Berkeley Academy

San José, Costa Rica
  • AP
  • US High School Diploma
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About

College-preparatory, multicultural school in Santa Ana, Costa Rica. Opened August 2013 with 27 students. Offers Pre-K to Grade 12, 27+ AP courses and a dual U.S.-Costa Rica diploma, with a 17:1 student-faculty ratio. Graduates have gone to universities including Harvard, Columbia, UC Berkeley, Dartmouth and Cornell.

Key facts

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Info checked 2026-10-29 · Fees 2026-27

  • Curriculum

    AP · US High School Diploma

  • Ages

    Ages 3–18

  • Type

    Bilingual school

Founded
2013

Fees

Source: Read from the school's website

2026-27 school year

GradePer month
Pre-Kindergarten & KindergartenUSD 650
Elementary (Grades 1–5)USD 835
Middle School (Grades 6–8)USD 890
High School (Grades 9–12)USD 950

The school's document states 11 payments per year.

One-off costs

Enrolment fee
USD 750

As published by the school. Amounts change with the school year and exchange rates; please confirm with the school before applying. Source: school website (checked 2026-10-29)

Admissions

Source: Read from the school's website

Scholarships
Yes
Financial aid
Yes

Curriculum and academics

Source: Read from the school's website

Curricula, explained

  • AP

    High school, by subject · Ages 15–18

    College Board's university-level courses that high-school students choose subject by subject, with exams scored 1–5 each May.

  • US high school diploma

    Grades 9–12 · Ages 14–18

    Awarded when a student completes the required credits of a US-style high school; universities look at GPA, courses and test scores together.

Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide

Strengths

  • Academics

Campus and school life

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Facilities

  • Theatre

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Location

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De la Cruz Roja 150 Metros Oeste, 350 Metros Sur, Santa Ana, Costa Rica

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