Quick summary of key school information
School details
| Number of students |
257 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
25 |
| Most common nationality |
Costa Rican |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
75% are local students and 25% are international students. |
| Native English speaking teachers |
Most of them are. |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
We offer the English as a Second Language Program and the Spanish as a Second Language Program. |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
English and Spanish |
| Max. number of students per class |
23 |
| Average number of students per class |
15 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes, for preschool and 1st grade. |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
Technology is integrated in every activity in the classroom. Students have the opportunity to use tablets, robots, virtual reality goggles and more. There is a BYOD policy in place for middle and high school students. |
| Is the school ready to use virtual classrooms when needed? (e.g. teaching lessons online if the school is closed, e.g. during COVID-19 closures) |
Yes, we have implemented a Distance Learning Program during the quarantine. |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
Nondenominational Christian Values. |
| How does the school accommodate non-religious students or students of a different religion? |
We don't talk about religion, we focus on Christian Values. Students are required to participate in the different activities the school has. People of all faiths are accepted and respected. |
| External examinations or assessments available |
MAP Testings, PSAT and SAT Testing, Costa Rican Baccalaureate testing and International Baccalaureate testing. |
| Results in these examinations |
Above international norms. |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
No homework is assigned to elementary levels. Appropriate amounts of homework is assigned for middle and high school. |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
They will need around 30 min - 1 h, but it will depend on the grade level. |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
95% |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes |
| Learning support offered |
We offer non-significant curricular accommodations through our Learning Support Program. |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
Gifted students are provided additional opportunities to explore topics further and grow according to their capabilities. |
| Student access to education psychologist |
Yes |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Yes, the admission process includes testing, trial day, interviews and document verification. |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
They will need to complete MAP tests in Reading, Math, and Science. They also will need to complete a writing test. |
| Waiting list |
Yes, we have a waiting list for Kinder, Preparatory, 3rd Grade |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
There is open enrollment year round |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
| School start time |
7:20am |
| School finish time |
11:30am (Prekinder and Kinder , for optional half-day program). 2:35pm for regular day (Prekinder -12th grade) |
| Supervised care before/after school |
Yes, beginning at 6:30 a.m., and ending at 4:30 pm. |
| School bus service available |
Yes |
| School provided lunches |
The school provides a cafeteria service at extra cost. |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Yes |
| Uniform required |
Yes. Students wear a formal uniform, and a PE uniform on the days they have that class. |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Sports (soccer, basketball, volleyball, frisbee), cooking, robotics, art, and more. |
| Sports activities included |
The physical education class, and options for participation in intramural and varsity sports. |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes, our students participate in soccer, basketball, and volleyball tournaments throughout the school year. |
| Facilities at the school |
Library, Art Room, Science Lab, Technology Lab, Amphitheater. |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Soccer field, basketball and volleyball courts. |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
We are an international school with the vision of transforming lives through character education with a solid foundation of academic excellence. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
We have an academic program that aims to develop the whole child, and is driven towards the International Baccalaureate. |
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