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DPS International Saket
The first Cambridge Pathway school in Delhi NCR, opened by the DPS Society in 2003 in Sector VI Pushp Vihar, Saket, running Lower Secondary through IGCSE and A Level. DPS International is a coeducational day school for ages 3 to 19, accredited by CIS and NEASC, with around 900 students.
In brief
The first Cambridge Pathway school in Delhi-NCR, opened by the DPS Society in 2003 in Sector VI Pushp Vihar, Saket, running Lower Secondary through IGCSE and A Level.
DPS International is a coeducational day school for ages 3 to 19, accredited by CIS and NEASC, with around 900 students. Cambridge IGCSE and AS/A Level sit at the core. Long-serving Principal Amita Mishra has led the school since 2008. The school has produced consistent Outstanding Cambridge Learner Awards since 2007 and places leavers into Cambridge, MIT, Imperial, LSE, Berkeley, Cornell, and Georgia Tech. Fees of INR 3.9 to 4.9 lakh make it materially cheaper than AES.
Parents speak well of the Cambridge-aligned academic rigour, the focus on critical thinking, and the digital and lab infrastructure. The school sits firmly in the Indian-international tier rather than the embassy circuit, with families choosing it over the CBSE mainstream when they want an international qualification but not AES-level fees. Strongest fit for Indian-origin families and expat households on local-hire packages.
Fees
Annual fees
| Year level | Age | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / Prep (annual tuition + annual charges) | 3 | ₹392,400 |
| Grades 1-5 (annual tuition + annual charges) | 6 | ₹426,600 |
| Grades 6-10 (annual tuition + annual charges) | 11 | ₹457,200 |
| Grades 11-12 / A Level (annual tuition + annual charges) | 16 | ₹488,400 |
One-time fees
| Item | Age | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Facility Expansion Fund II (one-time) | ₹25,000 | |
| Admission fee (non-refundable) | ₹50,000 | |
| Security deposit (refundable) | ₹150,000 |
Reviews
- Treated among parents as one of Delhi NCR's elite Cambridge options. One parent said it is "probably the second poshest after rkp, due to its cambridge curriculum" and others list it among the top schools for Ivy League and Oxbridge admissions.
- Cambridge results are the school's main draw. Parent surveys put academic satisfaction around 88%, with around 85% satisfied with infrastructure. The school cites Outstanding Cambridge Learner Awards every year since 2007 and university placements at Cambridge, MIT, Imperial and LSE with scholarships.
- Fees are repeatedly flagged. One parent put monthly fees at around INR 2.5 lakh; another listed it in the four lakh annual band. Admissions are described as competitive.
- Ratings from parents in free-text reviews score the school much lower than aggregator parent surveys, around 2.86 of 5. The disconnect between official-channel praise and free-text reviews is the main source of contestation.
- A Delhi High Court matter listed in May 2025 confirms at least one ongoing legal dispute, but specifics are not public on the surface.
Positives
- Cambridge academics. IGCSE and A Level results, Outstanding Cambridge Learner Awards and overseas university placements drive most of the recommendation signal
- Elite positioning. Reddit and parent forums treat DPS International Saket as one of the top Cambridge schools in Delhi NCR alongside DPS RK Puram
Considerations
- Fees and access. Monthly fees in the INR 2.5 lakh range and competitive admissions are repeatedly cited
- Parent satisfaction split. SchoolMyKids parent surveys around 4.2 of 5 contrast with much lower Mouthshut free-text scores; signal is uneven
Leadership
Amita Mishra
DPS International, Saket opened its doors to pupils on 1st April 2003 to provide an international education to families that move worldwide and for those who live in India and aspire for an international education. A first of its kind school in New Delhi, DPS International, Saket embraces the core values of the Cambridge International curriculum while at the same time inculcating the traditional Indian values that form the basis of life in India. From 2003 to 2021, DPS International has made the long journey and is today, one of the foremost schools teaching the international curriculum. The past year and indeed much of this year has been one of turmoil due to the pandemic, and yet, DPS international has been able to overcome all the challenges posed by this unprecedented disaster and has faced the challenges with equanimity and has continued to deliver world class education thereby fostering both academic and life skills in the students.
Accreditations
- Council of International Schools 01
- New England Association of Schools and Colleges 02
Academic results
- Cambridge Learner Awards 115+
- Oxbridge Admissions 14