International Schools in Cartago, Costa Rica

Cartago’s international-school scene is smaller and more locally rooted than the larger Central Valley hubs to the west, but families will find bilingual Spanish - English options and several schools authorised to teach international programmes such as the International Baccalaureate alongside Costa Rican coursework. Many Cartago schools describe themselves as bilingual (some offering a third language option) and combine MEP (Ministry of Public Education) registration with IB, Cambridge or US-style diplomas, so expect mixed-language instruction and dual-pathway graduation options. Annual fees for bilingual and international private schools in Costa Rica typically sit in the low-thousands to mid-four-figures per child, with premium campuses elsewhere in the Central Valley charging significantly more; fee structures also include enrolment, materials and transport extras. Admissions timing varies by campus - there is no single national deadline, so check each school’s calendar early (many international schools follow an August - June year while Costa Rica’s public system runs roughly February - December) and plan paperwork, translations and visas at least several months ahead.

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