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Language of instruction		English and Spanish
Native English and Spanish teachers
Extra languages (other than English and Spanish)
Class sizes	Average	20 students / class
Class sizes	Maximum
Extracurricular activities
School bus

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Nationalities

Number of students	204
Number of nationalities represented in the school	70
Most common nationality	China
Ratio of local students to international students	5% local : 95% international

The classroom

Average number of students per class	20
Additional language classes offered by the school	French

School policies

External examinations or assessments available

IB Diploma

Extracurricular activities

School provided lunches	Yes
Sports facilities at the school	Outdoor sports fields.

About the school

Qualities and characteristics best defining the school

United World College Costa Rica is a non-profit foundation offering a two-year residential pre-university program focused on experiential learning.
UWC's educational program encompasses three main areas: Academics (International Baccalaureate Diploma), Co-Curricular and Residence Life. All activities and learning opportunities incorporate one or more of UWC Costa Rica´s six competencies: social responsibility, diversity, conflict transformation, sustainability, leadership, and healthy lifestyle.

Teaching approach of the school

UWC's mission is to educate a diverse group of young men and women to become happy, healthy and committed individuals, capable through their leadership and engagement, of fostering positive change in their communities in order to contribute to achieving a more sustainable and peaceful world.

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