International Schools in El Salvador
Schools by curriculum
| School | Curriculum | Accreditation or network |
|---|---|---|
| Escuela Americana | US curriculum in English, PK3 to grade 12, AP courses | NEASC |
| Academia Británica Cuscatleca | IB Primary Years and Middle Years programmes, and the IB Diploma | IB World School |
| Deutsche Schule – Escuela Alemana San Salvador | IB Primary Years | German school abroad (ZfA); IB World School |
| Lycée français Antoine-et-Consuelo-de-Saint-Exupéry | French baccalauréat and the Salvadoran bachillerato | AEFE, all 15 levels homologated |
| Colegio La Floresta | IB Primary Years | IB World School |
| Colegio Lamatepec | IB Primary Years | IB World School |
| Escuela Bilingüe Maquilishuat | IB Primary Years | IB World School |
Source: International Baccalaureate: find an IB World School, El Salvador; U.S. Department of State: Escuela Americana fact sheet, 2025; ZfA: world map of German schools abroad (in German); AEFE: Lycée français Antoine-et-Consuelo-de-Saint-Exupéry (in French); Academia Británica Cuscatleca: IB programmes; Lycée français de San Salvador: academic model1,2,3,4,5,7
Escuela Americana fees
| Level | Tuition 2024–25 |
|---|---|
| Pre-kindergarten | $8,780 |
| Elementary | $9,249 |
| Middle school | $9,872 |
| High school | $10,744 |
Source: U.S. Department of State: Escuela Americana fact sheet, 20252
The school year runs from mid-August to early June, and all classes are taught in English except Spanish.2
When you apply
- Ask each school for its current fees, enrolment charges and admission tests.
- Children who join a family member with residence need their own dependant residence; the DGME also has a temporary residence for study (form F10).
Source: DGME: temporary residence procedures and forms F1 to F316
Frequently Asked Questions
Where are the international schools in El Salvador?
Most international schools are in and around San Salvador. The International Baccalaureate lists 5 IB World Schools in El Salvador.
Is there an American school in El Salvador?
The Escuela Americana, founded in 1946, teaches a US curriculum in English, with high school tuition of about $10,744 a year in 2024–25.
Are there German and French schools?
Yes. The Deutsche Schule is part of Germany’s network of schools abroad, and the Lycée français is accredited by the French agency AEFE.
Sources
- International Baccalaureate: find an IB World School, El Salvador
- U.S. Department of State: Escuela Americana fact sheet, 2025 (PDF)
- ZfA: world map of German schools abroad (in German)
- AEFE: Lycée français Antoine-et-Consuelo-de-Saint-Exupéry (in French)
- Academia Británica Cuscatleca: IB programmes
- DGME: temporary residence procedures and forms F1 to F31 (in Spanish)
- Lycée français de San Salvador: academic model (in Spanish)
Figures checked 9 November 2026. Prepared by InvestSalvador.com for general information. It is not investment, tax or legal advice; please confirm details with a qualified adviser before acting.
