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International Schools in Barbados

Compare 2 international schools in Barbados. Filter by curriculum, fees, location, and more to find the right international school now.

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Schools listed
2
Curricula
2
Most common curriculum
Caribbean (1 schools)
Average school size
370 pupils
More school facts
Largest by enrolment
St. Winifred's School
Oldest
St. Winifred's School (1921)
About international schools in Barbados

Barbados has a small but well-established set of fee-paying schools that explicitly serve internationally mobile families alongside the island’s strong public and private sector. Internationally recognised pathways on offer include the International Baccalaureate (the Codrington School is the island’s IB World School) and the Cambridge/IGCSE - A-level route (for example Lockerbie College), alongside the Caribbean CSEC/CAPE and local curricula; English is the language of instruction and schools commonly teach French and Spanish as additional languages. Tuition is usually quoted in Barbadian dollars (BBD) or US dollars; international-school fees commonly sit from the mid-thousands of US dollars per year for younger years to low-tens of thousands for senior/IB places, with extra charges for registration, capital levies, transport, uniforms and exam fees. The school year follows a British-style, three-term rhythm (roughly September - December, January - March, April - June), so families should begin enquiries well ahead of a September start and confirm residency or work-permit rules if they plan to use the state system instead of fee-paying schools.

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Choosing an international school in Barbados

Curricula

There are 2 international schools in Barbados covering 2 curricula. The most widely offered are Caribbean (1), International Baccalaureate (1). If your child may move countries again, an internationally-portable curriculum (IB, or Cambridge/British) keeps options open; if you're likely to settle, a curriculum matching your home or target university system can be the better fit.

Fees & what they cover

Where a school publishes fees you'll see the range on its card and a full breakdown on its profile.

Admissions & timing

Sought-after schools in Barbados run waiting lists, so apply early — ideally a term or two ahead. Most admissions involve an application, prior school reports and an assessment or interview, with entry points often tied to the school year. Each school's profile shows term dates, open days and how to enquire.

Boarding

Most schools here are day schools; check individual profiles for any boarding options.

How doris stays impartial

doris lists every international school in Barbados we can find — not only those that pay. We take no placement fees and sell no rankings or "top school" spots, so the schools above aren't ordered by who paid most. Details come from the schools' own information and public sources, and you can compare any of them side by side.

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FAQs for Barbados

Which curricula will I find in Barbadian international schools and how transferable are they?
You will commonly find three pathways: the International Baccalaureate (IB), the Cambridge/IGCSE to AS/A-level route, and the Caribbean CSEC/CAPE or Barbadian national curriculum. IB and Cambridge qualifications are widely recognised by universities worldwide and are the most straightforward if your family expects further moves; CSEC/CAPE and national certificates are well respected regionally and accepted by Caribbean and many international universities, but you should check specific university entry requirements for your child’s likely destination.
How much should I budget for school fees and extra costs?
Schools publish fees either in Barbadian dollars (BBD) or US dollars and they vary by age and programme; expect younger years to be markedly cheaper than upper-secondary IB or A-level places. As a broad indication, international-style schools in Barbados typically charge from several thousand US dollars per year at primary level up to the low-tens of thousands for senior/IB places, with additional predictable costs such as application fees, capital levies, exam and registration charges, uniforms, school transport and extracurricular activity fees. The Barbadian dollar is pegged at BBD 2.00 = USD 1.00, so compare fee schedules carefully and ask schools for a full schedule of one-off and recurring charges.
When should I start the admissions process and what do schools ask for?
Begin enquiries several months before your intended start date, and earlier if you need a September intake, since the island follows a three-term calendar that makes September the principal entry point. Most schools ask for recent school reports, proof of age and identity, immunisation records, and may require an application fee, an assessment or interview and references; some also have capital levies or deposits payable on acceptance. Mid-year admissions are sometimes possible but depend on space and how well a child can slot into an ongoing syllabus, so check timelines and testing arrangements with the school.
What ages and examination stages do international schools in Barbados cover?
International and private schools in Barbados commonly cover everything from early years and primary up to sixth form/upper secondary, but each school’s age range differs so check entry ages carefully. Typical checkpoints mirror international systems: Cambridge IGCSE examinations around 14 - 16, followed by AS/A-levels or the IB Diploma for 16 - 18; the Caribbean CSEC/CAPE examinations follow a regional timetable for students staying within the Caribbean system.
Is English the language of instruction and what support exists for non-native speakers?
English is the language of instruction across Barbadian schools and the island’s public life, though schools frequently teach modern languages such as Spanish and French as part of their programmes. Many international and private schools offer English as an Additional Language (EAL) or learning-support services for children who need help to access the curriculum, but the scope and cost of that support vary, so ask each school for details about EAL provision, testing and any extra charges.