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IB, American, and Costa Rican
Bilingual
Ages 2 to 18

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CitySan Jose
CurriculumsIB, American, and Costa Rican
Languages of instructionEnglish and Spanish
Age RangeAges 2 to 18
Yearly fees: Not public
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Quick summary of key school information

Language of instruction English and Spanish
Native English and Spanish teachers
Extra languages (other than English and Spanish)
Class sizes Average 16 students / class
Maximum 22 students / class
Extracurricular activities
School bus
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This school does not make their fees public for the academic year 2023/2024.

Address: 300 metros sur de Restaurante el Rodeo, Heredia, San Antonio de Belén, 40701, Costa Rica
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Number of students

525

Number of nationalities represented in the school

38

Most common nationality

Costa Rican

Ratio of local students to international students

31% international

Native English and Spanish speaking teachers

We have native speakers and also non- native speakers

Language support for students not fluent in English and Spanish

Yes we have different options: Tutoring, Counselling and Learning Support (Pull out)

Additional language classes offered by the school

English and Spanish

Max. number of students per class

22

Average number of students per class

16

Does the school employ teaching assistants?

Yes

Use of technology in the classroom

Virtual classrooms, 3D gadgets for certain classes like Sports Science, Smart Blackboards, EBSCO for research, younger children use apps for reading-writing, we have developed our own app for students and parents with multiple functions, etc.

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, the school had a virtual classroom platform ready before the COVID-19 quarantines.

Do students practice religion at the school? What religion?

Non-religious education

How does the school accommodate non-religious students or students of a different religion?

We respect all religions and beliefs, we promote values.

External examinations or assessments available

International Baccalaureate

Results in these examinations

Excellent results. In 2021 our IB Diploma Program's highest score was 44/45 points.

Do teachers assign homework to their students?

Yes

Approximate hours of homework given

The students have weekly homework with different deadlines, the objective is to teach the students to manage their time.

Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation

100%

Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs

Yes.

Learning support offered

Co-Curricular Programs, Counseling and Psychological Services, Services for Students with Learning Differences, Language Acquisition Program, College and Career Counseling, Tutoring and Special Needs Services, Shadows teachers.

The school supports gifted, able and talented students

In Primary we have the following enrichment opportunities:
Acceleration--advanced grade placement (usually in Math or English).
Enrichment--weekly meetings with learning support to engage in additional advanced projects.
RAZ-Kids and Newsela--advanced reading opportunities.
Co-curricular--a variety of academic and non-academic learning opportunities (dance, sports, art, hobbies, academic clubs, robotics, etc.)

In Middle School we have:
Enrichment: Student-led projects according to their area of interest and ability.
Acceleration: Advance grade placement subject or grade level (very special cases).

High School we have the following options:
Acceleration in individual courses such as Math and English for grades 9 and 10
Enrichment via online programs for areas such as Math, science, Psychology, History for grades 9 and 10
Higher Level courses in the Diploma program both school-taught and online via Pamoja
Also in the diploma program, students might choose to take additional science or math classes to enrich their academic profile.
There are other possibilities which depend on the student’s background and interests that we can customize based on their academic profile.

Student access to education psychologist

Yes, we have psychologists and pedagogues.

Entry evaluation for students

Yes

Brief description of entry evaluation required

For PreKinder, Kinder and Preparatory: Development assessment is required.
First Grade until the Eleventh Grade: Admissions evaluations in English, Math, and Spanish are required for admission. Math is evaluated in English.

Waiting list

No

Deadline for registration (new academic year)

We enroll students all year-round.

Students can join after academic year begins

Yes

School start time

7:25 a.m.

School finish time

On Monday to Thursday 2:45 p.m. On Friday 1:25 p.m.

Supervised care before/after school

Yes

School bus service available

Yes.

School provided lunches

Yes, we have a cafeteria, the students can buy lunch there. Currently, students and parents can order in advance through their app.

Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc)

Yes

Uniform required

Yes

Extracurricular activities or clubs offered

We have several co-curricular activities from 1:40 a 2:40 p.m. and 3:00 to 4:00 p.m.

Sports activities included

Yoga, Pilates, Zumba, Table tennis (Ping Pong), Cross country, Cross training (Crossfit), Cardio tennis, Functional training, Spinning.

Sports teams or sport competitions available for students

Yes, we have different teams.
We participate in international competitions like AASCA Basketball Tournament, AASCA Soccer Tournament, AASCA Volleyball Tournament, and also we also participate in national tournaments.

Facilities at the school

Health Services, Library and Research Center, Science Laboratories, Audio Recording Studio, Sports Facilities, Maker and Design Space.

Sports facilities at the school

Soccer fields, multipurpose gymnasium (basketball, volleyball, indoor soccer), spinning bikes, running machines, table tennis, weight and functional training.

Qualities and characteristics best defining the school

* Fully bilingual (English-Spanish)
* First IB Continuum School in Costa Rica.
* Multicultural and international (38 nationalities represented).
* Mid-sized community, family environment.
* Careful attention to each child and their specific needs.
* Beautiful, modern, and safe campus, with lots of gardens and recreational spaces.
* Students have an opportunity to earn 3 diplomas: IB, US High School, and Costa Rican Baccalaureate.
* Strong ESL and SSL language support programs; strong special needs program.

Teaching approach of the school

Pan-American School has a balanced approached to teaching and learning. Educators embrace the IB philosophy of inquiry-based, student-centered learning while fostering specific skills in self-management, communication, social and emotional development, research, critical thinking, and innovation. Service to our local and global community is an integral part of our curriculum and instruction.

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