International Schools in British Columbia are a great choice for both local and expat families as they offer globally recognized curricula, outstanding academics plus a nurturing environment for children. Discover our selection of the best International Schools in British Columbia, including reviews, fees, and why families choose them.
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Why choose an international school in British Columbia?
With an estimated population of 5. 1 million as of 2020, it is Canada's third-most populous province. The largest city is Vancouver. British Columbia has a very diverse population which makes it a great location to study in an international school because you can be sure that you will meet many expat families speaking your language. The main language in BC is English but in the community of the best international schools you will find families speaking Punjabi, Cantonese, Mandarin, German, French, Korean, Spanish, Persian and more! British Columbia offers many sports for students! Given its varied mountainous terrain and its coasts, lakes, rivers, and forests, international schools in BC can offer great outdoor activities during the summer like hiking, camping, rock climbing, kayaking sailing. In winter, cross-country and telemark skiing are much enjoyed by students of the best international schools in BC. The 2010 Winter Olympics downhill events were held in Whistler Blackcomb area of the province, while the indoor events were conducted in the Vancouver area.
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Top rated International Schools in British Columbia 2025
This International Schools list is informed by World Schools data—we consider parents and students reviews, ratings, number of page views, and user location.
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2025International School of Los Angeles
0 reviewsBurbank - Los AngelesInternational Schoolfrom 19995 to 24900 usdThe International School of Los Angeles (LILA) is a non-profit, independent, international school committed to bilingual education and academic excellence in a nurturing environment.Why parents choose this schoolBilingual English FrenchAmerican Curriculum French Curriculum International Baccalaureate -
2025SVIS - Sainte Victoire International School
0 reviewsFuveau - Aix-en-ProvenceInternational School - Boarding Schoolfrom 11100 to 36150 eurSVIS – Sainte Victoire International School is an IB World School located near Aix-en-Provence in the south of France.Why parents choose this schoolBilingual English FrenchInternational Baccalaureate -
2025King’s School The Crown
0 reviews6th of October City - Giza GovernorateInternational Schoolfrom 253000 to 345000 egpInaugurated in September 2023, in West Cairo, Egypt, King’s School The Crown is the first school in the region to offer an integrated and continuous premium education.Why parents choose this schoolBritish Curriculum -
2025Nexus International School, Malaysia
0 reviewsKuala Lumpur - MalaysiaInternational School - Boarding Schoolfrom 44730 to 99570 myrNexus International School, stands as a beacon of innovative learning, offering an outstanding international education for learners aged 3-18 years, whilst providing an international boarding experience for ages 10 years and up.Why parents choose this schoolBilingual EnglishBritish Curriculum International BaccalaureateADHD Autism Dyslexia Intellectual Giftedness -
2025Ermitage International School
1 reviewsParis - Ile-de-FranceInternational School - Boarding Schoolfrom 6700 to 27700 eurWelcome to Ermitage International School, a diverse, cosmopolitan community with 80 years of excellence in teaching students to engage, prosper, and succeed.Why parents choose this schoolBilingual English FrenchInternational Baccalaureate -
2025Virtus College, The British Sixth Form
2 reviewsMadrid - SpainInternational Schoolfrom 23000 to 24000 eurVirtus College, The British Sixth Form College is an innovative Sixth Form College devoted to academic excellence and holistic education. We specialise in A-level with an average of 5 students per class.Why parents choose this schoolBritish CurriculumADHD Autism Dyslexia -
2025Institut auf dem Rosenberg
6 reviewsSt Gallen - SwitzerlandInternational School - Boarding Schoolfrom 150000 to chfInstitut auf dem Rosenberg, the Artisans of Education®, is a Swiss international boarding school for students between the ages of 5-18.Why parents choose this schoolAmerican Curriculum British Curriculum International Baccalaureate Other -
2025Keystone Academy
5 reviewsBeijing - ChinaInternational School - Boarding Schoolfrom 250000 to 387500 cnyKeystone Academy is an innovative and unique school in China and the world.
Why parents choose this schoolChinese EnglishAmerican Curriculum International Baccalaureate -
2025Lincoln International Academy
0 reviewsSantiago de Chile - ChileInternational Schoolfrom 3418785 to 6117390 clpLincoln International Academy is a co-ed, day school with a high academic standard and a solid training in the English language.Why parents choose this schoolBilingual English SpanishFinnish Curriculum International Baccalaureate -
2025International School of Geneva
0 reviewsGeneva - SwitzerlandInternational Schoolfrom 20000 to 35830 chfEcolint, the world’s first international school, was founded after WWI in 1924 by visionaries with a bold mission: to create a school dedicated to peace. Our unwavering commitment to this vision celebrates the equal value of every human being and fosters friendships among young scholars from over 143 different nationalities.Why parents choose this schoolBilingual English FrenchCambridge Curriculum International Baccalaureate Montessori Other Swiss CurriculumADHD Autism Dyslexia Intellectual Giftedness -
2025The British School of Guangzhou
0 reviewsGuangzhou - GuangdongInternational Schoolfrom 91000 to 281000BSG is the most-established British int’l school in Guangzhou. We’ve been setting the highest standard since 2005, enabling students to achieve academic excellence leading them to top universities.Why parents choose this schoolChinese EnglishBritish Curriculum -
2025H-FARM International School
1 reviewsVicenza - VenetoInternational School - Boarding Schoolfrom 9500 to 21000 eurH-FARM International School is a day & boarding school offering three IB programmes (PYP, MYP, DP) within a stunning and innovative 50-hectare campus, located minutes away from Venice, Italy.Why parents choose this schoolInternational Baccalaureate -
2025Copenhagen International School
0 reviewsCopenhagen - Capital Region of DenmarkInternational Schoolfrom 141000 to 197000 dkkAt CIS, a world leader in IB education for children aged 2-19 in Copenhagen, we offer a dynamic and well-rounded academic programme that is designed to develop curious, confident minds. This is a place where we support students to think differently. To be inquisitive. To find areas of interest and pursue them deeply; and above […]
Why parents choose this schoolInternational BaccalaureateADHD Autism Dyslexia Intellectual Giftedness -
2025Nord Anglia International School Dublin
0 reviewsDublin - IrelandInternational Schoolfrom 12620 to 19444 eurNord Anglia International School Dublin is a unique international school in Dublin offering a premium and contemporary education for 3-18 year olds.Why parents choose this schoolInternational Baccalaureate -
2025Christian Alliance International School
0 reviewsHong Kong Island - Hong KongInternational Schoolfrom 123200 to hkdCAIS is a non-profit international school of 1,500+ students representing more than 25 nationalities based in Hong Kong.Why parents choose this schoolChristianAmerican Curriculum Canadian Curriculum International Baccalaureate -
2025The Metropolitan School of Panama
0 reviewsPanama City - PanamaInternational Schoolfrom 10974 to 18123 usdThe Metropolitan School of Panama is a private IB World school and the only the only school in Panama and Central America to offer the International Baccalaureate’s continuum of programs in English.Why parents choose this schoolInternational Baccalaureate -
2025The British International School Shanghai, Puxi
0 reviewsPuxi - ShanghaiInternational Schoolfrom 262385 to 375196For over 15 years, our high-scoring students have gone on to attend the top universities in the world. Our teachers coach, support and inspire students to achieve outstanding results.Why parents choose this schoolChinese EnglishBritish Curriculum International Baccalaureate
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How much do International Schools in British Columbia cost?
According to World Schools data, the yearly tuition fee for International Schools in ranges between $9800 and $15300. However, the cost varies significantly depending on various factors such as the school curriculum, extracurricular activities, location, and facilities, and can go up to $31200.
The average yearly cost is $13500, around $1400 per month, and can go up to the maximum monthly cost of $3200.
Additionally, most schools will also charge a one-time registration fee, and you also need to count an extra budget during the year for extracurricular trips, holiday camps, etc.
If you would like to explore International Schools in with yearly fee filters, please use our advanced search filters.
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- In 2021 we found H Farm International School thanks to Worldschools. It was love at first sight. We left our beautiful Castellammare di Stabia to embrace the project of raising our two children Chloe and Ruben in an international environment, surrounded by greenery with a strong vocation for entrepreneurship and innovation. After 3 years we are happy with the choice motivated by the jumps of joy of the children who want to go back to school, as soon as they have left it. Thank you Worldschools, Thank you H FarmWritten August 5, 2024
- The videos you have all made, the activities you have thought of and the ability to keep the Ermitage community upbeat, happy and engaged as learners during this time has been amazing. My daughter has continued to be motivated to learn and keep up with her lessons and school work, despite the new way of working. This is thanks to all the efforts of your teaching team and the previous work that you have done with her to help her to grow as an individual (not just academically).”Written February 25, 2023
- Institut auf dem Rosenberg leads the way in re-defining the way children and young adults learn, by embracing the challenges of the 21st centuryWritten February 25, 2023
- Rosenberg’s facilities are worthy of the best five-star swiss hospitalityWritten February 25, 2023
- The Rosenberg offer could not be further removed than from your average state School in the UKWritten February 25, 2023
- Courses that sit somewhere between a TED Talk and an M.B.A. on the scale of personal ambitionWritten February 25, 2023
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- Institut auf dem Rosenberg makes next Gens top of ClassWritten February 25, 2023
- I chose Keystone because of its bold missionblending three type of educational traditions-Eastern, Western and International in order to create a new world school that is guided by Chinese Confucian values.Written February 25, 2023
- Keystone organizes every activiy with heart, quality and depth. These are invaluable assets for both children and parents.Written February 25, 2023
- All of the teachers at Keystone are so passionate about their subjects! I find that so unqiue and interesting!Written February 25, 2023
- I have definitely become more extroverted since arriving at Keystone and I’m proud of myself because I’ve done things I never thought I would do before.Written February 25, 2023
- In 2021 we found H Farm International School thanks to Worldschools. It was love at first sight. We left our beautiful Castellammare di Stabia to embrace the project of raising our two children Chloe and Ruben in an international environment, surrounded by greenery with a strong vocation for entrepreneurship and innovation. After 3 years we are happy with the choice motivated by the jumps of joy of the children who want to go back to school, as soon as they have left it. Thank you Worldschools, Thank you H FarmWritten August 5, 2024
- The videos you have all made, the activities you have thought of and the ability to keep the Ermitage community upbeat, happy and engaged as learners during this time has been amazing. My daughter has continued to be motivated to learn and keep up with her lessons and school work, despite the new way of working. This is thanks to all the efforts of your teaching team and the previous work that you have done with her to help her to grow as an individual (not just academically).”Written February 25, 2023
- Institut auf dem Rosenberg leads the way in re-defining the way children and young adults learn, by embracing the challenges of the 21st centuryWritten February 25, 2023
- Rosenberg’s facilities are worthy of the best five-star swiss hospitalityWritten February 25, 2023
- The Rosenberg offer could not be further removed than from your average state School in the UKWritten February 25, 2023
- Courses that sit somewhere between a TED Talk and an M.B.A. on the scale of personal ambitionWritten February 25, 2023
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- Institut auf dem Rosenberg makes next Gens top of ClassWritten February 25, 2023
- I chose Keystone because of its bold missionblending three type of educational traditions-Eastern, Western and International in order to create a new world school that is guided by Chinese Confucian values.Written February 25, 2023
- Keystone organizes every activiy with heart, quality and depth. These are invaluable assets for both children and parents.Written February 25, 2023
- All of the teachers at Keystone are so passionate about their subjects! I find that so unqiue and interesting!Written February 25, 2023
- I have definitely become more extroverted since arriving at Keystone and I’m proud of myself because I’ve done things I never thought I would do before.Written February 25, 2023