The Best International Schools in California

International Schools are very popular in California. Discover The Best International Schools in California.

The Best International Schools in California

International Schools in California 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 California, including reviews, fees, and why families choose them.

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Why choose an international school in California?

Finding the right school for your child is one of the major concerns for many international families when relocating to a new country or city and they can be confident to find a wide range private international schools top choose from.These schools typically offer different curricula, with the most popular being the British, American and International Baccalaureate (IB).
California has it all! That's why so many international students want to study here. California boasts one of the largest economies in the world and is an international epicenter for the entertainment, information, education, and technology industries. Nationally, California is a significant contributor in the agricultural, aerospace, and manufacturing sectors, which is why many universities have created high quality and affordable programs that focus on Engineering and Technology—among other fields as well. Because of its size, California is a large state allowing students to choose just about any field of study.
Also, the diversity of California’s landscape makes a wide range of weekend sports and activities possible; this includes surfing along California’s famous shoreline, hiking along its many scenic nature trails, and visiting its many gorgeous forests and state parks. In fact, almost half of California’s total surface area is covered in lush forests!

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Top rated International Schools in California 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.
These schools match your search and are located in usa.

IB Schools in California

  • Smiling International School
    1 reviews
    Ferrara - Emilia Romagna
    Cambridge, IB Diploma
    From 6980
    eur
  • Institut auf dem Rosenberg
    6 reviews
    St Gallen - Switzerland
    A Level, American Diploma, AP, IB Diploma, IGCSE, TOEFL
    From 150000
    chf
  • North Broward Preparatory School, A Nord Anglia Education School
    3 reviews
    Boca Raton - Florida
    From 62650
    usd
  • Smiling International School
    1 reviews
    Ferrara - Emilia Romagna
    Cambridge, IB Diploma
    From 6980
    eur
  • Institut auf dem Rosenberg
    6 reviews
    St Gallen - Switzerland
    A Level, American Diploma, AP, IB Diploma, IGCSE, TOEFL
    From 150000
    chf
  • North Broward Preparatory School, A Nord Anglia Education School
    3 reviews
    Boca Raton - Florida
    From 62650
    usd
  • AMADEUS International School Vienna
    0 reviews
    Vienna - Austria
    IB Diploma
    From 13200
    eur
  • Regents International School Pattaya
    4 reviews
    Pattaya - Bang Lamung District
    From 133200
    thb
  • St. Stephen's School Rome
    0 reviews
    Rome - Lazio
    IB Diploma
    From 28960
    eur

US Curriculum Schools in California

  • Taejon Christian International School
    0 reviews
    Daejeon - South Korea
    American Diploma, IB Diploma
    From 20000
    usd
  • Keystone Academy
    5 reviews
    Beijing - China
    From 250000
    cny
  • Hong Kong International School
    2 reviews
    Hong Kong Island - Hong Kong
    American Diploma, AP
    From 211400
    hkd
  • Taejon Christian International School
    0 reviews
    Daejeon - South Korea
    American Diploma, IB Diploma
    From 20000
    usd
  • Keystone Academy
    5 reviews
    Beijing - China
    From 250000
    cny
  • Hong Kong International School
    2 reviews
    Hong Kong Island - Hong Kong
    American Diploma, AP
    From 211400
    hkd
  • Zurich International School
    0 reviews
    Wadenswil - Zurich
    AP, IB Diploma, SAT
    From 16300
    chf
  • Fairfax Christian School
    1 reviews
    Sterling - Virginia
    From 30000
    usd
  • Institut auf dem Rosenberg
    6 reviews
    St Gallen - Switzerland
    A Level, American Diploma, AP, IB Diploma, IGCSE, TOEFL
    From 150000
    chf

British Schools in California

  • Sharjah English School
    0 reviews
    Sharjah - Emirate of Sharjah
    A Level, AS, IGCSE
    From 27390
    aed
  • Regents International School Pattaya
    4 reviews
    Pattaya - Bang Lamung District
    From 133200
    thb
  • British International School, Phuket
    1 reviews
    Phuket - Southern Thailand
    BTEC, IB Diploma, IGCSE
    From 452100
    thb
  • Sharjah English School
    0 reviews
    Sharjah - Emirate of Sharjah
    A Level, AS, IGCSE
    From 27390
    aed
  • Regents International School Pattaya
    4 reviews
    Pattaya - Bang Lamung District
    From 133200
    thb
  • British International School, Phuket
    1 reviews
    Phuket - Southern Thailand
    BTEC, IB Diploma, IGCSE
    From 452100
    thb
  • The British International School Shanghai, Puxi
    0 reviews
    Puxi - Shanghai
    IB Diploma, IGCSE
    From 262385
  • The British International School Abu Dhabi
    5 reviews
    Abu Dhabi - Emirate of Abu Dhabi
    BTEC, IB Diploma, IGCSE
    From 50300
    aed
  • International Bilingual School of Provence
    0 reviews
    Luynes - Aix-en-Provence
    Cambridge, French Baccalaureate, IB Diploma, IGCSE
    From 10250
    eur

How much do International Schools in California cost?

According to World Schools data, the yearly tuition fee for International Schools in ranges between $22500 and $26400. However, the cost varies significantly depending on various factors such as the school curriculum, extracurricular activities, location, and facilities, and can go up to $46000.

The average yearly cost is $25100, around $2600 per month, and can go up to the maximum monthly cost of $4600.

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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