Premium International Schools in United States
Edited by Nik Higgins · Co-founder & CEO
About international schools in United States
Premium international schools in the United States are private day and boarding schools that combine globally minded curricula with strong language and university-preparation services; many offer the International Baccalaureate, Advanced Placement or British (IGCSE/A-Level) pathways rather than a single national syllabus. Instruction is usually in English but bilingual and immersion streams in Spanish, French and Mandarin are commonplace at this level, and some campuses support heritage-language study alongside the main programme. Fees vary widely by region and by whether a school is day or boarding - premium day schools commonly charge in the mid five-figure range and boarding schools can exceed US$70,000 a year at the high end. Admissions typically follow an autumn - winter cycle for the following school year, include standardised entrance assessments (ISEE/SSAT), interviews and recent school reports, and often have separate early deadlines for financial aid; families relocating from overseas should start enquiries and document gathering at least six to twelve months before arrival.
Compare 72 Premium international schools in United States. Filter by curriculum, fees (average USD 43,580), location, and more to find the right international school now.
At a glance 72 schools · avg fee USD 43,580
- Schools listed
- 72
- Curricula
- 22
- Average annual fee
- USD 43,580
- Fee range
- USD 25,468 – 82,710
- Most common curriculum
- IB (DP) (36 schools)
- Average school size
- 541 pupils
- Largest by enrolment
- The Awty International School
- Oldest
- The Lawrenceville School (1810)
- With boarding
- 13