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International Schools in Atlanta, United States

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About international schools in Atlanta, United States

International and internationally minded schools in the Atlanta area are notable for a strong presence of the International Baccalaureate alongside a mix of private, charter and public magnet programmes, plus a number of language-immersion preschools and elementary schools that teach in French, Spanish and other languages. Parents will commonly see the full IB continuum or individual IB programmes, bilingual pathways accredited to foreign systems, and US-style independent schools offering internationally focused curricula. Annual tuition at private international schools varies widely - examples in the region range from roughly US$15,000 for some early years programmes to around US$37,000 for upper school at long-established IB schools - and many schools publish payment plans and financial aid options. Admissions follow the US school-year rhythm with the main intake for fall (August/September) and application activity concentrated in winter and spring; some schools also consider rolling applications and maintain waiting lists, so families relocating mid-year should contact admissions offices as early as possible.

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At a glance 8 schools · avg fee USD 18,524
Schools listed
8
Curricula
9
Average annual fee
USD 18,524
Fee range
USD 100 – 36,947
Most common curriculum
IB (PYP) (3 schools)
Average school size
614 pupils
Largest by enrolment
Atlanta International School - Sandy Springs
Oldest
Atlanta International School - Sandy Springs (1984)
With boarding
2
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FAQs for United States

What curricula do international schools in Atlanta typically offer?
Many international schools in Atlanta offer the International Baccalaureate (PYP, MYP or the full continuum), while others combine US independent-school programmes with language immersion or follow foreign national curricula for parts of the school. Public districts and charter schools in the region also run authorised IB programmes or dual-language tracks, so families can find IB and immersion options in both private and public sectors.
Which languages and immersion options are commonly available?
English is the primary language of instruction at most schools, but French and Spanish immersion programmes are common in preschools and primary grades, and Mandarin or other world languages appear in district programmes and some independent schools. Some private schools explicitly advertise trilingual pathways or accreditation with a foreign ministry of education, while public systems list Chinese, French and Spanish among their world-language offerings.
How much should we expect to pay and is financial aid available?
Tuition varies by school and by age; recent published schedules in the Atlanta area show preschool rates in the mid-five figures at some boutique international preschools and upper-school tuition in the mid-to-high-US$30,000s at established IB private schools, with many schools offering payment plans and need-based aid. Families should check each school’s published tuition page and financial-aid policy, and ask about matriculation fees, technology or meal plan costs that are often billed separately.
When should we apply if we are relocating to Atlanta?
The main intake for most schools is the start of the US academic year in August, with application cycles and screening events concentrated in winter and spring, but many schools accept applications year-round and run rolling admissions or maintain waiting lists for mid-year arrivals. Contact the admissions office early, provide records and testing documentation promptly, and ask whether the school runs placement assessments or orientation sessions for new international families.
What practical things should relocating parents look for when choosing a school?
Check whether the curriculum and language pathways match your child’s needs and future plans, confirm the school’s accreditation and student support for language learners, compare total annual cost including fees, and ask about transport, school calendar alignment with your move date and the school’s approach to settling new international pupils. Visiting the campus (or joining a virtual tour), speaking to admissions about timelines, and reviewing published tuition and financial-aid information will give a clearer, practical picture for planning a relocation.
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