Lighthouse International School
- American
- IB Diploma
- Own curriculum
Per yearUSD 6.35K–10.1K
2026-27 school year · Source: school website (checked 2026-11-03)
About
Independent, college preparatory Christian school in Costa Rica offering an international educational program. Aims to develop the whole child spiritually, academically, socially and physically, with core classes in English taught by native speakers.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's websiteCompiled from public sources
Curriculum
American · IB Diploma · Own curriculum
Ages
Ages 3–18
Language
English
Type
International school
Fee level
- Founded
- 2008
- Religion
- christian
- Accreditations
- IB
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.
| Grade | Per year |
|---|---|
| Prekinder - Kinder (half day) | USD 6,350 |
| Prekinder - Kinder (full day) | USD 7,787 |
| Preparatory | USD 8,618 |
| 1st-5th grade | USD 9,428 |
| 6th-8th grade | USD 10,055 |
| 9th-12th grade | USD 10,055 |
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| per year | |
|---|---|
| Prekinder - Kinder (half day) | USD 6,350 (about CRC 2.88M) |
| Prekinder - Kinder (full day) | USD 7,787 (about CRC 3.54M) |
| Preparatory | USD 8,618 (about CRC 3.91M) |
| 1st-5th grade | USD 9,428 (about CRC 4.28M) |
| 6th-8th grade | USD 10,055 (about CRC 4.57M) |
| 9th-12th grade | USD 10,055 (about CRC 4.57M) |
Source: school website (lighthouse.ed.cr) · checked 2026-11-03 · Reference rate (2026-11-06)
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| Lighthouse International School (this school) | USD 6,350 (about CRC 2.88M) | USD 10,055 (about CRC 4.57M) |
| Country Day School | USD 7,353 (about CRC 3.34M) | USD 22,015 (about CRC 10M) |
Source: school website (lighthouse.ed.cr) · checked 2026-11-03 · Reference rate (2026-11-06)
One-off costs
- Enrolment fee
- USD 1,000
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 2026-11-03)
Admissions
Source: Read from the school's website
- Entry process
- Interview, Academic assessment
- Sibling discount
- 20% for 3rd and 4th children
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explainedIB DP (Diploma) · American curriculum
The IB's four programmes
Schools often run only some of the four. Highlighted boxes are the ones this school offers.
- IB PYPNot here
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 MYPNot here
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
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.
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Strengths
- Academics
- Service
Campus and school life
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Sports
- Interscholastic sports
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