The British School, Chanakyapuri — Admission & Fees Guide
Quick answer: The British School (Dr. Jose P. Rizal Marg, Chanakyapuri) is an IGCSE and IB school founded in 1963, with ~60 nationalities on a 5-star GRIHA-rated green campus. Its 2025-26 official fee schedule lists a non-refundable Rs 30,000 registration fee and total-at-admission payments of Rs 10.06-13.61 lakh depending on year group.
School profile
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Full name | The British School, New Delhi |
| Locality | Dr. Jose P. Rizal Marg, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi 110021 |
| Curriculum | IGCSE (Cambridge) + IB Diploma & Career-related Programme; EYFS/English National Curriculum in primary |
| Founded | 1963 |
| Community | ~60 nationalities; 5-star GRIHA-rated green campus |
| Official website | british-school.org |
Why admission here is exclusive
An international curriculum, small class sizes, an ~60-nationality community and among the highest fees of any Delhi school make The British School primarily accessible to international/expatriate and affluent Indian families, admitted through defined priority categories.
Official fees (2025-26 schedule)
| Item | Amount & source |
|---|---|
| Registration fee (non-refundable; does not guarantee a place) | ₹30,000 Official |
| Total payable at admission (by year group) | ₹10,06,250–13,61,000 Official |
| Term fees (quarterly, by year group) | ₹2,16,000–3,46,000 per term Official |
| One-time development fee (75% subsidised for Yrs 12-13) | ₹6,25,000 Official |
| Society fee | ₹5,000/year per family Official |
Note: this Rs 30,000 registration figure is from the school's own 2025-26 fee schedule and corrects widely circulated third-party estimates of Rs 20,000. Always confirm the current cycle's exact figures with the school before budgeting.
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Frequently asked questions
How much are British School Delhi fees?
Per the school's own 2025-26 schedule: a non-refundable registration fee of Rs 30,000, total payable at admission of Rs 10.06-13.61 lakh (by year group), quarterly term fees of Rs 2.16-3.46 lakh, and a one-time development fee of Rs 6.25 lakh (75% subsidised for Years 12-13).
Which curriculum does The British School follow?
IGCSE (Cambridge International) in secondary years, and the IB Diploma Programme and Career-related Programme in senior years, with EYFS/the English National Curriculum in the primary years.
What is the registration fee at The British School?
Rs 30,000, non-refundable, and payment does not guarantee a place — per the school's official 2025-26 fee schedule.
Is The British School only for expats?
No, but its community includes roughly 60 nationalities and it primarily serves international/expatriate and affluent Indian families given its curriculum and fee structure.
Where is The British School located?
Dr. Jose P. Rizal Marg, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi, on a 5-star GRIHA-rated green campus.