Manarat Dhaka International School & College

What Manarat Dhaka International School & College does

Manarat Dhaka International School & College (MDIC) is a non-profit educational institution operating under Manarat Trust, founded in 1979 at its own campus in Gulshan-2, Dhaka, and serving approximately 3,600+ students from Playgroup through A-Level across two Dhaka campuses (Gulshan headquarters and Uttara branch) running dual shifts (Morning 7:45-13:25 and Day 11:40-17:40). The institution delivers the Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE) O and A-Level curriculum — covering 12 O-Level and 10 A-Level subjects — combined with mandatory Islamic and Arabic moral education from KG through Grade 8, differentiated from secular English-medium competitors by this integrated religious pedagogy. The Gulshan campus has held British Council Exam Venue status since 2018, enabling MDIC to host Cambridge, Edexcel, and IELTS examinations on-site, and the school has produced documented Cambridge world-highest and country-top achievers.

The business model is tuition-driven and subscription-based: revenue is generated primarily through annual and periodic tuition fees, with supporting revenue from British Council exam hosting, transport services, foreign study tours (USA, China, Japan), and extra-curricular activities. MDIC reinvests revenues under its nonprofit mandate and governs through a Board of Trustees chaired by Muhammad Fazlur Rahman, with retired military principal Brig Gen S. M. Mahbub-Ul-Alam leading day-to-day operations supported by Vice Principals, Section Coordinators, and ~250 faculty plus ~150 support staff. Technology is operational rather than transformative: a proprietary Education Management System branded "Astute" handles attendance, academic records, and fee processing across both campuses, complemented by an online application portal and digital payment gateway. Marketing and admissions are direct-to-consumer via the school website, social channels (Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, LinkedIn), education expos, and PR-driven award ceremonies (consecutive Daily Star Award participation since at least 2023), targeting affluent Dhaka families seeking Cambridge credentials with a moral-education overlay.

Name

Manarat Dhaka International School & College

Legal name

Manarat Dhaka International School & College

Website

https://manaratcollege.edu.bd

Company type

Private

Founded year

1979

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Manarat Dhaka International School & College is a Dhaka-based non-profit (under Manarat Trust) delivering Cambridge O and A-Level education to ~3,600 students across two campuses (Gulshan, Uttara) with integrated Islamic moral instruction and British Council exam venue status since 2018.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

International K-12 Education Services

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Other Schools and Instruction (6116)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• Cambridge international education
• O and A Level programs
• K-12 private schooling
• Cambridge curriculum schooling
• English medium education

Headquarters

HQ city

Dhaka

HQ country

Bangladesh

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Academic Fees: MDIC generates revenue primarily through tuition fees charged to students across Playgroup to A-Level programs. The institution offers education at affordable cost as a non-profit institution under Manarat Trust, reinvesting revenues for growth.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

MDIC provides Cambridge International Education (CAIE) O and A Level programs from Playgroup through A-Level at two Dhaka campuses (Gulshan and Uttara), integrating mandatory Islamic and Arabic studies from KG to Grade 8. The institution delivers academic instruction through 14 departments, operates an in-house Education Management System (EMS) for student administration, and runs its own campus with transport, sports, and examination facilities including British Council-approved Cambridge, Edexcel, and IELTS exam hosting.

Product overview

Manarat Dhaka International School & College (MDIC) operates as a single unified educational institution offering comprehensive Cambridge O & A Level curriculum (CAIE) from Playgroup through A-Level. The institution combines academic excellence with moral and ethical education, incorporating Islamic studies as a compulsory component. MDIC provides an integrated ecosystem of educational services including its own Education Management System (EMS) for student administration, an online application portal for admissions, digital fee payment processing, and examination services. As a British Council Exam Venue since 2018, MDIC conducts Cambridge and Edexcel O & A Level examinations along with IELTS tests. The school supports academic learning through 14 specialized departments, offers extensive extra-curricular activities including sports, debate, cultural programs, and foreign study tours, and maintains its own campus facilities with transport services for students and staff.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Cambridge O & A Level International Education Program Comprehensive Cambridge O & A Level curriculum under Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE), providing secondary and higher secondary education from Playgroup through A-Level for approximately 3,600+ students. Includes 12 O-Level subjects and 10 A-Level subjects, with compulsory moral and ethical education integrated with Islamic studies from KG to Grade 8, plus Arabic language instruction.
• British Council Exam Venue Services On-campus examination hosting services for Cambridge O & A Level exams (Cambridge & Edexcel), IELTS Exams, and other professional exams, available to MDIC students and external candidates since 2018.
• Transport Facilities School-operated transportation services available for both students and teachers, managed through the school's own transport system across Dhaka routes.
• Extra-Curricular Activities Program Comprehensive extra-curricular program including Sports, Debate, Art, News Presentation, Paper Presentation, Cultural Activities, Different Fairs & Ceremonies, Study Tours, and Foreign Study Tours (USA, China, Japan) for MDIC students.

Quantifiable outcome

• Students have achieved World Highest and Country Top positions in Cambridge examinations
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• British Council BangladeshcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018MDIC campus has been a British Council Exam Venue since 2018 for conducting O & A Level Exams (Cambridge & Edexcel), IELTS Exams and other professional exams. This partnership validates the institution's standards and provides exam center status.
• Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMDIC is an approved Cambridge International school offering O and A Level programs under the Cambridge Assessment International Education framework. The partnership provides curriculum standards, examination coordination, and certification.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• International School Dhaka (ISD): Premium English-medium international school in Dhaka serving K-12 students with globally recognized curricula. Direct competitor for affluent Dhaka families seeking international education credentials.
• Sunbeams School: Established English-medium school in Dhaka with multiple campuses and a strong academic track record. Direct competitor in the Cambridge-track international school segment.
• Scholastica: One of Bangladesh's largest English-medium school chains offering Cambridge and Edexcel programs across multiple campuses. Competes with MDIC for the same Dhaka middle-to-upper-class families.
• Sir John Wilson School: Long-established English-medium school in Dhaka with strong Cambridge results and similar academic positioning. Overlaps with MDIC in curriculum and student segment.
• Dhaka International School: International school in Dhaka serving local and expatriate students with internationally recognized curricula. Direct overlap on the Cambridge/international education segment.
• Academia: Bangladesh-based English-medium school chain offering Cambridge curriculum with multiple branches in Dhaka. Competes head-to-head for similar student demographics.
• American International School Dhaka: International school in Dhaka offering American curriculum leading to US high school credentials. Competes for the same affluent Dhaka family segment with alternative curriculum offering.
• British International School of Dhaka: Premium international school in Dhaka offering British curriculum to expatriate and affluent local families. Direct overlap on Cambridge pathway and target demographic.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/manaratcollegebd
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/manaratcollege

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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