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Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Cultural and Language, Leadership and Professional
Stages Preschool, Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction
Academia Teocali is a private educational institution in Guanacaste, Costa Rica, founded in 1982 as the first bilingual school. The campus delivers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme in a bilingual English–Spanish environment, serving students from preschool through grade 12. The school is recognized by the Costa Rican Ministry of Public Education and accredited by the International Baccalaureate Organization, enabling the IB Diploma and meeting national diploma requirements. The program emphasizes inquiry, research, teamwork, and the development of thinking skills, with a strong focus on critical and global thinking, problem solving, communication, and autonomous learning. Core values include integrity, harmonious coexistence, honesty, solidarity, and social sensitivity. English and Spanish are taught in most classes, fostering intercultural understanding and linguistic proficiency. In grade 11–12, students undertake the Diploma Programme after a selective process in grade 10. The school aims to prepare graduates for university study and international opportunities within a rigorous framework.
2 km norte de los Semáforos, 1, Provincia de Guanacaste, Liberia, Costa Rica
The Essentials
Academia Teocali has instruction in Spanish, English.
Location
2.5 km north of the main entrance of Liberia on the Inter-American North Highway (Carretera Interamericana Norte). Liberia, Guanacaste, Costa Rica. Postal code 1865000. The school serves the Liberia area in Guanacaste.
Stages
Preschool, Primary, Secondary, International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Type
Private educational institution
Country affiliation
Costa Rica
Fees
Overview - No published fee schedule for the 2026/27 academic year is publicly available. No complete fee amounts for 2025/26 or 2026/27 are published online; the school's public profile lists contact as the route for tuition information.
Application / admission fee - Application fee (form or admission processing): Not publicly published. No fixed amount is available in the school's public materials.
Tuition fees by school year (per term and per year group) - Detailed tuition amounts by year group and per term are not publicly published. No per-term or per-year figures for Pre‑school, Primary, Secondary, or IB Diploma years are available in the school's public materials for 2025/26 or 2026/27.
Billing schedule and payment terms - Formal billing schedule (for example: annual fee split, number of installments, due dates, penalties for late payment) is not publicly published. No standard payment terms are available in public materials.
Boarding fees - Boarding is not offered (the school operates as a day school). Boarding fees are therefore not applicable.
Other costs and fees (uniforms, materials, transport, meals, exams, extracurriculars) - Charges for uniforms, school supplies, transport, meal plans, IB exam fees, extracurricular activities, or other ancillary services are not published as fixed amounts in public materials. Specific additional-service fees are not available publicly.
Refund information - No public refund policy or published rules (for withdrawal, cancellation, or fee refunds) is available in the school's publicly accessible materials.
Fee payment options (credit card, bank transfer, cash, online portal) - No public list of accepted payment methods or banking/payment details is published.
Brief summary of findings - The school's publicly available materials do not publish a fee schedule or the specific numeric values requested for application fees, tuition by year or term, billing schedule, other service fees, refund policy, or payment methods for the 2025/26 or 2026/27 academic years. Boarding is not offered (day school). For any external database entry that requires numeric fee fields, the only accurate statement that can be made from public information is that those amounts are not published.
Academics
Academia Teocali teaches IB (DP).
Curriculum
We offer comprehensive education from preschool through the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme in a bilingual English–Spanish environment.
Exam Results
The school has outstanding results in international examinations.
Higher Education Progression
The Diploma Programme broadens opportunities for admission to international universities.
Wellbeing
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school offers comprehensive education from preschool through the International Baccalaureate and a bilingual modality. A bilingual program develops students' language skills in English and Spanish, preparing them for a global context. The curriculum promotes life-long learning and aims to develop critical thinking, analytical thinking, global thinking, problem solving, and decision making, as well as self-regulation, independent and autonomous learning, communication, conflict resolution, and education of emotions. Students are prepared to live in a global world with a proactive and transformative mindset and to contribute to a more peaceful world within a framework of mutual respect and intercultural understanding. Core values are integrity, harmonious coexistence, honesty, solidarity, and social sensitivity. Learning is supported by innovative methodologies, cutting-edge technology, and collaborative work among family, teachers, and students.
English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The school offers bilingual instruction in most classes, enabling students to develop language skills in English and Spanish, giving them a competitive advantage in their future academic and professional endeavors. A highly trained and dedicated team of teachers is committed to delivering quality language education.
Admissions
Admissions
The school offers comprehensive education from preschool to International Baccalaureate and bilingual mode. The Diploma Program with International Baccalaureate (IB) is an educational option offered at Academia Teocali for students who wish to expand their knowledge and skills. The school is one of the few authorized IB schools in Guanacaste. IB students have more opportunities to gain admission to prestigious international universities due to the advantages provided by this system of study. The IB program begins in the eleventh year, following a selection process conducted in the tenth year. IB students develop a global perspective on subjects, encourage research and teamwork, and acquire competencies and values that prepare them for international university education. Graduating in the twelfth year, IB students have more opportunity to prioritize and delve deeper into other subjects that complement their education. Diploma's Profile: Inquirers; Knowledgeable and educated; Thinkers; Effective communicators; Ethical; Open-minded; Caring; Courageous; Balanced; Reflective. Admission 2026: Secure your spot for the upcoming academic year. Admission to the IB at Teocali Academy: In Academia Teocali, the admission process for students to the Bilingual International Bachelor's Diploma Program, accredited in 2015, is applied. This includes the expectations of this policy, its characteristics, dimensions that imply assessment to ensure that students admitted to the program make the most of the opportunity to develop the profile proposed by the program. Finally, the requirements that the student must meet for the process to be concluded are established. General Mandatory Requirements: 1. The student must have successfully met all legal requirements established by the Ministry of Public Education (MEP) to complete the Third Cycle of Basic Education. 2. The student must be between 15 and 17 years of age at the time of enrollment confirmation. If the student does not fall within this age range, an informed consent letter must be submitted to the PDBI Coordination. 3. The legal guardian must complete and submit the document “PDBI Admission Application Form” to the PDBI Coordinator (see Annex). 4. Applicants must take the PDBI diagnostic entrance assessments at Teocali in the following areas: Basic Sciences; Research on prescribed topics; Oral and written expression; English language proficiency (B2+, C1). 5. Attendance at the events convened by the Diploma Programme Coordinator is mandatory: Programme components overview meeting; Extended Essay workshops. 6. Student interview and signing of the Student Commitment Agreement. Scholarship for International Baccalaureate: At Academia Teocali, we firmly believe in providing opportunities that nurture the talent and academic potential of our students. As part of our commitment to educational excellence, we offer the possibility to apply for a scholarship for the International Baccalaureate (IB) program, a curriculum recognized worldwide for its academic rigor and its focus on critical thinking, research, and holistic development. With this scholarship, we aim to support dedicated, responsible, and motivated students who are willing to take on the challenge of an education with international standards and prepare themselves for a future full of opportunities. We invite you to carefully review the requirements and guidelines to apply for this scholarship in the following document.
Scholarships
Scholarship for International Baccalaureate: At Academia Teocali, we firmly believe in providing opportunities that nurture the talent and academic potential of our students. As part of our commitment to educational excellence, we offer the possibility to apply for a scholarship for the International Baccalaureate (IB) program, a curriculum recognized worldwide for its academic rigor and its focus on critical thinking, research, and holistic development. With this scholarship, we aim to support dedicated, responsible, and motivated students who are willing to take on the challenge of an education with international standards and prepare themselves for a future full of opportunities. We invite you to carefully review the requirements and guidelines to apply for this scholarship in the following document.
FAQs
What curriculum does Academia Teocali follow?
We offer comprehensive education from preschool through the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme in a bilingual English–Spanish environment.
What age range does Academia Teocali serve?
The school serves students from age 3 to 18.
Is the school co-educational?
The school is described as co-educational, day.
Where is Academia Teocali located?
2.5 km north of the main entrance of Liberia on the Inter-American North Highway (Carretera Interamericana Norte). Liberia, Guanacaste, Costa Rica. Postal code 1865000. The school serves the Liberia area in Guanacaste.
When was Academia Teocali established?
The school was established in 1982.
Does the school provide SEN support?
No SEN provision information is publicly available. Parents with children who need additional learning support should enquire directly with the school.
What languages are used for instruction?
Languages of instruction are English and Spanish; the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme is offered.
How do I apply to Academia Teocali?
The school offers comprehensive education from preschool to International Baccalaureate and bilingual mode.
What is the religious affiliation of Academia Teocali?
The school does not appear to have a religious affiliation based on publicly available information. Contact admissions to confirm.
Does the school have a uniform policy?
Uniform details are not widely published. Contact the school's admissions office for current uniform requirements.
