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International Schools in Houston, United States

Compare 9 international schools in Houston, United States. Filter by curriculum, fees (average USD 26,486), location, and more to find the right international school now.

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Schools listed
9
Curricula
13
Average annual fee
USD 26,486
Fee range
USD 10,000 – 54,133
More school facts
Most common curriculum
IB (DP) (4 schools)
Average school size
755 pupils
Largest by enrolment
The Awty International School
Oldest
The Awty International School (1956)
With boarding
2
About international schools in Houston, United States

Houston’s international schools form a small but varied group of independent and day schools that serve both expatriate and local families, offering a mixture of International Baccalaureate, French and British pathways alongside American/AP options. Language programmes are strong: English is the primary medium but French and Spanish immersion are common and many schools also teach Mandarin, German and Arabic; one local school runs a fully accredited French national programme through to the Baccalauréat. Annual tuition spans a wide band from roughly USD 15,500 up to the mid-50,000s, with some schools and networks offering means-tested aid and specific French government bursaries for eligible families. Admissions operate year-round at some schools but there are competitive entry rounds and autumn/winter deadlines and paperwork to allow for assessments, transfers and visa paperwork for international students.

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What kinds of curricula will I find at international schools in Houston?
You will commonly find the International Baccalaureate at several schools, alongside British curricula (Early Years, IGCSE and routes to the IB Diploma) and French national programmes that lead to the Baccalauréat; some larger private schools also offer US high-school diplomas with AP options. Schools in the city deliberately mix internationally recognised pathways so families can choose an approach that best matches future moves or university plans.
How much should I expect to pay in tuition?
Tuition varies considerably by school and age, but published ranges for Houston’s international schools run from about USD 15,500 a year at the lower end up to the mid-USD 50,000s, with an average around USD 34,500. Additional one-off and annual charges (registration, exam, transport and trip fees) are common, so check the full fee schedule when you compare places.
When should I apply and how does admissions timing work?
Many schools accept applications throughout the year, but competitive entry points (and the availability of places) follow seasonal cycles: admissions activity increases in the autumn and late winter for the following academic year. Some schools publish fixed application or recommendation deadlines and rounded decision dates, and others use rolling offers - for example, specific international schools publish autumn/winter deadlines and required teacher recommendations as part of their admissions checklist.
What language support and immersion programmes are available for children who aren’t fluent?
Several schools run immersion models in the early years and offer structured second- and third-language programmes through lower and upper school; common taught languages include French, Spanish, Mandarin and German. Where pupils join without the language of instruction, schools typically provide English as an additional language (EAL) or French language support and tailored learning-support services to help with transition.
Can international students join and are there any bursaries or government support schemes?
Some Houston international schools are authorised to admit international (F-1) students and have SEVP approval; families who need a student visa should check each school’s international-student policy and enrolment paperwork. French families may also be eligible to apply for need-based bursaries through the French consular Bourses Scolaires scheme at schools that follow the French curriculum, and several schools operate their own financial-aid programmes.