Maple Leaf International School Dhaka

What Maple Leaf International School Dhaka does

Maple Leaf International School Dhaka is a private English-medium educational institution founded in 1972 in Dhanmondi, Dhaka, Bangladesh. It operates the full British Curriculum pathway from Play Group through International Advanced Level, covering early childhood education (PG–KG), elementary and middle school (Classes I–IX), IGCSE, and IAL (Classes XI–XII). The school is triple-accredited by the Bangladesh Education Ministry, Edexcel (Pearson), and Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE), and was the first institution in Bangladesh authorized to offer A Level science courses (granted by the University of London in 1981). Its core infrastructure includes a digital Education Portal (mlis.education), three computer labs, science laboratories, libraries housing 5,000–10,000 books and digital resources, and a dedicated board exam venue.

The school generates revenue primarily through tuition fees across the multi-year academic program, supplemented by British Council IELTS registration services facilitated through an authorized centre partnership. It markets itself via its website, Facebook page, participation in education fairs, and open house events, while acquiring students through two physical admission offices, on-campus interviews and admission tests, and referrals. Supporting services include career counseling, university placement support (with a claimed 98% placement rate), and a merit-based scholarship program offering 25%–100% tuition coverage.

The institution serves three primary student segments—pre-primary (ages 3–5), primary/secondary (ages 6–14), and advanced level (ages 16–18)—alongside their parents, predominantly from Dhaka's affluent English-medium-seeking families. It maintains strategic partnerships with British Council Bangladesh, UCAS, and multiple Canadian universities for student placement support. The school is led by Principal Ali Karam Reza, with Mrs. Zeba Ali serving as Founding Principal since 1972, and operates with a staff of 51–100 employees across four physical facilities in Dhanmondi.

Name

Maple Leaf International School Dhaka

Legal name

Maple Leaf International School

Website

https://mlis.edu.bd

Company type

Private

Founded year

1972

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Maple Leaf International School Dhaka is a private English-medium school in Dhanmondi, Dhaka, founded in 1972, offering British Curriculum from Play Group through International Advanced Level (IAL) under triple accreditation, serving affluent Bangladeshi families seeking internationally recognized qualifications and university placement.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

International K-12 Education (British Curriculum)

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Language Schools (611630)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

English Test Preparation (IELTS, TOEFL, Duolingo English Test, etc.) (EDAAACAJ)

Keywords

• International K-12 education
• British curriculum schools
• IGCSE A-Level programs
• English medium schooling
• University placement services

Headquarters

HQ city

Dhaka, Dhaka

HQ country

Bangladesh

HQ region

Asia

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees: The school generates revenue primarily through tuition fees charged to students from Play Group through Class XII. Fee structure includes admission fees and ongoing tuition payments. The school offers merit-based scholarships to deserving students including 100%, 75%, 50%, and 25% scholarship tiers based on academic performance.
2. IELTS Registration Services: As a British Council IELTS Registration Centre partner, the school facilitates IELTS exam registrations for students, generating revenue through registration services and partnerships.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Maple Leaf International School Dhaka operates as a private English-medium school delivering the British Curriculum from Play Group through International Advanced Level (IAL). The school offers structured academic programs at pre-primary, primary, senior, IGCSE, and IAL levels, with 20+ subjects, and is accredited by the Bangladesh Education Ministry, Edexcel, and CAIE. Supporting services include an online Education Portal, science and computer laboratories, library facilities, scholarship programs, career counseling, university placement support, and British Council IELTS registration services.

Product overview

Maple Leaf International School Dhaka operates as an educational institution offering a comprehensive academic program from Play Group through International Advanced Level (IAL). The institution follows the British Curriculum leading to IGCSE and GCE A Levels, accredited by Bangladesh Education Ministry, Edexcel, and CAIE. The core educational offerings include elementary programs (Play Group to Class V), middle school (Classes VI-IX), IGCSE program, and IAL program. Supporting infrastructure includes an Education Portal for online academic management, laboratory facilities (science and computer labs), library services, and university placement services. The school also provides scholarship programs, career counseling, and British Council IELTS registration services. Founded in 1972, the institution is recognized for academic excellence with notable achievements in international examinations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Play Group to Class V (Pre-Primary and Elementary Section) Early childhood and primary education program covering Play Group, Nursery, Kindergarten through Class V, with subjects including languages, mathematics, science, art, music, and social development. Designed for young learners aged 3-5 (PG-KG) and primary-age students (Class I-V).
• Classes VI-IX (Senior Section) Upper primary and lower secondary program covering Classes VI-IX with subjects including Accounting, Art, Biology, Business, Chemistry, Computing Studies, ICT, Economics, English, Geography, German, History, Mathematics, Physics, and Islamic Studies. Designed for students aged approximately 11-14 preparing for IGCSE.
• IGCSE Program International General Certificate of Secondary Education program offering subjects including Accounting, Bangla, Commerce, Economics, Business, Geography, History, English Language/Literature, Further Pure Mathematics, Human Biology, Mathematics, Physics, Biology, Chemistry, and ICT, with examinations held in the November series.
• International Advanced Level (IAL) Program Advanced level program for Classes XI-XII offering Accounting, Art and Design, Biology, Business, Chemistry, Computing Studies, Mathematics, Economics, English Language/Literature, Further Pure Mathematics, Politics, History, Law, Pure Mathematics, and Physics. Designed for students aged 16-18 preparing for higher education at international and domestic universities.
• Education Portal Online gateway service providing enrolled students access to academic calendar, courses, assignments, exam schedules, subject selection, result publishing, and academic activities via separate student, teacher, and supervisor login portals.
• University Placement Services Comprehensive support for university admissions including ACT preparation, IELTS registration via British Council partnership, career counseling, and guidance for international university applications, with documented 98% university placement rate.
• British Council IELTS Registration Centre IELTS examination registration partnership with British Council offering special fees for school candidates (BDT 2000 less than regular fee), registration support, TRF delivery to school, and free access to IELTS Ready Premium preparation materials.
• Scholarship Program Merit-based scholarships for deserving students, with criteria based on academic performance in Final Exams for Play Group to Class X, and A-Level scholarships ranging from 25% to 100% based on IGCSE grades.

Quantifiable outcome

• 98% university placement rate for students
• +3 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Feature4 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• University of OttawaminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 28 February 2023University of Ottawa representatives visit MLIS campus to provide counseling and information about programs for students seeking higher education in Canada.
• British Council BangladeshcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMaple Leaf International School is an authorized British Council IELTS Registration Centre. The partnership provides special IELTS registration fees for school candidates (BDT 2000 less than regular fee), registration support, TRF delivery to school, and free subscription to IELTS Ready Premium for registered students.
• Edexcel (Pearson)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEdexcel is an approved examination board for IGCSE and A-Level examinations. MLIS is registered with Edexcel as an authorized examination center.
• Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCAIE is an approved examination board for Cambridge IGCSE and A-Level qualifications. MLIS is registered with CAIE as an authorized examination center and has produced multiple world highest and country highest achievers.
• UCASminorGTM or Marketing PartnerUCAS partnership supports university applications for students applying to UK universities through the centralized UCAS application system.
• Ontario Tech UniversityminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCanadian university partnership for student recruitment and counseling visits.
• Windsor UniversityminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCanadian university partnership for student recruitment and counseling visits.
• Toronto Metropolitan UniversityminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCanadian university partnership for student recruitment and counseling visits.
• Foreign University RepresentativesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRegular visits by international university representatives for student counseling and university placement support services.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• International School Dhaka (ISD): Long-established English-medium international school in Dhaka offering IGCSE/A-Level and IB programs to affluent Bangladeshi families. Most direct head-to-head competitor for premium international K-12 students in Dhaka.
• American International School Dhaka (AISD): Premium international K-12 in Dhaka offering US curriculum and IB; competes with MLIS for affluent expatriate and Bangladeshi families seeking globally recognized credentials in Dhaka.
• Aga Khan School, Dhaka: Premium international K-12 institution in Dhaka aligned with the Aga Khan education network, serving affluent families with rigorous English-medium academic programs. Operates at similar price tier with similar outcome orientation.
• Scholastica School: One of Bangladesh's most prestigious English-medium schools with British curriculum offering up to A-Level in Dhaka. Competes for the same premium family segment and university placement outcomes.

Broad incumbents

• Beaconhouse School System: Major South Asian K-12 network offering CAIE pathway schools across Pakistan and Bangladesh. Provides comparability around scale, brand, and Cambridge curriculum delivery within the regional market.

Regional players

• Chittagong Grammar School: British-curriculum K-12 school in Chittagong with IGCSE/A-Level pathways; comparable in curriculum and academic approach to MLIS but serves a different metropolitan market within Bangladesh.
• Sunbeams School Dhaka: Established English-medium K-12 institution in Dhaka with a comparable curriculum and tuition tier; competes for the same middle-to-upper-middle-class parent segment in Dhaka.

Others

• British Council (English Language & School Services): Key institutional partner of MLIS for IELTS and UK university pathways; adjacent ecosystem player rather than a direct K-12 competitor, but shapes MLIS's differentiation and external positioning.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/239197189559813
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/maple-leaf-international-school-dhaka

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

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Investors

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M&A

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