
Liceo HHC Experimental Bilingüe José Figueres Ferrer
Christian, Founded 1995
Updated July 2026
Curriculum
Languages
The Liceo Experimental Bilingüe José Figueres Ferrer is a pioneering educational institution in Costa Rica that offers a bilingual, experimental curriculum focused on academic excellence and holistic development. It serves students through a flexible, innovative model that integrates technology, entrepreneurship, and global perspectives.
Curriculum
Teaching approach
The school is grounded in constructivist and humanist principles, with a focus on rationalism and Christian values. It promotes constant student growth, autonomy, and critical thinking through collaborative work and teacher-led guidance. The core values of the institution include solidarity, responsibility, and self-discipline.
Programmes
The school operates under an experimental bilingual model that allows for a flexible curriculum, including smaller group sizes for English instruction to enhance language acquisition. The academic path includes core subjects, management and informatics (grades 7-9), and specialized technology tracks in accounting and tourism (grades 10-11). Additionally, the school offers the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme and integrates STEAM methodologies, robotics, and programming into its educational offerings.
Outcomes
The school emphasizes academic excellence and the formation of leaders with strong values. Students benefit from a bilingual curriculum, preparation for higher education, and the opportunity to pursue the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme. Graduates are prepared for global challenges through critical thinking, research skills, and the potential for double certification.
Student support
Learning support
The institution provides dedicated support services, including psychological attention and medical care. It also offers a scholarship program to assist students. For those with specific learning needs, the school accepts official certifications of curricular support from previous educational centers to ensure appropriate accommodations during the admission process.
Tuition & fees
No published fee schedule was found for this school.
Admissions
The admission process for seventh grade is transparent and merit-based, requiring a formal online registration followed by a mandatory, in-person entrance examination. The exam, which accounts for 100% of the final admission score, evaluates proficiency in Spanish and Mathematics. Applicants must provide identification and, if applicable, official certification of any required curricular support from their previous school. Admission is subject to the institution's capacity and the final ranking of exam results.
Calendar
The admission cycle for the 2027 academic year begins with online registration from June 8 to July 3, 2026. The entrance examination is scheduled for October 9, 2026, with results published on October 23, 2026. Subsequent stages include a mandatory in-person pre-enrollment on November 3 and 4, 2026, and final enrollment on November 30, 2026.
Facilities
About the campus
The campus features modern, accessible infrastructure, including specialized laboratories for science, informatics, and technology, as well as a library with physical and digital resources. Sports and recreational facilities include a gymnasium, multi-use courts, and green areas. The school also provides a medical infirmary, security monitoring systems, and classrooms equipped with updated technology and ergonomic furniture.
Co-curriculars
The school offers a variety of activities to support holistic development, including a sports school, theater productions, and art and culture exhibitions. Students may participate in vocational workshops such as basic electricity, leatherwork, jewelry making, decorative painting, and crafts using recycled materials. Additionally, the institution organizes seminars, conferences, field trips, and concerts to complement the academic experience.






IB Diploma