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International Schools in Dallas, United States

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About international schools in Dallas, United States

Dallas’s international-school scene is small but distinctive: a private, bilingual French - English school that runs from early childhood through secondary and a range of Dallas ISD magnet and dual-language campuses offering Spanish, Mandarin and other language pathways alongside US state coursework. Families can expect curricula that include the French national programme and International Baccalaureate options at the private international school, while public magnets typically deliver dual-language or specialised themed programmes under the Texas curriculum. Typical private tuition at the established bilingual private school is in the mid-to-high twenty-thousand dollars per year depending on grade, while public magnet and dual-language programmes are tuition-free for resident families (non-resident or F-1 students may face tuition). Admissions for private international schools usually follow an autumn - winter cycle with early-application or deposit deadlines; Dallas ISD’s magnet/choice window similarly opens in early November and commonly closes at the end of January, so relocating families should plan visits and applications well before the school year they hope to start.

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At a glance 4 schools · avg fee USD 16,325
Schools listed
4
Curricula
8
Average annual fee
USD 16,325
Fee range
USD 1,000 – 31,650
Most common curriculum
International Baccalaureate (2 schools)
Average school size
463 pupils
Largest by enrolment
Dallas International School
Oldest
Alcuin School (1964)
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FAQs for United States

What curricula and languages can we expect to find in Dallas international schools?
The main private international school in Dallas combines French national curriculum elements with International Baccalaureate options and bilingual instruction in French and English, plus third-language study such as Spanish, Mandarin or German. Dallas ISD magnet and dual-language campuses commonly offer Spanish immersion and some schools add Mandarin or other language strands; many public schools also provide IB or advanced academic tracks at the secondary level.
How much do international schools in Dallas cost?
Tuition at the private bilingual international school runs in the mid-to-high twenty-thousands of US dollars per year and varies by grade and payment plan, with published rate cards showing different early and annual rates. Public magnet and dual-language programmes are tuition-free for local resident students; families on F-1 or other non-resident statuses should expect to pay tuition in line with state rules for foreign students.
When should we apply if we are relocating to Dallas?
For the private international school the main admissions activities - enquiries, tours and applications - typically take place in the autumn and winter before the school year, and the school publishes early-enrolment deadlines and deposit dates each cycle. Dallas ISD’s centralised choice/magnet application window usually opens in early November and closes around the end of January, with a second round or later openings for unfilled seats in spring, so plan campus visits and paperwork several months in advance.
What ages and entry points do these programmes cover?
The private bilingual school in Dallas provides early childhood entry (from age two) through Grade 12, with pathways that let students enter immersion or international tracks depending on language level. Public magnet and dual-language programmes span a wide range of entry points from pre-K and elementary through to high school; availability and application requirements differ by campus, so check each school’s published entry years.
What should parents look for when comparing international and dual-language schools in Dallas?
Look for the specific curriculum and recognised accreditations (for example IB authorisation or affiliation with national education authorities), clarity on the language pathway and how non-native speakers are supported, published class sizes and university or transition counselling, and whether extracurricular and pastoral services fit your child’s needs. Also confirm practical details - tuition and fee schedules, visa or residency rules for non-resident students, the school’s admissions calendar and whether the campus offers sibling or priority placement - and arrange a classroom visit to see language use and teaching practice in action.
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