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International schools in El Salvador are concentrated mainly in and around San Salvador and tend to serve both Salvadoran families seeking a bilingual education and expatriate children. Programmes commonly follow the International Baccalaureate, British (UK national/IGCSE) or US-style curricula, and there are also French- and German-affiliated schools, with many institutions operating as bilingual English - Spanish schools. Some bilingual and international schools follow an international (August - June) academic calendar while the Salvadoran public system uses a February - November calendar, so expect different term dates and enrolment cycles. Annual tuition varies by school and age but is commonly in the mid-thousands of US dollars; additional, one-time enrollment fees, transport and extracurricular costs are normal and can significantly increase the family budget.
Compare 19 international schools in El Salvador. Filter by curriculum, fees (average USD 2,208), location, and more to find the right international school now.
There are 19 international schools in El Salvador covering 11 curricula. The most widely offered are Bespoke Curriculum (10), American Curriculum (5), IB (DP) (3), Advanced Placement (AP) (3), IEYC (International Early Years Curriculum) (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 El Salvador runs from about USD 1,260 to USD 2,976, averaging roughly USD 2,208. Budget for one-off costs on top — application and enrolment fees, a refundable deposit, uniform, transport and exams.
Sought-after schools in El Salvador 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 El Salvador 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.
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