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| Number of students |
204 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
70 |
| Most common nationality |
China/ Costa Rica |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
10% vs 90% |
| Max. number of students per class |
18 |
| Average number of students per class |
15 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
No |
| Native English and Spanish speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English and Spanish |
Yes |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
French, Spanish, English, Self Taught Language |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
For experiential Learning |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
It really depends. Based on International Baccalaureate System. |
| Uniform required |
No |
| Waiting list |
Yes |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Yes |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
There is a UWC National Committee in each country that is in-charge of the selection process of the top students from their country that will represent them at the UWC Schools & Colleges. |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
Each Committee has a unique selection process that fits calendars, cultures, educational systems, and circumstances of each country so it is important to contact the National Committee to know what their application process and dates. |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
No |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
98%. The rest attend summer programs or GAP year programs. |
| External examinations or assessments available |
International Baccalaureate Program.
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| Results in these examinations |
85% pass rate of apprx. |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
We are a secular institution due to our diverse population. All students are allowed to practice their own beliefs and we provide spaces for it. |
| School bus service available |
N/A Boarding School. |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes |
| Learning support offered |
At UWCCR students with special educationals needs with guidance and support during their time at school, from follow-ups on how to organize their time, study timetables to IEP's to teachers to make them aware of their students' needs. Also, the SEN Coordinator communicates with parents when further evaluations need to be made during the break or to organize them to be done in Costa Rica, with external professionals (at the parents' expenses). The SEN Coordinator also assists students that come from disadvantage academic backgrounds, especially with organizations that the school works with, to have support during their transition to the new system. |
| Student access to education psychologist |
Yes |
| School start time |
August. |
| School finish time |
May. |
| Supervised care before/after school |
Yes |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Yes |
| Sports activities included |
Part of the CAS Program we offer: Yoga, Pilates, Crossfit, Football, Basketball, Voleyball, and more... |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Basketball Court, Football Court, Gym. |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
We are a non-profit organization that offers a two-year pre-university residence, focused on experimental learning for students 16 to 18 years of age.
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| Teaching approach of the school |
Experiential Learning Education. |