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International international schools in Paraguay are a small, concentrated sector centred mainly on Asunción with a few bilingual or international options in other cities; families relocating to Paraguay should expect to research a handful of schools rather than a large national network. Many schools offer English-medium programmes alongside the Paraguayan curriculum, and several institutions run International Baccalaureate or US-style programmes (with some British or Canadian-style options also present). Instruction commonly mixes English and Spanish, with Guaraní offered or taught as a subject in many schools, so bilingual provision is a practical expectation for expatriate families. Annual fees for international and bilingual schools in Asunción most often fall in the low- to mid-five-figure range in USD (wide variation exists by grade and services such as transport or meals), so parents should budget accordingly. The national school year runs roughly February - November, but several international schools follow a Northern-Hemisphere (August - June) timetable and many accept mid-year transfers or rolling applications; check each school’s calendar when planning a move.
Compare 6 international schools in Paraguay. Filter by curriculum, fees (average USD 8,097), location, and more to find the right international school now.
There are 6 international schools in Paraguay covering 5 curricula. The most widely offered are American (2), International Baccalaureate (1), German Curriculum (1), French Curriculum (1), National (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 Paraguay runs from about USD 6,015 to USD 10,178, averaging roughly USD 8,097. Budget for one-off costs on top — application and enrolment fees, a refundable deposit, uniform, transport and exams.
Sought-after schools in Paraguay 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 Paraguay 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.
