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Best International Boarding Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 44 college-prep and junior international boarding schools, serving 21,036 students.
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Top International Boarding Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
A+ World Academy
A+ World Academy Photo - #climbinghigh to get to the top of the mast at A+ World Academy
(8)
International (on a Tall Ship)
Kristiansand, Norway 4610
3475677083
Gr: 11-12, PG | 72 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
Albert College
Albert College Photo - We are Canada's oldest co-ed boarding and day school, established in 1857. Our Senior School is a beautiful historic building, built in 1923.
(14)
160 Dundas Street West
Belleville, Canada K8P 1A6
(613) 968-5726
Gr: 7-12 | PK-12 (day) | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Avg. class size: 15 students Acceptance rate: 80% Tuition listed
Ashbury College
Ashbury College Photo - Founded in 1891, Ashbury College is a proud international school in the heart of Canada's capital.
(13)
362 Mariposa Avenue
Ottawa, Canada K1M 0T3
(613) 749-9630
Gr: 9-12 | 4-12 (day) | 750 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Avg. class size: 17 students Acceptance rate: 65% Tuition listed
Athol Murray College of Notre Dame
Athol Murray College of Notre Dame Photo - Notre Dame provides an exceptional educational and boarding experience with a balance of strong academic, athletic and spiritual growth in a safe and caring prairie environment. Notre Dame has 90% of its students in boarding from 20 different countries across the world. The Notre Dame Brand is renowned across the world for its hockey program and has 15 different competitive
PO Box 100
Wilcox, Canada S0G5E0
(306) 732-1203
Gr: 9-12 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Avg. class size: 16 students Acceptance rate: 80% Tuition listed
Bishop's College School
Bishop's College School Photo - Our mission is simple: to create a caring community of learning and development where cultures connect and individuals matter. Our commitment to excellence in academics, wellness, athletics, creativity, and service contribute to a lifetime of engagement and global competence
80 chemin Moulton Hill
Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada J1M 1Z8
(819) 566-0238
Gr: 7-12 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
Bodwell High School
Bodwell High School Photo - Bodwell High School is located in North Vancouver, overlooking the Vancouver skyline. The modern campus boasts space for 600+ boarders and has extensive facilities throughout.
(23)
955 Harbourside Drive
North Vancouver, BC, Canada V7P 3S4
(604) 998-1000
Gr: 8-12 | 550 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Avg. class size: 20 students Acceptance rate: 95% Tuition listed
Branksome Hall
Branksome Hall Photo - Branksome Hall
(18)
10 Elm Avenue
Toronto, Canada m4w 1n4
(416) 920-9741
Gr: 7-12 | PK-12 (day) | 910 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Avg. class size: 18 students Acceptance rate: 33% Tuition listed
Branksome Hall Asia
Branksome Hall Asia Photo - Branksome Hall Asia boasts a world-class campus at 24 acres, including Olympic-sized ice rink and swimming pool, 3 Makerspaces with 30 3D printers, 3 boarding houses, a state-of-the-art library, fitness center, soccer pitches, and many more.
234 Global edu-ro, Daejeong-eup, Seogwipo-si
Jeju-do, South Korea 63644
82649025000
Gr: 6-12 | PK-12 (day) | 1,200 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Avg. class size: 20 students Acceptance rate: 50% Tuition listed
Brentwood College School
Brentwood College School Photo - Brentwood College School is a university prep boarding school located on the west coast of Canada, in Mill Bay, BC. Our spectacular oceanfront campus sets the backdrop for a modern education guided by a unique timetable that gives students unrivalled opportunities in academics, athletics, and arts.
(30)
2735 Mt. Baker Road
Mill Bay, BC V8H 1K8, Canada 1
(250) 743-5521
Gr: 9-12, PG | 8-12, PG (day) | 550 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Avg. class size: 16 students Acceptance rate: 30% Tuition listed
Bronte College
Bronte College Photo - Bronte College Students
(6)
88 Bronte College Court
Mississauga, Ontario, Canada L5B1M9
(905) 270-7788
Gr: 9-12 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Avg. class size: 18 students Acceptance rate: 80% Tuition listed
CATS Cambridge
CATS Cambridge Photo
1 High St, Chesterton
Cambridge, United Kingdom CB4 1NQ
4401223341300
Gr: 9-12, PG
Collège du Léman Sàrl
Collège du Léman Sàrl Photo
(1)
Route de Sauverny 74
Geneva, Switzerland 1290
41227755656
Gr: 4-12 | PK-12 (day) | 1,800 students Tuition listed
Columbia International College
Columbia International College Photo - Ainsliewood Building, Columbia International College
(20)
1003 Main Street West
Hamilton, Canada L8S 4P3
(905) 572-7883
Gr: 9-12 | 1,700 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Avg. class size: 17 students Acceptance rate: 86% Tuition listed
Ecole d'Humanité
Ecole d'Humanité Photo
Gmeindi 318b
Hasliberg Goldern, Switzerland 6085
41339729292
Gr: 8-12, PG | 100 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Avg. class size: 6 students Acceptance rate: 75% Tuition listed
EF Academy Oxford
EF Academy Oxford Photo - EF Academy Oxford's is a 20-minute walk from Oxford's city center. Centered around a restored, centuries-old mansion known as Cotuit Hall.
(4)
Pullens Lane Headington
Oxford, United Kingdom OX30DA
9144956028
Gr: 11-12 | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Avg. class size: 13 students Tuition listed
Fulford Academy
Fulford Academy Photo
(12)
118 Main Street East, Merrickville, Ontario
Merrickville, Canada K0G1N0
(613) 341-9330
Gr: 9-12, PG | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Avg. class size: 14 students Acceptance rate: 95% Tuition listed
The Global College
The Global College Photo - The Global College Building
Calle Castellón de la Plana 8
Madrid, Spain 28006
0034915689937
Gr: 11-12 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Avg. class size: 25 students Tuition listed
The Guildhouse School
The Guildhouse School Photo
43-45 Bloomsbury Square, London
London, United Kingdom WC1A 2RA
4401223341300
Gr: 9-12, PG Avg. class size: 11 students Tuition listed
Haut-Lac International Bilingual School
Haut-Lac International Bilingual School Photo - Campuses with lake view, Switzerland
Chem. de Pangires 26
Saint-Légier-La Chiésaz, Switzerland 1806
412155550
Gr: 6-12 | PK-12 (day) | 620 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
International School Altdorf
International School Altdorf Photo
St. Josefsweg 15b
Altdorf, Switzerland 6460
0766909288
Gr: 8-12, PG | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
The International School of Schaffhausen
The International School of Schaffhausen Photo - The International School of Schaffhausen is located in the north of Switzerland, in the idyllic town of Schaffhausen. ISSH offers both the IB Diploma Programme and a High School Diploma Programme, with a focus on STEM subjects.
Mühlentalstrasse 280
Schaffhausen, Switzerland 8200
41526241707
Gr: 9-12 | PK-12 (day) | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Avg. class size: 17 students Tuition listed
J. Addison School
J. Addison School Photo - Main school building
2 Valleywood Drive
Markham, Ontario, Canada L3R8H3
(905) 477-4999
Gr: 7-12 | 1-12 (day) | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Avg. class size: 15 students Acceptance rate: 100% Tuition listed
LCBI High School
LCBI High School Photo - LCBI High School is beautifully located on the riverbank of the South Saskatchewan River in Outlook, Saskatchewan, Canada. Being in a small town has many advantages including safety, large campus space, and a friendly community.
(Christian)
(3)
700 Ash St
Outlook, Canada s0l2n0
(306) 860-7920
Gr: 9-12 | 131 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Avg. class size: 22 students Acceptance rate: 98% Tuition listed
Leysin American School in Switzerland (LAS)
Leysin American School in Switzerland (LAS) Photo
Chemin de la Source 3
Leysin, Switzerland 1854
0041244934872
Gr: 7-12, PG | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Avg. class size: 10 students Acceptance rate: 64% Tuition listed
Luther College High School
Luther College High School Photo - We have an on-campus dormitory with space for 40 boys and 40 girls. Luther College High School has an outstanding academic program and university preparation with graduates going on to post-secondary education, including: University of Saskatchewan, University of Toronto, Dartmouth, McGill, Harvard, Oxford, Yale, and Queen`s.
(4)
1500 Royal Street
Regina, Canada S4T 5A5
(306) 205-3738
Gr: 9-12 | 420 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Avg. class size: 23 students Acceptance rate: 64% Tuition listed
Nancy Campbell Academy
Nancy Campbell Academy Photo
(2)
45 Waterloo Street South
Stratford, ON, Canada N5A 4A8
(519) 272-1900
Gr: 9-12, PG | 7-12, PG (day) | 120 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Avg. class size: 11 students Acceptance rate: 80% Tuition listed
Nastic Sports Academy
Nastic Sports Academy Photo
(Christian)
Carretera N-340, Km 1202
Barcelona, Spain 43720
965124386
Gr: 8-12 | 1-12 (day) | 2,000 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Avg. class size: 15 students Acceptance rate: 90%
New Summit Academy Costa Rica
New Summit Academy Costa Rica Photo - Our location in Costa Rica is no accident. Costa Rica is an experiential learner's paradise.
Alajuela Province, Nueva Cumbre
Atenas, Costa Rica 20501
18006099496
Gr: 9-12, PG | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Avg. class size: 6 students Tuition listed
NLCS Jeju
NLCS Jeju Photo - NLCS Jeju campus
Edu City Ro
Jeju, South Korea 63644
82647938004
Gr: 5-12, PG | K-12, PG (day) Avg. class size: 22 students Acceptance rate: 40% Tuition listed
Pickering College
Pickering College Photo - Independent Co-educational Day and Boarding School
(4)
16945 Bayview Ave
Newmarket, Ontario, Canada L3Y4X2
(905) 895-1700
Gr: 9-12 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Avg. class size: 18 students Tuition listed
Ridley College
Ridley College Photo
(17)
2 Ridley Road
St.Catharines, Canada L2R7C3
(905) 684-1889
Gr: 6-12, PG | PK-12, PG (day) | 870 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Avg. class size: 18 students Tuition listed
Rosseau Lake College
Rosseau Lake College Photo
1967 Bright Street
Rosseau, Canada P0C1J0
(705) 732-4351
Gr: 7-12, PG | 150 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
St. George's School, Vancouver
St. George's School, Vancouver Photo - St. George's School, Vancouver is an all-boys university preparatory school in Canada. The school offers a Canadian curriculum containing 100+ courses and 26 Advanced Placement subjects.
(16)
4175 West 29th Avenue
Vancouver, BC, Canada V6S1V1
(604) 224-1304
Gr: 8-12 | K-12 (day) | 1,150 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed
St. Michaels University School
St. Michaels University School Photo - St. Michaels University School's campus is a blend of historic and innovative spaces, with the original School House steps away from the Innovation Lab where students explore robotics programs.
(2)
3400 Richmond Road
Victoria, Canada V8P 4P5
(250) 370-6170
Gr: 9-12 | PK-12 (day) | 1,000 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Avg. class size: 17 students
St. Stephen's School
St. Stephen's School Photo - St. Stephen's is in a historical palazzo in the very heart of ancient Rome
Via Aventina 3
Rome, Italy 00153
39065750605
Gr: 9-12 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Avg. class size: 15 students Acceptance rate: 44% Tuition listed
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