American Embassy School, New Delhi
Key Stats
Annual Fees: US$22K - US$38K
Curriculum: American · IB
Age Range: 3-18
Students: ~1,113
Location: Chanakyapuri, New Delhi
Updated April 2026
In Brief
If your company is paying and your child is coming from an American school abroad, AES is a seamless continuation. The US State Department-supported infrastructure, accreditation, and community are hard to match in India. At US$22K-US$38K, self-funding families should compare carefully.
AES is the default for American diplomatic and corporate families in Delhi, and has been since 1952. The 13-acre campus in Chanakyapuri is the best-resourced international school site in the city, with full sports facilities, arts, and an AP and IB curriculum running Pre-K through Grade 12. Accredited by the Middle States Association and a member of CIS, the school carries standard US State Department-supported credentials.
The student body runs to about 1,113 students from 70+ nationalities, though Americans make up around 30% and US government-connected families set the social tone. Teachers are predominantly US-trained with a stronger retention record than most international schools in India. Families mention the sports programme and 600+ clubs and teams, alongside a solid university counselling track for US and international colleges.
Fees are priced in US dollars, which insulates families from INR fluctuation but places AES at the top of the Delhi market. The one-time registration fee of US$16,500 is a meaningful upfront cost. Leadership at high school level is worth asking about directly when you visit.
What parents value
- –Best-resourced campus in Delhi NCR: 13 acres, full sports, arts, and STEM facilities. AP and IB Diploma options in high school.
- –Strong US university counselling track record. 600+ clubs, groups, and sports teams for broad co-curricular engagement.
- –US State Department-affiliated school with Middle States accreditation. Straightforward credential recognition for US families returning home.
Points of consideration
- –Fees in US dollars at the top of the Delhi market. One-time registration fee of US$16,500 adds meaningfully to year-one costs. Confirm current rates with the business office.
- –Leadership and pastoral culture at high school level are worth asking about directly. Speak to current high school parents before enrolling older children.
Annual Fees
| Year Group | Age | USDTotal Annual Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 3 | NaN |
| KG - Grade 5 | 5 | NaN |
| Grades 6-8 | 11 | NaN |
| Grades 9-12 | 14 | NaN |
Fees converted from INR. For the most up to date and accurate figures please double check with the school.
Additional Fees
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Application fee (non-refundable) | NaN |
| Registration fee (one-time, PK4-12) | NaN |
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Extra Curriculars
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Inspections & Accreditations
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Student Body
New Delhi's leading international schools serve highly diverse student bodies from diplomatic, corporate, and local families. Contact the school for current enrolment details.
Leadership
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