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Below, we have compiled the top 6 IB international schools in San Jose according to our users. However, there are another 9 IB schools to choose from in the city (and 23 total international schools.) You can find the best international school for your child by personalising your results. Just fill in your search criteria, and we will calculate a personal score for every international school in San Jose based on your requirements.

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Pan-American School

Pan-American School is fully bilingual, first IB Continuum School offering the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme (DP), Middle Years Programme (MYP), and Primary Years Programme (PYP) in Costa Rica.
Curriculum
IB, American, Costa Rican
Languages of instruction
English, Spanish
Ages
2 to 18
This school does not make their fees public.

Best 6 IB International Schools in San Jose

Out of a total of 15 IB International Schools in San Jose (and 23 total International Schools in San Jose)

Based on the aggregated preferences of our users in the last 30 days.

Lighthouse International School

We are an international school with the vision of transforming lives through character education with a solid foundation of academic excellence.
Curriculum
IB, American, Christian
Language of instruction
English
Ages
3 to 18
Yearly fees - 2025/2026
from: ₡ 4,436,256
to: ₡ 5,786,705
Reviews
(7 reviews)

The British School of Costa Rica

The British School of Costa Rica is dedicated to serving the Costa Rican Community and the International Community resident in Costa Rica by offering an excellent, English/Spanish bilingual education.
Curriculum
IB, British, International
Languages of instruction
English, Spanish
Ages
3 to 18
This school does not make their fees public.
Reviews
(3 reviews)

International St. Jude School

We are an international catholic school, which is inclusive but which pushes students to excellence, in other words doing your best every day. The school is known for its happy learning atmopshere and pleasant environment but also for its academic excellence and success. We have very clear values : excllence, sustainability , kindness , integrity and faith. These are applied daily. Our students are also known for their kindness and good etiquette. Our graduates truly shine in the outside world.
Curriculum
IB, Catholic, British
Languages of instruction
English, Spanish
Ages
1 to 18
This school does not make their fees public.

Pan-American School

Pan-American School is fully bilingual, first IB Continuum School offering the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme (DP), Middle Years Programme (MYP), and Primary Years Programme (PYP) in Costa Rica.
Curriculum
IB, American, Costa Rican
Languages of instruction
English, Spanish
Ages
2 to 18
This school does not make their fees public.

International Christian School

Curriculum
IB, Christian, Costa Rican
Language of instruction
English
Ages
2 to 18
This school does not make their fees public.

The European School

The European School was founded in 1989 by Anne Aronson who longed to see in her adopted country, Costa Rica, a school emphasizing the Liberal Arts and the Humanities such as she had known during her formative years in France and in her university education at the Sorbonne in Paris.
Curriculum
IB
Language of instruction
English
Ages
3 to 18
Yearly fees - 2025/2026
from: ₡ 4,861,593
to: ₡ 8,064,110
Reviews
(5 reviews)
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Summary

What are the best IB international schools in San Jose?

  1. Lighthouse International School
  2. The British School of Costa Rica
  3. International St. Jude School
  4. Pan-American School
  5. International Christian School
  6. The European School

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23 International Schools in San Jose

How Many International Schools are there in San Jose?

There are 23 international schools in San Jose. See them all

What are the most popular curriculums in San Jose?
Curriculum International schools
IB 15  
Costa Rican 9  
American 9  
British 3  
German 2  
Other 5  

Additionally, there is 1 boarding school in San Jose.

What are the most popular languages of instruction?
Language International schools
English 21  
Spanish 11  
German 1  
French 1  

Among these, there are 11 bilingual schools in San Jose.

How Much do International Schools cost in San Jose?

The average price of international schools in San Jose is ₡ 7,193,921. (*)

Price for 12 y.o.
Min. price ₡ 5,216,684
Avg. price ₡ 7,193,921
Max. price ₡ 10,567,884
Price for 12 y.o. Number of international schools
₡ 5,216,500 to ₡ 10,478,999 5  
₡ 10,479,000 to ₡ 15,741,499 1  

(*) The price for one year of fees for a 12 year old (or the closest age to 12 available in the school), excluding one-time fees at enrolment.

How Big are Class Sizes in San Jose?

The average class size of international schools in San Jose is 18.6 students.

Class Size Number of international schools
10 to 14 2  
15 to 19 7  
20 to 24 9  

How big are the schools in San Jose (in number of students)?

The average size, in number of students, of international schools in San Jose is 593 students.

Number of students Number of international schools
150 to 649 11  
650 to 1,149 7  
1,150 to 1,649 1  

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