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International schools in Bolivia are a small, city-focused sector concentrated in Santa Cruz, La Paz and Cochabamba that serve expatriate and internationally-minded local families. You will typically find International Baccalaureate programmes alongside American and British curricular models, and a handful of German or bilingual schools; language of instruction is commonly English with strong Spanish bilingual provision, and some schools support mother-tongue or indigenous languages. Annual tuition varies widely by city, age and curriculum but commonly falls in the low thousands to mid-five-figures of US dollars, with additional charges for registration, transport, meals and exams; fees are generally lower than in larger regional capitals. Admissions calendars differ - some schools follow a Northern-Hemisphere (Aug - Jun) schedule while others align with Bolivia’s Feb - Nov system - so family moves are best planned several months ahead and by checking language support, accreditation and certification for university entry in advance.
Compare 7 international schools in Bolivia. Filter by curriculum, fees, location, and more to find the right international school now.
There are 7 international schools in Bolivia covering 6 curricula. The most widely offered are IB Diploma Programme (2), American (2), American Curriculum (1), Advanced Placement (AP) (1), Bolivian National (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 Bolivia 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 Bolivia 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.
