The Best International Schools in Central and South America

Moving to a new place and finding the right school for your children can be challenging. However, in Central and South America, there are many exceptional private international schools available. Families can choose from a wide range of options that cater to their children’s needs.

Central and South America offer a wide range of private international schools that provide students with a global educational experience. With qualified teachers, state-of-the-art facilities, and extracurricular activities, these schools provide an excellent platform for your children’s academic and personal development.

Study in Central and South America

Why choose an International School?

Finding the right school for your child is one of the major concerns for many international families when relocating to a new country or city and they can be confident to find a wide range private international schools top choose from. These schools typically offer different curricula, with the most popular being the British, American and International Baccalaureate (IB).

Why choose a school in Central America?

As the connector of the Northern and the Southern part of the American continent, Central America is one of the most multicultural regions worldwide. Central American countries enjoy an amazing biodiversity. International families moving to Central America will enjoy its biodiversity together with its tropical climate, its astonishing landscapes, its precious traditions and a wide range of International Schools. Check the list below and find the perfect one for your children!

Why choose a school in South America?

South America is a continent with incredible geographical and cultural diversity, where over 200,000 American expatriates currently live. Brazil and Argentina own the region’s most prosperous economies and host the largest number of American expatriates. Other popular locations for expats are Ecuador, Chile, Peru, and recently Colombia.
There are many things that make Latin America a good choice: sunny weather, laidback lifestyle, lower cost of living, beautiful beaches, etc. Check the list below and find the perfect school for your children!

Best International Schools in Central America

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    • location Metropolitan School of Panama Calle Primavera Green Valley, Panama Norte Panama, Republic of Panama
    The Metropolitan School of Panama

    The Metropolitan School of Panama is a private IB World school and the only the only school in Panama and Central America to offer the International Baccalaureate's continuum of programs in English.

    gender Co-Education
    0 students
    day boarding Day School
    curriculum International Baccalaureate
    min fee From $10,974 to $18,123
    min fee From 3 to 18 yo
    • location Pan-American School, 300 metros sur de Restaurante el Rodeo, Heredia, San Antonio, Costa Rica
    Pan-American School

    Pan-American School is a private, coeducational, non-sectarian, English-Spanish bilingual school founded in 1971. Offers an inclusive education to students from 1.5 to 18 years.

    gender Co-Education
    525 students
    day boarding Day School
    curriculum International Baccalaureate
    min fee From 8,888 to 17,551 USD - Fees are set in the local currency
    min fee From 2 to 18 yo
    • location Blue Valley School, right hand side of the road, From Multiplaza 1, Guachipelin, San José, Escazú, Costa Rica
    gender Co-Education
    800 students
    day boarding Day School
    curriculum American Curriculum, International Baccalaureate
    min fee From $11,000 to $18,585 USD
    min fee From 2 to 18 yo
    • location Western Rd, Nassau, Bahamas
    gender Co-Education
    80 students
    day boarding Day School
    curriculum British Curriculum, International Baccalaureate
    min fee from 15750 to 25,305 USD
    min fee From 4 to 12 yo

Best International Schools in South America

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    • location Lincoln International Academy, Av. Las Condes 13150, 7710113 Lo Barnechea, Región Metropolitana, Chile
    Lincoln International Academy

    Lincoln International Academy is a co-ed, day school with a high academic standard and a solid training in the English language.

    gender Co-Education
    1970 students
    day boarding Day School
    curriculum Finnish Curriculum, International Baccalaureate
    min fee from 123,9 to 221,7 UF
    min fee From 2 to 18 yo
    • location The British College of Brazil, Chácara Flora Campus, R. Álvares de Azevedo, 50 - Chácara Flora, São Paulo - SP, 04671-040, Brazil
    The British College of Brazil

    The British College of Brazil, one of São Paulo’s most distinguished international schools, caters to students of 38 different nationalities.

    gender Co-Education
    600 students
    day boarding Day School
    curriculum British Curriculum, International Baccalaureate, Other
    min fee From 90,000 to 129,000 BRL
    min fee From 2 to 18 yo
    • location Beacon School, R. Mergenthaler, 1138 - Vila Leopoldina, São Paulo - SP, 05311-030, Brazil
    gender Co-Education
    1400 students
    day boarding Day School
    curriculum International Baccalaureate, Other
    min fee From 85000 to 153000 BRL
    min fee From 1 to 17 yo
    • location Avenues São Paulo, R. Pedro Avancine, 73 - Real Parque, São Paulo - SP, 05679-160, Brazil
    gender Co-Education
    1200 students
    day boarding Day School
    curriculum American Curriculum, Other
    min fee from 198,000 BRL
    min fee From 2 to 18 yo
    • location St. Nicholas School, Rua Marte, 333 - Pinheiros, São Paulo - SP, 05423-180, Brazil
    gender Co-Education
    650 students
    day boarding Day School
    curriculum Cambridge Curriculum, International Baccalaureate, Montessori, Portuguese Curriculum
    min fee From R$ 95.000 to R$ 155.000
    min fee From 1 to 18 yo
    • location St. Nicholas School, Av. Honório Álvares Penteado, 5463 - Tamboré, Santana de Parnaíba - SP, 06543-320, Brazil
    gender Co-Education
    510 students
    day boarding Day School
    curriculum International Baccalaureate, Montessori, Other
    min fee From R$ 95.000 to R$ 155.000
    min fee From 1 to 17 yo