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International Schools in Venezuela

Compare 6 international schools in Venezuela. Filter by curriculum, fees (average USD 20,925), location, and more to find the right international school now.

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Schools listed
6
Curricula
7
Average annual fee
USD 20,925
Fee range
USD 8,960 – 32,890
More school facts
Most common curriculum
American Curriculum (3 schools)
Average school size
362 pupils
Largest by enrolment
Academia Washington
Oldest
Colegio Internacional de Caracas (1896)
About international schools in Venezuela

International schools in Venezuela are a small, city-concentrated sector - chiefly found in Caracas, Maracaibo, Valencia and a few coastal cities - that combine host-country requirements with foreign programmes. Families will commonly find International Baccalaureate (IB) schools alongside American-style and British/Cambridge schools, and many campuses operate as bilingual environments with English as the main medium and Spanish taught alongside it. Tuition levels vary widely by school and year group, with fees commonly quoted in foreign currency and ranging from several thousand to tens of thousands of US dollars a year depending on programme and grade. Admissions normally follow the school year rhythm (applications and assessments ahead of a September start for many schools), require recent school reports, placement or language assessments and health/vaccination records, and families should plan for foreign-currency payments and local logistics when relocating.

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American (3) IB (2) British (1) French (1) German (1)

Choosing an international school in Venezuela

Curricula

There are 6 international schools in Venezuela covering 7 curricula. The most widely offered are American Curriculum (3), German Curriculum (1), IB (MYP) (1), IB (DP) (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

Annual tuition across Venezuela runs from about USD 8,960 to USD 32,890, averaging roughly USD 20,925. Budget for one-off costs on top — application and enrolment fees, a refundable deposit, uniform, transport and exams.

Admissions & timing

Sought-after schools in Venezuela 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 Venezuela 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 Venezuela

What curricula do international schools in Venezuela typically offer?
International Baccalaureate programmes are well represented, and many schools also offer American-style curricula or British/Cambridge pathways (IGCSE/A-level). Some bilingual schools combine the Venezuelan national syllabus with an international programme so pupils can follow dual tracks. These options vary by city and by school, so check each school’s published programme and accreditation.
Which language(s) are used for teaching?
English is commonly the primary language of instruction at international schools, with Spanish taught as a second language or integrated across the curriculum to meet local requirements. A number of schools are explicitly bilingual (English/Spanish) and some offer additional languages such as French or German depending on the school’s historical ties. Confirm the language split for each phase (early years, primary, secondary) because support for non-Spanish speakers and mother-tongue provision differs between campuses.
How much should I budget for tuition and extra costs?
Published fees vary substantially between schools and year groups; recent school listings show annual tuition figures for some campuses in the low thousands of US dollars up to around the low tens of thousands, with senior years typically at the higher end. In addition to base tuition, families should budget for registration/enrolment fees, uniforms, transport, meals, external exam or IB costs and occasional capital or activity levies, and many schools quote or prefer payment in foreign currency. Ask schools for a full fee schedule and the total cost of attendance before accepting a place.
When should we start the admissions process and what documents are required?
Begin enquiries several months before your intended start date because places can be limited and some schools fill competitive grades during the prior academic year. Most schools will ask for an application form, recent school reports or transcripts (often translated), birth certificate or passport, vaccination/health records, and will conduct age-appropriate placement or language assessments and an interview. Expect to be asked about start dates and to provide proof of payment or deposits once a place is offered.
What practical factors should relocating families check before choosing a school in Venezuela?
Check the school’s language provision, curriculum and accreditation, the full fee schedule (including extra charges), and transport and security arrangements for the neighbourhood where you plan to live. Also confirm how the school handles records and transcripts for international transfers, whether tuition is payable in foreign currency, and what local support the school offers for newly arrived families. Visiting the campus, meeting admissions staff and speaking to current parents are useful ways to verify day-to-day fit.