Boarding Schools with the Highest Percentage International (2026-27 Rankings)

National Average % International Students (Trends)

Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓

Total Growth: +3.1% (+0.8% since 2016)

Year	National avg
2025	26.7% (▲ 0.1 pp)
2024	26.6% (▲ 0.3 pp)
2023	26.3% (▲ 0.4 pp)
2022	25.9% (▲ 0.9 pp)
2021	25% (▼ 0.4 pp)
2020	25.4% (▼ 0.2 pp)
2019	25.6% (▼ 0.8 pp)
2018	26.4% (▼ 0.3 pp)
2017	26.7% (▲ 0.8 pp)
2016	25.9% (▲ 0.5 pp)
2015	25.4% (▲ 0.3 pp)
2014	25.1%

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Show school map — National (% Inter-National Students range: 1%–100%, avg 27%)

% Inter-National Students Range: 1% 100% Avg. % Inter-National Students: 27%

Frequently Asked Questions

Which boarding schools have the highest percentage of international students?

The boarding schools with the highest percentage of international students are A+ World Academy, Academy of the Holy Family and Agora Andorra International School.

How many boarding schools are ranked for the highest percentage of international students?

260 boarding schools are ranked for the highest percentage of international students.

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