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Below, we have compiled our top 20 international schools in United States according to our users. However, there are another 52 schools to choose from in the country. You can find the best international school for your child by personalising your results. Just fill in your search criteria, and we will calculate a personal score for every international school in the city of your choosing based on your requirements.

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Nord Anglia International School New York

We are a British international school in the heart of a thriving New York City. Our vision is to shape a generation of creative and resilient global citizens - a generation that will change our world for the better.
City
New York City
Curriculum
British, International
Language of instruction
English
Ages
2 to 14
Yearly fees - 2024/2025
from: $32,500
to: $52,750

British International School of Chicago, South Loop

We are committed to helping students, from 3 to 18 years, achieve excellence academically, personally, and socially in an inclusive and vibrant community. Our personalized learning approach means your child will achieve more than they ever imagined possible.
City
Chicago
Curriculum
British, IB, International
Language of instruction
English
Ages
3 to 18
Yearly fees - 2024/2025
from: $29,500
to: $41,950

Pine Street School

Pine Street School is NYC's only IB World School offering Spanish and Mandarin Immersion, Nursery to 8th Grade.
City
New York City
Curriculum
IB
Languages of instruction
English, Chinese, Spanish
Ages
1 to 14
Yearly fees - 2024/2025
from: $47,775
to: $59,154

Best 20 International Schools in United States

Out of a total of 72 International Schools in United States.

Based on the aggregated preferences of our users in the last 30 days.

British International School of Chicago, South Loop

We are committed to helping students, from 3 to 18 years, achieve excellence academically, personally, and socially in an inclusive and vibrant community. Our personalized learning approach means your child will achieve more than they ever imagined possible.
City
Chicago
Curriculum
British, IB, International
Language of instruction
English
Ages
3 to 18
Yearly fees - 2024/2025
from: $29,500
to: $41,950

La Scuola d'Italia

La Scuola d’Italia is an independent Italian/English bilingual school (Pre-K – 12) imbued with the best features of the Italian and American educational systems. Its unique culture stems from its bicultural identity and multicultural environment where acceptance and diversity, equity and respect, are the principles that naturally shape the life of the bilingual school.
City
New York City
Curriculum
IB, Italian, American
Languages of instruction
English, Italian
Ages
3 to 18
Yearly fees - 2024/2025
from: $26,000
to: $34,000
Reviews
(3 reviews)

German International School Chicago

The German International School Chicago is a private, non-profit IB World School that provides students with a bilingual, international education from Preschool through Grade 8.
City
Chicago
Curriculum
German, IB
Languages of instruction
English, German
Ages
3 to 14
Yearly fees - 2024/2025
from: $20,900
to: $20,900
Reviews
(1 review)

Nord Anglia International School New York

We are a British international school in the heart of a thriving New York City. Our vision is to shape a generation of creative and resilient global citizens - a generation that will change our world for the better.
City
New York City
Curriculum
British, International
Language of instruction
English
Ages
2 to 14
Yearly fees - 2024/2025
from: $32,500
to: $52,750

The École

The École is an independent, French-American bilingual school serving an international community of Maternelle-to-Middle school students in New York City.
City
New York City
Curriculum
American, French
Languages of instruction
English, French
Ages
2 to 14
Yearly fees - 2025/2026
from: $44,700
to: $47,700

Avenues New York

Avenues is an innovative learning community, anchored by a mission to develop students to be “architects of lives that transcend the ordinary.” Our academic program is of unparalleled rigor and depth, enriched with opportunities for the discovery and pursuit of passions supported by a world-class faculty. Avenues is defining a new type of school—a world school—that goes beyond what’s expected today to develop future thought leaders and innovators.
Avenues New York opened in 2012 and offers a transformative education in the heart of Manhattan. Graduates have gone on to study at some of the world's most prestigious colleges and universities. From 1-year-old through graduation, our students are on a journey fueled by rigorous project-based, interdisciplinary learning—enabling growth beyond their years. Our research-backed approach equips students to be leaders and changemakers of the future. Our dedicated faculty supports students to grow academically, socially and emotionally.
City
New York City
Curriculum
International, Spanish, Chinese
Language of instruction
English
Ages
1 to 18
Yearly fees - 2024/2025
from: $27,500
to: $68,850

British International School of Chicago, Lincoln Park

British International School of Chicago, Lincoln Park is an international primary school ages 15 months -11 years old. BISC-LP is part of Nord Anglia Education group.
City
Chicago
Curriculum
British, International
Language of instruction
English
Ages
1 to 11
Yearly fees - 2024/2025
from: $27,000
to: $36,600

Lycée Français de San Francisco

Lycée Français de San Francisco, LFSF is an independent international school, and a leading French immersion school in the San Francisco Bay Area.
LFSF provides a unique educational program accredited by the French Ministry of Education that allows our Preschool through High School students build confidence and adaptability in an ever-changing world.
City
San Francisco Bay Area
Curriculum
French, American
Languages of instruction
English, French
Ages
2 to 18
Yearly fees - 2024/2025
from: $33,900
to: $43,550

United Nations International School

The United Nations International School is the school of the United Nations, and is a Pre-K-to-12th grade, coeducational, International Baccalaureate, college-preparatory day school.
City
New York City
Curriculum
IB
Language of instruction
English
Ages
4 to 18
Yearly fees - 2024/2025
from: $44,196
to: $49,206

French-American School of New York

French-American School of New York is a bilingual, international, co-educational day school providing a global education to students in nursery (3 years old) through grade 12.
The school has 2 different programs: International track and Franch-American track.
City
New York City
Curriculum
IB, French, American
Languages of instruction
English, French
Ages
3 to 18
Yearly fees - 2025/2026
from: $37,950
to: $44,810
Reviews
(3 reviews)

Lycée Français de Chicago

The Lycée Français de Chicago has been providing a world-class education to American and international students since 1995. Beginning in pre-K and continuing through grade 12, students thrive in a unique multicultural, dual-language learning environment where instruction is provided in French and English. LFC's curricula culminates in world renowned diploma programs. Students can choose to follow either the French Baccalaureate or the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma program, both highly regarded for their rigor and strength in preparing students for university and beyond. The IB program is offered to students in grades 9–12.
City
Chicago
Curriculum
French, IB
Languages of instruction
English, French
Ages
3 to 18
Yearly fees - 2024/2025
from: $26,500
to: $26,500

La Scuola International School

La Scuola International School is the only Reggio Emilia inspired, International Baccalaureate and Italian language immersion school in the world. Its mission is to inspire brave learners to shape the future. That’s why, every day, it’s the students at La Scuola who ask the provocative questions and lead their learning across languages, across cultures, and across subjects.
City
San Francisco Bay Area
Curriculum
IB, Reggio Emilia Approach
Languages of instruction
English, Italian
Ages
2 to 14
Yearly fees - 2024/2025
from: $43,200
to: $45,860

East Bay German International School

East Bay German International School is a dual-language immersion school offering Early Childhood, Elementary Middle School, and High School programs. EBGIS' integrated curriculum combines bilingual German and English instruction with project-based learning and a cross-cultural experience. EBGIS offers exceptional academics, a diverse international perspective, and a vibrant community of students, parents, and teachers. Our international high school program is now open to all students in grades 9 through 12, regardless of German language ability. The East Bay International High School (EBIHS) at EBGIS offers multiple language tracks with advanced language and literature courses in German, French, and Spanish, while all other instruction takes place in English.
In grades 9 and 10, students receive our outstanding college-preparatory curriculum, including AP courses, essay writing, and content that prepares students for the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme. All students in grades 11 and 12 undertake the full IB program, culminating in the prestigious IB Diploma.
City
San Francisco Bay Area
Curriculum
German, IB
Languages of instruction
English, German
Ages
2 to 18
Yearly fees - 2024/2025
from: $26,300
to: $33,300

Kennedy International School

Lyceum Kennedy French American School provides a fully bilingual education to students from nursery to 12th grade, in a multicultural environment. With its highly qualified and experienced teachers, it offers an extremely competitive academic structure. Small classes and individual attention contribute to the complete development of each student's personality.
City
New York City
Curriculum
IB, French, American
Languages of instruction
English, French
Ages
3 to 18
Yearly fees - 2025/2026
from: $38,300
to: $43,300

Maryel School

Maryel School of New York is a top private international and bilingual co-educational day school educating students from Nursery through the 5th grade. Located in the heart of Manhattan, Maryel is a harmonious combination of the education system in the United States and Spain. Founded in Seville, Spain in 2004, Maryel aims to educate girls and boys "to be the best they can be and prepare them to thrive in their lives beyond Maryel by helping them trust that they are unique human beings who can accomplish anything." With a rigorous and challenging education, Maryel incorporates all forms of critical thinking and inspires a life-long love of learning. Maryel School encourages its students to reach their academic, social, and emotional potential in a challenging and supportive environment. Tradition and innovation come together in this wonderful community.
City
New York City
Curriculum
American, Spanish
Languages of instruction
English, Spanish
Ages
3 to 11
Yearly fees - 2024/2025
from: $19,675
to: $37,850
Reviews
(10 reviews)

EF Academy New York

EF Academy is a private day and boarding high school designed to prepare students for happiness and success in today's world. With a commitment to academic excellence, personal growth, and cultural immersion, EF Academy helps students unlock their full potential and develop skills that will help them thrive for the rest of their lives.
City
New York City
Curriculum
IB, American
Language of instruction
English
Ages
14 to 18
Yearly fees - 2025/2026
from: $43,700
to: $43,700
Reviews
(1 review)

The British International School of New York

The British International School of New York is proud to be an I.B. World School, authorised to deliver the Primary Years and Middle Years program, taught by a world-class faculty. This dynamic combination promotes a fully-rounded and stimulating experience in a warm and welcoming and child-centered environment, where every child is both supported and stretched to meet their individual potential. BISNY knows that a happy child is a successful child, and that the right environment in those early days can make all the difference.
Situated overlooking the river at E.23rd St in Manhattan, BISNY's location benefits from unparalleled fresh air, water views, spacious classrooms and state-of-the-art resources including an on-site pool, all designed to offer its students a different side to New York City and a very warm welcome.
City
New York City
Curriculum
British, IB
Language of instruction
English
Ages
3 to 18
Yearly fees - 2024/2025
from: $42,500
to: $63,000

German International School New York

Expand your child’s world at German International School New York (GISNY), an independent, bilingual Pre-K through Grade 12 college preparatory school where locals and expats alike receive remarkable preparation for wherever the future takes them. German-inspired and internationally minded, GISNY motivates students to experiment, collaborate, create, and think critically as they build their well-rounded educational foundation. Our small, vibrant community is dedicated to nurturing both the mind and the heart, providing a safe and welcoming environment that feels like an extended family. Located close to New York City, our beautiful campus offers wide-open green spaces with plenty of room to explore, play, or just recharge. The benefits of the GISNY experience are unmatched. Here, your child will find everything they need for all that comes next. Their world is waiting.
City
New York City
Curriculum
German, American
Languages of instruction
English, German
Ages
3 to 18
Yearly fees - 2024/2025
from: $27,500
to: $27,500

Washington International School

Washington International School is an all-gender international day school for students in Preschool through Grade 12.
City
Washington D.C. area
Curriculum
IB
Language of instruction
English
Ages
3 to 18
Yearly fees - 2025/2026
from: $33,480
to: $54,685

Ecole Bilingue de Berkeley

Ecole Bilingue de Berkeley nurtures creative, multilingual learners, equipped to confidently embrace the delights and challenges of an interconnected world. We are a force for good in the world, preparing our graduates to positively impact their diverse communities, and the local and international spaces in which we all belong.
City
San Francisco Bay Area
Curriculum
French, American
Languages of instruction
English, French
Ages
2 to 14
Yearly fees - 2024/2025
from: $35,280
to: $39,950
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Find the Best International School in United States FOR YOU!

Summary

What are the best international schools in United States?

  1. British International School of Chicago, South Loop
  2. La Scuola d'Italia
  3. German International School Chicago
  4. Nord Anglia International School New York
  5. The École
  6. Avenues New York
  7. British International School of Chicago, Lincoln Park
  8. Lycée Français de San Francisco
  9. United Nations International School
  10. French-American School of New York
  11. Lycée Français de Chicago
  12. La Scuola International School
  13. East Bay German International School
  14. Kennedy International School
  15. Maryel School
  16. EF Academy New York
  17. The British International School of New York
  18. German International School New York
  19. Washington International School
  20. Ecole Bilingue de Berkeley

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How Many International Schools are there in United States?

There are 72 international schools in United States. See them all

What are the most popular curriculums in United States?
Curriculum International schools
IB 40  
American 26  
French 13  
International 8  
German 8  
Other 34  

Additionally, there are 5 boarding schools in United States.

What are the most popular languages of instruction?
Language International schools
English 72  
French 16  
Spanish 9  
German 9  
Chinese 9  
Other 6  

Among these, there are 42 bilingual schools in United States.

How Much do International Schools cost in United States?

The average price of international schools in United States is $34,700. (*)

Price for 12 y.o.
Min. price $0
Avg. price $34,700
Max. price $68,850
Price for 12 y.o. Number of international schools
$1 to $9,500 2  
$9,501 to $19,000 5  
$19,001 to $28,500 7  
$28,501 to $38,000 15  
$38,001 to $47,500 18  
$47,501 to $57,000 7  
$57,001 to $66,500 5  
$66,501 to $76,000 2  

(*) The price for one year of fees for a 12 year old (or the closest age to 12 available in the school), excluding one-time fees at enrolment.

How Big are Class Sizes in United States?

The average class size of international schools in United States is 15.4 students.

Class Size Number of international schools
10 to 14 13  
15 to 19 22  
20 to 24 3  

How big are the schools in United States (in number of students)?

The average size, in number of students, of international schools in United States is 509 students.

Number of students Number of international schools
50 to 299 22  
300 to 549 12  
550 to 799 11  
800 to 1,049 5  
1,050 to 1,299 2  
1,300 to 1,549 2  
1,550 to 1,799 1  
1,800 to 2,049 1  

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