Schools in San Bernardino

Complete guide to education in San Bernardino. Educational options, profiles, costs and how to choose the best school for your children.

Quality Education for Your Children

Education is one of the most important decisions for families who move. San Bernardino offers different educational options, from local public schools to international schools in Asunción.

This guide presents all available options, real costs, advantages and disadvantages of each type of school, so you can make the best decision for your family.

Types of Schools Available

Know the different educational options and choose the one that best fits your family profile

Public Schools

Free public schools of the Paraguayan educational system. Complete integration with the local community and teaching in Spanish.

✓ Advantages:
  • Free
  • Integration with local community
  • Paraguayan school calendar
⚠ Considerations:
  • Teaching in Spanish
  • Variable structure
  • Larger classes

Private Schools

Local private schools with greater structure, resources and some bilingual options. Smaller classes and more individualized attention.

✓ Advantages:
  • Greater structure and resources
  • Smaller classes
  • Some offer bilingual education
⚠ Considerations:
  • Monthly cost (varies by school)
  • Additional school supplies

Schools in Asunción

Greater variety of options, including international schools. Requires daily transport (~50km), but offers more educational alternatives.

✓ Advantages:
  • Greater variety of options
  • International schools available
  • Bilingual/trilingual education
⚠ Considerations:
  • Daily transport (~50km)
  • Additional transport cost
  • Travel time

Cost Ranges by School Type

Costs vary according to school type, grade and location. Values are estimates and may vary.

Public Schools

Tuition
Free

School Supplies:

200k - 500k PYG/year

Private (San Bernardino)

Tuition
500k - 1,5M
PYG/month

School Supplies:

500k - 1M PYG/year

International (Asunción)

Tuition
1,5M - 3M+
PYG/month

School Supplies:

1M - 2M PYG/year

Transport:

+300k - 600k PYG/month

How to Choose the Best School?

Consider these important factors in your decision

1

Language

Teaching in Spanish, Portuguese or bilingual? Consider your children's needs and future goals.

2

Location

Near home or need for transport? Consider time, cost and convenience of travel.

3

Budget

Total cost (tuition + supplies + transport). Plan all annual and extra costs.

4

Methodology

Aligned with family values and expectations? Know the school's educational philosophy.

5

Structure

Facilities, extra activities, security. Visit the school personally to assess the structure.

6

Recommendations

Talk to other families who study there. Real experiences are valuable in the decision.

Important Tips

✓
Visit personally

Visit the schools before deciding. Know the facilities, talk to principals and teachers.

✓
Paraguayan school calendar

The school year in Paraguay usually runs from February to December. Consider this in planning.

✓
Foreign documentation

Check if the school accepts foreign documentation and what documents are required.

✓
Transport to Asunción

For schools in Asunción, consider travel time, costs and daily logistics.

Next Steps

Now that you know the educational options, continue exploring other essential information about living in San Bernardino.

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