Oxford International School

What Oxford International School does

Oxford International School (OIS) is a private English-medium K-12 institution founded in 1987 in Dhaka, Bangladesh, and recognized as the Best English Medium School in Dhaka. The school was the first major institution in the city to affiliate with Cambridge International Examinations (CIE) and operates an integrated curriculum from Playgroup through GCE O and A Levels. OIS delivers its academic programme across five physical campuses located in Dhanmondi (main/hq), Gulshan, Uttara, Banasree, and Old Dhaka, providing geographic coverage across Dhaka's primary residential corridors.

The school's core academic offering is the registered Cambridge International programme, supplemented by an Authorized Centre for Cambridge English Qualifications (Pre-A1 Starters through TKT), an on-campus IELTS Registration Point, university placement counseling, and a scholarship programme. OIS operates a cloud-based Education Management System (OIS FEMS) with an accompanying mobile application to manage admissions, academic records, and communications across all five campuses. The school also maintains an alumni association, seven-plus extracurricular clubs segmented by junior/middle/senior school, and facilities including science labs, libraries, transportation, and a cafeteria. It holds ISO 21001:2018 certification for educational organization management systems, awarded in 2022.

Revenue is generated almost exclusively through recurring annual tuition fees for the academic programme, with supplementary income from Cambridge English exam preparation and IELTS registration services. The go-to-market motion is direct-to-consumer enrollment targeting Dhaka-resident and Non-Resident Bangladeshi families seeking internationally recognized English-medium education, with online admission applications, campus tours, and dedicated per-campus admission offices as the primary conversion channels. The school is independently and privately held with no disclosed institutional investment, parent company, or public listing; leadership includes a CEO (Mohammad Abu Kayes Jahadi), Director (Ms. Tooba Arbab), President (M. Shakhawat Hossain), and Principal (Dr. M. Nurun Nabi, appointed January 2022).

Name

Oxford International School

Legal name

Oxford International School

Website

https://ois.edu.bd

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Oxford International School is a privately held, English-medium K-12 institution in Dhaka, Bangladesh, founded in 1987, operating five campuses that deliver Cambridge International curricula from Playgroup through GCE A Levels to Dhaka families.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Exam Preparation and Tutoring (611691)

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

• Cambridge International education
• K-12 English medium school
• GCE O and A Level programme
• Cambridge English qualifications
• University placement services

Headquarters

HQ city

Dhanmondi, Dhaka

HQ country

Bangladesh

HQ region

Asia

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Educational Services: Revenue generated from tuition fees for educational services spanning Playgroup to GCE O and A Level programs. The school offers Cambridge International curriculum from PG to A Levels with multiple campus options.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Oxford International School operates a Cambridge International Examinations-registered English medium K-12 programme from Playgroup through GCE O and A Levels across five Dhaka campuses. It also serves as an Authorized Centre for Cambridge English Qualifications (Pre-A1 Starters, A1 Movers, A2 Flyers, and TKT) and provides IELTS registration, academic counseling, and university placement services.

Product overview

Oxford International School (OIS) operates as a multi-campus English medium educational institution offering a unified academic programme from Playgroup to GCE O and A Levels under Cambridge International Examinations. The core offering comprises the Cloud-Based OIS FEMS (Education Management System) for operational efficiency, complemented by Cambridge English Qualifications programmes (Pre-A1 Starters, A1 Movers, A2 Flyers, and TKT). Additional services include IELTS registration, academic counseling, university placement support, and an active alumni association. The school maintains five campuses across Dhaka (Dhanmondi, Gulshan, Uttara, Banasree, and Old Dhaka), providing facilities including learning resource centers, science labs, transportation, and various ECA clubs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• GCE O and A Level Academic Programme Cambridge International Examinations registered academic programme from Playgroup to GCE O and A Levels, offered to students across five Dhaka campuses. The programme is registered with University of Cambridge International Examinations, UK, and prepares students for internationally recognized qualifications.
• Cambridge English Qualifications Programme Comprehensive English language training programme offering Pre-A1 Starters, A1 Movers, A2 Flyers, and Teaching Knowledge Test (TKT) certifications recognized globally by Cambridge Assessment International Education. Offered through OIS as an Authorized Centre for Cambridge English Qualifications for young learners aged 6 and above.
• IELTS Registration Point On-campus IELTS examination registration service enabling students to register for and prepare for international English proficiency tests at OIS facilities.
• Academic Counseling and University Placement Service Comprehensive guidance service helping students with academic counseling, university selection, application support, and career pathway planning. Provided to OIS students and families as a standalone admissions-readiness offering.

Quantifiable outcome

• 75 Cambridge Outstanding Achievers Awards achieved by students

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• University of Cambridge International Examinations (CAIE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOxford International School is a registered school with Cambridge International Examinations, providing world-class education following the Cambridge curriculum from Playgroup to GCE O and A Levels. OIS was the first major school in Dhaka to join CIE.
• Cambridge Assessment International EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOIS serves as an Authorized Centre for Cambridge English Qualifications, offering students the opportunity to prepare for globally recognized Cambridge English exams including Starters, Movers, Flyers, and TKT.
• British Council BangladeshminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBritish Council representatives participate in OIS events including graduation ceremonies and student recognition programs.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Aga Khan School, Dhaka: Established international school in Dhaka offering a globally oriented curriculum. Direct competitor for premium English-medium K-12 education in the Dhaka market.
• International School Dhaka (ISD): Premium international K-12 school in Dhaka offering IB and international curricula. Competes with OIS for high-income and expatriate families seeking international-standard secondary education.
• Scholastica: One of the largest private English-medium school networks in Dhaka with multiple campuses. Direct competitor for the same affluent parent segment offering Cambridge/Edexcel curricula from early years through A Levels.
• Maple Leaf International School: Private English-medium school in Bangladesh with multiple campuses offering international curricula. Competes with OIS for Cambridge-track families across Dhaka and beyond.
• Sunbeams School: Established English-medium school in Dhaka offering Cambridge curriculum from early years through secondary levels. Direct competitor in the same Dhaka catchment for Cambridge-affiliated K-12 education.
• The British School, Dhaka: British-curriculum international school in Dhaka targeting similar expatriate and affluent local families. Comparable on curriculum alignment (British/international) and premium positioning.

Broad incumbents

• Beaconhouse International School: One of the largest private school networks in South Asia, operating across Pakistan, the Philippines, and other countries. Comparable as a multi-campus Cambridge/IGCSE-affiliated premium school group in the broader region.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/oisbd1987
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/oisbd1987
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Compliance2 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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