Best Schools at Sea

Laurel Springs is an accredited, online, private school for K-12 offering a self-paced, globally accessible curriculum. We offer creative and interactive elementary courses, 240+ college-prep courses (including Honors, AP®, and AP® Capstone) and 160+ NCAA-approved courses.Students can join 30+ virtual clubs, attend in-person field trips throughout the year, take on leadership roles, and participate in on-site prom and graduation. They also receive 1:1, personalized support from their teachers, advisor, and...

Our curriculum is self-paced and accessible 24/7 from anywhere in the world. This is why international and military families, entrepreneurs, athletes, and performing artists choose us! Our course catalog features engaging elementary courses that encourage creativity and involvement, 240+ college-prep courses (including Honors, AP®, and AP® Capstone) and 160+ NCAA-approved courses.

• Flexible, self-paced learning.
• Dedicated college prep support.
• Global, online student network.

Annual tuition fees at Laurel Springs School range from 6,000 usd to 15,700 usd, depending on the student's grade level and program.

Prisma is the world’s most engaging virtual school. Our community of families believe that when learning is personalized, fun, hands-on, challenging, and applicable to the real world, there's no stopping our kids.At Prisma, our top two goals are that kids 1) Love learning and 2) Are prepared to thrive in the rapidly changing future. So, when 98% of parents are confident Prisma is preparing their child for real life; 96%...

The goal of education should be to create lifelong learners and prepare them for the future, but traditional schools often turn learning into a chore that dampens kids' natural curiosity. That’s why we make learning ‘hard fun’—engaging, personalized, and challenging at the exact right level for your child.Beyond just covering the same academic concepts as peers in traditional schools, Prisma learners also develop real-world skills and create a robust portfolio...

• Future-focused, personalized learning
• Robust, live online coaching
• Real-world projects with impact

Annual tuition fees at Prisma range from 4,800 usd to 10,750 usd, depending on the student's grade level and program.

Founded in 2020, Barcelona High School (BHS) is now ranked as the best international school in Spain. BHS is a non-traditional, dynamic and diverse international American school start-up, perfectly located in the center of Barcelona Spain, in the neighborhood of Marina, easily accessible by all modes of transportation. Since 2025 we also offer Elementary and Preschool in our historical neighborhood of Gracia where we provide the only trilingual curriculum in...

The academics consist of accredited US curriculum courses taught in native English. AP courses are also available, if students want courses similar to International Baccalaureate (IB) or A levels, although AP courses are not mandatory. University Counseling & Placement Services.

• Bilingual Program in English & Catalan
• Innovative Tech-Focused Curriculum
• Partnership with Renowned Museums

Annual tuition fees at Barcelona High School range from 11,610 eur to 17,910 eur, depending on the student's grade level and program.

Annual Matriculation Fee 1000€​ ​One-Time Entrance Fee 2 500€​ ​Meal Plan Preschool & Elementary - Free 215€ / month ​​Student Visa - Mobility Program(If Applicable)500€ - administrative fees​ Application Fee...

YCIS Shanghai marks our first footprint in the Chinese mainland. Over the past 30 years, the school has expanded with six campuses across Puxi, Pudong and Lingang, offering a unique education pathway and competitive international curriculum for expatriate children aged 2 - 18.At Yew Chung International School of Shanghai (YCIS Shanghai), we are renowned for offering one of the most progressive programmes of international education in China. The school's unique...

The Yew Chung International Curriculum (based on internationally recognized learning standards from the UK, USA, Canada, and Australia, integrated within Yew Chung’s own framework, which incorporates the best educational practices and extends its focus to include Chinese language, global citizenship, international-mindedness, character education, and the arts), IGCSE (International General Certificate of Secondary Education), IBDP (International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme), HKDSE (Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education), as well as a comprehensive...

• Embraces bilingual learning (English/Chinese)
• Fuses Eastern and Western pedagogies
• Nurtures globally-minded leaders

Annual tuition fees at Yew Chung International School of Shanghai range from 163,600 cny to 359,100 cny, depending on the student's grade level and program.

The English School of Kyrenia is a leading private school for boys and girls aged 2 to 18, in Cyprus, offering a British-style education in an international environment. ESK has been developed through close contact with organisations responsible for some of the leading independent schools in the UK. The result is a state-of-the-art centre for learning which provides students with an international standard of education, comparable with the best schools...

UK National Curriculum (Early Years Foundation Stage ( EYFS), Cambridge International Primary Programme (CIPP), Pearson Execel, Cambridge Assessment International Education). International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. Sigapore Mastery System.

• Bilingual immersion in English & Turkish
• Diverse extracurriculars from DofE to Dance
• Cambridge, IB & A-Level curricula offered

Annual tuition fees at The English School of Kyrenia range from 4,280 gbp to 9,250 gbp, depending on the student's grade level and program.

Hamelin-Laie is proud to be a part of the Nord Anglia Education group: the world’s leading international school network. Our international community welcomes students from more than 48 nationalities. Our beautiful green, sea-side campus, in the safe and friendly town of Montgat, is a vibrant, dynamic environment with modern, purpose-built facilities. We offer first-rate activities in music, chess, culture and sport thanks to specialised purpose-built learning areas. Hamelin-Laie students benefit...

We bring together an international curriculum with world-class learning opportunities and global experiences to create an outstanding educational experience for your child. We’re fully accredited to deliver the Spanish National curriculum along with the world-renowned IB Diploma Programme.

• Multilingual Learning: English, Spanish, Chinese
• Innovative Robotics & AI Education
• Stunning Beachside Campus Location

Annual tuition fees at Hamelin Laie International School Barcelona range from 10,250 eur to 38,000 eur, depending on the student's grade level and program.

Combining 450 years of outstanding pedagogy at Harrow School, one of the UK’s most prestigious independent schools, with the vibrancy of New York and a stunning waterfront campus spread over more than 100 acres, Harrow New York offers a premium day and boarding school education for girls and boys in Grades 6-12.Located on the sprawling 170-acre waterfront Bourne Mansion Estate on Long Island, Harrow New York is conveniently situated for easy...

Combining the absolute best of British, American, and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme curricula, Harrow International School New York offers an academically rigorous education with a genuine focus on character development through leadership and service. Every student, irrespective of the journey they take through the School, will leave ready to contribute positively to society, thrive in a competitive job market and to live out the values of Courage, Honor, Fellowship...

• Global Outlook with British Pedagogy
• Unique Leadership in Action Program
• Integrated STEAM and Innovation Hub

Annual tuition fees at Harrow International School New York range from 40,000 eur to 75,000 eur, depending on the student's grade level and program.

Day School: $61,700Tuition is inclusive of meals, textbooks and standard co-curriculars. Additional fees may apply.5-Day Boarding: $70,250 | 7-Day Boarding: $75,000 Tuition is inclusive of meals, textbooks and standard co-curriculars. Additional fees may apply.

British International School, Phuket (BISP), is an English medium, co-educational, day and boarding school that was established in 1996 in the heart of Phuket, Thailand. Its purpose-built 44 acre campus includes high quality boarding accommodation and provides world-class facilities that enable students to excel in sports and the expressive arts, as well as in their studies.The student population consists of some 1,150 day and boarding students with over 66 different...

United Kingdom National Curriculum: Early Years, Key Stage 1, Key Stage 2, Key Stage 3, IGCSE, IB Diploma, BTEC

• World-class aquatic sports facilities
• Holistic focus: Mind, body, and soul
• Emphasis on environmental stewardship

Annual tuition fees at British International School, Phuket range from 452,100 thb to 899,900 thb, depending on the student's grade level and program.

UNLOCK YOUR CHILD’S POTENTIAL At The British International School (BIS) Abu Dhabi, your family will join an inclusive and diverse community where your child will thrive and experience life-changing opportunities that promote creativity, critical thinking, social responsibility and cultural awareness. Driven by our gifted, passionate, and highly qualified teachers, our values and ethos enable us to foster and nurture a personalised learning experience for your child. Your child will leave...

English National Curriculum coupled with the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme and BTEC Diploma in Years 12 and 13

• Two Senior School pathways: IBDP and BTEC, offering genuine choice
• Longstanding, highly qualified teachers who personalise learning
• Exceptional Facilities & Enrichment Opportunities (e.g. MIT, UNICEF)

Annual tuition fees at The British International School Abu Dhabi range from 54,204 aed to 76,952 aed, depending on the student's grade level and program.

The Western International School of Shanghai (WISS) is a forward-looking school that has been inspiring young people from around the world since 2006. This year, WISS celebrates 15 years of excellence in education. WISS challenges and empowers students through an unparalleled IB education.WISS is a leading international school in Shanghai and the first and only full continuum IB World School in mainland China offering the four programmes of the International...

International Baccalaureate

• Only Shanghai's full IB continuum school
• Over 50 nations in student body
• Emphasis on experiential learning

Annual tuition fees at The Western International School of Shanghai (WISS) range from 161,975 cny to 275,600 cny, depending on the student's grade level and program.

Located in Al Furjan, Dubai, Arbor School is a globally recognised British curriculum school offering an education that nurtures curiosity, creativity, and compassion. Winner of the World’s Best School Prize for Environmental Action 2025, and BSO rated 'Outstanding', Arbor blends academic excellence with a commitment to sustainability, wellbeing and character development. Students from Foundation Stage to Sixth Form follow a programme that combines GCSE and A Level pathways with Arbor’s...

Arbor offers a British curriculum from Foundation Stage to Sixth Form, combining academic excellence with sustainability and character development. Students follow GCSE and A Level pathways, supported by expert teachers and a dedicated Futures Counselling Programme for global university preparation. Arbor’s unique ecoliteracy framework and living campus - featuring biodomes and ecolabs - bring learning to life through real-world, hands-on experiences. Graduates achieve strong results and leave as confident, compassionate...

• World’s Best School for Environmental Action (2025 global winner)
• British curriculum shaped by sustainability, creativity and character
• Thriving arts and sports culture supporting wellbeing and confidence

Annual tuition fees at The Arbor School range from 49,500 aed to 90,250 aed, depending on the student's grade level and program.

Dwight Global Online School is the cloud campus of Dwight School, founded in 1872 in New York City. A private school, Dwight Global blends online, on-campus, and residential learning experiences, allowing students to pursue a personalized program in Grades 6th-12th. With flexible scheduling and the ability to join classes from anywhere, students may pursue their spark of genius in athletics, acting, dancing, or wherever their passions may lead them. Students...

For nearly 150 years, Dwight School has been dedicated to igniting the spark of genius in every child through highly personalized learning, community engagement, and global vision. Dwight Global is the 21st-century extension of this unique educational philosophy, bonding students’ passions and academics in a highly supported flexible learning environment.With live online seminars, Oxford-style tutorials, programs in residence on Dwight campuses, and a college-style schedule, students in grades 6-12 experience...

• Flexibility for Elite Performers
• Personalized Learning Pathways
• Access to Renowned IB Curriculum

The annual tuition fee at Dwight Global Online School is 39,900 usd.

THINK Global School: The World's First Traveling High School At THINK Global School (TGS), the world's only traveling high school, students live and learn across four countries each year. Along the way, they gain the skills, perspectives, and friendships needed to thrive in today's interconnected world. In an age of constant digital connection, TGS prioritizes authentic, human experiences. Students ages 16–18 in Grades 11–12 experience life in up to eight...

The Changemaker Curriculum replaces traditional classes with hands-on, project-based learning. Instead of sitting in math or science classes, students work on real-world projects that combine multiple subjects at once. For example, they might study marine biology while scuba diving in Australia, or explore ancient philosophy while tracing Odysseus's journey through Greece. Each eight-week term focuses on solving actual problems in their host country by working with local experts, conducting research,...

• Real-world learning in global classrooms
• Multi-cultural immersion fosters growth
• Project-based curriculum inspires innovation

The annual tuition fee at THINK Global School is 94,050 usd.

We believe an exceptional education should be accessible to outstanding students from all backgrounds. That's why TGS uses a sliding-scale tuition model tailored to each family's unique financial situation, considering...THINK Global School offers sliding-scale tuition based on each family’s ability to pay. The maximum tuition is $94,050.

Established in 1996 as one of Shanghai’s first international schools, Shanghai Community International School (SCIS) is a non-profit educational day school, governed by a self-perpetuating board of directors and overseen by the International Schools Foundation. SCIS has three campuses spread across Shanghai, including locations in Puxi and Pudong, and offers a seamless international program for students age two to eighteen.SCIS is accredited through the Western Association of Schools and Colleges...

As an IB World School, SCIS provides a full continuum of programs from Nursery through Grade Twelve, including the Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP), and Diploma Programme (DP).

• Unrivaled Mandarin immersion program
• Tangible connections to Shanghai culture
• Bountiful extracurricular opportunities

Annual tuition fees at Shanghai Community International School range from 122,000 cny to 277,500 cny, depending on the student's grade level and program.

Gravitas is the online home of The Stony Brook School (SBS), a renowned, private 102-year-old college prep school on Long Island, New York. Gravitas is extending SBS's extraordinary academic and character education to students around the world. It provides students with the same high level of rigor in live classes, college counseling, chapel, advisory, and more. Gravitas students receive excellent instruction, personalized attention, and plentiful opportunities for discussion, analysis, research,...

The Gravitas curriculum is The Stony Brook School curriculum, built for online.As a Gravitas student, you will take four rigorous courses at a time, allowing you to dive deeply into what you are learning instead of juggling all of the courses for the academic year at once. You can attend live online class at times that fit your schedule and complete coursework when it’s most convenient for you. You will...

• Innovative “Live-Learning” approach
• Personalized mentorship programs
• Global student interaction platform

Annual tuition fees at Gravitas: A Global Extension of The Stony Brook School range from 16,800 usd to 17,000 usd, depending on the student's grade level and program.

St. Peter’s school is the only school in Barcelona with the IB Continuum taught in English. We offer the three International Baccalaureate programmes: Early and Primary Years, Middle Years and Diploma Programme.St. Peter's is the only school with a Science Lab for Early Years, the first centre that has introduced subjects such as blockchain, nanoscience, neuroscience and artificial intelligence in their curriculum. It has a strong focus on Science, Technology,...

We follow the IB methodology from Early Years to the Diploma. It's an inquiry and concept-based methodology

• Embraces Bilingualism with English and Spanish
• Cultivates Tech-Savvy Confident Learners
• Fosters Global Citizenship and Awareness

Annual tuition fees at St. Peter’s School Barcelona range from 9,800 eur to 17,289 eur, depending on the student's grade level and program.

Located in the city of Markham, a suburb just north of Toronto, J. Addison School is a day and boarding school that provides students from kindergarten to Grade 12 with an inclusive environment to foster cooperative learning, intelligence, creativity, and innovation. Our mission is to encourage students to continually and conscientiously challenge and motivate themselves to their full potential.At J. Addison School, we cultivate a multidimensional educational environment that goes...

At J. Addison, we follow the Canadian curriculum, specifically the Ontario curriculum. We embrace the Ontario curriculum because Ontario provides one of the best educational systems and curriculum in the world. According to international measures and independent expert assessments, Ontario is recognized as and is proven to be the best school system in the English-speaking world — and right up at the top with Finland, Singapore and South Korea. Our...

• Personalized Learning Paths
• Fosters Independent Living Skills
• Diverse Global Student Community

Annual tuition fees at J. Addison School range from 18,000 cad to 46,500 cad, depending on the student's grade level and program.

The International School of Los Angeles (LILA) is a non-profit, independent, international school committed to bilingual education and academic excellence in a nurturing environment. LILA offers a preschool through 12th grade curriculum that culminates in the French baccalauréat or the International Baccalaureate®’s Diploma Programme. Our mission is to develop bilingual critical thinkers who are open-minded, confident and caring, and equipped to thrive in a diverse, competitive world.

Preschool (Harmonized Bilingual Program), Middle School (Bilingual Program), High School (Baccalauréat Français or International Baccalaureate Diploma)

• Dual-language immersion English/French
• Emphasis on global citizenship
• Personalized learning approach

Annual tuition fees at International School of Los Angeles range from 19,995 usd to 24,900 usd, depending on the student's grade level and program.

Southpointe Academy is a welcoming, co-educational school where students are encouraged to learn, lead, and succeed each day. Rooted in a caring and connected community, Southpointe offers a nurturing environment where every student feels valued, supported, and inspired to be their best. The school’s core values – kindness, integrity, perseverance, respect, and responsibility – shape a culture of belonging and mutual care, helping students grow as thoughtful, confident, and compassionate...

At Southpointe Academy, students are nurtured to become passionate, engaged learners prepared for a successful future in an ever-changing world. The school’s educational program combines the strength of the British Columbia curriculum with the globally respected International Baccalaureate (IB) programme, empowering students to take ownership of their learning and develop future-ready skills. As an IB Continuum World School, Southpointe is proud to offer all three IB programmes: the Primary Years...

• Maritime-inspired leadership development
• Innovative tech integration in learning
• Global perspectives via Round Square

Annual tuition fees at Southpointe Academy range from 25,600 cad to 49,025 cad, depending on the student's grade level and program.

Annual Tuition 2025-2026 Kindergarten to Grade 10 $25,600 Grade 11 to 12 $26,700 International Students $49,025 Students who do not qualify for the BC Government grant are assessed an additional...

BFIS offers a differentiated American curriculum from Nursery to Grade 10 and the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Program in Grades 11 and 12. We are a truly international school in Barcelona with a roughly one-third breakdown among US, International and Spanish families. Our diverse and engaged student body, faculty, and parent community-now comprised over 50 different nationalities and cultural heritages. is the heart and soul of our school.Our staff also...

American, IBDP (International Baccalaureate) and MYP (International Baccalaureate)

• Diverse, 60+ Nation Classroom Mix
• American and International Curriculum in Barcelona
• Sense of belonging, Student Voice, Caring Community

Annual tuition fees at Benjamin Franklin International School (BFIS) range from 12,100 eur to 18,600 eur, depending on the student's grade level and program.