Karachi American School
- American
- AP
Per yearUSD 5.53K–16.2K
2026-27 school year · Source: school website (checked 2026-10-28)
About
Selective co-educational day school founded in 1953, offering an English-language American curriculum from Pre-K to Grade 12, with an American college-preparatory AP program and merit scholarships. Serves a diverse local and expatriate community.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
Info checked 2026-11-01 · Fees 2026-27
Curriculum
American · AP
Language
English
Type
International school
Fee level
- Founded
- 1953
- Ownership
- Non-profit
- Selectivity
- Highly selective
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 |
|---|---|
| K3 | USD 5,530 |
| K4 | USD 5,720 |
| K5 | USD 13,000 |
| 1 | USD 13,000 |
| 2 | USD 13,000 |
| 3 | USD 13,000 |
| 4 | USD 13,000 |
| 5 | USD 13,000 |
| 6 | USD 16,165 |
| 7 | USD 16,165 |
| 8 | USD 16,165 |
| 9 | USD 16,195 |
| 10 | USD 16,195 |
| 11 | USD 16,195 |
| 12 | USD 16,195 |
| per year | |
|---|---|
| K3 | USD 5,530 (about PKR 1.53M) |
| K4 | USD 5,720 (about PKR 1.58M) |
| K5 | USD 13,000 (about PKR 3.59M) |
| 1 | USD 13,000 (about PKR 3.59M) |
| 2 | USD 13,000 (about PKR 3.59M) |
| 3 | USD 13,000 (about PKR 3.59M) |
| 4 | USD 13,000 (about PKR 3.59M) |
| 5 | USD 13,000 (about PKR 3.59M) |
| 6 | USD 16,165 (about PKR 4.47M) |
| 7 | USD 16,165 (about PKR 4.47M) |
| 8 | USD 16,165 (about PKR 4.47M) |
| 9 | USD 16,195 (about PKR 4.48M) |
| 10 | USD 16,195 (about PKR 4.48M) |
| 11 | USD 16,195 (about PKR 4.48M) |
| 12 | USD 16,195 (about PKR 4.48M) |
Source: school website (kas.edu.pk) · checked 2026-10-28 · Reference rate (2026-11-06)
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| Karachi American School (this school) | USD 5,530 (about PKR 1.53M) | USD 16,195 (about PKR 4.48M) |
| Ilmesters | USD 36,152 (about PKR 9.99M) | USD 42,493 (about PKR 11.7M) |
Source: school website (kas.edu.pk) · checked 2026-10-28 · Reference rate (2026-11-06)
One-off costs
- Application fee
- USD 450
- Enrolment fee
- USD 2,000
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 2026-10-28)
Admissions
Source: Read from the school's website
- Intake
- 1, 8
- Mid-year entry
- Possible
- Entry process
- Interview, Standardized test, Writing sample
- Scholarships
- Yes
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explained
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.
AP
High school, by subject · Ages 15–18
College Board's university-level courses that high-school students choose subject by subject, with exams scored 1–5 each May.
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
- Teachers
- 62
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities
- Swimming pool
- Gym
- Theatre
- Sports field
- Library
Sports
- Squash
- Tennis
- Swimming
- Athletics
Arts
- Music
- Art
After-school activities
- HOSA
- Finance Club
- Shark Tank
- Bracelet making club
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Source: Read from the school's website
Karachi American School, KDA Scheme # 1, Amir Khusro Road, Karachi, Sindh 75350, Pakistan
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