American Embassy School, New Delhi — Admission & Fees Guide
Quick answer: The American Embassy School (Chandragupta Marg, Chanakyapuri) is a non-profit AP/IB school founded in 1952, with 70+ nationalities on a Joseph Allen Stein-designed campus. Its official 2026-27 tuition runs from USD 22,820 (PreK) to USD 39,490 (Grades 9-12), plus a one-time registration capital levy of USD 16,500.
Last verified 4 October 2026 — rules on this page checked against the current notifications. We update it the day a rule changes.
School profile
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Full name | American Embassy School |
| Locality | Chandragupta Marg, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi 110021 |
| Curriculum | Advanced Placement (AP) + International Baccalaureate (IB) |
| Founded | 1952 |
| Community | ~1,037–1,200 students; 70+ nationalities; non-profit |
| Campus | Designed by architect Joseph Allen Stein |
| Official website | aes.ac.in |
Why admission here is exclusive
AES admits through four defined priority categories, with seats offered by application date within each category — primarily serving the diplomatic and expatriate community, with some Indian students. Very high official fees (below) reflect its non-profit international-school model.
Official fees 2026-27 — first-year cost worked out
| Head | USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee (non-refundable, valid 2 years) | 800 |
| Registration fee (one-time capital levy) — PK3 / PK4–12 | 10,000 (+6,500 the following year) / 16,500 |
| Tuition Pre-K / KG–5 / 6–8 / 9–12 | 22,820 / 32,260 / 37,470 / 39,490 |
| Lunch (PreK–KG) / bus 0–4 km / EAL support | 900 / 2,000 / 2,900 |
| First-year total — PK3 / PK4 | 33,620 / 40,120 |
At the school's published October 2026 billing rate of ₹95.50 per USD, PK3 is about ₹32,10,710 and PK4 about ₹38,31,460 in the first year (our arithmetic). Fees are payable in USD under board policy. Pre-K tuition rose from USD 22,050 (2025-26) to 22,820.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does the American Embassy School cost in the first year?
About USD 33,620 for PK3 (application 800 + registration 10,000 + tuition 22,820) and USD 40,120 for PK4, before lunch and bus — roughly ₹32.1 lakh and ₹38.3 lakh at the school's October 2026 rate of ₹95.50 per dollar.
How much is American Embassy School tuition?
Per AES's official 2026-27 schedule: USD 22,820 for PreK, USD 32,260 for KG-Grade 5, USD 37,470 for Grades 6-8, and USD 39,490 for Grades 9-12, plus a one-time registration capital levy of USD 16,500 (PK4-12) and an application fee of USD 800.
Can Indian students attend AES?
Yes, though the school primarily serves the diplomatic and expatriate community; some Indian students are admitted within its priority-category framework.
What are AES's admission priority categories?
Applicants are processed within four defined priority categories, with seats offered by application date within each category, rather than a single open pool.
Which curriculum does AES follow?
Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB).
Where is the American Embassy School located?
Chandragupta Marg, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi, on a campus designed by architect Joseph Allen Stein.