Most popular international schools in Buenos Aires

Belgrano Day School is a bilingual, coeducational day school in Belgrano district of Buenos Aires, serving pupils from 1 to 18. The curriculum blends Cambridge Primary, IGCSE, Cambridge International AS and A Levels, International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, and American Curriculum. The IB Diploma Programme is organized into six subject groups with three Higher Level and three Standard Level subjects, plus Extended Essay, Theory of Knowledge and CAS, and is graded on a 45-point scale with 24 points as the pass mark. Cambridge CEY accreditation for Early Years and a bilingual English–Spanish immersion model underpin learning, complemented by an early immersion English Programme from age two. The campus features an early-years building, two playgrounds, ICT facilities, a music and drama suite, and a dining room, with ICT integrated into daily learning and a family portal. Extracurriculars include Robotics and Performing Arts; exchanges, BriDgeS service projects, and leadership programs enrich student experiences.

Annual fees

ARS 6,060,000 – 20,350,000

Ages

1 to 18 years

Curriculum

Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels, IB (DP), American Curriculum

St George's College North sits on an eight-hectare campus in Los Polvorines and has educated students since 1990. It operates within a two-campus structure with Quilmes and North campuses, offering a bilingual, international education for ages 1 to 18. The school is an IB World School, delivering the IB Primary Years Programme and Diploma Programme, alongside Cambridge IGCSE and a bespoke curriculum. The Los Polvorines campus emphasises a dynamic learning environment that fosters creativity, critical thinking, and teamwork. A distinctive feature is the school's international profile, supported by the Exchange Programme that matches English speakers and host families for immersive cross-cultural experiences. The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award is offered in Bronze, Silver, and Gold, encouraging resilience and service. The House System builds community, while the Old Georgian Club and a campus museum preserve the school's historical lineage. Mixed boarding is offered at the Quilmes campus, reinforcing an inclusive community.

Annual fees

Fees not listed

Ages

1 to 18 years

Curriculum

IB (PYP), IB (DP), Cambridge IGCSE, Bespoke Curriculum

Islands International School is a multi-campus international school in the Buenos Aires area that serves learners aged 3 to 18. It offers an IB continuum, including the Primary Years Programme and the Diploma Programme, alongside Cambridge Primary and Cambridge IGCSE, supporting a bilingual or multilingual education. The school emphasizes fluency in Spanish, English and Italian, and its graduates may earn the Maturità Linguistica or Maturità Scientifica, qualifications recognized by the Italian government for completion of secondary studies and entry to European universities. The secondary section is housed on Amenábar Street, with purpose-built spaces and equipment to support modern teaching. Islands operates Belgrano, Virrey del Pino, Berazategui and Pilar campuses, enabling diverse community experiences across locations. The program encourages students to successfully pursue higher education globally, while maintaining Italian linkage through language and examinations. Art, cinema and sports are integrated within the curriculum and extracurriculars, enriching students' personal and academic growth.

Annual fees

ARS 4,366,500 – 15,067,500

Ages

3 to 18 years

Curriculum

IB (PYP), IB (DP), Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge IGCSE

St. Catherine's Moorlands School operates across two established campuses, Belgrano and Tortuguitas, with a planned Pilar campus opening in 2027. The school serves ages 1 to 18 as a private Argentine institution delivering a bilingual English–Spanish education within the International Baccalaureate framework. The Middle Years Programme (MYP) and Diploma Programme (DP) are offered, with the DP delivered bilingual and up to 45% of the senior curriculum taught in English. English-language immersion runs through the curriculum, complemented by French (across all IB programmes) and Chinese as an optional weekly extracurricular. A bespoke curriculum supports student-led learning, digital immersion, and the development of 21st-century skills, with robotics, product design, video editing, and web design incorporated in progressive technology education. Facilities include Belgrano Athletic Club sports venues for hockey, rugby and more, and interhouse events at Tortuguitas. The school emphasizes educational guidance, language development, and international exchanges, plus partnerships with Argentine universities globally.

Annual fees

ARS 4,887,180 – 18,249,760

Ages

1 to 18 years

Curriculum

IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), Bespoke Curriculum

St. Hilda's College is a bilingual day school in Argentina for ages 2–18. It follows a British Cambridge curriculum with a bilingual delivery from Kindergarten through Secondary. Kindergarten emphasizes English language development through bilingual units in Spanish and English, with supplementary art, physical education and music. Primary runs an integrated bilingual program aligned to official standards and supports bilingual literacy from an early age. Secondary provides about 60% of subjects in English; Cambridge International Examinations guide assessment, offering IGCSE in Years 9–10 and AS/A Levels in Years 11–12, with the option of the AICE Diploma. Cambridge exams are recognized by universities locally and internationally. The campus has open spaces, and the arts program offers instrumental study, choir and orchestra, plus theatre productions in English and Spanish. Extracurriculars include oratory, writing, mathematics and singing competitions, EMUN, dance and sports, and inter-school exchanges. Founded in 1912, the school emphasizes Christian values.

Annual fees

ARS 56,340 – 1,005,960

Ages

2 to 18 years

Curriculum

Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels, British Curriculum

Barker College is a bilingual, coeducational day school serving ages 2 to 18 in Argentina. The school delivers the Cambridge curriculum from early years to senior secondary, offering IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, and Cambridge A Levels. This progression from Kinder to Secondary Education nurtures critical thinking, lifelong learning, self-esteem, and self-critique. The campus features the Barker Foundation Aquatic Centre with indoor heated pools for Learn to Swim and squads, a 50m outdoor pool, the Rhodes Theatre, McCaskill Music Centre, the Foundation Science Centre, the Centenary Design Centre, and the David Gamson Centre. The school hosts over 20 sports teams and a High Performing Student Athletes program, alongside robotics, drama, and debate programs. Recognized as a Cambridge Official Exam Center since 1936, Barker maintains a strong alumni community through the Old Barkonian Association and a rich arts culture through Barker Theatre Group. The college also supports international student exchanges globally.

Annual fees

Fees not listed

Ages

2 to 18 years

Curriculum

Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels

Scuola Italiana Cristoforo Colombo is an Italian paritarian, bicultural and bilingual school in Buenos Aires serving ages 2 to 18. It follows an integrated Italian-Argentine curriculum with instruction in Italian, Spanish and English from Infanzia onward. English is introduced early as a third language, with English history and literature taught in the Liceo, and students may sit Cambridge exams from Pre A1 through CAE. The Secondary offers three Liceo tracks: Scientific, Human Sciences with an Economic‑Social option, and Artistic with Architecture–Environment. The school awards the Diploma di Stato Italiano and the Bachiller bilingue, both valid for university entry in Italy and Argentina. Facilities emphasize laboratories and language labs, alongside technology-enabled learning. The Asociación Cultural Italiana Cristoforo Colombo governs the school, which has over 1,000 students and a history dating to 1952. Distinctive programs include multilingual immersion, study trips to Italy and London, and a sustainability and service initiative on campus.

Annual fees

ARS 9,100,000 – 12,700,000

Ages

2 to 18 years

Curriculum

Bespoke Curriculum

Lincoln School is a nonprofit international school in Argentina, serving ages 4–18. The campus sits on nine hectares in La Lucila, overlooking the Río de la Plata, with separate elementary, middle, and high school buildings, a full-size gym, an auditorium, a theater, two libraries, band and choir rooms, science labs, and Makers' Spaces. Outdoor spaces include a 27,000-square-meter sports field, tennis and basketball courts, and a 25-meter pool, plus an Ecological Nature Reserve managed with the local municipality. The school offers the IB Diploma Programme for Grades 11–12, with 100% of students taking IB courses and 88% pursuing the Diploma. Courses span Groups 1–6 and are delivered in a bilingual Diploma, including English and Spanish literature, Spanish language programs, and humanities, sciences, math, and arts subjects. Lincoln also offers the American and bespoke curricula, a nine-to-18 age range, and extensive after-school activities, service learning, and international connections through alumni and partners.

Annual fees

ARS 16,600 – 34,240

Ages

4 to 18 years

Curriculum

IB (DP), American Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum

Lycée Franco-Argentin Jean Mermoz is a French international school in the AEFE network, welcoming students from ages 2 to 17. It offers bicultural, humanist education culminating in the Argentine Bachillerato and the French Baccalauréat, with an optional European English section. The curriculum is multilingual through three language pathways: the Spanish Language International Section for early years to CM2, ELCE for 6e to 3e, and SELO from 2nde to Terminale, supporting a continuous route to the baccalaureate. The school is located in Buenos Aires and is recognised by the French Ministry of National Education and by the Buenos Aires City Ministry of Education. With over 60 years of history, LJM fosters intercultural understanding and linguistic diversity across French, Spanish, English, Portuguese, Chinese and Latin. Extracurriculars include the Marmothèque library program, and the Association Sportive Jean Mermoz offering sport, theatre, choir and dance, among others. A welcoming community supports students throughout schooling.

Annual fees

ARS 700,000 – 12,585,496

Ages

2 to 17 years

Curriculum

French Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum

Buenos Aires International Christian Academy (BAICA) is a private, nondenominational Christian international school in Argentina offering a dual American-Argentine curriculum for students from ages 3 to 18. The preschool program uses a Christian-informed curriculum based on the U.S. framework, with English taught from age 3 through play and daily immersion. The primary program continues with a Christian-integrated U.S. framework, developing critical thinking and global perspectives through projects and service. The secondary program follows a U.S. college-preparatory curriculum, preparing students for universities in Argentina, the United States, Europe and beyond. Graduates earn both the Argentine official diploma and the U.S. diploma. BAICA was founded in 1998 by an American family and has grown into a school serving more than 20 nationalities. Core values center on biblical worldview, academic growth, and global citizenship, with extracurriculars such as soccer and chess and programs like Fun Fridays for younger students. Fosters lifelong learning opportunities.

Annual fees

Fees not listed

Ages

3 to 18 years

Curriculum

American Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum, Christian Curriculum