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International Schools in TulumCost, Quality & Market Intelligence — 2026 Data

Based on 3 schools · 3 with published fee data · Updated April 2026

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Total Schools

3

Median True Cost

$9,500

per year

Hidden Fee Markup

+19%

above published tuition

Median Value Score

54/100

Tulum, Mexico has 3 international schools. The median true annual cost (including hidden fees) is $9,500. Published tuition typically understates the real cost by 19%. Admissions are mostly open (rolling). The most common curricula are Local+English, Canadian, American.

Quick answer

Tulum, Mexico has 3 international schools across 3 curricula (Local+English, Canadian, American). 3 schools publish full fee data; the median true annual cost (tuition + hidden fees) is $9,500/yr, with hidden fees typically adding 19% on top of headline tuition. The median WhereNext Value Score is 54/100. Admissions are mostly open and rolling.

Key facts

  • 3 international schools 3 with verified published fees · WhereNext-curated DB.
  • Median true cost: $9,500/yr tuition + estimated hidden fees (registration, transport, uniform, activities).
  • Hidden-fee markup: +19% published tuition typically understates real annual cost by this amount.
  • Top curricula Local+English (2) · Canadian (1) · American (1).
  • Admissions mix 3 open · 0 moderate · 0 competitive · 0 highly selective.

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Curriculum Breakdown

Local+English
2 (67%)
Canadian
1 (33%)
American
1 (33%)

Admissions Difficulty

3

Open / Rolling

Best Value Schools

Highest value-for-money — class size, diversity, accreditations, and support relative to cost.

Tulum International SchoolAmerican, Local+English · $8,500/yr
Value: 55
Ak Lu'um International SchoolLocal+English · $9,500/yr
Value: 54
Maple Bear TulumCanadian · $10,250/yr
Value: 47

Most Affordable

Tulum International SchoolAmerican, Local+English
$8,500/yr
Ak Lu'um International SchoolLocal+English
$9,500/yr
Maple Bear TulumCanadian
$10,250/yr

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Data source: WhereNext International School Database. 3 schools in Tulum, 3 with published fee data. Last updated April 2026.

True cost: Published tuition + estimated hidden fees (registration, transport, uniform, exams, activities) based on city-specific norms.

Value score: 0-100 composite measuring class size, diversity, accreditations, and learning support relative to cost percentile.

School profiles are decision aids, not endorsements. Always verify fees and admissions directly with schools.