Surat has very few International Baccalaureate schools, so the shortlist is short but the choice matters. This guide covers the IB schools parents most often find in Surat, the programmes they offer, indicative fees and how to verify authorisation. Fees come from listing sites that disagree and are not verified.
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IB Schools in Surat at a Glance
| School | City | Board | Indicative annual fee* | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fountainhead School | Kunkani, Rander-Dandi Road, Surat | IB (PYP, MYP, DP) | About ₹1.4 lakh to ₹2.6 lakh a year (sources conflict) | Co-ed, day school, Nursery to Grade 12 |
| Aarth Universal School | Malgama, Surat | IB (listed) | Not published in the sources we found | Co-ed, Nursery to Class 7 per one listing |
| P P Savani Chaitanya Vidya | Surat | CBSE with IB offering (verify) | Not verified | Co-ed |
*Indicative recurring tuition plus boarding for 2026-27, from school notices where available and otherwise from listing sites, which often disagree. Admission fees, refundable deposits, imprest and kit are extra. Confirm the current fee circular with each school. Inclusion is not an endorsement.
IB Schools in Surat
1. Fountainhead School — Kunkani, Rander-Dandi Road, Surat
Board: IB (PYP, MYP, DP) · Type: Co-ed, day school, Nursery to Grade 12 · Indicative fee: About ₹1.4 lakh to ₹2.6 lakh a year (sources conflict)
Appears on every IB list for Surat. PYP runs from Nursery to Grade 6, MYP for Grades 7 to 10 and the IB Diploma for Grades 11 and 12. Enrolment is reported at roughly 2,000 to 2,350 students.
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2. Aarth Universal School — Malgama, Surat
Board: IB (listed) · Type: Co-ed, Nursery to Class 7 per one listing · Indicative fee: Not published in the sources we found
Listed as an IB school by some directories. Verify its IB authorisation and grades offered with the school.
3. P P Savani Chaitanya Vidya — Surat
Board: CBSE with IB offering (verify) · Type: Co-ed · Indicative fee: Not verified
One directory lists it among IB schools in Surat although it is CBSE affiliated. Ask whether an IB programme is actually offered.
Directory counts differ: one source based on UDISE+ shows two IB-affiliated schools in Surat. Always check the IB’s own school search before applying.
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How to Choose an IB School in Surat
- Check the school’s authorisation on the IB organisation’s official school search.
- Ask which programmes (PYP, MYP, DP) are authorised for which grades.
- Request a written fee break-up by programme and grade band.
- Ask for recent IB Diploma results and university destinations.
- Plan the transition: what happens if you move cities after MYP?
Frequently Asked Questions
How many IB schools are there in Surat?
Only a few. Fountainhead School is the established one; other listings need verification.
Which IB programmes does Fountainhead offer?
PYP, MYP and the IB Diploma Programme.
What are IB school fees in Surat?
Listings show roughly ₹1.4 lakh to ₹2.6 lakh a year for Fountainhead, but they conflict. Ask for the current schedule.
Is IB better than CBSE?
It suits project-based learning and overseas study plans; CBSE suits national entrance exams. See our board comparison.
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