International Schools in Miami, United States

Last updated 12 August 2026

About international schools in Miami, United States

Miami’s international schools reflect the city’s role as a gateway to Latin America and the Caribbean: you will find a mix of US college-preparatory independent schools, International Baccalaureate authorisations and bilingual or national-curriculum schools that serve multinational families. Common course offers include the IB continuum alongside US AP/college-prep pathways, and a small number of schools teach to British or French curricula; Spanish is the dominant partner language, with Portuguese, French and Haitian-Creole also available in many programmes. Fees vary widely by type and age: some bilingual or national-curriculum schools publish annual tuitions in the low-teens of thousands, while full-service independent day schools frequently publish mid-to-high-$40k to $50k-plus figures, and most schools add application, matriculation and transport or activity charges. Admissions typically open in the autumn, with testing or interviews and application deadlines concentrated in late autumn to winter and deposits or matriculation fees requested in late winter or early spring, and there are also tuition-free public charter and magnet international programmes that run on the district calendar so families should plan logistics and timelines before relocating.

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At a glance 6 schools

Schools listed: 6
Curricula: 6
Most common curriculum: Bespoke Curriculum (3 schools)
Average school size: 828 pupils
Largest by enrolment: Gulliver Preparatory School
Oldest: Gulliver Preparatory School (1926)

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What is the difference between the IB and a standard US (AP/college-prep) curriculum?

The IB is an internationally regulated programme emphasising inquiry, interdisciplinary learning and an internationally recognised diploma for the final two years of secondary school; it is typically assessed through internal and external moderation. US college-prep schools generally follow state or independent school curricula and may offer Advanced Placement (AP) courses or a broader elective programme focused on university admissions in the United States. Choosing between them depends on the child’s learning style and your longer-term university plans rather than on quality alone.

How much should we budget beyond the published tuition figure?

Expect additional compulsory costs such as a non-refundable application fee, an enrolment/matriculation deposit and optional or required items like uniforms, transport, technology charges, trips and extracurricular fees. Many schools also offer payment plans and financial aid or sibling discounts, but those extras commonly add several hundred to several thousand dollars a year to the headline tuition. Always request the full fee schedule and examples of a typical family bill before you sign a contract.

When do international schools in Miami run their admissions and how fast do places fill?

Most independent international and private schools begin accepting applications in the autumn, concentrate testing and interviews in late autumn to winter and issue offers with binding deposits in late winter or early spring; many operate a separate early-decision or priority cycle. Some schools use rolling admissions after deadlines, while public magnet and charter international programmes often use district-run application lotteries on a district timetable, so you should check each school’s current calendar and apply as early as possible if you need a September start.

My child does not speak English - what language support is available?

Miami schools provide a range of language supports: private and international schools commonly have English-as-an-additional-language (EAL/ESOL) programmes and transitional support, while the public district runs dual-language and heritage-language programmes (Spanish, French, Portuguese and Haitian-Creole among them) that can deliver subject instruction in two languages. Ask schools for their EAL entry assessments, average time-to-fluency and examples of how they integrate newcomer students into mainstream classes.

Should we consider public magnet/charter international programmes or private international schools?

Public magnet and charter programmes with an international focus are tuition-free and can offer IB or dual-language options, but they usually admit by application or lottery and follow the district calendar and transportation rules. Private international schools charge tuition and usually manage their own admissions, curriculum choices and wraparound services (transport, aftercare, college counselling), so the trade-off is cost and selectivity versus guaranteed tuition-free access and district provision. Visit potential schools, compare curricula and pastoral provision, and factor daily commute and family logistics into the decision.

International Schools in Miami, United States

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Palmer Trinity School

American Curriculum, Advanced Placement (AP)

The Biltmore School

IB (PYP) · Ages 1 to 14

The French American School of Miami

American Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum · Ages 3 to 11

Carrollton School of the Sacred Heart

Bespoke Curriculum · Ages 3 to 18

International Studies Charter School

Bespoke Curriculum, French Curriculum · Ages 11 to 18

Gulliver Preparatory School

IB (MYP) · Ages 4 to 18

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