The Best IB Schools in Asia

The IB (International Baccalaureate) Curriculum is very popular in Asia. Discover The Best IB (International Baccalaureate) Schools in Asia.

The Best IB Schools in Asia


IB Schools in Asia are a great choice for both local and expat families as they offer globally recognized curricula, outstanding academics plus a nurturing environment for children. Discover our selection of the best IB Schools in Asia, including reviews, fees, and why families choose them.
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225 International Schools
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$12K–$35K Annual Cost
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Diploma Programme, Primary Years Programme, Middle Years Programme, Career-related Programme Programmes
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English, Japanese, Bilingual Languages

Compare IB Schools in Asia

The comparison table highlights the most relevant schools. The full list is available below. Click on column headers to sort.

School City Type Curriculum Ages Tuition
The British International School Abu DhabiVerified Abu Dhabi International School British Curriculum, IB Curriculum 3–18 AED 54,204–76,952
St. Joseph’s Institution InternationalVerified Singapore Boarding School British Curriculum, IB Curriculum 4–18 S$37,000–46,000
The Western International School of Shanghai (WISS)Verified Shanghai International School IB Curriculum 2–17 CNY 161,975–275,600
Keystone AcademyVerified Beijing Boarding School American Curriculum, IB Curriculum 5–18 CNY 250,000–387,500
Shanghai Community International SchoolVerified Shanghai International School IB Curriculum 2–18 CNY 122,000–277,500
Regents International School PattayaVerified Pattaya Boarding School British Curriculum, IB Curriculum 2–18 THB 133,200–680,675
British International School, PhuketVerified Phuket Boarding School British Curriculum, IB Curriculum 2–18 THB 452,100–899,900
Taejon Christian International SchoolVerified Daejeon Boarding School American Curriculum, IB Curriculum 4–19 $20,000–40,000
British International School (BIS) HanoiVerified Hanoi International School British Curriculum, IB Curriculum 2–18 VND 234,400,000–896,900,000
Branksome Hall AsiaVerified Seogwipo City Boarding School IB Curriculum, IB Diploma Programme, IB Middle Years Programme 3–18 KRW 41,547,200–50,823,200

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British International School (BIS) Hanoi - International School in Hanoi - Photo 1 British International School (BIS) Hanoi - International School in Hanoi - Photo 2 British International School (BIS) Hanoi - International School in Hanoi - Photo 3 British International School (BIS) Hanoi - International School in Hanoi - Photo 4 British International School (BIS) Hanoi - International School in Hanoi - Photo 5
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British International School (BIS) HanoiVerified School

🏫 International School British Curriculum British Curriculum IB Curriculum IB Curriculum 🗣️ English 👥 1,100 🌍 31+ nations
Annual Tuition 234400K–896900K VND
Verified Sep 2025 · IB, CIS, WASC
Unique STEAM partnership with MIT
Emphasis on global citizenship values
Individualized learning via Global Campus
Branksome Hall Asia - Boarding School in Seogwipo City - Photo 1 Branksome Hall Asia - Boarding School in Seogwipo City - Photo 2 Branksome Hall Asia - Boarding School in Seogwipo City - Photo 3 Branksome Hall Asia - Boarding School in Seogwipo City - Photo 4 Branksome Hall Asia - Boarding School in Seogwipo City - Photo 5
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Branksome Hall AsiaVerified School

🏫 Boarding School IB Curriculum IB Curriculum IB Diploma Programme IB Diploma Programme 🗣️ English 👥 1,210 🌍 20+ nations
Annual Tuition 41547K–50823K KRW
Verified Feb 2026 · WASC
World-class IB program in Jeju
Empowering girls for global leadership
Unrivalled boarding life experience
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British International School, PhuketVerified School

🏫 Boarding School British Curriculum British Curriculum IB Curriculum IB Curriculum 🗣️ English 👥 1,150 🌍 66+ nations
Annual Tuition 452K–900K THB
black star icon 1 1 black star icon 1 1 black star icon 1 1 black star icon 1 1 black star icon 1 1 5/5 (1 review)
Verified Sep 2025 · IB, CIS, NEASC
World-class aquatic sports facilities
Holistic focus: Mind, body, and soul
Emphasis on environmental stewardship
Hangzhou International School (HIS) - International School in Hangzhou - Photo 1 Hangzhou International School (HIS) - International School in Hangzhou - Photo 2 Hangzhou International School (HIS) - International School in Hangzhou - Photo 3 Hangzhou International School (HIS) - International School in Hangzhou - Photo 4 Hangzhou International School (HIS) - International School in Hangzhou - Photo 5
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Hangzhou International School (HIS)Verified School

🏫 International School IB Curriculum IB Curriculum IB Diploma Programme IB Diploma Programme 🗣️ English 👥 1,000 🌍 50+ nations
black star icon 1 1 black star icon 1 1 black star icon 1 1 black star icon 1 1 black star icon 1 1 5/5 (3 reviews)
Verified Feb 2026 · IB, WASC
Non-Profit School
Embraces diversity with 50+ nationalities
PYP, MYP, and DP IB programs offered
International School Ho Chi Minh City - International School in Ho Chi Minh City - Photo 1 International School Ho Chi Minh City - International School in Ho Chi Minh City - Photo 2 International School Ho Chi Minh City - International School in Ho Chi Minh City - Photo 3 International School Ho Chi Minh City - International School in Ho Chi Minh City - Photo 4 International School Ho Chi Minh City - International School in Ho Chi Minh City - Photo 5
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International School Ho Chi Minh CityVerified School

🏫 International School IB Curriculum IB Curriculum 🗣️ English 👥 1,410 🌍 60+ nations
Annual Tuition 240900K–871300K VND
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Verified Sep 2025 · IB, CIS, NEASC
Personalized learning via studio model
Immersive bilingual program
Focus on holistic child development
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International School of BeijingVerified School

🏫 International School American Curriculum American Curriculum IB Curriculum IB Curriculum 🗣️ Chinese🗣️ English 👥 1,750 🌍 45+ nations
Annual Tuition 233K–333K CNY
black star icon 1 1 black star icon 1 1 black star icon 1 1 black star icon 1 1 black star icon 1 1 5/5 (5 reviews)
Verified Sep 2025
Unrivaled Dual-Language Immersion.
Fusion of Eastern and Western Education.
Cutting-edge STEM Facilities.
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Keystone AcademyVerified School

🏫 Boarding School American Curriculum American Curriculum IB Curriculum IB Curriculum 🗣️ Chinese🗣️ English 👥 1,600
Annual Tuition 250K–388K CNY
black star icon 1 1 black star icon 1 1 black star icon 1 1 black star icon 1 1 black star icon 1 1 5/5 (5 reviews)
Verified Sep 2025 · IB, WASC
Bilingual immersion, East meets West
Boarding option from Grade 7
Enriching Chinese Thread curriculum
North London Collegiate School Jeju - Boarding School in Seogwipo City - Photo 1 North London Collegiate School Jeju - Boarding School in Seogwipo City - Photo 2 North London Collegiate School Jeju - Boarding School in Seogwipo City - Photo 3 North London Collegiate School Jeju - Boarding School in Seogwipo City - Photo 4 North London Collegiate School Jeju - Boarding School in Seogwipo City - Photo 5
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North London Collegiate School JejuVerified School

🏫 Boarding School British Curriculum British Curriculum IB Curriculum IB Curriculum 🗣️ English 👥 1,420 🌍 18+ nations
Annual Tuition 26K–36K USD
black star icon 1 1 black star icon 1 1 black star icon 1 1 black star icon 1 1 black star icon 1 1 5/5 (5 reviews)
Verified Sep 2025 · IB, CIS, BSA
Internationally-recognized British curriculum
State-of-the-art campus facilities
Enriching residential experience
Regents International School Pattaya - Boarding School in Pattaya - Photo 1 Regents International School Pattaya - Boarding School in Pattaya - Photo 2 Regents International School Pattaya - Boarding School in Pattaya - Photo 3 Regents International School Pattaya - Boarding School in Pattaya - Photo 4 Regents International School Pattaya - Boarding School in Pattaya - Photo 5
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Regents International School PattayaVerified School

🏫 Boarding School British Curriculum British Curriculum IB Curriculum IB Curriculum 🗣️ English 👥 1,000 🌍 53+ nations
Annual Tuition 133K–681K THB
black star icon 1 1 black star icon 1 1 black star icon 1 1 black star icon 1 1 black star icon 1 1 5/5 (4 reviews)
Verified Sep 2025 · IB
Global Campus extends learning beyond
Personalized learning with STEAM approach
Unmatched access to Juilliard programmes
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French International School of Hong KongVerified School

🏫 International School British Curriculum British Curriculum 📚 Cambridge Curriculum 🗣️ Bilingual🗣️ English 👥 2,700 🌍 45+ nations
Annual Tuition 135K+ HKD
Verified Sep 2025 · IB
Bilingual Immersion: French & English
Direct Pathway to Global Universities
Unique Blend of Asian & Western Culture
Shanghai Community International School - International School in Shanghai - Photo 1 Shanghai Community International School - International School in Shanghai - Photo 2 Shanghai Community International School - International School in Shanghai - Photo 3 Shanghai Community International School - International School in Shanghai - Photo 4 Shanghai Community International School - International School in Shanghai - Photo 5
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Shanghai Community International SchoolVerified School

🏫 International School IB Curriculum IB Curriculum 🗣️ Chinese🗣️ English 👥 1,800 🌍 60+ nations
Annual Tuition 122K–278K CNY
black star icon 1 1 black star icon 1 1 black star icon 1 1 black star icon 1 1 black star icon 1 1 5/5 (4 reviews)
Verified Sep 2025 · IB, WASC
Unrivaled Mandarin immersion program
Tangible connections to Shanghai culture
Bountiful extracurricular opportunities
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St. Joseph’s Institution InternationalVerified School

🏫 Boarding School British Curriculum British Curriculum IB Curriculum IB Curriculum 🗣️ English 👥 2,044 🌍 48+ nations
Annual Tuition 37K–46K SGD
black star icon 1 1 black star icon 1 1 black star icon 1 1 black star icon 1 1 black star icon 1 1 5/5 (7 reviews)
Verified Sep 2025 · CIS
Holistic Lasallian education approach
Diverse, inclusive global community
Focus on service-based learning
Taejon Christian International School - Boarding School in Daejeon - Photo 1 Taejon Christian International School - Boarding School in Daejeon - Photo 2 Taejon Christian International School - Boarding School in Daejeon - Photo 3 Taejon Christian International School - Boarding School in Daejeon - Photo 4 Taejon Christian International School - Boarding School in Daejeon - Photo 5
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Taejon Christian International SchoolVerified School

🏫 Boarding School American Curriculum American Curriculum IB Curriculum IB Curriculum 🗣️ English 👥 400 🌍 22+ nations
Annual Tuition 20K–40K USD
Verified Sep 2025 · IB
First-rate boarding program in Asia
IB curriculum from K-12
Emphasis on Christian values
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The British International School Abu DhabiVerified School

🏫 International School British Curriculum British Curriculum IB Curriculum IB Curriculum 🗣️ English 👥 2,500 🌍 90+ nations
Annual Tuition 54K–77K AED
black star icon 1 1 black star icon 1 1 black star icon 1 1 black star icon 1 1 black star icon 1 1 5/5 (8 reviews)
Verified Jan 2026 · IB
Two Senior School pathways: IBDP and BTEC, offering genuine choice
Longstanding, highly qualified teachers who personalise learning
Exceptional Facilities & Enrichment Opportunities (e.g. MIT, UNICEF)
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UWC Dilijan ArmeniaVerified School

🏫 Boarding School IB Curriculum IB Curriculum IB Diploma Programme IB Diploma Programme 🗣️ English 👥 220 🌍 80+ nations
Annual Tuition 44K+ USD
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Verified Nov 2025 · IB
Diverse, global peer interaction
Immersive, nature-inspired campus
Real-world, entrepreneurial experience

GEMS Modern AcademyVerified School

🏫 International School 📚 CISCE Curriculum IB Curriculum IB Curriculum 🗣️ English🗣️ Hindi 👥 3,840
Annual Tuition 30K–64K AED
Verified Nov 2025
Unmatched Innovation Lab Experience
Outstanding dual curriculum school
Multilingual Education Approach

American International School of GuangzhouVerified School

🏫 International School IB Curriculum IB Curriculum IB Diploma Programme IB Diploma Programme 🗣️ English 👥 1,050 🌍 50+ nations
Annual Tuition 223K–295K CNY
black star icon 1 1 black star icon 1 1 black star icon 1 1 black star icon 1 1 black star icon 1 1 5/5 (1 review)
Verified Nov 2025 · IB, WASC
IB Continuum from Pre-K to Grade 12
Enriched via 200+ sports and activities
Equipped with state-of-the-art facilities
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Australian International School SaigonVerified School

🏫 Boarding School 📚 Cambridge Curriculum IB Curriculum IB Curriculum 🗣️ English 👥 1,300 🌍 40+ nations
Annual Tuition 285000K–816000K VND
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Verified Sep 2025 · IB
Bilingual curriculum for global citizens
Emphasis on arts and sports balance
Strong focus on individual development
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Chatsworth International SchoolVerified School

🏫 International School IB Curriculum IB Curriculum 🗣️ English 👥 800 🌍 50+ nations
Annual Tuition 30K–41K SGD
Verified Oct 2025 · IB, WASC
Emphasizes real-world learning via IB
Nurtures global citizens with diverse student body
Provides a holistic and balanced curriculum
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Dover Court International SchoolVerified School

🏫 International School British Curriculum British Curriculum IB Curriculum IB Curriculum 🗣️ English 👥 1,900 🌍 60+ nations
Annual Tuition 28K–54K SGD
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Verified Sep 2025 · IB
Nord Anglia's Global Campus Network
Personalised Learning Support Unit
Balanced British and IB Curriculum
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Dwight School HanoiVerified School

🏫 International School IB Curriculum IB Curriculum 🗣️ English
Annual Tuition 325000K–845000K VND
Verified Sep 2025
Innovative STEAM curriculum
Global network for cultural exchange
Individualized learning paths
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International Schools Group (ISG)Verified School

🏫 International School American Curriculum American Curriculum British Curriculum British Curriculum 🗣️ English 👥 3,500 🌍 70+ nations
Annual Tuition 30K–87K SAR
Verified Sep 2025 · IB
Unrivaled diversity with 40+ nations.
US, UK, IB curricula under one roof.
Dedicated, year-round enrichment programs.

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Why Choose IB Schools in Asia

Families are drawn to IB schools in Asia due to their balanced approach, combining rigorous international educational standards with a deep appreciation for local culture. These schools not only prepare students academically but also promote personal growth and global citizenship through a diverse curriculum and a wide range of extracurricular activities.

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A Fusion of Global Perspectives and Local Insights

One of the compelling reasons families gravitate towards International Baccalaureate (IB) schools in Asia is the unique blend of global educational standards combined with a deep respect for local cultures and traditions. This synthesis not only broadens students' horizons but also deepens their understanding of their own cultural heritage, fostering a well-rounded worldview. IB schools in Asia are celebrated for their rigorous academic framework that promises a holistic educational experience, preparing students not just academically but also socially and emotionally for the complexities of the global landscape.

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Preparing for the Future with a Diverse Curriculum

The IB curriculum is renowned for its rigorous and diverse approach, emphasizing critical thinking, intercultural understanding, and exposure to a variety of viewpoints. Parents choose IB schools in Asia because they offer a curriculum that is both challenging and enriching, designed to prepare students for the intellectual demands of higher education and the professional world beyond. The curriculum's inclusivity and adaptability mean that students from various backgrounds find it accessible and engaging, nurturing a passion for lifelong learning.

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Access to Top-Notch Facilities and Teaching Staff

IB schools typically boast state-of-the-art facilities and highly qualified teaching staff, factors that are immensely attractive to families. These schools invest heavily in modern technologies and resources, which significantly enhance the learning experience. The teachers in IB schools are often experts in their fields with international experience, capable of delivering an education that is both insightful and expansive. This access to high-quality education and world-class resources is a major draw for parents looking for the best for their children.

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Building a Community of Global Citizens

Parents are also drawn to the vibrant, multicultural communities that IB schools in Asia foster. These institutions are melting pots of ethnicity and culture, offering students the unique opportunity to interact with peers from diverse backgrounds. This exposure is invaluable as it teaches students to respect and value diversity, fostering global citizenship from a young age. Furthermore, the community-oriented approach of IB schools encourages collaboration and empathy among students, essential skills in today’s interconnected world.

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Opportunities Beyond Academics

Beyond the academic rigor, IB schools in Asia offer a plethora of extracurricular activities that support the development of various skills in areas such as arts, sports, and technology. These opportunities are instrumental in fostering not only a student's intellectual abilities but also their personal growth and self-confidence. Whether it’s robotics clubs, music classes, or sports teams, IB schools provide platforms for students to explore and excel in their interests, creating a balanced and fulfilling school experience.

Conclusion

In summary, families choose IB schools in Asia not just for the promise of an excellent education but for the holistic development they offer students. The blend of a rigorous, globally recognized curriculum with a nurturing environment focused on broader personal and intellectual growth makes these schools highly sought after. They are not merely educational institutions; they are communities that prepare young minds to be leaders of tomorrow.

How much does it cost to attend IB Schools in Asia?

The yearly tuition fees for ib schools in Asia generally range from $10,000 to $30,000 per year. This cost can vary based on factors like the curriculum, campus facilities, and services offered — with some top-tier schools exceeding $40,000 annually.

Category Low Range High Range
Annual Tuition $10,000 $30,000
Monthly Equivalent $835
Registration Fee (one-time) $500 $1,500
School Trips $500 $2,000
Total Estimated Annual Cost $12,200 $35,000

Note: Costs shown are estimates based on available data. Contact schools directly for current fee structures. Additional costs may include transportation, meals, extracurricular activities, and exam fees.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are currently 225 IB Schools in Asia. These schools follow the IB Curriculum curriculum, providing students with a globally recognized education.

Annual tuition fees for IB Schools in Asia typically range from $12,200 to $35,000 per year. We recommend contacting schools directly for detailed fee structures and scholarship opportunities.

The International Baccalaureate (IB) is known for its rigorous, inquiry-based approach to education. IB schools offer up to four programmes:

  • PYP (Primary Years Programme): Ages 3-12 — Develops caring and culturally aware children to become active participants in their own learning.
  • MYP (Middle Years Programme): Ages 11-16 — Builds a solid academic foundation and develops students' confidence in managing their own learning.
  • DP (Diploma Programme): Ages 16-19 — A future-ready programme that builds inquiring mindset and prepares students to excel.
  • CP (Career-related Programme): Ages 16-19 — Equips students with future-ready skills combining academic subjects with professional interests.

IB qualifications are recognized by universities worldwide, making graduates highly sought after.

When selecting an international school in Asia, consider:

  • Accreditation: Look for CIS, NEASC, or similar recognition
  • Curriculum: Match to your family's mobility plans
  • Language support: ESL/EAL programs if needed
  • Community: Diversity of student body
  • Transition support: Important for expat families

Use our school profiles and comparison tools to make an informed decision.

IB Schools in Asia accept students from 1 to 19 years old. This covers early years through high school, with each school having specific grade levels. Use our age filters to find schools matching your child's specific needs.

The admission process typically includes:

  • Application: Submit forms and required documents
  • Academic records: Transcripts and recommendations
  • Assessment: Entrance tests or interviews may be required
  • School visit: Tours and meetings with admissions

Contact schools directly for specific requirements and deadlines.

Updated January 17, 2026 · Coverage: Asia · Verified by World Schools