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Scottish High International School
A large multi curriculum school in Sector 57 Gurgaon, founded in 2004, that runs IB PYP, ICSE, IGCSE and IB Diploma in parallel. Around 2,000 students and one of the bigger IB cohorts in India.
In brief
A large multi-curriculum school in Sector 57 Gurgaon, founded in 2004, that runs IB PYP, ICSE, IGCSE and IB Diploma in parallel. Around 2,000 students and one of the bigger IB cohorts in India.
The school is run by founder Dr Cdr Kartikay Saini and has been an IB World School since 2008. The multi-curriculum model lets families pick the pathway that suits each child rather than committing to one route at entry, which is the main reason families consider it over a pure-IB school.
Parent reviews are generally warm on teacher attention and the breadth of options. The 2025 IB Diploma results were strong, with 41 percent of students at 40 points or above and a top score of 44. The school has a heavy marketing presence, so visiting in person and talking to current parents matters more here than reading the prospectus.
Fees
Annual fees
| Year level | Age | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery-LKG (ICSE) | 3 | ₹429,240 |
| UKG (ICSE) | 5 | ₹374,196 |
| Grade 1 (ICSE) | 6 | ₹441,048 |
| Grades 2-5 (ICSE) | 7 | ₹417,156 |
| Grades 6-8 (ICSE) | 11 | ₹410,136 |
| Grades 6-8 (Cambridge Lower Secondary) | 11 | ₹593,364 |
| Grades 9-10 (ICSE) | 14 | ₹423,072 |
| Grades 9-10 (IGCSE) | 14 | ₹795,744 |
| Grades 11-12 (ISC) | 16 | ₹519,312 |
| Grades 11-12 (IB Diploma) | 16 | ₹1,022,112 |
One-time fees
| Item | Age | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Registration fee (non-refundable) | ₹3,000 | |
| Security deposit (refundable) | ₹75,000 | |
| Admission fee (non-refundable) | ₹150,000 |
Reviews
- Mentioned in Gurgaon parent threads alongside Pathways, Shiv Nadar, Heritage Experiential, Shri Ram, Suncity and DPS International as one of the city's elite IB schools.
- A Delhi parent thread carries a barbed second-hand anecdote about a Scottish High pupil's spoken Hindi, used to argue that Gurgaon school prestige doesn't always match advertised polish.
- Aggregator sites show high parent ratings (around 4.3 on Yellow Slate over 132 reviews, 4.6 on Edustoke over 7) but no quoted parent comment beyond generic praise; cost is the recurring concern named.
- IB ranking lists in expat threads place it in a second tier behind Dhirubhai Ambani, JPIS and TISB but alongside Heritage and Lotus Valley.
Positives
- Reputation in Gurgaon's elite tier. Local forum threads consistently group Scottish High with Pathways, Shiv Nadar and Shri Ram when listing Gurgaon's top schools.
Considerations
- Cost named as the main reservation. Aggregator review pages show high overall ratings but flag fees as the standout concern.
- IB ranking sits below the very top Indian IBs. forum threads on Indian IB schools place Scottish High in a second tier behind Dhirubhai Ambani, Jayshree Periwal and TISB.
- Anecdotal scepticism of polish. A Delhi-vs-Gurgaon thread carries a second-hand story used to question whether the school's image matches everyday output.
Leadership
Dr. Sanjay Sachdeva
Dr. Cdr. Kartikay Saini is the Chairman of Scottish High International School, known for his visionary leadership and commitment to educational excellence. He has been instrumental in fostering a culture of innovation and inclusivity within the school community, ensuring that students receive a holistic education that prepares them for global citizenship.
Accreditations
- Council of International Schools 01
Academic results
- IB DP Average 2024 32
- IB DP Highest 2024 42