For families comparing international schools in New Delhi that follow a US accredited model, The American Embassy School is the longest established American curriculum option in the capital. Founded in 1952 and on its Chanakyapuri campus since 1963, it has served the United States diplomatic mission and the wider international community for more than seventy years. This profile sets out what GlobalSchoolGuide Editorial has verified about its curriculum, fees and admissions.
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At a glance
Curriculum and academics
AES delivers an American curriculum from the early years through high school, and in the senior grades it runs a dual pathway of Advanced Placement courses and the IB Diploma Programme. That combination is unusual and useful: a family can choose AP courses tailored to United States university applications, the full IB Diploma for a broad international profile, or a mix of the two. The school added the IB Diploma and brought back Advanced Placement in the 1980s, cementing the rigorous high school offer it is known for.
Its US standards are externally checked: accreditation from the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools dates to 1978, and the school is also accredited by the Council of International Schools. For how AES sits against the other US style options in the city, see our roundup of the best American schools in New Delhi.
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American Embassy School fees
American Embassy School fees sit in the premium band for the capital and are among the highest in New Delhi, reflecting the US accredited programme, the dual AP and IB Diploma offer and the central diplomatic campus. Tuition rises through the school and is highest in the high school years, and the school publishes a current schedule, so confirm the live figures with admissions rather than relying on a number found second hand. For the wider picture, see our guide to international school fees in New Delhi.
- Registration: a one off application or registration charge, normally non refundable
- Deposit: a place or caution deposit on acceptance to confirm enrolment
- Examination entry: AP and IB Diploma entry fees in the high school years
- Extras: transport, technology, activities and trips
Admissions
AES follows the American school year and admits for an August start, with priority and timing shaped by the diplomatic and corporate posting cycle that drives much of its intake. Admissions reviews previous school records and uses age appropriate assessment, and the high school is weighed against readiness for the AP and IB Diploma courses that lead to external examinations.
Turnover in the diplomatic community can open places mid year as families rotate in and out of post. Register early for the grade you need, flag any sponsoring mission or employer connection, and ask about waiting lists if you are relocating outside the standard August intake.
Location and who goes there
The school is on Chandragupta Marg in Chanakyapuri, the diplomatic enclave of New Delhi, next to the embassies and the residences of the international community. Its original stone buildings were designed by the American architect Joseph Allen Stein, and the central location keeps the commute manageable for diplomatic and corporate families based in central and south Delhi.
The community is strongly international and mobile, led by United States and other diplomatic families alongside international corporate households who want a US accredited pathway. For the full landscape of districts, curricula and fees across the capital, see the New Delhi city hub.
Reviews
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Frequently asked questions
How much are American Embassy School fees?
The American Embassy School sits in the premium band for New Delhi, among the most expensive schools in the capital, reflecting its US accredited programme and central diplomatic campus. The school publishes a current schedule, and registration, a deposit and extras such as transport and examination entry sit on top, so confirm the live figures with admissions.
Does the American Embassy School offer the IB?
Yes. The high school offers both Advanced Placement and the IB Diploma Programme alongside its American curriculum, so senior students can take either pathway or a mix toward university entry.
When was the American Embassy School founded?
The American Embassy School was founded in 1952 to educate American expatriate children, and moved to its current Chanakyapuri campus in 1963. It is one of the oldest international schools in New Delhi.
Is the American Embassy School accredited?
Yes. The school is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, granted in 1978, and by the Council of International Schools, and is an authorised IB World School for the Diploma.
Where is the American Embassy School located?
The school is on Chandragupta Marg in Chanakyapuri, the diplomatic enclave of New Delhi, close to the United States Embassy and the residences of the diplomatic community.
