If you have searched "international baccalaureate schools near me", you are looking for an IB World School within reach of where you live. This guide lists verified IB schools across India, grouped by city, so you can go straight to the ones in your area — each with its programmes, facilities and a link to the full school profile.
What Does "IB School Near Me" Actually Mean?
An IB school is one authorised by the International Baccalaureate Organisation in Geneva to deliver one or more of its four programmes. Authorisation is school-by-school and programme-by-programme — a school may be authorised for the Diploma Programme only, or run the full continuum from age 3 to 18.
- PYP (Primary Years Programme) — ages 3–12, inquiry-led primary education
- MYP (Middle Years Programme) — ages 11–16, eight subject groups with a personal project
- DP (Diploma Programme) — ages 16–19, the two-year pre-university qualification recognised worldwide
- CP (Career-related Programme) — ages 16–19, combining IB courses with career study
A school running all of PYP, MYP and DP is called an IB Continuum School — the strongest signal of depth, because a child can stay on one pedagogical track from nursery to Grade 12.
IB Schools Near Me — By City
IB Schools in Mumbai
- Dhirubhai Ambani International School — Bandra Kurla Complex. Est. 2003. Day school, co-ed, to Class 12. IB PYP, IGCSE and IB Diploma. Library, physics, chemistry and biology labs, auditorium, playground, smart boards, transport and cafeteria.
- Oberoi International School — Goregaon East and JVLR. Est. 2008. Day school, ages 3–18. Full IB Continuum — PYP, MYP and DP across two campuses. Library, playground, swimming pool, transport and cafeteria.
- Ecole Mondiale World School — Juhu. Day school to Class 12. IB PYP, MYP and Diploma Programme. Library, transport and cafeteria.
- JBCN International School, Parel — Parel. Day school to Class 12. IB PYP, MYP and DP. Library and transport.
- Hill Spring International School — Tardeo. Est. 2004. Day school to Class 12, offering the IB programme.
→ Full guide: IB schools in Mumbai
IB Schools in Delhi NCR — Gurgaon, Noida, Ghaziabad, Faridabad
- Pathways School Gurgaon — Gurgaon. Est. 2010. The first IB Continuum School in India to offer all four IB programmes — PYP, MYP, DP and CP. Physics, chemistry and biology labs, playground, smart boards, transport.
- Pathways World School Aravali — Gurugram (Aravali Retreat). Est. 2003. Day cum boarding, co-ed. IB PYP, MYP and DP. Library, auditorium, playground, swimming pool, smart boards, transport and hostel.
- Heritage International Xperiential School — Gurgaon. Ages 3–18 across two campuses. IB PYP in primary, Cambridge Lower Secondary and IGCSE in the middle years, and the IB Diploma in Grades 11–12. Transport and cafeteria.
- Pathways School Noida — Noida. Est. 2010. The first IB Continuum School in North India — PYP, MYP and DP for ages 1 to 18. Library, physics, chemistry and biology labs, cafeteria.
- Prometheus School — Noida. Est. 2019. IB PYP in primary, Cambridge Lower Secondary and IGCSE in the middle years, then a choice of IB Diploma or Cambridge A-Levels. Library, science labs, auditorium, playground, swimming pool.
- American EduGlobal School — Ghaziabad. Day cum boarding, co-ed, to Class 12. One of the best-equipped campuses on this list — library, four labs, auditorium, playground, swimming pool, smart boards, transport, hostel and cafeteria.
- Sancta Maria International School — Faridabad. Day cum boarding, co-ed. An IB World School where students take IB Diploma examinations in place of A-Levels. Library, four labs, auditorium, playground, swimming pool, transport and hostel.
→ IB schools in Gurgaon · IB schools in Noida and Ghaziabad
IB Schools in Hyderabad
- The Gaudium School — Hyderabad, Telangana. Day cum boarding, co-ed. Offers the IB, Cambridge and CBSE curricula. Library, computer and science labs, playground, transport and hostel.
→ Full guide: IB schools in South India
IB Schools in Chennai
- KC High International School — Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Day school, co-ed, to Class 12, following an international curriculum. Library, computer lab, physics, chemistry and biology labs, playground.
→ Full guide: IB schools in South India
IB Schools in Pune
- Mahindra United World College of India — Pune, Maharashtra. Est. 1997. A residential United World College offering the IB Diploma Programme to students from across the world. Library, auditorium, playground, swimming pool, hostel and cafeteria.
→ Full guide: IB schools in South India
International Schools in Ooty and the Nilgiris
Both Nilgiris schools below follow Cambridge rather than IB — worth knowing if IB authorisation specifically is what you need.
- Hebron School — Ooty, Tamil Nadu. Est. 1899. Co-ed boarding school following the British system — IGCSE, AS and A-Levels. Library, computer and science labs, playground, swimming pool, hostel.
- The Blue Mountains School — Ooty, Tamil Nadu. Est. 1961. Residential co-ed school on a hillside campus, affiliated to IGCSE and ICSE. Library and hostel.
→ IB boarding schools in India
IB Schools in Other Cities
- Ahmedabad International School — Ahmedabad, Gujarat. Est. 2000. Day school, co-ed, ages 5–18. IB PYP in Grades 1–5, Cambridge IGCSE in Grades 8–10, then IB Diploma, Cambridge A-Levels or GHSEB. Library, four labs, playground, smart boards, transport, cafeteria.
- Jayshree Periwal International School — Jaipur, Rajasthan. Est. 2011. Day cum boarding, co-ed, to Class 12. Playground, swimming pool and hostel.
- Fountainhead School — Surat, Gujarat. Est. 2008. A full IB continuum school for ages 3–18 — PYP, MYP and DP — alongside Cambridge IGCSE and BTEC. Library, four labs, auditorium, playground, transport, cafeteria.
- Choithram International — Indore, Madhya Pradesh. Day cum boarding, co-ed. IB PYP, MYP and DP, plus Advanced Placement and Cambridge A-Levels. Library, computer and science labs, playground, transport and hostel.
- Sanjay Ghodawat International School — Kolhapur, Maharashtra. Est. 2010. Day cum boarding, co-ed. Authorised for the IB Diploma Programme. Library, computer and biology labs, auditorium, playground, swimming pool and hostel.
- GEMS Modern Academy — Kochi, Kerala. Day school, co-ed, to Class 12, offering the IB programme.
- Rockwoods International School — Udaipur, Rajasthan. Day cum boarding, co-ed, following an international curriculum. Library, computer and science labs, playground, transport and hostel.
- Woodstock School — Mussoorie, Uttarakhand. Est. 1854. India’s oldest international residential school — American curriculum with the IB Diploma. Swimming pool and hostel.
- Kodaikanal International School — Kodaikanal, Tamil Nadu. Est. 1901. Co-ed boarding school in the Palani hills offering IGCSE and the IB Diploma. Library, computer lab, playground and hostel.
→ Full guide: IB schools in Gujarat, Rajasthan and MP
How to Choose an IB School Near You
Proximity matters, but it is not the only filter. Five questions separate a good fit from a bad one:
- Which programmes is it actually authorised for? Many schools advertise "IB" but are authorised only for the Diploma. If you want IB from primary, confirm PYP authorisation specifically.
- Day or boarding? Woodstock, Kodaikanal, Hebron, Blue Mountains and Mahindra UWC are residential. Most city schools are day schools.
- What happens in Grades 9–10? Several schools bridge with Cambridge IGCSE rather than IB MYP. Neither is worse — but it changes the transition into the Diploma.
- Commute. An IB day school 90 minutes away costs a child three hours daily for twelve years. Check whether school transport covers your area.
- Exit results and university placement. Ask for the last three years of average DP scores and the destination list, not just the headline top score.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find an IB school near me? Filter by your city in the list above, then open the school profile for facilities, board and contact details. Every school listed here is on the PickMySchool verified directory.
Which Indian city has the most IB schools? Delhi NCR and Mumbai lead — Delhi NCR (Gurgaon, Noida, Ghaziabad, Faridabad) has seven on this list and Mumbai has five.
Is IB better than CBSE or ICSE? Not better — different. IB emphasises inquiry, research and written coursework; CBSE and ICSE are more content-dense and align closely with Indian competitive entrance exams. Families targeting overseas universities often prefer IB; those targeting JEE or NEET often prefer CBSE.
Are IB schools more expensive? Generally yes. IB authorisation carries licensing, teacher-training and examination costs, and most IB schools also run smaller class sizes.
Can my child join IB in Grade 11? Yes — the IB Diploma Programme is a standalone two-year qualification, and many students enter it directly from CBSE, ICSE or IGCSE in Grade 10.
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