Delhi guide

Schools and health

International Schools, Healthcare. 4 min read.

Mater Dei School, Tilak Lane, New Delhi
Mater Dei School, Tilak Lane, New DelhiPhoto: Humaira Ali, CC BY-SA 4.0

01International Schools

International schools

Delhi is home to The American Embassy School, one of India's most respected international schools, and The British School. Both have waitlists of 6 to 12 months, and both give priority to applicants with diplomatic passports. Apply before you finalise your move.

What it costs

SCHOOL
IB / IGCSE Annual
₹10L to 25L
per year at IB schools; the American Embassy School charges in US dollars

A tool

Find a school

Seven schools from this guide, the bar is the fee against the dearest.

7 schools

  1. The American Embassy School (AES)

    IBAmericanUS Curriculum + IB DPChanakyapuri

    $22,820 to 39,490a year, USD

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    India's flagship international school. Founded 1952. MSA accredited. 60+ nationalities. Strong diplomatic-family priority, apply 6 to 12 months ahead

  2. The British School, New Delhi

    IBBritishUK Curriculum + IB DPChanakyapuri

    ₹10L to 15La year

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    COBIS accredited. Founded 1963. ~1,400 students, broad mix of British, European and Indian families. Strong onward UK university outcomes

  3. K.R. Mangalam Global School

    IBN Block, GK-1

    On request

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    IB curriculum in central Greater Kailash-1, a convenient option for south Delhi expat families

  4. Apeejay School International

    IBPanchsheel Park

    On request

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    IB curriculum in Panchsheel Park, well-placed for established south Delhi residential pockets

  5. Lycée Français International de Delhi

    FrenchFrench CurriculumDr APJ Abdul Kalam Rd (formerly Aurangzeb Rd)

    On request

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    French national curriculum (AEFE network) for francophone families. 2, Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Rd, New Delhi 110011

  6. The German School (Deutsche Schule New Delhi)

    GermanGerman CurriculumChanakyapuri

    On request

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    German national curriculum for German-speaking families

  7. The Japanese School, New Delhi

    JapaneseJapanese CurriculumVasant Kunj (Sector A, Pocket B & C)

    On request

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    Japanese national curriculum for Japanese expat families

SchoolBoardLocationAnnual Fees (2025-26)Notes
The American Embassy School (AES)US Curriculum + IB DPChanakyapuri$22,820 to 39,490 USDIndia's flagship international school. Founded 1952. MSA accredited. 60+ nationalities. Strong diplomatic-family priority, apply 6 to 12 months ahead
The British School, New DelhiUK Curriculum + IB DPChanakyapuri₹10L to 15LCOBIS accredited. Founded 1963. ~1,400 students, broad mix of British, European and Indian families. Strong onward UK university outcomes
K.R. Mangalam Global SchoolIBN Block, GK-1On requestIB curriculum in central Greater Kailash-1, a convenient option for south Delhi expat families
Apeejay School InternationalIBPanchsheel ParkOn requestIB curriculum in Panchsheel Park, well-placed for established south Delhi residential pockets
Lycée Français International de DelhiFrench CurriculumDr APJ Abdul Kalam Rd (formerly Aurangzeb Rd)On requestFrench national curriculum (AEFE network) for francophone families. 2, Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Rd, New Delhi 110011
The German School (Deutsche Schule New Delhi)German CurriculumChanakyapuriOn requestGerman national curriculum for German-speaking families
The Japanese School, New DelhiJapanese CurriculumVasant Kunj (Sector A, Pocket B & C)On requestJapanese national curriculum for Japanese expat families

Fees are indicative annual tuition. Schools revise them every year and add admission, transport and other charges, so IKAN confirms the current fee with each school before you apply.

Apply Before You Move: AES and The British School both run 6 to 12 month admission cycles. AES gives strong preference to diplomatic, embassy and corporate-sponsored applicants. Your IKAN Consultant will guide you through the admission process, as well as connect you with the admissions teams to secure appointments and arrange school tours. Contact us at the point of accepting your offer, not after arrival.

02Healthcare

Hospitals and doctors

Delhi has India's finest medical experts. Most hospitals below hold NABH (India's hospital accreditation) or JCI (the international one). All have English-speaking teams, and most run a desk for international patients. Check that your insurer's network includes Max Saket, Apollo Sarita Vihar and Fortis Escorts.

What it costs

HEALTH
GP Consultation
₹800 to 1,800
per visit
6+
Major Hospitals
NABH/JCI multispecialty care with international desks
2
Flagship Heart & Hospital Programmes
Fortis Escorts & Apollo Indraprastha anchor the city
JCI
Gold-Standard Accreditation
Held by Max Saket and Apollo Indraprastha
Multispecialty & Transplant
Max Super Speciality Hospital, Saket
Press Enclave Road, Saket · Cardiac · Oncology · Transplants · Most expat-friendly · JCI & NABH
+91-11-2651-5050
Apollo Hospital (Indraprastha)
Sarita Vihar · One of Asia's largest · International desk · Organ transplants · JCI
+91-11-7179-1090
BLK-MAX Super Speciality
Pusa Road · Oncology · Bone marrow transplant · Multi-organ transplant
+91-11-3040-3040
Primus Super Speciality Hospital
Chanakyapuri · Centrally located for diplomatic enclave · Ortho · General surgery
+91-11-6620-6630
Specialist Centres
Fortis Escorts Heart Institute
Okhla Road · Specialist cardiac hospital · One of South Asia's largest cardiac programmes
Number not yet checked
Fortis La Femme
Greater Kailash-II · Women's health & maternity specialist · IVF · Neonatal
Number not yet checked

Every hospital number here was read on the hospital's own website on 4 Oct 2026. Where a site could not be read, the number is left out until it is checked.

Delhi Emergency Numbers
Police (National)112
Police (Delhi)100
Ambulance (CATS)102 / 108
Fire Brigade101
Women Helpline (Delhi)1091
Tourist Helpline1363
FRRO Delhiindianfrro.gov.in
Air Quality & Health
Delhi's AQI runs 200-500 (Severe) during October to February. Respiratory consultations are unusually common in this window. Practical measures: a HEPA air purifier in every bedroom (Dyson, Mi, Philips, ₹40,000 to 70,000 per unit); N95 masks for outdoor commutes; an AQI monitor app such as IQAir; reduced outdoor exercise on AQI 300+ days. Most expat-recommended schools (AES, British School) close outdoor sport on severe-AQI days.
IKAN Health Support
IKAN helps identify the right hospital network before you arrive, matching your insurer's approved provider list with the best hospitals near your neighbourhood. We assist with international patient registration, medical record transfers, and understanding India's healthcare billing system.

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