What American Embassy School does

American Embassy School (AES) is a non-profit, independent, co-educational international day school located on a 13-acre campus in Chanakyapuri, New Delhi, India. Founded in 1952, AES serves approximately 1,119 students from Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12, drawn from 70 nationalities. The school offers an American-style curriculum augmented by the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) and Advanced Placement (AP) courses, with 97% of graduates matriculating to international universities. AES is accredited by the Council of International Schools (CIS) and is an authorized IB World School, with 75%+ of faculty holding advanced degrees and representing 20 nationalities.

The school's product portfolio spans three core academic divisions (Elementary, Middle, High School) plus specialized support services including the English as an Additional Language (EAL) program and the Extended Services Program (ESP) for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Co-curricular offerings include 688+ athletic and activity programs competing in MESAC and ASIAC conferences, plus arts programs affiliated with AMIS and ISTA. Technology infrastructure includes a 1:1 device program (iPads K-5, laptops 6-12), PowerSchool SIS, and 50+ multi-layer indoor air filtration systems maintaining an average indoor AQI of 35. Supplementary revenue lines include a Summer Program for ages 3-18 and Lifelong Learning adult education.

AES operates a tuition-based subscription revenue model with annual tuition ranging from USD 22,820 (Pre-K) to USD 39,490 (Grade 12), supplemented by a USD 800 application fee and a one-time USD 10,000-16,500 registration capital levy. The customer base prioritizes US citizens and diplomatic families in admissions, with additional revenue from EAL fees (USD 2,900), ESP fees (USD 23,800-27,400), lunch (USD 900-1,010), and distance-tiered bus transportation (USD 2,000-3,450). Distribution is direct-to-consumer via campus visits, an OpenApply-based rolling admissions platform, and an Interactive Admissions Experience with virtual tours. More than 70% of tuition is reinvested into faculty compensation and retention.

Name

American Embassy School

Legal name

American Embassy School

Website

https://aes.ac.in

Company type

Private

Founded year

1952

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

The American Embassy School is a non-profit, co-educational international day school in New Delhi serving approximately 1,119 students from Pre-K through Grade 12 across 70 nationalities. It offers an American curriculum with IB and AP credentials, accredited by CIS and affiliated with the US Embassy.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

International K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

International/Global Curriculum Schools (IB, Cambridge, etc.) (EDAJABAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

International Curriculum Early Learning Academies (e.g., IB Early Years) (EDACADAK)

Keywords

• International K-12 education
• American curriculum school
• IB diploma program
• Special education services
• College preparatory schooling

Headquarters

HQ city

New Delhi

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: AES operates as a non-profit institution with tuition as primary revenue. More than 70% of tuition fees go toward securing and retaining quality teachers. Additional revenue streams include application fees, registration fees, EAL support fees, Extended Services Program fees, lunch program, and bus transportation services. Payment options include USD payments via credit card, bank transfer, or check; Indian rupee payments approved by Director of Business and Operations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

American Embassy School is a non-profit, co-educational international day school delivering a Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12 American-style education with International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) and Advanced Placement (AP) pathways on a 13-acre campus in New Delhi. The school serves approximately 1,119 students from 70 nationalities and supplements core academics with 688+ co-curricular athletic, arts, and service activities, plus specialized support through Extended Services and English as an Additional Language (EAL) programs.

Product overview

The American Embassy School (AES) offers a comprehensive international education through its division-based structure comprising three core programs: Elementary School (Pre-K to Grade 5, ~500 students), Middle School (Grades 6-8, ~250 students), and High School (Grades 9-12, ~350 students). The school operates as a unified educational platform with supplementary programs including the Summer Program, Lifelong Learning adult education, and an Interactive Admissions Experience. Specialized support services include the Extended Services Program (ESP) for students with developmental disabilities and the English as an Additional Language (EAL) Program for language learners. Co-curricular offerings encompass Athletics and Activities (with MESAC/ASIAC conference participation) and Arts programs (theater, music, visual arts). The school motto is 'Enter to Learn. Leave to Serve.'

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• AES Elementary School (Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 5) International elementary school offering American (US-based) education for approximately 500 students in Pre-K through Grade 5, featuring a Reggio Emilia-inspired PreKindergarten program, 1:1 iPad technology integration, and an average class size of 18 students.
• AES Middle School (Grades 6-8) International middle school serving approximately 281 students in Grades 6-8 with a rotating block schedule, 85-minute classes, elective offerings including visual/performing arts and robotics, EAL support through Grade 8, and a class size cap of 21 students.
• AES High School (Grades 9-12) International high school serving approximately 332 students in Grades 9-12, offering a dual curricular program with Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP), preparing 97% of graduates for international universities.
• AES Summer Program Summer extension program offering structured camp experiences for children ages 3-18, featuring activities focused on Mind (academics, robotics, coding), Body (sports, swimming), and Soul (arts, music), including an Academic Language Institute (ALI) for English language instruction.
• AES Lifelong Learning Adult education and community program offering diverse courses in action and fitness, language learning (English, Hindi), creative arts (ceramics, painting, cooking), and STEM subjects for adults in the AES and diplomatic community.
• Extended Services Program (ESP) Specialized program supporting students with intellectual and developmental disabilities (including Autism Spectrum Disorder and Down Syndrome) through individualized academic, social, and life-skill instruction, costing USD 23,800-27,400 in addition to regular tuition.
• English as an Additional Language (EAL) Program English language acquisition program supporting students in Grades 1-10 who are acquiring English proficiency, with focused language instruction through English Language Development (ELD) classes, charged at USD 2,900 annually.
• AES Interactive Admissions Experience Virtual admissions experience featuring faculty introductions, program overviews, and virtual campus tours for prospective families exploring enrollment at AES.
• AES Athletics and Activities Comprehensive athletics program featuring 50+ MESAC and ASIAC activities, 200+ local games, and 70+ activity offerings per quarter, with teams competing in conferences including MESAC (Middle East South Asia) and ASIAC (American Schools in India Activities Conference).
• AES Arts Program Arts program offering theater, music, and visual arts education for middle and high school students, with participation in ISTA (International Schools Theatre Association) festivals and AMIS (Association for Music in International Schools) music festivals.
• AES Service Learning K-12 service learning program integrated into academic curriculum and co-curricular programming, featuring student-led initiatives including Community Service Council, service clubs, and partnerships with local organizations.
• AES Bus Transportation Service Distance-tiered bus transportation service for AES students, with six distance bands from 0-4km (USD 2,000 round trip) to 16+km (USD 3,450), with round trip and one-way options.

Quantifiable outcome

• 97% of graduates attend international universities
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• US Embassy New DelhicoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1950AES was established in 1952 by Americans in New Delhi and was renamed American Embassy School in 1973 due to its primary relationship with the US Embassy. The embassy relationship provides priority admissions for US citizens and maintains diplomatic community connections.
• International Baccalaureate (IB)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIB World School authorized to offer the IB Diploma Programme. High school students can pursue IBDP alongside US curriculum and AP courses.
• NESA (Near East South Asia)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional association across Near East South Asia. AES participates in NESA-sponsored professional development events, conferences, and workshops with educators from schools around the region.
• Council of International Schools (CIS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCIS Member School. AES maintains international accreditation through CIS, which provides accreditation for international schools globally.
• MESAC (Middle East South Asia Conference)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAthletic and academic conference with schools in UAE, Oman, and Qatar including ACS Abu Dhabi, ASD, ASD Qatar, ABA Oman, and Dubai American Academy. Students in Grades 8-12 compete in Academic Games, Golf, Wrestling, Senior Fine Arts, Cross Country, Track & Field, Softball, Baseball, Speech and Debate.
• ASIAC (American Schools in India Activities Conference)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThree-school collaborative for Grades 6-8 including American International School of Chennai (AISC) and American School of Bombay (ASB). Sports include soccer, table tennis, basketball, volleyball, tennis, swimming, badminton plus Music Festival, Academic Games, Chess and Mathcounts.
• AMIS (Association for Music in International Schools)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAES middle and high school students participate in AMIS music festivals and workshops around the world. Member of Association for Music in International Schools.
• ISTA (International Schools Theatre Association)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAES students participate in ISTA theater festivals led by professional actors and artists, joining other international school students to develop theater skills.
• OpenApplycoreTechnology or IntegrationOnline application platform used for AES admissions. Provides application form, document upload, teacher recommendation requests, and fee payment functionality.
• PowerSchoolcoreTechnology or IntegrationStudent information system used by AES for grades, attendance, and academic records. Parents and students access portal for real-time academic information.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• American International School of Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi-based American international school (K-12) with IB Diploma Programme. MESAC peer and structurally similar to AES in mission, governance, and diplomatic-family clientele.
• American School of Dubai: Dubai-based American international school (K-12) offering AP and IB programs. A MESAC conference partner and a direct competitor for US-expatriate families considering Gulf vs South Asia postings.
• United Nations International School Hanoi: Hanoi-based international school serving UN and diplomatic families with IB curriculum. Operates on a comparable mission-driven, non-profit, US-affiliated model targeting globally mobile families.
• American International School of Chennai (AISC): Chennai-based American international school (K-12) offering IB and AP curricula. ASIAC partner with AES and a direct peer in scale, curriculum mix, and target expatriate family segments.
• Dubai American Academy: Dubai-based American-curriculum K-12 school and MESAC member. Operates a similar premium, non-profit governance model serving diplomatic and expatriate families in a high-cost city.
• American School of Bombay (ASB): Mumbai-based American international day school (Pre-K through Grade 12) serving US and expatriate families with IB and AP programs. Directly comparable to AES as a co-ASIAC member and as one of India's premier American-curriculum schools.

Broad incumbents

• Singapore American School: Larger and longer-established American international school (K-12) with deep US curriculum and IB offerings. Comparable mission and customer base; benchmark for premium American international school economics in Asia.
• International School Bangkok: Large, well-established international school (K-12) offering IB and AP. Comparable in scale, premium positioning, and diplomatic-family orientation, but located in a different geography.

Regional players

• British School New Delhi: New Delhi-based international school (K-12) following a British curriculum. Competes for the same expatriate and affluent Indian family pool in Delhi NCR but with a different curricular orientation.
• Pathways School Noida: Noida (Delhi NCR) IB World School serving K-12. Competes directly for Indian-eligible families seeking international curriculum in the NCR region and represents the rising competitive set for AES.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/aesdelhi
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/AESDelhiVideos
• Facebookfacebook.com/AmericanEmbassySchoolNewDelhi
• Instagraminstagram.com/aesdelhi

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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