International Schools in United States
Compare 105 international schools in United States. Filter by curriculum, fees (average USD 34,496), location, and more to find the right international school now.
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- Schools listed
- 105
- Curricula
- 24
- Average annual fee
- USD 34,741
- Fee range
- USD 100 – 79,500
More school facts
- Most common curriculum
- IB (DP) (52 schools)
- Average school size
- 547 pupils
- Largest by enrolment
- The Awty International School
- Oldest
- St. Paul's School (1849)
- With boarding
- 18
About international schools in United States
International schools in the United States are a specialised subset of the private/K-12 sector, chosen mainly by families who want a portable international qualification, continuity with a home-country system, or an intentionally bilingual programme rather than a standard local school placement. Common offerings include the International Baccalaureate (PYP, MYP, DP), a small number of British schools that teach the English National Curriculum with IGCSE/A-levels, French or German schools that follow their national systems, and a range of bilingual or hybrid “American-international” programmes; instruction is usually English with widespread options for French, Spanish and Mandarin. Fees vary widely by city and school type, but many day schools charge in the tens of thousands per year (medians reported around USD 30 - 33k), while lower-fee bilingual programmes and a few higher-fee campuses fall outside that band. Admissions are typically geared to the US academic year with main intake in late summer, many schools operate rolling admissions, and families should expect an application, record review, language assessment and interview - international arrivals should confirm visa and SEVP requirements with the school early in their planning.
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Curricula
There are 105 international schools in United States covering 24 curricula. The most widely offered are IB (DP) (52), Bespoke Curriculum (35), American Curriculum (34), IB (MYP) (33), French Curriculum (32). 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 United States runs from about USD 100 to USD 79,500, averaging roughly USD 34,741. Budget for one-off costs on top — application and enrolment fees, a refundable deposit, uniform, transport and exams.
Admissions & timing
Sought-after schools in United States 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
18 of the 105 schools offer boarding — useful if you're relocating or want weekly or full boarding.
How doris stays impartial
doris lists every international school in United States 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.