Colegio Saint Francis
Christian, Founded 1950
Updated July 2026
IB Diploma
Saint Francis College is a prestigious, bilingual, Catholic educational institution in Costa Rica that provides comprehensive formation through a high-quality pedagogical model. Founded in 1950, it serves students from preschool through secondary levels across its Moravia and Alajuela campuses.
Curriculum
Teaching approach
The school’s philosophy is rooted in the Gospel and the Franciscan values of its patron, Saint Francis of Assisi, emphasizing a humanized and experiential approach to learning. It aims to develop critical and proactive leaders committed to building a just and sustainable society. The pedagogical model positions students as protagonists of their own learning, with teachers acting as guides to foster research, innovation, and personalized development.
Programmes
The academic offering spans preschool, primary, and secondary levels, characterized by an innovative, bilingual, and humanistic-Franciscan curriculum. The school offers the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme, which provides students with advantages for university admission and credit recognition both in Costa Rica and abroad. The curriculum is designed to develop integral life skills, academic proficiency, and STEM capabilities through robotics and technology integration.
Student support
Learning support
The school provides comprehensive student support, including psychopedagogical guidance and a dedicated educational committee. It offers specialized services such as speech therapy and support for high-performance students. Additionally, the institution monitors learning progress through the application of curricular adaptations and identifies students with high capabilities.
Frequently asked questions(3)
- What curriculum does Colegio Saint Francis offer?
- Colegio Saint Francis offers IB Diploma.
- Is Colegio Saint Francis co-educational?
- Colegio Saint Francis is a co-ed school.
- Where is Colegio Saint Francis located?
- Colegio Saint Francis is an international school in San Jose, Costa Rica.
Tuition & fees
No published fee schedule was found for this school.
Admissions
The school maintains an open enrollment policy and invites interested families to contact the admissions department directly. Prospective parents can submit their details through an online inquiry form, specifying their preferred campus (Moravia or Alajuela) and the level of interest, ranging from preschool to secondary. The school coordinates individual appointments for families interested in the International Baccalaureate (IB) program.
Facilities
About the campus
The school operates two campuses, located in Moravia and Alajuela, both featuring modern, well-equipped laboratories for computing, robotics, and science (biology and chemistry). Facilities include sports areas for individual and collective disciplines, artistic and musical spaces, and a chapel for religious celebrations. The campuses are designed to support a sustainable environment, incorporating features such as solar panels, LED lighting, and efficient water-saving systems.
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