International schools in Costa Rica
There are 44 international schools listed in Costa Rica. They offer Advanced Placement, US Common Core, NGSS, IB Diploma, Montessori, Reggio Emilia, IB PYP, IB MYP, IGCSE, National Curriculum (England), Cambridge Primary, and Cambridge Lower Secondary. Annual tuition ranges from about ≈ $5.7K–$7.4K (USD). 1 offers boarding.
Updated July 2026
- Schools
- 44
- Curricula
- 12
- With boarding
- 1
- Tuition (USD)
- ≈ $5.7K–$7.4K
Curricula offered: Advanced Placement, US Common Core, NGSS, IB Diploma, Montessori, Reggio Emilia, IB PYP, IB MYP, IGCSE, National Curriculum (England), Cambridge Primary, and Cambridge Lower Secondary.
Accreditations: Middle States Association, IB, NEASC, Cognia, UNESCO ASPnet, CIS, Cambridge International, and Deutsche Auslandsschule.
| School | Curriculum | Stages | Accreditation | Gender | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Country Day School Costa Rica | Advanced Placement, US Common Core, NGSS | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary, Sixth form | Middle States Association | Co-ed | — |
| Marian Baker School | IB Diploma | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary | IB | — | $7.4K |
| Blue Valley School | IB Diploma, Montessori, Reggio Emilia | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary, Sixth form | IB, NEASC | Co-ed | CRC 3.3M |
| American International School of Costa Rica | Advanced Placement | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary | Cognia | — | — |
| Instituto Dr. Jaim Weizman | IB PYP, IB MYP, IB Diploma | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary | IB | — | — |
| Journey School of Costa Rica | IB PYP, IB MYP, IB Diploma | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary, Sixth form | IB, Middle States Association, UNESCO ASPnet, CIS | — | — |
| La Paz Community School | IB Diploma | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary | IB | — | $5.7K |
| Lighthouse International School | IB Diploma | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary, Sixth form | IB | Co-ed | $6.4K |
| Los Angeles School | IB Diploma | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary, Sixth form | IB | — | CRC 3.1M |
| Los Ángeles School, Frailes Dominicos | IB Diploma | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary, Sixth form | IB | — | CRC 3.1M |
| Pan-American School | IB PYP, IB MYP, IB Diploma | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary | IB | — | — |
| Centro Educativo Futuro Verde | IB PYP, IB MYP, IB Diploma | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary | IB | Co-ed | — |
| Franz Liszt Schule | IB Diploma | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary | IB | — | CRC 3.7M |
| Saint Francis College | IB Diploma | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary | IB | Co-ed | — |
| Saint Gregory School | IB Diploma | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary | IB | — | — |
| Saint Mary School | IB Diploma | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary | IB | Co-ed | — |
| Saint Paul College | IB Diploma | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary | Cognia | — | — |
| St. Jude School | IB PYP, IB Diploma, IGCSE, National Curriculum (England) | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary, Sixth form | IB, UNESCO ASPnet | Co-ed | — |
| The European School | IB Diploma | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary, Sixth form | IB | — | — |
| UWC Costa Rica | IB Diploma | Upper secondary | IB, CIS, NEASC | Co-ed | — |
| Del Mar Academy | IB MYP, IB Diploma, Montessori | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary, Sixth form | IB | Co-ed | — |
| Colegio Internacional SEK Costa Rica | IB Diploma | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary | IB | — | — |
| Country Day School | Advanced Placement, US Common Core | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary | IB | Co-ed | — |
| Liceo de Moravia | IB Diploma | Lower secondary, Upper secondary | IB | Co-ed | — |
| Lincoln School | IB MYP, IB Diploma | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary | IB | — | — |
| Tree Of Life International SchoolTOLIS | Cambridge Primary, Cambridge Lower Secondary, IGCSE | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary | Cambridge International, UNESCO ASPnet | — | — |
| Anglo American School | IB Diploma | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary | — | — | — |
| Colegio Miravalle | IB Diploma | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary | IB | — | — |
| Colegio Saint Francis | IB Diploma | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary | — | Co-ed | — |
| Colegio Santa María de Guadalupe | IB Diploma | Lower secondary, Upper secondary | IB | Co-ed | — |
| Colégio Humboldt | — | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary | Deutsche Auslandsschule | — | CRC 5.2M |
| Gsd International School Costa Rica | IB Diploma | Early years, Primary, Upper secondary | IB | — | — |
| International Christian School | IB Diploma | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary | IB | Co-ed | — |
| Liceo HHC Experimental Bilingüe José Figueres Ferrer | IB Diploma | Lower secondary, Upper secondary | — | — | — |
| Centro Educativo Nueva Generacion | IB Diploma | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary | — | — | — |
| Iribó School (ADEC) | Cambridge Primary, Cambridge Lower Secondary, IGCSE | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary | Cambridge International | Co-ed | — |
| Yorkín School (ADEC) | Cambridge Primary, Cambridge Lower Secondary | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary | Cambridge International | Co-ed | — |
| Liceo de Cot Francisco J. Orlich | IB Diploma | Upper secondary, Sixth form | — | — | — |
| Centro Docente MiravalleCDM | — | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary | — | — | — |
| Colegio Bilingüe de Palmares | IB Diploma | Upper secondary, Sixth form | — | — | — |
| Sistema Educativo Saint Clare | — | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary | — | — | — |
| Colegio Metodista de Costa Rica | — | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary | — | Co-ed | — |
| Liceo Sinaí | — | — | — | — | — |
| Liceo de Tarrazú | — | — | — | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
- How many international schools are in Costa Rica?
- Novana Index lists 44 international schools in Costa Rica.
- What are the best international schools in Costa Rica?
- There is no single best international school in Costa Rica; the right fit depends on curriculum, budget, and boarding needs. The 44 listed schools offer Advanced Placement, US Common Core, NGSS, IB Diploma, Montessori, Reggio Emilia, IB PYP, IB MYP, IGCSE, National Curriculum (England), Cambridge Primary, and Cambridge Lower Secondary and hold accreditations including Middle States Association, IB, NEASC, Cognia, UNESCO ASPnet, CIS, Cambridge International, and Deutsche Auslandsschule. Compare all 44 by curriculum, fees, boarding, and accreditation to find the best match.
- What curricula do international schools in Costa Rica offer?
- International schools in Costa Rica offer Advanced Placement, US Common Core, NGSS, IB Diploma, Montessori, Reggio Emilia, IB PYP, IB MYP, IGCSE, National Curriculum (England), Cambridge Primary, and Cambridge Lower Secondary.
- How much does international school tuition cost in Costa Rica?
- Annual tuition at international schools listed in Costa Rica ranges from about ≈ $5.7K–$7.4K (USD).
- Are there boarding schools in Costa Rica?
- Yes, 1 of the international schools listed in Costa Rica offer boarding.
- Which accreditations do schools in Costa Rica hold?
- Listed schools in Costa Rica hold accreditations including Middle States Association, IB, NEASC, Cognia, UNESCO ASPnet, CIS, Cambridge International, and Deutsche Auslandsschule.