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Below, we have compiled our top 20 international schools in United States according to our users. However, there are another 52 schools to choose from in the country. You can find the best international school for your child by personalising your results. Just fill in your search criteria, and we will calculate a personal score for every international school in the city of your choosing based on your requirements.

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Nord Anglia International School New York

We are a British international school in the heart of a thriving New York City. Our vision is to shape a generation of creative and resilient global citizens - a generation that will change our world for the better.
City
New York City
Curriculum
British, International
Language of instruction
English
Ages
2 to 14
Yearly fees - 2024/2025
from: $32,500
to: $52,750

British International School of Chicago, South Loop

We are committed to helping students, from 3 to 18 years, achieve excellence academically, personally, and socially in an inclusive and vibrant community. Our personalized learning approach means your child will achieve more than they ever imagined possible.
City
Chicago
Curriculum
IB, British, International
Language of instruction
English
Ages
3 to 18
Yearly fees - 2024/2025
from: $29,500
to: $41,950

Pine Street School

Pine Street School is NYC's only IB World School offering Spanish and Mandarin Immersion, Nursery to 8th Grade.
City
New York City
Curriculum
IB
Languages of instruction
English, Chinese, Spanish
Ages
1 to 14
Yearly fees - 2024/2025
from: $47,775
to: $59,154

Best 20 International Schools in United States

Out of a total of 72 International Schools in United States.

Based on the aggregated preferences of our users in the last 30 days.

La Scuola d'Italia

La Scuola d’Italia is an independent Italian/English bilingual school (Pre-K – 12) imbued with the best features of the Italian and American educational systems. Its unique culture stems from its bicultural identity and multicultural environment where acceptance and diversity, equity and respect, are the principles that naturally shape the life of the bilingual school.
City
New York City
Curriculum
IB, American, Italian
Languages of instruction
English, Italian
Ages
3 to 18
Yearly fees - 2024/2025
from: $26,000
to: $34,000
Reviews
(3 reviews)

The École

The École is an independent, French-American bilingual school serving an international community of Maternelle-to-Middle school students in New York City.
City
New York City
Curriculum
American, French
Languages of instruction
English, French
Ages
2 to 14
Yearly fees - 2024/2025
from: $43,000
to: $44,600

The Newman School

The Newman School is an independent day and boarding school in the heart of Boston's Back Bay. Newman provides opportunity for students from broadly diverse backgrounds to pursue serious studies in a welcoming and supportive environment where self and community are paramount.
City
Boston, Massachusetts
Curriculum
IB
Language of instruction
English
Ages
12 to 18
Yearly fees - 2024/2025
from: $32,500
to: $43,000

German International School Boston

German International School Boston is a bilingual independent school serving students from preschool - grade 12.
Whether you are looking for a bilingual preschool or want to benefit from the rich and rigorous German curriculum in elementary to high school, GISB strives to ignite each student’s intellectual and creative potential, preparing students for shaping our common future.
City
Boston, Massachusetts
Curriculum
American, German
Languages of instruction
English, German
Ages
3 to 18
Yearly fees - 2024/2025
from: $26,300
to: $29,860

Nord Anglia International School New York

We are a British international school in the heart of a thriving New York City. Our vision is to shape a generation of creative and resilient global citizens - a generation that will change our world for the better.
City
New York City
Curriculum
British, International
Language of instruction
English
Ages
2 to 14
Yearly fees - 2024/2025
from: $32,500
to: $52,750

East Bay German International School

East Bay German International School is a dual-language immersion school offering Early Childhood, Elementary Middle School, and High School programs. EBGIS' integrated curriculum combines bilingual German and English instruction with project-based learning and a cross-cultural experience. EBGIS offers exceptional academics, a diverse international perspective, and a vibrant community of students, parents, and teachers. Our international high school program is now open to all students in grades 9 through 12, regardless of German language ability. The East Bay International High School (EBIHS) at EBGIS offers multiple language tracks with advanced language and literature courses in German, French, and Spanish, while all other instruction takes place in English.
In grades 9 and 10, students receive our outstanding college-preparatory curriculum, including AP courses, essay writing, and content that prepares students for the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme. All students in grades 11 and 12 undertake the full IB program, culminating in the prestigious IB Diploma.
City
San Francisco Bay Area
Curriculum
IB, German
Languages of instruction
English, German
Ages
2 to 18
Yearly fees - 2024/2025
from: $26,300
to: $33,300

La Scuola International School

La Scuola International School is the only Reggio Emilia inspired, International Baccalaureate and Italian language immersion school in the world. Its mission is to inspire brave learners to shape the future. That’s why, every day, it’s the students at La Scuola who ask the provocative questions and lead their learning across languages, across cultures, and across subjects.
City
San Francisco Bay Area
Curriculum
IB, Reggio Emilia Approach
Languages of instruction
English, Italian
Ages
2 to 14
Yearly fees - 2024/2025
from: $43,770
to: $43,200

Shu Ren International School

Shu Ren International School is a Mandarin immersion, International Baccalaureate PYP school, with locations in Berkeley and San Jose, CA.
City
San Francisco Bay Area
Curriculum
IB
Languages of instruction
English, Chinese
Ages
2 to 12
Yearly fees - 2024/2025
from: $27,950
to: $30,950

Ecole Bilingue de Berkeley

Ecole Bilingue de Berkeley nurtures creative, multilingual learners, equipped to confidently embrace the delights and challenges of an interconnected world. We are a force for good in the world, preparing our graduates to positively impact their diverse communities, and the local and international spaces in which we all belong.
City
San Francisco Bay Area
Curriculum
American, French
Languages of instruction
English, French
Ages
2 to 14
Yearly fees - 2024/2025
from: $35,280
to: $39,950

Avenues New York

Avenues is an innovative learning community, anchored by a mission to develop students to be “architects of lives that transcend the ordinary.” Our academic program is of unparalleled rigor and depth, enriched with opportunities for the discovery and pursuit of passions supported by a world-class faculty. Avenues is defining a new type of school—a world school—that goes beyond what’s expected today to develop future thought leaders and innovators.
Avenues New York opened in 2012 and offers a transformative education in the heart of Manhattan. Graduates have gone on to study at some of the world's most prestigious colleges and universities. From 1-year-old through graduation, our students are on a journey fueled by rigorous project-based, interdisciplinary learning—enabling growth beyond their years. Our research-backed approach equips students to be leaders and changemakers of the future. Our dedicated faculty supports students to grow academically, socially and emotionally.
City
New York City
Curriculum
Chinese, Spanish, International
Language of instruction
English
Ages
1 to 18
Yearly fees - 2024/2025
from: $27,500
to: $68,850

British International School of Chicago, South Loop

We are committed to helping students, from 3 to 18 years, achieve excellence academically, personally, and socially in an inclusive and vibrant community. Our personalized learning approach means your child will achieve more than they ever imagined possible.
City
Chicago
Curriculum
IB, British, International
Language of instruction
English
Ages
3 to 18
Yearly fees - 2024/2025
from: $29,500
to: $41,950

Lycée Français de San Francisco

Lycée Français de San Francisco, LFSF is an independent international school, and a leading French immersion school in the San Francisco Bay Area.
LFSF provides a unique educational program accredited by the French Ministry of Education that allows our Preschool through High School students build confidence and adaptability in an ever-changing world.
City
San Francisco Bay Area
Curriculum
American, French
Languages of instruction
English, French
Ages
2 to 18
Yearly fees - 2024/2025
from: $33,900
to: $43,550

United Nations International School

The United Nations International School is the school of the United Nations, and is a Pre-K-to-12th grade, coeducational, International Baccalaureate, college-preparatory day school.
City
New York City
Curriculum
IB
Language of instruction
English
Ages
4 to 18
Yearly fees - 2024/2025
from: $44,196
to: $49,206

Washington International School

Washington International School is an all-gender international day school for students in Preschool through Grade 12.
City
Washington D.C. area
Curriculum
IB
Language of instruction
English
Ages
3 to 18
Yearly fees - 2024/2025
from: $32,190
to: $51,710

International School of Boston

The International School of Boston is Boston's leader in international education, rooted in French-English bilingual learning and the International Baccalaureate program. ISB's integrated curriculum balances age-appropriate academic challenge with individual choice, opening a world of opportunities to ISB graduates.
City
Boston, Massachusetts
Curriculum
IB, American, French
Languages of instruction
English, French
Ages
2 to 18
Yearly fees - 2024/2025
from: $33,140
to: $46,060

Silicon Valley International School

Silicon Valley International School is an independent Chinese/English, German/English and French/English language immersion day school located in Palo Alto, California.
City
San Francisco Bay Area
Curriculum
IB
Languages of instruction
English, Chinese, French, German
Ages
3 to 18
Yearly fees - 2024/2025
from: $36,990
to: $44,990

French-American School of New York

French-American School of New York is a bilingual, international, co-educational day school providing a global education to students in nursery (3 years old) through grade 12.
The school has 2 different programs: International track and Franch-American track.
City
New York City
Curriculum
IB, American, French
Languages of instruction
English, French
Ages
3 to 18
Yearly fees - 2024/2025
from: $36,245
to: $42,880
Reviews
(3 reviews)

British International School of Chicago, Lincoln Park

British International School of Chicago, Lincoln Park is an international primary school ages 15 months -11 years old. BISC-LP is part of Nord Anglia Education group.
City
Chicago
Curriculum
British, International
Language of instruction
English
Ages
1 to 11
Yearly fees - 2024/2025
from: $27,000
to: $36,600

Lycée Français de Chicago

The Lycée Français de Chicago has been providing a world-class education to American and international students since 1995. Beginning in pre-K and continuing through grade 12, students thrive in a unique multicultural, dual-language learning environment where instruction is provided in French and English. LFC's curricula culminates in world renowned diploma programs. Students can choose to follow either the French Baccalaureate or the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma program, both highly regarded for their rigor and strength in preparing students for university and beyond. The IB program is offered to students in grades 9–12.
City
Chicago
Curriculum
IB, French
Languages of instruction
English, French
Ages
3 to 18
Yearly fees - 2024/2025
from: $26,500
to: $26,500

The Quarry Lane School

The Quarry Lane School, a private, secular day school, provides an academically rigorous and supportive educational environment for students entering preschool through high school.
As an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School, QLS has embraced the IB philosophy and curriculum along with the program standards and practices. This program provides students with the option to participate in an academically rigorous global education.
City
San Francisco Bay Area
Curriculum
IB
Language of instruction
English
Ages
2 to 18
Yearly fees - 2024/2025
from: $21,034
to: $47,065
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Summary

What are the best international schools in United States?

  1. La Scuola d'Italia
  2. The École
  3. The Newman School
  4. German International School Boston
  5. Nord Anglia International School New York
  6. East Bay German International School
  7. La Scuola International School
  8. Shu Ren International School
  9. Ecole Bilingue de Berkeley
  10. Avenues New York
  11. British International School of Chicago, South Loop
  12. Lycée Français de San Francisco
  13. United Nations International School
  14. Washington International School
  15. International School of Boston
  16. Silicon Valley International School
  17. French-American School of New York
  18. British International School of Chicago, Lincoln Park
  19. Lycée Français de Chicago
  20. The Quarry Lane School

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How Many International Schools are there in United States?

There are 72 international schools in United States. See them all

What are the most popular curriculums in United States?
Curriculum International schools
IB 40  
American 26  
French 13  
International 8  
German 8  
Other 34  

Additionally, there are 5 boarding schools in United States.

What are the most popular languages of instruction?
Language International schools
English 72  
French 16  
Spanish 9  
German 9  
Chinese 9  
Other 6  

Among these, there are 42 bilingual schools in United States.

How Much do International Schools cost in United States?

The average price of international schools in United States is $33,896. (*)

Price for 12 y.o.
Min. price $0
Avg. price $33,896
Max. price $68,850
Price for 12 y.o. Number of international schools
$1 to $9,000 1  
$9,001 to $18,000 5  
$18,001 to $27,000 7  
$27,001 to $36,000 13  
$36,001 to $45,000 19  
$45,001 to $54,000 9  
$54,001 to $63,000 4  
$63,001 to $72,000 3  

(*) The price for one year of fees for a 12 year old (or the closest age to 12 available in the school), excluding one-time fees at enrolment.

How Big are Class Sizes in United States?

The average class size of international schools in United States is 15.4 students.

Class Size Number of international schools
10 to 14 14  
15 to 19 21  
20 to 24 3  

How big are the schools in United States (in number of students)?

The average size, in number of students, of international schools in United States is 512 students.

Number of students Number of international schools
50 to 299 21  
300 to 549 13  
550 to 799 11  
800 to 1,049 5  
1,050 to 1,299 2  
1,300 to 1,549 2  
1,550 to 1,799 1  
1,800 to 2,049 1  

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