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International Schools in Asunción, Paraguay

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About international schools in Asunción, Paraguay

Asunción’s international-school scene is compact and centred on the capital: most options are bilingual Spanish - English schools, alongside established German and French-language institutions that serve specific language communities. Curricula on offer include US-style and British programmes, the International Baccalaureate, and school systems following French or German national programmes, so families can usually find a route that preserves a home-country diploma or follows an internationally recognised pathway. Fees are higher than local private schools and typically sit in a broad band (roughly US$5,000 - 13,000 per child per year for many international programmes), often with a non-refundable enrolment or entrance payment plus additional charges for transport, meals and activities. The Paraguayan school year runs roughly February to November, but international schools may use different calendars and stagger admission windows, so parents should check each school’s application dates and testing/assessment requirements well before arrival.

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At a glance 6 schools · avg fee USD 8,097
Schools listed
6
Curricula
6
Average annual fee
USD 8,097
Fee range
USD 6,015 – 10,178
Most common curriculum
American (2 schools)
Average school size
685 pupils
Largest by enrolment
Colegio Goethe
Oldest
Colegio Goethe (1893)
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FAQs for Paraguay

What kinds of curricula will my child find in Asunción’s international schools?
You will find a mix: US-style and British curricula, schools offering the International Baccalaureate, and institutions that follow French or German national programmes. Many schools also combine the foreign curriculum with local recognition so students can meet Paraguayan Ministry requirements if families want local certification.
How much should I budget for school fees and extra costs?
Tuition at international schools in Asunción is commonly above local private-school levels; published guides and local reports place many international programmes in a wide range around US$5,000 - 13,000 per child per year, with the most expensive schools higher and some bilingual options lower. In addition to annual tuition many schools charge a one-off enrolment or entrance fee and separate costs for items such as school meals, transport, uniforms, textbooks and extracurricular trips.
When should I apply and what documents will I need for admissions?
International schools in Asunción usually publish application windows well ahead of the start of term; because the Paraguayan school year runs roughly February - November, many families start enquiries and applications several months earlier, and some schools operate rolling admissions for specific grades. Typical documents requested include recent school reports, birth certificate, passport/ID, vaccination record and proof of residence; some schools require entrance testing, language assessments, or an interview.
What languages are used in instruction and will my child learn Spanish or Guaraní?
Most international schools teach primarily in English or in the language of their national programme, while offering substantial Spanish instruction so expatriate children can integrate locally; Paraguayan national languages (Spanish and Guaraní) are part of the wider educational context and many schools include Spanish as a second language track or offer intensive Spanish support. Families moving to Paraguay should confirm whether a school offers beginner Spanish or bilingual support and whether Guaraní is taught or available as an option.
How do I compare schools when I visit them in person?
Beyond advertised curricula and fees, look for how the school supports newly arrived students (language support and orientation), class sizes and teacher qualifications, pastoral care and safeguarding policies, and whether the school’s assessment and university-entry guidance match your child’s plans. Also check the practical details that matter day to day - transport routes and costs, lunch provision, schedule of parent communication, and how the school manages transitions between grade systems or national diplomas.