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Costa Rica, San Jose
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The school is located in Ciudad Cariari, La Asuncif3n de Bele9n, Heredia, Costa Rica. AIS serves early childhood through high school and offers both U.S. and Costa Rican diplomas. The school emphasizes technology integration and 21st-century literacies in a small-school, student-centered environment. MakerSpace and Science Lab are part of the complementary programs, reflecting the school's focus on hands-on learning. The campus features a small soccer field as part of its facilities.
The AIS sports program includes high school basketball and volleyball. Teams compete in AASCA international tournaments at the Pacific level. Soccer teams for all ages are formed through the Ronaldo Fonseca Soccer Academy in partnership with AIS. The campus supports these programs with a small soccer field.
MakerSpace and Science Lab are part of the Complementary Programs. An integrated approach to teaching technology and 21st-century literacies operates across the curriculum. MAP measures progress with the Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) assessment. The school offers Honors Classes and Advanced Placement. Support programs for learners include LSP, SSL, and ESL.
The After-School Program includes activities such as Gymnastics, Soccer, Minichefs, Tennis, Karate, Acting Club, Volleyball, Basketball, Choir, Guitar, Percussion Ensemble, Art, Catechism, Needle Felting, and Model UN. Field trips are part of elementary learning and occur at least twice per year, with locations such as theaters, reserves, volcanoes, waterfalls, and banana plantations. Overnight camps begin in third grade, with camps for each grade focusing on respect for nature, teamwork, and sports. The National Honor Society participates in service and leadership activities. The college counseling program supports students through university applications and admissions processes.
American International School of Costa Rica (AIS) is a private, co-educational, non-profit day school serving ages 3 through 18 in Heredia, near San José. The school follows an American curriculum with Advanced Placement courses and offers both U.S. and Costa Rican high school diplomas, enabling students to pursue college paths in the United States or locally. Beginning in high school, students prepare for the PSAT/NMSQT and SAT, with some taking honors and AP courses. AIS emphasizes critical thinking, writing, creativity, physical activity, leadership, and global mindedness across its programs. Complementary offerings include Music, Art, Drama, MakerSpace, Life Skills, Phys-Ed, Science Lab, and Model UN, plus Learning Support, SSL, and ESL. Facilities emphasize technology integration and hands-on learning, with a small campus that includes a MakerSpace, Science Lab, and a soccer field. The school has a longstanding, international community, supported by college counseling and a non-profit, service-minded culture for global opportunities.
