International Schools Directory

The British School, New Delhi was founded in 1963 to provide an education based on British standards and practice to children of British parents living in New Delhi. Today the school has an international body of students but continue to follow British patterns of instruction and standards of education. Being located in the diplomatic area of New Delhi, surrounded by trees and open areas, the school is easily accessible. It is set in its own playing fields and facilities include Science Laboratories, Computer Laboratories, Libraries, Music, Art and Drama areas and a multipurpose hall. Years 1-9 follow the English National Curriculum in the core areas of English, Mathematics and Science. There is some change of content in other subjects, particularly in the Social Studies area, to take advantage of our unique location in New Delhi. Years 10 and 11 are prepared for GCSE and years 12 and 13 for the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. The school is affiliated to two examination boards- EDEXCEL (London) and CIE (Cambridge). Students, whose parents request it, can be prepared for common entrance. The School is an accredited member of the Council of International Schools (CIS) and of the International Baccalaureate Organisation (IBO). The academic year is divided into 4 terms and 2 semesters which starts from August and ends in May. There are winter and summer holidays. Each semester has a break usually at the start of October and in March. Those taking IGCSE or International Baccalaureate examinations could be required to stay until the end of June.