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American International School of Costa Rica

Costa Rica, San Jose

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Ministerio de Educación Pública (Costa Rica), AdvancedED Cognia accreditation, Advanced Placement Program, UNESCO Associated Schools (Escuelas Amigas UNESCO), Northwest Evaluation Association (NWEA)

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees Unlisted
Ages 3 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 198
Type Co-educational
Opened 1970
Bus Service No

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.

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