Austin, TX · K–11
Last verified August 20, 2026
4402 Hudson Bend Rd, 78734 · (512) 351-3403
Enrollment
158
Student:teacher
5:1
Published tuition
$26,250–$29,400
Application fee
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Tuition by division
| Division | Grades | Annual tuition | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preschool / Pre-K2026-2027 | Early Childhood (Junior PreK – Kindergarten) | $26,250 | Tuition includes school supplies, field trips, a student Chromebook (Grade 3 and up), and one IST House shirt for new students. No additional comprehensive or new student enrollment fees for JPK or PreK. |
| Elementary2026-2027 | Lower School (Grade 1 – Grade 5) | $26,500 | Tuition includes school supplies, field trips, a student Chromebook (Grade 3 and up), and one IST House shirt for new students. Additional comprehensive fee of $2,050 and new student enrollment fee of $3,000 apply. |
| Middle school2026-2027 | Middle School (Grade 6 – Grade 8) | $28,250 | Tuition includes school supplies, field trips, a student Chromebook (Grade 3 and up), and one IST House shirt for new students. Additional comprehensive fee of $2,050 and new student enrollment fee of $3,000 apply. |
| High school2026-2027 | Upper School (Grade 9 – Grade 12) | $29,400 | Tuition includes school supplies, field trips, a student Chromebook (Grade 3 and up), and one IST House shirt for new students. Additional comprehensive fee of $2,050 applies (no new student enrollment fee for Upper School). |
Head of school
Dr. David Watson
Head of School
Dr. David Watson joined IST as Head of School in July 2025, bringing over 30 years of international education leadership spanning the United States, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. Most recently, he served at the Community School of Naples in Florida, where he grew enrollment by 40%, tripled the endowment, and expanded campus facilities.
Curriculum & special classes
As an IB World School, the International School of Texas offers a hands-on, inquiry-driven curriculum that sparks creativity, critical thinking, and global awareness. IST offers the full IB Continuum: the Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP), and Diploma Programme (DP).
Financial aid
IST offers need-based financial aid through Clarity, a third-party assessment platform, which considers family income, number of dependents, and medical expenses. The school also participates in the Texas Education Freedom Accounts (TEFA) program, accepting funds for approved families.
Before & after school care
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After school
After-school programs and summer camps are available, requiring additional fees and registration.
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Admissions
The International School of Texas invites prospective families to explore their school through campus tours, class visit days, open house events, online information sessions, and parent coffees before applying. The application process begins online.
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What they ask for: Online application, visit (campus tour, class visit day, open house, or information session)
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