offered: two scholarships for the two-year IB programme, open to talented and high-performing students from across schools in the region; please email admissions@british-school.org for more information.
Waitlist
Registration is placed on the waiting list after payment and remains valid for one academic year from the date of registration.
FAQs
What curriculum does The British School New Delhi follow?
The Primary School follows the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) programme, then the National Curriculum of England.
What are the tuition fees?
**Application / Registration and Admission Fees**
- Registration fee: INR 30,000 (non-refundable; payable at time of registration).
- Admission fee (one-time): INR 150,000 (non-refundable).
Where is The British School New Delhi located?
Dr Jose P Rizal Marg, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi 110021, India. Located in the Chanakyapuri diplomatic enclave of New Delhi, near central government offices and embassies. Accessible by road from central Delhi.
The school supports students with mild to moderate additional educational needs through differentiated instruction so they can access the curriculum.
Is there a school bus service?
Ten air-conditioned buses operate in Delhi and Gurugram. Bus service is available to students from Year 2 (six years) upwards.
How does admissions work?
Applications from internationally mobile families are considered throughout the year for all year groups. Registration is online only and requires a non-refundable INR 30,000 registration fee.
What accreditations does the school hold?
10 accreditations and memberships of global associations. The school has 10 accreditations and memberships of global associations.
What languages are taught?
The school serves a multicultural and multilingual community of students and staff from 60 nationalities. English as an Additional Language (EAL) support is provided, with a CLIL approach and programmes TEAL, DEAL, MEAL, SEAL and HEAL.
What wellbeing support is available?
Wellbeing is a key strategic priority and is embedded in all aspects of school life. A scaffolded wellbeing framework provides holistic support to the community.
What facilities does the school have?
The British School New Delhi features a modern Chanakyapuri campus with technology-enabled classrooms and dedicated spaces for science, computing and the arts.
When was The British School New Delhi founded?
The British School New Delhi was founded in 1963 by the British High Commissioner and his wife with 30 students from 5 nationalities in Defence Colony.
What extracurricular activities are available?
Arts are integrated across the curriculum, with study of art and theatre history, project-based learning, masterclasses and workshops. Instrumental lessons are available for Upper Primary and Key Stage 3, delivered by specialist tutors.
