Edited by Nik Higgins · Co-founder & CEO
International schools in Guatemala are concentrated around Guatemala City (zones 14 - 16) and Antigua and typically offer English-medium or bilingual Spanish - English programmes alongside Guatemalan national options; families choose between US-style curricula (often with AP), International Baccalaureate programmes, and bilingual schools that follow the national calendar. Fees vary widely: a handful of long-established international schools charge in the mid-to-high five-figure range in local currency (equivalent to roughly USD 10 - 18k a year for older pupils), while smaller bilingual or local private schools commonly charge only a few thousand US dollars annually; separate enrollment, transport and activity fees are common. Admissions usually require an application, documentation and an assessment and families are advised to contact popular schools several months before the intended start date because some grades have waiting lists; schools may follow either an August - June (US-style) or a January - October (Guatemalan) calendar, so pay attention to cohort timing when you move. Practical considerations include school location relative to the zones where expat families typically live, daily commute times in heavy traffic, and whether a school’s language programme, accreditation and university-preparation pathway match your family’s longer-term plans.
Compare 13 international schools in Guatemala. Filter by curriculum, fees (average USD 29,343), location, and more to find the right international school now.
There are 13 international schools in Guatemala covering 11 curricula. The most widely offered are Bespoke Curriculum (9), American Curriculum (6), Advanced Placement (AP) (4), IB (DP) (2), French Curriculum (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.
Annual tuition across Guatemala runs from about USD 13,515 to USD 55,200, averaging roughly USD 29,343. Budget for one-off costs on top — application and enrolment fees, a refundable deposit, uniform, transport and exams.
Sought-after schools in Guatemala 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 Guatemala 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.
