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Puerto Rico’s international and bilingual private schools sit at the intersection of U.S. K - 12 structures and a Spanish-speaking local context: many follow an American college-preparatory model (including Advanced Placement options) and several schools are authorised to teach the International Baccalaureate. Instructional language varies by school but English-medium and bilingual (English/Spanish) programmes are common, with schools in the San Juan metropolitan area hosting the largest concentration of international options. Annual costs vary by school and programme, and families commonly budget for one-time enrollment or capital fees in addition to recurring tuition; established private schools frequently publish mid four-figure to mid five-figure annual charges. Admissions generally follow a U.S.-style academic calendar - expect re-enrolment and financial-aid cycles in the winter and recruitment for the following August intake, and start the application process several months before you plan to move.
Compare 5 international schools in Puerto Rico. Filter by curriculum, fees, location, and more to find the right international school now.
There are 5 international schools in Puerto Rico covering 5 curricula. The most widely offered are AP (3), American (2), IB (DP) (1), American Curriculum (1), IB (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 Puerto Rico 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 Puerto Rico 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.
