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Private and international schooling in the Cayman Islands is concentrated mainly on Grand Cayman and combines British-style, American-style and International Baccalaureate (IB) pathways, with English as the primary language of instruction and common options in Spanish or French. Annual tuition at established private international schools typically falls in the range of about CI$15,000 - CI$30,000 per child, so many relocating families have school fees included in employment packages or budget for them separately. The academic year for most schools runs from late August or early September, and private-school applications often open many months earlier and can fill by spring or early summer; government-school registration is handled separately and usually opens in March. Parents should also check a school’s accreditation or recent inspection reports and bear in mind that choices are shaped by campus location, transport and the curriculum pathway they want for secondary qualifications (IB, IGCSE/A-levels or US-style high-school credits).
Compare 3 international schools in Cayman Islands. Filter by curriculum, fees (average USD 27,403), location, and more to find the right international school now.
There are 3 international schools in Cayman Islands covering 1 curricula. The most widely offered are IB (PYP/MYP/DP) (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.
Annual tuition across Cayman Islands runs from about USD 18,585 to USD 36,220, averaging roughly USD 27,403. Budget for one-off costs on top — application and enrolment fees, a refundable deposit, uniform, transport and exams.
Sought-after schools in Cayman Islands 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 Cayman Islands 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.
