Edited by Aziza Francienne · B2C Marketing Manager
International schools in Macau sit in a compact, multilingual education market where English-medium international curricula coexist with strong local and Portuguese-language options. Families will commonly encounter International Baccalaureate, British (Cambridge/IGCSE and A-level), North American and some Canadian provincial programmes, while schools generally teach in English and offer Mandarin and Cantonese (and in a few cases Portuguese) as additional languages. Annual tuition for international schools is substantial compared with local public education, with many international school fees falling in the roughly MOP 100,000 - 170,000 range depending on age and programme, and lower, government-subsidised rates available for Macau ID holders at some schools. The academic year usually follows a Northern-Hemisphere rhythm (starting around August/September), so families should begin enquiries and applications many months in advance and be prepared for placement tests, language assessments and differing residency requirements between schools.
Compare 6 international schools in Macau. Filter by curriculum, fees (average MOP 105,092), location, and more to find the right international school now.
There are 6 international schools in Macau covering 8 curricula. The most widely offered are IB (DP) (4), IB (PYP) (3), Bespoke Curriculum (2), IB (MYP) (2), Cambridge (Primary) (2). 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 Macau runs from about MOP 38,243 to MOP 168,000, averaging roughly MOP 105,092. Budget for one-off costs on top — application and enrolment fees, a refundable deposit, uniform, transport and exams.
Sought-after schools in Macau 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.
1 of the 6 schools offer boarding — useful if you're relocating or want weekly or full boarding.
doris lists every international school in Macau 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.
