About
An IB World School offering Montessori through IB Diploma Programme education in Costa Rica since 1997. Nurturing globally-minded citizens and lifelong learners.
Key facts
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Info checked 2026-11-01
Curriculum
IB PYP · IB MYP · IB Diploma
Ages
Ages 0–19
Type
International school
- Nationalities
- 12
- Founded
- 1997
- Scholarships
- Yes
- Accreditations
- IB, COGNIA
Curriculum and academics
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Curricula, explainedIB PYP · IB MYP · IB DP (Diploma) · Montessori
The IB's four programmes
Schools often run only some of the four. Highlighted boxes are the ones this school offers.
- IB PYPOffered
Early years to primary · Ages 3–12
The IB's primary programme. Children learn through questions and units of inquiry rather than separate subjects.
- IB MYPOffered
Middle years (ages 11–16) · Ages 11–16
The IB's middle-years programme: eight subject groups taught with links between them, ending with a personal project.
- IB DP (Diploma)Offered
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's university-entrance qualification — what people usually mean by "the IB". Six subjects plus the Extended Essay, TOK and CAS, scored out of 45.
- IB CP (Career-related)Not here
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's career-related route for the same ages as the DP: at least two DP courses plus a career-related study chosen by the school.
Last two years: DP or CP
Montessori
Early years to primary · Ages 2–12
A method where children choose hands-on activities and work at their own pace, often in mixed-age classes.
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Strengths
- Academics
- Languages
- STEM
- Visual arts
- Service
Campus and school life
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Facilities
- Swimming pool
- Makerspace
Sports
- Athletics
- Jaguars Academy
- Go Bike
Arts
- Visual Arts
- Music Program
- Design & Innovation
After-school activities
- Clubs & Activities
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Location
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Heredia Campus: San Isidro de Heredia, Costa Rica; Alajuela Campus: Alajuela, Costa Rica
Updated 2026-11-01
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