International Schools in Guatemala
Compare 19 international schools in Guatemala. Filter by curriculum, fees (average USD 27,475), location, and more to find the right international school now.
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- Schools listed
- 19
- Curricula
- 13
- Average annual fee
- USD 27,475
- Fee range
- USD 13,515 – 55,200
More school facts
- Most common curriculum
- Bespoke Curriculum (12 schools)
- Average school size
- 653 pupils
- Largest by enrolment
- American School of Guatemala
- Oldest
- Deutsche Schule Guatemala (1901)
About international schools in Guatemala
International schools in Guatemala are concentrated around Guatemala City (and nearby towns) with a smaller cluster in Antigua; most serve expatriate and bilingual Guatemalan families and blend English-medium teaching with strong Spanish provision. Families will commonly find U.S.-style schools (frequently offering AP), International Baccalaureate (IB) programmes and British/Cambridge options, as well as bilingual schools that combine the Guatemalan national curriculum with an international diploma. Fees vary widely: smaller bilingual private schools can charge only a few thousand US dollars a year, while long-established international schools commonly publish fees that translate to well over US$10,000 for older pupils, and many schools add enrolment, transport and activity charges. School calendars and admissions rhythms are not uniform but many international schools run an August - May/June academic year and recommend applying several months ahead because places and bus routes can be limited.
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1 international school in Ciudad Vieja
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Curricula
There are 19 international schools in Guatemala covering 13 curricula. The most widely offered are Bespoke Curriculum (12), American Curriculum (9), Advanced Placement (AP) (5), IB (DP) (4), Montessori Curriculum (2). 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
Annual tuition across Guatemala runs from about USD 13,515 to USD 55,200, averaging roughly USD 27,475. Budget for one-off costs on top — application and enrolment fees, a refundable deposit, uniform, transport and exams.
Admissions & timing
Sought-after schools in Guatemala 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 Guatemala 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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