American Embassy School
- IB Diploma
- American
Per yearUSD 22.8K–39.5K
2026-27 school year · Source: school website (checked 2026-10-29)
About
AES is an American school serving Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12 students from the United States and other nations seeking an American-style education.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
Info checked 2026-11-06 · 2026-27 school year
Curriculum
IB Diploma · American
Students
1,119
Language
English
Type
International school
Fee level
- Nationalities
- 70
- Top nationalities
- US, KR, IL, GB, AU
- Ownership
- Non-profit
- School day
- 08:30-15:30
- Mid-year entry
- Possible
Fees
Source: Read from the school's website
2026-27 school year
Age on the first day of the school year (usually 1 September). Cut-off dates differ by school.
| Grade | Per year |
|---|---|
| Pre-K | USD 22,820 |
| KG-Grade 5 | USD 32,260 |
| Grades 6-8 | USD 37,470 |
| Grades 9-12 | USD 39,490 |
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| per year | |
|---|---|
| Pre-K | USD 22,820 (about INR 2.14M) |
| KG-Grade 5 | USD 32,260 (about INR 3.03M) |
| Grades 6-8 | USD 37,470 (about INR 3.52M) |
| Grades 9-12 | USD 39,490 (about INR 3.71M) |
Source: school website (aes.ac.in) · checked 2026-10-29 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
One-off costs
- Application fee
- USD 800
- Capital levy
- USD 16,500
- Deposit
- USD 2,000
- EAL support
- USD 2,900
As published by the school. Amounts change with the school year and exchange rates; please confirm with the school before applying. Source: school website (checked 2026-10-29)
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explainedIB DP (Diploma) · American curriculum
The IB's four programmes
Schools often run only some of the four. Highlighted boxes are the ones this school offers.
- IB PYPNot here
Early years to primary · Ages 3–12
The IB's primary programme. Children learn through questions and units of inquiry rather than separate subjects.
- IB MYPNot here
Middle years (ages 11–16) · Ages 11–16
The IB's middle-years programme: eight subject groups taught with links between them, ending with a personal project.
- IB DP (Diploma)Offered
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's university-entrance qualification — what people usually mean by "the IB". Six subjects plus the Extended Essay, TOK and CAS, scored out of 45.
- IB CP (Career-related)Not here
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's career-related route for the same ages as the DP: at least two DP courses plus a career-related study chosen by the school.
Last two years: DP or CP
American curriculum
Kindergarten to Grade 12 · Ages 5–18
Grade-by-grade like US schools; students graduate by earning course credits, often with AP courses in high school.
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Strengths
- Academics
- Sport
- Visual arts
- Service
Student support
Source: Read from the school's website
- English support (EAL)
- Yes
- Learning support (SEN)
- Specialist
- School bus
- Yes
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
After-school activities
- Extended Services Program
- Athletics & Activities
- Arts
- High School service clubs
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Accreditation and memberships
Source: Read from the school's website
- Accreditations
- CIS, IB, MSA
- Memberships
- COIS
More details
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The essentials
Additional learning support
Learning support includes counseling, a learning support team, speech and language services and an EAL program. Most supported students stay in their regular classroom.
- Counseling
- Learning Support
- Speech and Language Support
- EAL Program
- Extended Services Program
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Country affiliation
An American school offering American-style education to students from the United States and other nations.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
School day structure
The elementary day runs from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm on weekdays, ending at 2:30 pm on Wednesdays.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Bus service
School buses serve most neighbourhoods of New Delhi and Gurugram. Each bus has a monitor, and a tracking app shows live location and boarding status.
- Bus Monitor
- Live Tracking App
- CNG Buses
- Air Filtration
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Diving deeper
Food options
Meals are prepared fresh in-house daily. The school uses filtered water, organic produce and gluten-free products, and most elementary and middle students take school lunch.
- Hot Entrees
- Salad Bar
- Gluten-free Products
- Organic Produce
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academics
Curriculum
The school offers an American-style curriculum from Pre-K to Grade 12, balancing academics, athletics, arts and service.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Wellbeing
Special educational needs (SEN)
An Extended Services Program supports students with intensive intellectual or developmental needs through individual plans. Recent psychological and speech evaluations are required.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
English as an additional language (EAL)
An EAL program supports multilingual learners in grades 1 to 10 with academic English. It has limited places and an additional fee.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Safeguarding
A safeguarding leadership team oversees policies, training and screening. All staff are mandatory reporters and must report concerns within 24 hours.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Safeguarding policy
Open linkSchool website · Checked 2026-11-06
Parent experience
History
The school has operated for over 70 years and has used its motto Enter to Learn. Leave to Serve for more than 60 years.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Extra-curricular activities
Community and service
Students take part in community service across all divisions. High school has more than 12 service clubs, and a student-run Community Service Council coordinates them.
- Service Clubs
- Community Service Council
- Service Trips
- HOPE Club
- Reach Out
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Languages
Language provision
English language support helps multilingual students build academic English alongside classroom teachers.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Admissions
Admissions
Applicants submit an online form, teacher recommendations, report cards and photos. Admissions are rolling and reviewed first-come, first-served within priority categories.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Location
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