International School Fees Argentina: Budget to Premium

Argentina (Buenos Aires, Córdoba and other cities) has international schools from budget to premium – British, IB and other curricula. This guide gives fee ranges and example schools so you can make an informed choice. Note: fees may be in USD or ARS; confirm currency given inflation.

Quick overview of fee ranges (annual tuition, indicative, USD equivalent)

• Budget: Roughly USD 4,000–8,000 per year (primary). Newer or bilingual schools, recognised curricula.
• Mid-tier: Roughly USD 10,000–16,000 per year (primary). Established international schools, good facilities.
• Premium: Roughly USD 18,000–28,000+ per year (primary). Top facilities, strong IGCSE/IBDP.

Secondary and exam years are typically higher. Buenos Aires has the widest choice.

Budget end: example schools and fees

St George’s College (Argentina) (certain programmes), Lincoln School Buenos Aires and Northlands School (certain year groups) can sit in the budget band. Primary often USD 5,000–8,000 per year. Check each school’s latest fee schedule and currency.

Mid-tier: example schools and fees

St Andrew’s Scots School, Belgrano Day School and Lincoln School Buenos Aires are mid-tier examples. Primary often USD 11,000–16,000; secondary/IBDP can be USD 16,000–21,000. Strong British/IB provision.

Premium: example schools and fees

Northlands School, St George’s College (Argentina) (full programme) and Asociación Escuelas Lincoln sit at the premium end. Primary can be USD 20,000–27,000 and secondary/IBDP USD 24,000–32,000+. Extensive facilities and university placement.

What to watch beyond tuition

• Registration and enrolment fees (one-off; can be USD 500–2,000+).
• Learning support and EAL – often extra; can add USD 2,000–5,000+ per year.
• Board exam fees (IGCSE, IB, A level) – not in tuition; budget USD 1,200–3,500+ per exam session.
• Currency: confirm USD vs ARS and any inflation adjustment.

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How to choose

• Decide budget band and curriculum; get full fee schedules (tuition + one-off and annual extras).
• Compare total cost over 3–5 years and fee progression by year group; clarify payment currency.
• Ask what is included vs add-on (support, trips, exams).

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