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International schools in Uruguay are concentrated in Montevideo with a smaller cluster in resort areas such as Punta del Este, and they typically offer bilingual programmes that blend the Uruguayan national curriculum with international options such as the International Baccalaureate, British/UK-style syllabuses and, in some schools, a US-style high-school diploma; there are also community schools that teach through Italian or French. Spanish is the everyday language of the country, but most international schools deliver large parts of the programme in English and formally teach additional languages; curricular choices and language balance vary by school. Tuition at private international schools is paid by families and is often not published in full online, but publicly available guides and school materials show annual fees commonly falling broadly between roughly USD 9,000 and USD 22,000 depending on age and school, with separate application and enrolment charges in many cases. The academic year typically follows the Uruguayan calendar (roughly a March - December cycle), though some international schools use an international calendar or offer rolling admissions, so families should confirm term dates and required documents directly with each school before relocating.
Compare 5 international schools in Uruguay. Filter by curriculum, fees, location, and more to find the right international school now.
There are 5 international schools in Uruguay covering 5 curricula. The most widely offered are Bespoke Curriculum (1), French Curriculum (1), International Baccalaureate (1), American Curriculum (1), IB (DP) (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 Uruguay 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 Uruguay 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.
