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International School of Playa del Carmen

International School in Playa del Carmen

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Quick answer

International School of Playa del Carmen offers a multi-track IB and American and Canadian programme. Well-suited to internationally mobile families. Note: IB PYP focused bilingual school with Canadian/US administration.

Key facts

  • Curriculum: IB, American, Canadian taught at International School of Playa del Carmen.
  • Tuition: $5,500–$12,000/yr published annual range.
  • Ages: 3-18 age range accepted.
  • Accreditations: IB listed accreditations.
IB, American, CanadianAges 3-18English$5,500–$12,000/yr(2025-2026)
Est. all-in: $10,250/yr(+17%, modeled)Premium in Playa del CarmenOpen admissions
Class Size

Not published

Admissions

Rolling

Accreditations

IB

multi-curriculumibamerican-curriculumpremium-tieropen-admissionsinternationally-mobile

Learning & language support (SEN / EAL)

Special educational needs (SEN)Stated
English as an additional language (EAL)Not published

This school states some support, but key details aren't published — confirm the gaps below before applying.

Why this matters

Special-needs provision at international schools varies widely and is rarely guaranteed by the school itself — and local legal duties differ by country. Confirm what this school provides, in writing, before you commit.

  • Learning support: moderate

Not published

  • —Educational-psychologist availability not stated
  • —EAL/ESL support for non-English speakers not stated
  • —In-house specialist staff not listed

Questions to ask the school

  1. Is an educational psychologist on staff or available by referral?
  2. What level of English is required for entry, and what EAL/ESL support is provided for a child still learning English?
  3. Can you support a child with my child's specific need (e.g. dyslexia, ADHD, autism), and have you done so this year? Ask for concrete examples.
  4. Is there an additional fee for learning support or EAL — and how much per year?
  5. Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?
Annual fees and costs for International School of Playa del Carmen
ItemAmount
Annual tuition (USD)$5,500–$12,000
Fee year2025-2026
Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate$10,250(+17%)
Est. first-year total (modeled)$11,750
Cost position in Playa del Carmen100th percentile(premium tier)

Hidden costs & fee notes

IB PYP focused bilingual school with Canadian/US administration. English instruction. Fees estimated from Riviera Maya bracket (topmexicorealestate.com, riviera-maya-real-estate.com guides).

Curriculum

IB, American, Canadian

Learning support

moderate

Recommended neighborhoods

Centro, Playacar, Colosio

Reviewed: 2026-04-11Data source: manualConfidence: mediumData completeness: 38%2 named sources

Reviewed by WhereNext against a named source — some fields may be approximate.

At a Glance

Fee Position in Playa del Carmen

Mid-range
Median
$4,000$5,500–$12,000$12,000

Class size: Not published

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