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Most popular international schools in Argentina

· updated monthly

The ten schools Argentina parents researched most this year, chosen from the 92 international schools in the country. Ranked by how many families opened each school’s profile and spent time reading it between September 2025 and August 2026, then the full picture on curricula, class sizes and fees.

92
International schools
inc. 1 boarding
ARS 6.9M
Average school fee
For a 12 yr old
1,195
Average school size
135 – 2,100 students
23.8
Average class size
Range 18 - 28

The 2026 ranking

Argentina’s ten most-researched schools

Ranked purely by parent interest — the number of families who opened each school’s profile and spent time reading it between September 2025 and August 2026.

Held #1
1 Belgrano Day School — international school in Buenos aires

Belgrano Day School

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.

ARS 16.6K ARS 25.2M
🏷️ ARS 6,060,000 – 20,350,000 / year
😊 Ages 1 to 18
📖 Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels, IB (DP), American Curriculum
📍 Buenos aires
Held #2
2 St. Catherine's Moorlands School - Belgrano — international school in Buenos aires

St. Catherine's Moorlands School - Belgrano

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.

ARS 16.6K ARS 25.2M
🏷️ ARS 4,887,180 – 18,249,760 / year
😊 Ages 1 to 18
📖 IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), Bespoke Curriculum
📍 Buenos aires
Held #3
3 St. Hilda's College — international school in Buenos aires

St. Hilda's College

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.

ARS 16.6K ARS 25.2M
🏷️ ARS 56,340 – 1,005,960 / year
😊 Ages 2 to 18
📖 Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels, British Curriculum
📍 Buenos aires
▲ Up 1 since August 2026
4 St George's College North — international school in Buenos aires

St George's College North

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.

🏷️ Fees not listed
😊 Ages 1 to 18
📖 IB (PYP), IB (DP), Cambridge IGCSE, Bespoke Curriculum
📍 Buenos aires
▼ Down 1 since August 2026
5 Islands International School — international school in Buenos aires

Islands International School

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.

ARS 16.6K ARS 25.2M
🏷️ ARS 4,366,500 – 15,067,500 / year
😊 Ages 3 to 18
📖 IB (PYP), IB (DP), Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge IGCSE
📍 Buenos aires
▲ Up 4 since August 2026
6 Scuola Italiana Cristoforo Colombo — international school in Buenos aires

Scuola Italiana Cristoforo Colombo

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.

ARS 16.6K ARS 25.2M
🏷️ ARS 9,100,000 – 12,700,000 / year
😊 Ages 2 to 18
📖 Bespoke Curriculum
📍 Buenos aires
▼ Down 1 since August 2026
7
L

Lincoln School - Buenos Aires

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.

ARS 16.6K ARS 25.2M
🏷️ ARS 16,600 – 34,240 / year
😊 Ages 4 to 18
📖 IB (DP), American Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum
📍 Buenos aires
▲ Up 7 since August 2026
8 St George's College Quilmes — international school in Buenos aires

St George's College Quilmes

St George's College Quilmes is a long-standing co-educational school in Argentina that blends national schooling with international programmes. It serves students from age 1 to 18 and offers IB Primary Years Programme, IB Diploma Programme, and Cambridge IGCSE. The Quilmes campus provides a full-day programme and a mixed boarding system, serving more than 850 students. The school operates a second campus in North, located in Los Polvorines, on an eight-hectare site opened in 1990, with a dynamic, modern approach and rigorous academic programmes that foster creativity, critical thinking and teamwork. The house system supports community identity, while the Exchange Programme and the Duke of Edinburgh's International Award extend student experiences beyond the classroom. The school is bilingual and international, dedicated to balancing tradition with innovation and to developing global citizens through a broad range of programmes, activities and international connections. The school fosters a vibrant community that welcomes families from overseas.

ARS 16.6K ARS 25.2M
🏷️ ARS 9,000,000 – 25,200,000 / year
😊 Ages 1 to 18
📖 IB (PYP), IB (DP), Cambridge IGCSE
📍 Buenos aires
▲ Up 3 since August 2026
9 St. Andrew's Scots School — international school in Buenos aires

St. Andrew's Scots School

St. Andrew's Scots School in Argentina provides a bilingual, K–12 international education on one campus that unites Olivos and Punta Chica. The school delivers the Cambridge IGCSE framework in Year 10 and concludes with an International Baccalaureate Diploma in the final year, supporting entry to universities worldwide. The Primary program uses bilingual, interdisciplinary projects to develop competencies in Spanish and English, with a third language taught as well. The Learning Journey emphasizes five guiding principles, including a bilingual pathway, cross‑disciplinary experiences, and strong academic development. The Life Design Journey supports students in defining life projects, with meetings with professionals and guidance on local and international universities and study experiences abroad. The campus features a site with Kinder and Primary buildings opened in 2019 and a dedicated Sports Field and Sports Pavilion, plus a Community Hub with a Natatorium and Gymnasium/Auditorium. A Scottish Legacy program complements the heritage and arts offering.

🏷️ Fees not listed
😊 Ages 2 to 18
📖 Cambridge IGCSE, IB (DP)
📍 Buenos aires
▼ Down 1 since August 2026
10 Buenos Aires International Christian Academy — international school in Buenos aires

Buenos Aires International Christian Academy

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.

🏷️ Fees not listed
😊 Ages 3 to 18
📖 American Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum, Christian Curriculum
📍 Buenos aires

What’s on offer

Curricula & languages in Argentina

The mix of programmes and teaching languages across all 92 schools. Many offer more than one curriculum, so totals run higher than the school count.

Most popular curricula

Number of schools teaching each curriculum.

Cambridge
49
IB
31
International
13
German
7
American
4
Other
22

Languages of instruction

Number of schools teaching in each language.

Spanish
89
English
86
German
7
Italian
5
Portuguese
4

Size & classes

How big are the schools, and the classes?

School size and class size shape day-to-day experience as much as curriculum does.

School size, by students

Schools grouped by total enrolment.

Avg 1,195
0
2
2
7
14
2
0–100100–250250–500500–1,0001,000–2,0002,000+

Average school size is 1,195 students · based on the 27 schools that report enrolment.

Class size

Schools grouped by typical class size.

Avg 23.8
1
6
11
15–1920–2425–29

Average class size is 23.8 students · based on the 18 schools that report it.

What it costs

Annual fees in Argentina

Fees shown are one year for a 12-year-old (or the closest age available), excluding one-time enrolment costs.

Fees at a glance

Across the 14 schools that publish a price for a 12-year-old. All figures in ARS.

Minimum
700
Average
6,909,071
Maximum
17,100,000

Schools by fee band

How many schools sit in each annual-fee range.

ARS 700.0 – 5.7M
6
ARS 5.7M – 11.4M
4
ARS 11.4M – 17.1M
4

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