Compare International Schools in Santo domingo de heredia, Costa rica

Instructs in Spanish

Fees CRC 1,155,000

Type Co-educational

Located in Santo Domingo de Heredia, Costa Rica, 250 meters north of the Basilica, Colegio Santa María de Guadalupe is a co-educational Catholic school offering the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (DP). It operates within a doctrinal framework inspired by the Gospel and the Magisterium of the Catholic Church, with Marian and Eucharistic spirituality shaping daily life and formation. Founded on March 12, 1959 by Padre Delio Arguedas Arguello, the school has long formed leaders with Christian principles and academic excellence. Governance rests with a seven-member Junta Directiva elected by the General Assembly of Asociados of la Asociación Pro Artesanía y Cultura. The pastoral program guides life at the school, integrating faith with study and service, while la Asociación Pro Artesanía y Cultura supports arts and cultural activities through statutes, acts, and convocations that shape school life. The school emphasizes community, service, and ethical formation for its students every day, together.

Location

Located in Santo Domingo de Heredia, Costa Rica, 250 meters north of the Basilica. The campus is in a residential area with access via local roads. The contact numbers are 2244-0739 and 2244-3937, and the reception email is recepcion@samagu.ed.cr.

Stages

Primary and secondary education; International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme.

Type

Co-educational Catholic school

Additional learning support

Access and Inclusion policy in place (IB-SAMAGU 2024-2025).

Country affiliation

Costa Rica

Religious affiliation

Catholic

School day structure

School days run Monday through Friday from 7:00 am to 4:00 pm.

Application fee (Matrícula)

- CRC 100,000 payable to secure a student's place for the 2026 admission process. The enrollment payment must be made by bank deposit to the school's designated account and the deposit receipt sent to the school accounting email.

Tuition fees (monthly and annual) — published figures by academic year

- Academic year 2025 (published reference): monthly tuition CRC 98,000; annual total based on the published billing pattern = CRC 1,078,000 (11 monthly payments).
- Academic year 2026: monthly tuition CRC 101,000, billed in 11 monthly instalments (February through December). Annual total (11 months) = CRC 1,111,000.
- Academic year 2027: monthly tuition CRC 105,000, billed in 11 monthly instalments (February through December). Annual total (11 months) = CRC 1,155,000.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Tuition is billed as 11 monthly payments for the academic year (February to December).
- For the 2026 academic year the monthly payments are due by the 1st of each month. For the 2027 academic year, months prior to December may be paid up to the 16th of each month without surcharge; December is treated as an exception.
- Enrollment (matrícula) must be paid by bank deposit to the designated account provided by the school; the deposit receipt must be submitted to the school's accounting email to complete registration.

Boarding (internado) fees

- No boarding program or boarding fees are published for this institution; the school is operated as a day school.

Other costs and fees (uniforms, materials, extras)

- No fixed amounts for uniforms, textbooks, school materials, extracurricular fees or student insurance are published in the admission/fee notices referenced; such costs are commonly additional and handled separately from the enrollment and monthly tuition charges.

Refund information

- The enrollment payment (matrícula) is treated as an administrative charge and is non‑refundable if the parent/guardian does not complete the enrollment process.

Fee payment options

- Enrollment payments are required by bank deposit to the school's designated account (Banco BAC San José — account details and IBAN published with the admission instructions). Proof of deposit must be sent to the school accounting email address.

- The admission notices reference payment by bank deposit for matrícula and direct deposit instructions for tuition; no alternative payment methods (such as in-person cash payment, credit-card payment portals or recurring direct-debit authorizations) are itemized in the published admission/fee documents.

Admissions

1. Eligibility and enrollment window. Students currently in 6th grade who have a 5th-grade conduct average of 90 or higher may participate in the Seventh Level admissions process for the 2027 academic year. Enrollment runs from Friday, March 27, 2026 to Monday, May 18, 2026. This process applies to Seventh Level entrance. 2. Admission test. The admission test assesses basic knowledge and specific skills in Mathematics, Spanish, Science, and Social Studies. The test content follows the curriculum used in the first and second cycles of Basic Education. 3. Admission test topics. Admission test syllabi are published on the institution's site. Parents can download the syllabi for the admission test. The syllabi guide the preparation for the test. 4. How to apply. The parent/guardian must access the admissions portal during the published dates to complete the admission application. The online form for the admissions process must be completed and submitted online. The portal provides access to the required documentation. 5. Documentation for the process. Attach the Informe al Hogar (5th-grade report) signed and sealed by the principal. If the Informe al Hogar is unavailable, attach a grade report signed and sealed by the principal. The document demonstrates the student's previous academic performance. 6. Educational supports. Parents/guardians of students who receive educational supports must attach a letter requesting educational supports and a detailed certificate of the supports, signed and sealed by the principal and the Educational Support Committee. The supports document details the supports provided and the reasons. 7. Payment of admission test fee. Attach the deposit receipt for the admission test fee of ₡13,000, and ensure the student's full name appears in the deposit details. 8. Test date. The admission test is scheduled for Saturday, May 23, 2026. 9. Results and contact. Results are sent to the registered email address. For more information, call 2244-0739 or email admision@samagu.ed.cr.

Scholarships

A scholarship application is available for the 2027 academic year. The form to request a socio-economic scholarship can be downloaded, completed, and submitted to administration.

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Liceo de Santo Domingo

Fees CRC 258,000 - 566,000

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Application fees (first-time registration / matrícula inicial)
- Primera inscripción (pago único por alumno): DOP 100,000 (alumnos de nacionalidad francesa); DOP 149,000 (alumnos nacionales); DOP 190,000 (otras nacionalidades). El pago de estos derechos de primera inscripción debe hacerse en una sola vez y no puede fraccionarse.

Tuition fees by year group (annual amounts and sibling scale; amounts in Dominican pesos)
- Anualidad – Maternelle (pre‑school / maternal):
- Primer hijo: Frances DOP 344,000; Nacionales DOP 379,000; Otra nacionalidad DOP 478,000.
- Segundo hijo: Frances DOP 309,600; Nacionales DOP 341,100; Otra nacionalidad DOP 430,200.
- Tercer hijo: Frances DOP 258,000; Nacionales DOP 284,250; Otra nacionalidad DOP 358,500.
- Anualidad – Elemental (primaria):
- Primer hijo: Frances DOP 353,000; Nacionales DOP 388,000; Otra nacionalidad DOP 490,000.
- Segundo hijo: Frances DOP 317,700; Nacionales DOP 349,200; Otra nacionalidad DOP 441,000.
- Tercer hijo: Frances DOP 264,750; Nacionales DOP 291,000; Otra nacionalidad DOP 367,500.
- Anualidad – Colegio (educación secundaria inferior):
- Primer hijo: Frances DOP 381,000; Nacionales DOP 424,000; Otra nacionalidad DOP 526,000.
- Segundo hijo: Frances DOP 342,900; Nacionales DOP 381,600; Otra nacionalidad DOP 473,400.
- Tercer hijo: Frances DOP 285,750; Nacionales DOP 318,000; Otra nacionalidad DOP 394,500.
- Anualidad – Liceo (bachillerato / educación secundaria superior):
- Primer hijo: Frances DOP 401,000; Nacionales DOP 450,000; Otra nacionalidad DOP 566,000.
- Segundo hijo: Frances DOP 360,900; Nacionales DOP 405,000; Otra nacionalidad DOP 509,400.
- Tercer hijo: Frances DOP 300,750; Nacionales DOP 337,500; Otra nacionalidad DOP 424,500.
(Estas cifras son la escala de anualidad aplicable para el año escolar 2026/2027.)

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Facturación: la contabilidad envía facturas por correo electrónico; las mensualidades deben pagarse antes del día 5 de cada mes.
- Calendario de pagos 2026–2027 (fechas de vencimiento por cuota según reglamento financiero): 1ª cuota 05/06/2026; 2ª cuota 05/09/2026; 3ª cuota 05/10/2026; 4ª cuota 05/11/2026; 5ª cuota 05/12/2026; 6ª cuota 05/01/2027; 7ª cuota 05/02/2027; 8ª cuota 05/03/2027; 9ª cuota 05/04/2027; 10ª cuota 05/05/2027.
- Penalizaciones y morosidad: los derechos de matrícula generan un recargo del 1.75% mensual por retraso; las deudas superiores a 90 días se persiguen por la vía de cobro legal según las condiciones del reglamento.
- Las mensualidades se prorratean para familias que ingresan durante el año escolar, pero todo mes comenzado se adeuda en su totalidad; las familias que salen deben pagar el mes en curso completo.

Boarding fees (internado)
- No se listan tarifas de internado ni se indica un programa de residencia en el reglamento financiero; los cargos detallados corresponden a escolaridad, exámenes y gastos anexos para jornada escolar.

Other costs and mandatory extras
- Exámenes oficiales: DNB (3ème) DOP 4,000; Bachiller 1ère DOP 17,000; Bachiller Terminale DOP 20,000.
- Uniforme y productos: polo obligatorio para salidas en venta en recepción DOP 800; reposición de carnet de identificación DOP 500; carnet de correspondencia DOP 200.
- Gastos no obligatorios facturables al momento: viajes escolares, salidas extraordinarias, actividades extraescolares, camisetas, calculadoras y otros materiales vendidos por la escuela.
- La primera inscripción incluye el carnet de identificación, el cuaderno de contacto y los seguros escolares (seguro de accidentes y responsabilidad civil) como parte de los cargos vinculados a la inscripción inicial.

Refunds and scholarships
- Derechos de primera inscripción: pueden ser reembolsados en determinadas condiciones establecidas por la institución.
- Becas: la Agencia para la Educación Francesa en el Extranjero (AEFE) concede becas para alumnos de nacionalidad francesa; los ajustes y reembolsos derivados de una beca se aplican de forma retroactiva según el porcentaje de ayuda otorgado.
- Ausencias temporales no dan derecho a reducción de las mensualidades.

Payment methods and currency
- Moneda de facturación: importes expresados en pesos dominicanos; las facturas pueden pagarse en euros o dólares aplicando la tasa de cambio oficial de la cancillería francesa vigente el día de recepción del pago; la tasa considerada por la escuela es la vigente el día de recepción del pago.
- Formas de pago aceptadas: cheque, depósito en banco o transferencia bancaria (cuentas en Banco Popular Dominicano y BHD León para pagos en pesos), transferencia exclusiva a Banque Transatlantique (París) para euros (IBAN y BIC facilitados en el reglamento), y pago con tarjeta de crédito presencial en caja para importes autorizados.
- Nota operativa: cargos obligatorios y tarifas adicionales superiores a DOP 2,500 no se pueden pagar en efectivo en caja; los gastos bancarios derivados de transferencias corren a cargo del ordenante.

Key contractual and collection conditions (summary)
- La escuela puede aplicar los pagos a la deuda más antigua registrada a la familia; en impago persistente y tras los avisos se inicia procedimiento de recupero que puede incluir acciones legales y traslado a abogados, con gastos procesales a cargo del deudor.
- Documentación y entrega de expedientes: los certificados y diplomas se entregan sólo si todas las cuentas con la institución están saldadas.

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