American International School Dhaka
TISS Gold Tier School
Commonly known as AISD, the American International School Dhaka is a coeducational day school situated in the diplomatic enclave of Baridhara, serving learners from early childhood through senior school. The institution uniquely integrates an American educational approach with the International Baccalaureate continuum, offering both the IB Primary Years Programme and the IB Diploma Programme. This blend of a US-style system with world-class IB credentials makes it a standout choice for international and local families seeking a globally recognized education in Bangladesh.
What teachers and parents say
Positives
- Outstanding compensation and savings potential, with generous benefit packages, housing, and low living costs frequently praised by teachers.
- A supportive, close-knit community hub located in the secure Baridhara diplomatic zone with well-maintained, modern campus facilities.
- Diverse and motivated student body, bolstered by small class sizes, strong academic programs (IB/US diploma), and a non-profit ethos.
Negatives
- Difficult living conditions in Dhaka, with teachers and parents regularly noting severe air pollution, intense traffic, and feeling confined to the diplomatic bubble.
- Mixed feedback regarding administration, including occasional critiques of leadership communication, top-down decision-making, and recurring turnover.
- Address
- 12 United Nations Road BaridharaDhaka, 1212Bangladesh
- Website
- www.aisdhaka.org
- [email protected]
- Phone
- Bangladesh (+880) +880 2984-2452
- System
- IB
- National education system
- United States
- Curriculum
- IB Diploma, IB Primary Years
- Accreditations
- NEASC Accredited
- Levels
- Early years, Primary, Middle school, Senior school
- # of students
- 434
- # of teaching staff
- 57
- Fees
- $$$$
- Genders
- Mixed
