Country Day School

San José, Costa Rica
  • American
  • AP

Per yearUSD 7.35K–22K

2026-27 school year · Source: school website (checked 2026-10-29)

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International school in Costa Rica, part of the Nord Anglia Education group. Offers early learning through high school with US-accredited academics, follows US frameworks including the AP Program, and emphasises bilingualism, sustainability and collaborations with Juilliard, UNICEF and MIT.

Key facts

Source: Read from the school's website

Info checked 2026-11-09 · 2026-27 school year

  • Curriculum

    American · AP

  • Ages

    Ages 1–18

  • Type

    International school

  • Fee level

Fees

Source: Read from the school's website

2026-27 school year

Age on the first day of the school year (usually 1 September). Cut-off dates differ by school.

GradePer year
Early Learning (Half day)USD 7,353
Early Learning (Full Day)USD 8,977
Pre-Kinder (Half Day)USD 7,353
Pre-Kinder (Full Day)USD 12,253
KinderUSD 14,168
PreparatoryUSD 15,310
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Annual tuition by grade
In the school's currency; the reference conversion is in brackets. · 2026-27
Country Day School · Annual tuition by grade
per year
Early Learning (Half day)USD 7,353 (about CRC 3.34M)
Early Learning (Full Day)USD 8,977 (about CRC 4.08M)
Pre-Kinder (Half Day)USD 7,353 (about CRC 3.34M)
Pre-Kinder (Full Day)USD 12,253 (about CRC 5.57M)
KinderUSD 14,168 (about CRC 6.44M)
PreparatoryUSD 15,310 (about CRC 6.95M)
Grades 1-5USD 20,352 (about CRC 9.25M)
Grades 6-8USD 21,723 (about CRC 9.87M)
Grades 9-11USD 21,931 (about CRC 9.96M)
Grade 12USD 22,015 (about CRC 10M)

Source: school website (nordangliaeducation.com) · checked 2026-10-29 · Reference rate (2026-11-06)

One-off costs

Application fee
USD 50
Enrolment fee
USD 2,500

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)

Curriculum and academics

Source: Read from the school's website

Curricula, explainedAmerican curriculum · AP
  • American curriculum

    Kindergarten to Grade 12 · Ages 5–18

    Grade-by-grade like US schools; students graduate by earning course credits, often with AP courses in high school.

  • 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.

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

Strengths

  • Academics
  • Languages
  • STEM
  • Performing arts
  • Service

Exam results

AP · Pass rate
91%

Campus and school life

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After-school activities

  • After School Program

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