Edited by Nik Higgins · Co-founder & CEO
International schools in Barbados typically supplement a strong, English-language national system by offering internationally recognised pathways - most commonly the British/Cambridge route (IGCSE/A-level), programmes from the Caribbean Examinations Council (CSEC/CAPE), and the International Baccalaureate in some schools. Fees vary widely between institutions and level, with day-school international tuition commonly reported in the low-to-mid five-figure range in USD annually and many schools publishing separate schedules for Barbadian/CARICOM and international families. Most schools align with the national three-term calendar (term dates begin in September), so applications and place offers cluster in the months before the new academic year, although some schools accept rolling or mid-year admissions. Families relocating to the island should budget for tuition plus extras (uniforms, transport, activity fees) and check each school’s published fee schedule and admissions timeline before applying.
Compare 2 international schools in Barbados. Filter by curriculum, fees, location, and more to find the right international school now.
There are 2 international schools in Barbados covering 2 curricula. The most widely offered are Caribbean (1), International Baccalaureate (1). If your child may move countries again, an internationally-portable curriculum (IB, or Cambridge/British) keeps options open; if you're likely to settle, a curriculum matching your home or target university system can be the better fit.
Where a school publishes fees you'll see the range on its card and a full breakdown on its profile.
Sought-after schools in Barbados run waiting lists, so apply early — ideally a term or two ahead. Most admissions involve an application, prior school reports and an assessment or interview, with entry points often tied to the school year. Each school's profile shows term dates, open days and how to enquire.
Most schools here are day schools; check individual profiles for any boarding options.
doris lists every international school in Barbados we can find — not only those that pay. We take no placement fees and sell no rankings or "top school" spots, so the schools above aren't ordered by who paid most. Details come from the schools' own information and public sources, and you can compare any of them side by side.
