Pathways School Noida
Key Stats
Annual Fees: US$11K - US$18K
Curriculum: IB
Age Range: 1-18
Students: ~1,500
Location: Noida (Sector 100), New Delhi
Updated April 2026
In Brief
For families in Noida, Greater Noida, or east Delhi who want the full IB Continuum in a genuinely international school - without a Gurugram commute - Pathways School Noida is the clear first call. CIS-NEASC accreditation and the #1 North India ranking are solid credentials; the fees sit at the top of the Noida market.
Pathways School Noida opened in 2010 as the first IB school in Uttar Pradesh and has built a consistent track record since. It runs the full IB Continuum from Early Years through CP, on a 10-acre LEED Platinum campus in Sector 100, off the Noida Expressway - a location that works well for families in Sector 100-137, Greater Noida, and parts of east Delhi, and is manageable from south Delhi with 30-45 minutes without traffic. CIS and NEASC dual accreditation puts it in the same governance tier as the best international schools in the region. Over 36 nationalities are represented among students and faculty.
The school carries the C-Fore #1 North India ranking for several consecutive years, and it is an ISC Research International School Award winner for 2025. Accreditations from Apple Distinguished School and Microsoft Showcase School indicate a technology-forward approach that families with children moving from other international schools generally find familiar. Director Aaron Jacob has led the school since its early years, giving it leadership continuity unusual in the Indian international school market.
Fees for 2026-2027 are among the higher end of the Noida market: INR 912,000 per year for Grades 1-8, rising to INR 1,516,000 for Grades 11-12. One-time admission fees total INR 235,000 (registration INR 35,000, admission INR 200,000), plus a refundable security deposit of two quarterly instalments. The Justdial and review site profiles show a wide rating range; some negative reviews focus on faculty consistency and communication. These are worth asking about directly on a visit, particularly at secondary level.
What parents value
- –Full IB Continuum (Early Years, PYP, MYP, Diploma, CP) with CIS-NEASC dual accreditation. Consistently ranked #1 International School in North India by C-Fore survey; ISC Research International School Award 2025.
- –Noida Expressway location avoids the Gurugram commute entirely for families in Sector 100-137, Greater Noida, Indirapuram, and east Delhi. Leadership continuity under Director Aaron Jacob since the school's founding year.
- –LEED Platinum campus with strong technology infrastructure (Apple Distinguished School, Microsoft Showcase School). 36+ nationalities among students and faculty.
Points of consideration
- –Fees are at the higher end of the Noida market - INR 912,000 to INR 1,516,000 per year depending on year group, plus one-time joining costs of INR 235,000. Confirm the current fee schedule directly with the school.
- –Faculty consistency and communication have come up in some parent reviews at secondary level. Worth asking about staff tenure and pastoral structures when you visit, particularly for families with children in MYP and Diploma.
Annual Fees
| Year Group | Age | USDTotal Annual Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Early Years Level 1 (Toddlers, 1-3 years) | 1 | NaN |
| Early Years Level 2 (EYP 1-3, 3-6 years) | 3 | NaN |
| Grades 1 to 8 (IB PYP and MYP) | 6 | NaN |
| Grades 9 to 10 (IB MYP) | 14 | NaN |
| Grades 11 to 12 (IB Diploma / IBCP) | 16 | 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 and Registration fee | NaN |
| Admission fee | NaN |
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