International Schools are no longer just the domain of expatriate children. With more local children enrolling in International School, India has seen a considerable rise in the number of International Schools. Despite huge annual fees, the benefits that International Schools has are catching the eyes of parents. Due to this increase in demand, several schools have waiting lists, especially for primary years.

The increasing demand for more globally recognized education and qualifications has resulted resulted in decrease in admission in Indian private schools, which, as a result, are turning from state examination boards such as ICSE to international boards like IGCSE, Cambridge International Examination, and others. The International School Consulting Group’s (ISC) recent market report highlights several reasons for international school development in India.

India being a developing nation and racing to become the world’s highly populated country with over 28 percent of the population under the age of 14. On the other hand, the with several economic reforms by the government that has brought economic liberalization, India houses a new generation of relatively affluent and aspirational parents who want the best for their kids. These factors will further augment the demand for international schools. However, most parents still look for a school that provides international education but with Indian values and roots, and are affordable as well. Hence in this edition of siliconindia Education, we bring to you ‘20 Most Promising International Schools - 2017’ - a comprehensive list of international schools that fits exactly the requirements of Indian parents while making their children global in thought and education.