The International School of Texas serves students from Junior Pre-K (age 3) through Grade 12 at our purpose-built campus in Bee Cave/Austin, TX.
You can begin the process by applying online and scheduling a visit. To learn more, contact our Admissions & Enrollment team: Sara Solomon, Director of Admission & Enrollment — s.solomon@istexas.org or (512) 351-3403.
Yes. We encourage families to experience IST in person. We offer campus tours, class visit days, open house events, online information sessions, and parent coffees. Schedule a visit to see our campus and community firsthand.
We are located at 15506-C TX-71, Bee Cave (Austin), TX. Our office is open Monday–Friday, 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM.
IST maintains small class sizes so every student is known, supported, and challenged.
For 2026–2027 [confirm year/rates], tuition is approximately: Early Childhood (Junior PreK–Kindergarten) $26,250; Lower School (Grades 1–5) $26,500; Middle School (Grades 6–8) $28,250; Upper School (Grades 9–12) $29,400. Tuition includes school supplies, field trips, a student Chromebook, and one IST House shirt for new students.
In addition to tuition, a comprehensive fee of $2,050 applies to new and returning students (Kindergarten–Grade 12). A one-time New Student Enrollment Fee of $3,000 applies for Kindergarten–8th grade. Junior PreK and PreK programs do not have these fees.
Families may pay tuition annually, semi-annually (three payments), or monthly (ten installments).
Yes. We are committed to making an IST education accessible and offer need-based financial aid through Clarity, a third-party assessment platform. The process considers family income, number of dependents, medical expenses, and other factors. Parent Financial Statements require IRS verification (3–5 business days). Contact: Sara Solomon, s.solomon@istexas.org.
Yes. IST has elected to participate and will accept funds on behalf of families who receive state approval. The application and funding process is managed entirely by the State of Texas — families must apply directly at educationfreedom.texas.gov. Estimated awards are approximately $10,000 per child (up to $30,000 for students with a documented disability and current IEP). Acceptance into TEFA does not guarantee admission or enrollment at IST.
Yes. IST offers the full IB Continuum — the Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP), and Diploma Programme (DP). IST received DP authorization in February 2026 and is the first independent, secular PK-12 school in the Austin area to offer the full IB Continuum.
Every IST student studies both Spanish and Mandarin beginning in early childhood, graduating with years of language study and the cultural fluency to connect across borders.
Life at IST goes beyond the classroom. Students can choose from 35+ clubs, teams, and organizations, take part in our Trailblazer House System, and join signature traditions and experiential travel through our Trip Week program (Grades 2–12).
Our community represents over 40 nationalities and 24+ native languages — diversity is part of our everyday reality.