Western and central India are often missed when families search international baccalaureate schools near me, but Ahmedabad, Surat, Jaipur, Udaipur and Indore each have an international school on the PickMySchool directory. This guide covers IB schools in Gujarat, Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh, and is clear about which schools are IB and which follow Cambridge.
IB Schools in Gujarat, Rajasthan and MP at a Glance
| School | City | Curriculum | Boarding | Listed fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ahmedabad International School | Ahmedabad | IB PYP (1–5), Cambridge (6–10), IBDP/A Levels/GSEB HSC (11–12) | — | Not listed |
| Fountainhead School | Surat | IB PYP, MYP, DP | — | Not listed |
| Jayshree Periwal International | Jaipur | IB and Cambridge IGCSE | Hostel | Not listed |
| Rockwoods International School | Udaipur | Cambridge (not IB) | Boarding house | ₹1.13–1.35 lakh |
| Choithram International | Indore | IB PYP, MYP, DP; Cambridge | Confirm with school | ₹1.92–6.35 lakh |
IB Schools in Gujarat
1. Ahmedabad International School — Ahmedabad
A common curriculum to Grade 10, then a choice of IB Diploma, Cambridge A Levels or the Gujarat State Board HSC.
Campus and facilities
The school is on Judges Bungalow Road in Bodakdev, and our directory lists school transport.
Academics and IB programmes
Keeping the senior pathway open until Grade 11 lets families decide between IB, Cambridge and the state board.
Is it right for you?
Suits Ahmedabad families who want to keep Indian and overseas options open. Ask how students choose among the three senior tracks.
📍 Judges Bunglow Road, opposite Rajpath Row Houses, Bodakdev, Ahmedabad
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2. Fountainhead School — Surat
An IB World School established in 2008 on the Rander-Dandi Road near Kunkni village.
Campus and facilities
The campus has an auditorium, sports facilities for football, basketball and badminton, a gym, dance space, a sickbay, a canteen and school transport.
Academics and IB programmes
The school offers the full IB continuum, fostering inquiry, creativity and imagination.
Is it right for you?
A clear pick for Surat families who want the complete IB route in one school.
📍 Opp. Ambetha Water Tank, near Village Kunkni, Rander-Dandi Road, Surat 395005
Schools in Rajasthan
3. Jayshree Periwal International School — Jaipur
An IB World School with day scholar, day boarding and residential options.
Campus and facilities
The Mahapura campus has a swimming pool and a strong sports programme.
Academics and IB programmes
The school blends IB and IGCSE academics with character development and creativity.
Is it right for you?
Suits Jaipur families who want flexible attendance and a hostel.
📍 Mahapura-SEZ Road, off Ajmer Road, Jaipur 302026
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4. Rockwoods International School — Udaipur
A Cambridge school and Round Square member on a 2.5-acre campus.
Campus and facilities
Landscaped gardens, water bodies and a 4,500 sq m lawn support outdoor games.
Academics and curriculum
The school follows Cambridge pedagogy and offers career counselling. It is not an IB school.
Is it right for you?
Included for completeness as the main international-style option in southern Rajasthan. Choose it for Cambridge, not the IB.
📍 Chitrakoot Nagar, Udaipur 313001
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IB Schools in Madhya Pradesh
5. Choithram International — Indore
An IB World School for ages 3 to 19 on the Choithram Hospital Campus.
Campus and facilities
The school offers an online library and optional bus transport. Our directory also lists a hostel.
Academics and IB programmes
A full IB continuum sits alongside Cambridge pathways.
Is it right for you?
Suits Indore families wanting the IB or Cambridge at a lower listed fee than the metro IB schools.
📍 Choithram Hospital Campus, Manik Bagh Road, Indore 452014
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How to Choose in This Region
- Full IB continuum: Fountainhead in Surat and Choithram in Indore run PYP, MYP and Diploma.
- Keeping Indian board options open: Ahmedabad International lets students choose IB, Cambridge or the Gujarat HSC in Grade 11.
- Boarding: Jayshree Periwal in Jaipur and Rockwoods in Udaipur have residential options.
- Budget: where listed, fees are well below the metro IB schools. See our Mumbai IB guide for comparison.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there an IB school in Ahmedabad?
Yes. Ahmedabad International School runs IB PYP in Grades 1–5 and offers the IB Diploma in Grades 11–12, alongside Cambridge and the Gujarat HSC.
Which IB school in Gujarat runs all three programmes?
Fountainhead School in Surat offers the IB PYP, MYP and Diploma.
Are there IB schools in Jaipur?
Jayshree Periwal International School offers IB and Cambridge IGCSE with day, day-boarding and hostel options.
Is Rockwoods in Udaipur an IB school?
No. It follows Cambridge curricula and is a Round Square member.
What is the best IB option in central India?
Choithram International in Indore offers the IB PYP, MYP and Diploma with Cambridge pathways.
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See every IB school in the country in our guide to international baccalaureate schools near me across India, explore IB boarding schools in India, or browse the PickMySchool directory.