What are the schools in Costa Rica like?
When we asked about the schools in Costa Rica, they said...
"This is good academically and fairly high standards. Not good for all students if they need extra help and they can get left behind. They do IB, which is more important all the time for anywhere in the world.Price fairly high now approx $850 a month including the bus," commented one expat when asked about British School in San Jose .
"One of the best international and bilingual schools in Costa Rica is the Lincoln School of San José (LSSJ). It is a private, non-profit, college preparatory day school located in the capital city of San José, Costa Rica. Founded in 1962, Lincoln School is the only fully accredited Pre-K through Grade 12 school in all of Central America, offering both a comprehensive curriculum and a comprehensive program in the English language. The school is dedicated to promoting an international understanding of our world, and the school has been established with a rich tradition committed to providing the highest quality international education. The school offers students an opportunity to develop a respect for their cultural identities while studying in a multicultural environment, and the English language program promotes the mastery of the English language, while still preserving the students' native languages. The school has highly qualified faculty and staff who work closely with students to ensure they receive the best education they can, while also promoting the development of their own unique talents. Another great private, international and bilingual school in Costa Rica is Country Day School in San Jose, Costa Rica. It is an accredited, non-profit, Adventist school that has been in operation since 1990. It offers a challenging, Christ-centered curriculum for students from toddler to 12th grade. Country Day School promotes an atmosphere that is based on a responsible living environment and is fully committed to the academic success and spiritual growth of every student, which is a key factor in their educational philosophy. The school's extensive curriculum is designed to stimulate critical thinking, problem-solving, creativity and global awareness. Additionally, Country Day School promotes life values, social responsibility and digital literacy in a safe environment, and the school's commitment to providing a challenging, diverse and comprehensive education is evident in the rigorous course of study and quality programs it provides," remarked one expat living in with children attending .
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