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Taught languages Spanish, English, Italian, Portuguese
Strengths Visual and Creative Arts, Languages, Sport
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Social and Hobbies
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School
Introduction
Islands International School is a multi-campus international school in the Buenos Aires area that serves learners aged 3 to 18. It offers an IB continuum, including the Primary Years Programme and the Diploma Programme, alongside Cambridge Primary and Cambridge IGCSE, supporting a bilingual or multilingual education. The school emphasizes fluency in Spanish, English and Italian, and its graduates may earn the Maturità Linguistica or Maturità Scientifica, qualifications recognized by the Italian government for completion of secondary studies and entry to European universities. The secondary section is housed on Amenábar Street, with purpose-built spaces and equipment to support modern teaching. Islands operates Belgrano, Virrey del Pino, Berazategui and Pilar campuses, enabling diverse community experiences across locations. The program encourages students to successfully pursue higher education globally, while maintaining Italian linkage through language and examinations. Art, cinema and sports are integrated within the curriculum and extracurriculars, enriching students' personal and academic growth.
Amenábar 1840, C1428CQB Cdad. Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina
The Essentials
Islands International School has instruction in Spanish, English, Italian, Portuguese.
Location
Islands International School operates across Argentina with campuses in the Belgrano area of Buenos Aires (Amenábar 1840; Virrey del Pino 2245), plus Northern Campus in Pilar (Ruta 8 Km 61,5) and Southern Campus in Berazategui (Au. Buenos Aires-La Plata Km 33,5).
Stages
Initial (pre-primary), Primary, and Secondary.
Type
International school; IB World School.
Country affiliation
Italy
Fees
Annual tuition at Islands International School ranges from ARS 4,366,500 to ARS 15,067,500 for 2026/27.
Application / registration fee - A separate registration (matrícula / derecho de inscripción) is required at acceptance; the institution treats payment of the matrícula/derecho de inscripción as one of the forms that formalize acceptance of the educational contract.
Tuition fees (monthly “cuota”) — Islands campus (per-month amounts, by year group) - Sala 1 year: ARS 436,650. - Sala 2 years: ARS 436,650. - Sala 3 years: ARS 519,060. - Sala 4 years: ARS 831,250. - Pre‑school: ARS 831,250. - Primary (1st grade): ARS 1,045,500. - Primary (2nd grade): ARS 1,045,500. - Primary (3rd grade): ARS 1,045,500. - Primary (4th grade): ARS 1,083,650. - Primary (5th grade): ARS 1,083,650. - Primary (6th grade): ARS 1,131,600. - Primary (7th grade): ARS 1,131,600. - Secondary (1st year): ARS 1,414,500. - Secondary (2nd year): ARS 1,414,500. - Secondary (3rd year): ARS 1,414,500. - Secondary (4th year): ARS 1,506,750. - Secondary (5th year): ARS 1,506,750.
Billing schedule and payment terms - The educational contract is annual and tuition is invoiced in ten monthly installments (cuotas) covering March through December; installment due dates fall between the 1st and the 5th of each month. - The tuition (arancel de enseñanza) is treated as a single, indivisible annual charge; monthly cuotas must be paid in full even if a student leaves mid-year or is absent. - Late payments may incur administrative charges and interest: amounts overdue accrue monthly interest equal to the Banco de la Nación Argentina rate for unauthorized overdrafts; the school may restrict participation in some activities while arrears persist.
Boarding fees - No boarding program or boarding fees are listed for Islands International School; the institution is operated as day campuses and does not publish boarding charges.
Other costs and fees - International examination fees (e.g., IB/external exam fees) are not included in the monthly tuition and are charged separately when applicable. - Optional services such as school-provided transport and cafeteria/meal services are available and are billed separately from the monthly tuition. - Uniforms, textbooks, personal materials, school outing/trip costs and certain extracurricular activity fees are additional to the monthly cuota (these items are not included in the published monthly amounts).
Refund and cancellation policy (key points) - Parents/responsible parties may revoke acceptance of the educational contract without charge within 10 days of acceptance. Revocations after that period are governed by the contract's general conditions. - The contract establishes that once accepted and billed, the annual tuition remains due and the school may apply its contractual rules regarding refunds, discounts and cancellations; late payments may void previously agreed discounts.
Fee payment options - Primary payment method: automatic bank debit (direct debit). - Alternate accepted methods: payment at Banco Supervielle (specific agency indicated by administration), bank deposits or transfers to the school's account (parents must send scanned payment proof to administracion3@intschools.org for proper receipt allocation), and electronic cheques (e‑cheq) issued in the name of ISLANDS INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL S.R.L.; physical cheques are not accepted at general administration.
Note on items not specified in the published fee materials - The published fee schedule available for the Islands campus lists the monthly cuota amounts above but does not provide a separate numeric value for the registration/matrícula (inscripción) charge or for uniform/textbook package totals in the fee table; those items are referenced contractually but their exact amounts are not shown in the fee sheet I reviewed.
Academics
Islands International School teaches IB (PYP), IB (DP), Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge IGCSE for students aged 3 to 18.
Curriculum
Islands International School offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma as part of its programs, introduced in 1990. The Diploma is accompanied by the Maturità Linguistica or Maturità Scientifica, titles recognized by the Government of Italy as the completion of secondary studies and admission to European universities. The school emphasizes the holistic development of students to enable admission to higher education and to prepare them for an increasingly demanding world of work. Students become fluent in Spanish, English, and Italian. Islands International School is authorized as an IB World School.
Exam Results
The school notes excellent results achieved by its students, who perform impeccably in the job market.
Higher Education Progression
The school's objective includes promoting the integral development of students to enable admission to higher education. The Maturità Linguistica or Maturità Scientifica is recognized by the Italian government as completion of secondary studies and admission to university at the European level.
Admissions
Admissions
Enrollment is open for Kindergarten (K1–K5), Primary, and Secondary. The decision to enroll your children is as important for parents as for the school, since it commits both sides to working together in the challenge of educating. To begin the admissions process, complete the enrollment form; the present document has the character of a sworn declaration. The form collects family data and details about the applicant, and allows choosing the campus: Islands International School, Northern International School, or Southern International School. The student data section lists the levels to enroll in. Tuition tariffs can be downloaded for Southern, Northern, and Islands campuses. Admissions contact is available via WhatsApp at +54 11 6182 8899.
FAQs
What age range does Islands International School serve?
Islands International School serves learners aged 3 to 18, covering Initial (pre-primary), Primary, and Secondary levels across multiple campuses in the Buenos Aires area.
Where are the campuses located?
The school operates four campuses: two in Belgrano (Amenábar 1840 and Virrey del Pino 2245), a Northern Campus in Pilar (Ruta 8 Km 61.5), and a Southern Campus in Berazategui (Autopista Buenos Aires-La Plata Km 33.5).
What curriculum does the school follow?
Islands offers an IB continuum including the Primary Years Programme and the Diploma Programme, alongside Cambridge Primary and Cambridge IGCSE. Graduates may also earn the Italian Maturità Linguistica or Maturità Scientifica, recognized by the Italian government.
What languages are taught?
The school emphasizes trilingual fluency in Spanish, English, and Italian. The Maturità qualification is recognized by the Italian government as completion of secondary studies and admission to European universities.
How much are the tuition fees?
Monthly fees (cuotas) range from approximately ARS 436,650 for the youngest students up to ARS 1,506,750 for upper secondary. A separate registration fee (matrícula) is required upon acceptance.
Does the school offer the IB Diploma?
Yes, the IB Diploma Programme was introduced in 1990. Students who pass also obtain the Maturità Linguistica or Scientifica, a qualification recognized by Italy for admission to European universities.
Is there an Italian affiliation?
Yes, the school has an affiliation with Italy. The Maturità Linguistica or Scientifica is a title recognized by the Government of Italy as the completion of secondary studies, opening doors to European university admission.
What are the school's arts offerings?
Art is a pillar of education at Islands, fostering personality, critical thinking, and creativity. Students explore artists, produce work with diverse materials, undertake autonomous projects, and incorporate new technologies into artistic productions.
What sports and physical activities are available?
Physical activity is central to school life, promoting fitness and well-being. Teamwork and healthy competition are encouraged in a supportive environment that respects diverse abilities.
When was the school founded?
Islands International School was founded in 1981 in a stately house on O'Higgins Street in Belgrano. It began as a kindergarten founded by teacher Estela María Irrera de Pallaro and her husband Andrés Pallaro, later growing into a multi-campus international school.
How do I apply?
Enrollment is open for Kindergarten, Primary, and Secondary. To begin the admissions process, complete the enrollment form on the school's website. The process commits both families and the school to working together.
What university pathways does the school support?
The school promotes integral development to enable admission to higher education. The Maturità qualification is recognized at the European level for university admission, and the IB Diploma is accepted worldwide.
