Lyford Cay International School
- IB Career-related
- IB Diploma
- IB MYP
- IB PYP
Per yearabout USD 13.3K–35.6K
BSD 13.3K–35.6K · 2026-27 school year · Source: school website (checked 2026-10-29)
About
Non-profit international school in Nassau, The Bahamas, offering the full International Baccalaureate continuum from 18 months through Grade 12 across a Lower Campus and an Upper Campus.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
Curriculum
IB Career-related · IB Diploma · IB MYP
Language
English
Type
International school
Fee level
- Nationalities
- 45
- Founded
- 1962
- Ownership
- Non-profit
Fees
Source: Read from the school's website
2026-27 school year
Age on the first day of the school year (usually 1 September). Cut-off dates differ by school.
| Grade | Per year |
|---|---|
| Preschool — Regular Day | BSD 13,325≈ USD 13.3K |
| Preschool — Extended Day | BSD 14,850≈ USD 14.8K |
| Jr. Pre-Kindergarten | BSD 18,450≈ USD 18.4K |
| Pre-Kindergarten | BSD 20,000≈ USD 20K |
| Kindergarten | BSD 22,250≈ USD 22.3K |
| Lower Elementary — Grades 1–2 | BSD 27,650≈ USD 27.6K |
Show fee charts
| per year | |
|---|---|
| Preschool — Regular Day | BSD 13,325 (about USD 13.3K) |
| Preschool — Extended Day | BSD 14,850 (about USD 14.8K) |
| Jr. Pre-Kindergarten | BSD 18,450 (about USD 18.4K) |
| Pre-Kindergarten | BSD 20,000 (about USD 20K) |
| Kindergarten | BSD 22,250 (about USD 22.3K) |
| Lower Elementary — Grades 1–2 | BSD 27,650 (about USD 27.6K) |
| Upper Elementary — Grades 3–5 | BSD 28,150 (about USD 28.1K) |
| Lower Middle School — Grades 6–8 | BSD 32,250 (about USD 32.3K) |
| Upper Middle School — Grades 9–10 | BSD 33,000 (about USD 33K) |
| High School — Grades 11–12 | BSD 35,600 (about USD 35.6K) |
Source: school website (lcis.bs) · checked 2026-10-29 · Reference rate (2026-11-06)
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| Lyford Cay International School (this school) | BSD 13,325 (about USD 13.3K) | BSD 35,600 (about USD 35.6K) |
| Windsor School | BSD 12,000 (about USD 12K) | BSD 25,500 (about USD 25.5K) |
| St Andrew's International School | BSD 5,955 (about USD 5.96K) | BSD 28,420 (about USD 28.4K) |
Source: school website (lcis.bs) · checked 2026-10-29 · Reference rate (2026-11-06)
One-off costs
- Application fee
- BSD 250
As published by the school. Amounts change with the school year and exchange rates; please confirm with the school before applying. Converted amounts use the reference rate of the date shown. Reference rate (2026-11-06). Source: school website (checked 2026-10-29)
Admissions
Source: Read from the school's website
- Mid-year entry
- Possible
- Entry process
- Entry assessment, Interview
- Open days
- 2026-11-14, 2026-11-21
- Financial aid
- Yes
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explainedIB PYP · IB MYP · IB DP (Diploma) · IB CP (Career-related)
The IB's four programmes
Schools often run only some of the four. Highlighted boxes are the ones this school offers.
- IB PYPOffered
Early years to primary · Ages 3–12
The IB's primary programme. Children learn through questions and units of inquiry rather than separate subjects.
- IB MYPOffered
Middle years (ages 11–16) · Ages 11–16
The IB's middle-years programme: eight subject groups taught with links between them, ending with a personal project.
- IB DP (Diploma)Offered
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's university-entrance qualification — what people usually mean by "the IB". Six subjects plus the Extended Essay, TOK and CAS, scored out of 45.
- IB CP (Career-related)Offered
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's career-related route for the same ages as the DP: at least two DP courses plus a career-related study chosen by the school.
Last two years: DP or CP
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Strengths
- Academics
- Languages
- STEM
- Outdoor education
- Service
- Sport
- Performing arts
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities
- Swimming pool
- Sports field
- Theatre
Sports
- Swimming
- Athletics
Arts
- Music
- Art
- Dance
- Theatre
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Accreditation and memberships
Source: Read from the school's website
- Accreditations
- CIS, IB, NEASC
- Memberships
- COIS
Location
Source: Read from the school's website
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St Andrew's International SchoolIB Diploma · IB MYP · IB PYP
BSD 5.96K–28.4K (about USD 5.96K–28.4K)
- Windsor School
UK EYFS · Own curriculum · AP
BSD 12K–25.5K (about USD 12K–25.5K)
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