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Argentina offers a range of international schools for expat families, with options spanning British, IB, American, and other curricula. Families relocating here will find schools at various price points, from affordable to premium institutions with world-class facilities.
Compare 12 international schools in Argentina. Filter by curriculum, fees (average ARS 6,718,247), location, and more to find the right international school now.
St. Catherine's Moorlands School operates across two established campuses, Belgrano and Tortuguitas, with a planned Pilar campus opening in 2027. The school serves ages 1 to 18 as a private Argentine institution delivering a bilingual English–Spanish education within the International Baccalaureate framework. The Middle Years Programme (MYP) and Diploma Programme (DP) are offered, with the DP delivered bilingual and up to 45% of the senior curriculum taught in English. English-language immersion runs through the curriculum, complemented by French (across all IB programmes) and Chinese as an optional weekly extracurricular. A bespoke curriculum supports student-led learning, digital immersion, and the development of 21st-century skills, with robotics, product design, video editing, and web design incorporated in progressive technology education. Facilities include Belgrano Athletic Club sports venues for hockey, rugby and more, and interhouse events at Tortuguitas. The school emphasizes educational guidance, language development, and international exchanges, plus partnerships with Argentine universities globally.
Scuola Italiana Cristoforo Colombo is an Italian paritarian, bicultural and bilingual school in Buenos Aires serving ages 2 to 18. It follows an integrated Italian-Argentine curriculum with instruction in Italian, Spanish and English from Infanzia onward. English is introduced early as a third language, with English history and literature taught in the Liceo, and students may sit Cambridge exams from Pre A1 through CAE. The Secondary offers three Liceo tracks: Scientific, Human Sciences with an Economic‑Social option, and Artistic with Architecture–Environment. The school awards the Diploma di Stato Italiano and the Bachiller bilingue, both valid for university entry in Italy and Argentina. Facilities emphasize laboratories and language labs, alongside technology-enabled learning. The Asociación Cultural Italiana Cristoforo Colombo governs the school, which has over 1,000 students and a history dating to 1952. Distinctive programs include multilingual immersion, study trips to Italy and London, and a sustainability and service initiative on campus.
St. John's School is a private bilingual, nonprofit foundation serving ages 2 to 18 across four campuses: Pilar, Martínez, Beccar and Escobar. The curriculum blends the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme with a bespoke program, delivering academic formation plus integral development across arts, science, sports, and social skills. Students graduate fluent in English and Spanish with French as a third language, supporting a multicultural, global outlook. The school emphasizes bilingual progression: Kinder builds confidence and independence; Primary fosters curiosity and clarity; Secondary develops creative thinking and tailored orientations. In Primary, science and social studies are taught in English in the final three years to reinforce bilingual aims. Facilities include solar energy self-sufficiency, aligning with environmental responsibility. Extracurriculars stress sport, creativity, and global citizenship, while clubs highlight scientific study, artistic formation, and bilingual culture. This comprehensive program prepares students for national and international university study while cultivating responsible, well-rounded individuals and communities.
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.
The Southern International School is an IB World School in Argentina offering the IB PYP and DP, and Cambridge IGCSE. The school serves students aged 3 to 18, delivering an international education in both Spanish and English. Founded in 1999, the campus provides a tranquil, nature-rich setting where families can feel secure and private while engaging in a curriculum. A long-standing, diverse teaching staff pursues ongoing professional development to support students as they grow autonomy and independence in a rapidly changing world. The curriculum emphasizes inquiry across disciplines, with science playing a central role and learning integrated across Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and Environmental Science in both languages. The school also emphasizes intercultural competencies and plurilingualism as outcomes, preparing students to participate confidently in diverse communities and global society. A sports program complements academics, with athletics, hockey, football, and volleyball among offerings, along with Family Day and Sports Day.
St George's College Quilmes is a long-standing co-educational school in Argentina that blends national schooling with international programmes. It serves students from age 1 to 18 and offers IB Primary Years Programme, IB Diploma Programme, and Cambridge IGCSE. The Quilmes campus provides a full-day programme and a mixed boarding system, serving more than 850 students. The school operates a second campus in North, located in Los Polvorines, on an eight-hectare site opened in 1990, with a dynamic, modern approach and rigorous academic programmes that foster creativity, critical thinking and teamwork. The house system supports community identity, while the Exchange Programme and the Duke of Edinburgh's International Award extend student experiences beyond the classroom. The school is bilingual and international, dedicated to balancing tradition with innovation and to developing global citizens through a broad range of programmes, activities and international connections. The school fosters a vibrant community that welcomes families from overseas.
Bartolomé Mitre Day School is a private bilingual institution in Argentina with two campuses offering Early Childhood, Primary, and Secondary, Moreno and General Rodríguez, serving ages 2 to 18. It offers a six-year secondary program with an Economics and Administration orientation, taught bilingually in English and Spanish, and approved by the Buenos Aires Province Ministry of Education. A portion of subjects are taught in English. Students prepare for Cambridge ESOL, IGCSE, and AS/A Level examinations, with options for ICE and AICE diplomas. In Year 4, students may participate in an English immersion exchange with St. Bedes College in England. The program emphasizes project-based learning, language development, and interdisciplinary study, and includes participation in Mathematics and Chemistry Olympiads and a Science Fair. Sports include swimming, water polo, hockey, football, and handball, with national tournaments. Facilities include dining halls, a Mediateca, transport, and learning spaces. Extracurriculars span arts, literature, also horticulture, chess.
Colegio El Buen Ayre is a bilingual girls' school located in Beccar, Buenos Aires Province. Part of the APDES educational network, the school provides personalised education with Christian inspiration from kindergarten through secondary. The bilingual programme emphasises English-language development alongside the Argentine national curriculum. The school features spacious grounds with natural surroundings, sports fields, and a strong focus on character formation, community service, and leadership.
Lincoln School is a nonprofit international school in Argentina, serving ages 4–18. The campus sits on nine hectares in La Lucila, overlooking the Río de la Plata, with separate elementary, middle, and high school buildings, a full-size gym, an auditorium, a theater, two libraries, band and choir rooms, science labs, and Makers' Spaces. Outdoor spaces include a 27,000-square-meter sports field, tennis and basketball courts, and a 25-meter pool, plus an Ecological Nature Reserve managed with the local municipality. The school offers the IB Diploma Programme for Grades 11–12, with 100% of students taking IB courses and 88% pursuing the Diploma. Courses span Groups 1–6 and are delivered in a bilingual Diploma, including English and Spanish literature, Spanish language programs, and humanities, sciences, math, and arts subjects. Lincoln also offers the American and bespoke curricula, a nine-to-18 age range, and extensive after-school activities, service learning, and international connections through alumni and partners.
St. Catherine's Moorlands School operates across two established campuses, Belgrano and Tortuguitas, with a planned Pilar campus opening in 2027. The school serves ages 1 to 18 as a private Argentine institution delivering a bilingual English–Spanish education within the International Baccalaureate framework. The Middle Years Programme (MYP) and Diploma Programme (DP) are offered, with the DP delivered bilingual and up to 45% of the senior curriculum taught in English. English-language immersion runs through the curriculum, complemented by French (across all IB programmes) and Chinese as an optional weekly extracurricular. A bespoke curriculum supports student-led learning, digital immersion, and the development of 21st-century skills, with robotics, product design, video editing, and web design incorporated in progressive technology education. Facilities include Belgrano Athletic Club sports venues for hockey, rugby and more, and interhouse events at Tortuguitas. The school emphasizes educational guidance, language development, and international exchanges, plus partnerships with Argentine universities globally.
Belgrano Day School is a bilingual, coeducational day school in Belgrano district of Buenos Aires, serving pupils from 1 to 18. The curriculum blends Cambridge Primary, IGCSE, Cambridge International AS and A Levels, International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, and American Curriculum. The IB Diploma Programme is organized into six subject groups with three Higher Level and three Standard Level subjects, plus Extended Essay, Theory of Knowledge and CAS, and is graded on a 45-point scale with 24 points as the pass mark. Cambridge CEY accreditation for Early Years and a bilingual English–Spanish immersion model underpin learning, complemented by an early immersion English Programme from age two. The campus features an early-years building, two playgrounds, ICT facilities, a music and drama suite, and a dining room, with ICT integrated into daily learning and a family portal. Extracurriculars include Robotics and Performing Arts; exchanges, BriDgeS service projects, and leadership programs enrich student experiences.
St. Hilda's College is a bilingual day school in Argentina for ages 2–18. It follows a British Cambridge curriculum with a bilingual delivery from Kindergarten through Secondary. Kindergarten emphasizes English language development through bilingual units in Spanish and English, with supplementary art, physical education and music. Primary runs an integrated bilingual program aligned to official standards and supports bilingual literacy from an early age. Secondary provides about 60% of subjects in English; Cambridge International Examinations guide assessment, offering IGCSE in Years 9–10 and AS/A Levels in Years 11–12, with the option of the AICE Diploma. Cambridge exams are recognized by universities locally and internationally. The campus has open spaces, and the arts program offers instrumental study, choir and orchestra, plus theatre productions in English and Spanish. Extracurriculars include oratory, writing, mathematics and singing competitions, EMUN, dance and sports, and inter-school exchanges. Founded in 1912, the school emphasizes Christian values.
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