Colegio de Santa Ana

Costa Rica, Santa Ana

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Academic offering

Curriculum IB (DP)

Taught languages French

Strengths Languages, Academic Enrichment

Clubs Leadership and Professional, Cultural and Language

Stages Middle School, Secondary School, Sixth Form

Introduction

Colégio de Santa Ana is a private day school for boys and girls that offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB DP). The IB curriculum is integrated into the core program, with 11th grade linked to the IB and a 12th year available for new intake and pre-matriculation. Advanced French is offered as part of the program, aligning language study with the school's international focus. The school maintains IB-specific policies and a defined IB community profile to guide learning and assessment. Admissions to the IB are managed through a dedicated IB admissions process, underscoring a structured pathway to qualification. A notable feature is the Red de líderes (Network of Leaders), a student leadership network that supports leadership development within the IB framework. This setup supports rigorous academic planning within an international context and provides a clear, well-defined pathway through the Diploma. It prepares students for global-minded study, service, and careers.

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The Essentials

Stages

Grades 7 through 12, including the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme.

Type

Private day school; coeducational.

Religious affiliation

Catholic

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Fees

Application fees

- Colegio de Santa Ana does not charge an application or admissions fee for enrollment in regular public programmes. Education at public secondary institutions in Costa Rica is provided without tuition charges.

Tuition fees by school year / per term

- There are no tuition fees assessed for students enrolled in regular cycles (secondary / diversificada / Bachillerato) at Colegio de Santa Ana. No per-term or per-year tuition schedule is published for the institution. Public provision of secondary education in Costa Rica is funded by the State.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- There is no regular tuition billing schedule or periodic tuition payment required for standard enrolment at Colegio de Santa Ana. Where individual, exceptional or voluntary payments arise (for example, extracurricular activities, trips, or contributions agreed by parent associations), those are handled as separate transactions by the school or by the parent association and are not part of a published tuition billing cycle. No standard school-issued tuition payment terms (per term, per month) are listed for the institution.

Boarding fees (if applicable)

- Colegio de Santa Ana does not list boarding facilities or boarding fees. No residential/boarding programme or boarding charges are indicated in the school's institutional information.

Other costs and fees (uniforms, supplies, extracurriculars, etc.)

- Uniforms: Students in public institutions follow the Ministry of Education Public (MEP) uniform regulations; families are responsible for obtaining required uniform items and associated costs. A national regulation sets the official uniform framework for public institutions, and published cost estimates for a basic uniform package and school supplies have been reported in national media. Expect a one-time or occasional outlay for uniform pieces and replacement items according to the MEP regulation.

- School supplies and textbooks: Parents are responsible for buying the standard list of school supplies recommended by the MEP for each cycle and year group; these lists specify typical items but are purchased separately by families.

- Extracurricular activities, field trips, projects: Charges for non-core activities (extracurricular programmes, field trips, project materials, special workshops) may be requested on a case-by-case basis. Such charges are not part of a published tuition schedule and, when levied, are normally itemised and communicated to parents at the time the activity is arranged. No standing fees for these are listed as a standard recurring tuition item for the school.

Refund information

- Because Centro educativo operates under the public education model (no tuition charged for standard enrolment), there is no routine tuition-refund policy for tuition payments. For any one-off payments collected (for example, excursions, voluntary services, or paid workshops), refund terms would depend on the specific conditions of that activity or collection and would be administered according to the school's administrative rules for that particular charge. No generalised tuition-refund schedule is published for standard enrolment.

Fee payment options (credit card / bank transfer / in-person)

- The institution does not publish a standard set of fee-payment channels for tuition because no regular tuition is charged. For one-off or ad hoc payments (excursions, workshops, parent-association contributions), the school or the organising body typically communicates accepted payment methods at the time the charge is announced. Families normally purchase uniforms and supplies through retail outlets using standard retail payment methods. No fixed school-provided payment gateway or mandatory electronic payment method for recurring tuition is published for Colegio de Santa Ana.

Summary of findings and applicability to 2026/27 (or 2025/26) academic year

- For the 2026/27 academic year (and the 2025/26 year where relevant), Colegio de Santa Ana is a public secondary institution and does not publish application fees or tuition schedules; public secondary education in Costa Rica is provided without tuition charges. Families should plan for the direct, out-of-pocket costs that are typical for public-school families: uniforms (per MEP uniform regulations), regular school supplies and any voluntary or activity-specific fees (trips, workshops, extracurriculars). No boarding programme or boarding fees are listed for this centre.

Academics

Curriculum

The school offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB). The IB programme is integrated into the curriculum, with 11th grade linked to the IB and 12th year available for new intake and pre-matriculation. Advanced French is offered as part of the program. The school provides IB-specific policies and a defined IB community profile as part of its IB framework.

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Admissions

1. The Colegio Santa Ana is open to any student who wishes to join its private educational project, provided the family knows and accepts the school's regulations and the purpose for which the school was created. The admission process consists of three components: taking evaluation tests in Spanish, mathematics, and English appropriate to the level and passing them according to the minimum grade set by the Institution; a joint interview between the applicant and the parents/guardians with a member of the Support Committee; and submission of the required documentation. The language and mathematics tests must be taken and passed as described, and no written documents are issued to students as part of the basic and sole admission test. Note: this test is the basic and sole admission test used by the school.

2. Parents or guardians join the applicant for an interview with a member of the Support Committee. The interview is a required step in the admission process. It is conducted with a member of the Support Committee.

3. Documentation must be provided as required by the Institution. Foreign applicants must present official documents recognized by the Ministry of Education. The applicant must meet the age requirements and provide the official academic records as required by the applicable Costa Rican law.

4. The date for delivering the admission results will be communicated to the family. The results are shared as part of the admission decision process. Families should take note of the announced date to plan subsequent steps.

5. Once admission is approved and the applicant is admitted, the family must deliver the documents to the institutional secretariat and pay the pre-matriculation. The pre-matriculation payment is required to secure enrollment. Documentation should be submitted to the institutional secretariat.

6. The family signs the document agreeing with the center's identity, the educational model, and the payment method. The signature formalizes the terms of admission. The completed agreement is kept on file by the administration.

7. The corresponding payment slip is presented to the administration. The administration records the payment in the enrollment file. Receipt of payment is required to complete enrollment processing.

8. The family informs the institutional authorities of the supports required for the admitted student and presents the related documentation. The school uses this information to arrange the necessary supports. Additional information may be requested by the school to finalize supports.

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FAQs

What grade levels does Colegio de Santa Ana serve, and how is the IB integrated into the curriculum?

Colegio de Santa Ana serves Grades 7 through 12. The International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB) is integrated into the curriculum, with 11th grade linked to the IB and a 12th year available for new intake and pre-matriculation. Advanced French is offered as part of the program.

Is Colegio de Santa Ana a Catholic school, and who governs it?

Yes, the school has a Catholic identity and is associated with the Congregation of the Sisters of Charity of Santa Ana. The Asociación Educativa Santa Ana represents the Congregation and handles governance, with the Director leading institutional management.

Is Colegio de Santa Ana a private day school, and what is the governing structure?

It operates as a private day school, coeducational. The Congregation of the Sisters of Charity of Santa Ana is the titular governing entity, while the Asociación Educativa Santa Ana manages legal and financial matters; the Director leads day-to-day operations.

Are there application or admissions fees for regular enrollment?

There are no application or admissions fees for enrollment in regular programmes. There is no recurring tuition charged for standard enrolment, since Costa Rica's public secondary education is funded by the state; families should expect typical costs for uniforms and school supplies.

What is the admissions process for Colegio de Santa Ana?

The admissions process includes evaluating tests in Spanish, mathematics, and English at the appropriate level, plus a joint interview with a Support Committee member. Documentation is required, and foreign applicants must present official documents recognized by the Ministry of Education. After admission, a pre-matriculation payment confirms enrollment.

What curriculum and language options are available for IB students?

The school offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB), with the 11th grade linked to IB and a 12th year available for new intake and pre-matriculation. Advanced French is part of the IB offering, and IB-specific policies and a defined IB Community Profile guide how it's delivered.

How does the school handle admissions to the IB programme?

Admissions to the IB are managed through a dedicated IB admissions process, including relevant tests and an interview. The process ensures applicants meet the IB pathway requirements before joining the diploma track.

What languages are taught, and is English a focus in the curriculum?

Advanced French is offered as part of the IB program. English is prioritized as a language of instruction and development, aligning with the school's international education focus.

What leadership opportunities are available for students?

The school offers the Red de líderes (Network of Leaders), a leadership program that supports student leadership development, integrated with IB-related activities and projects.

What extracurricular or service activities does the school provide beyond the IB programme?

Beyond academic work, the school emphasizes pastoral life with seminars, retreats, and convivencia activities, along with missionary outreach and partnerships with parishes and diocesan movements. Families are actively involved in the school community.

How does the school support student wellbeing and behavior?

The school operates a formal wellbeing framework and a Comité de Evaluación Educativa y de Convivencia Estudiantil to uphold convivencia rules. An orientadora monitors student progress in behavior and wellbeing, and the program includes spiritual and pastoral activities to support students.

How are diversity, inclusion, and English language support handled?

The school recognizes diversity and follows a national framework for equality of opportunity; if external support is needed, costs may be borne by families. English language development is emphasized, and EAL considerations are integrated with the IB framework.

What safeguarding and mental health supports are in place?

Safeguarding is addressed through clear duties and due process under the convivencia rules, ensuring safe and respectful school life. The orientation team and pastoral program support mental wellbeing, and families should inform the school in writing about health concerns; external resources can be recommended if needed, with costs borne by families.

Is there a school uniform, and what does it look like?

Yes, there is a school uniform. Boys wear gray pants with a white polo shirt, gray socks, and black shoes, while girls wear a gray knee-length skirt or gray pants with a white polo shirt, white socks, and black shoes; 11th-year students may have polo color variation with approval. On PE days, a designated PE uniform is worn with appropriate athletic shoes.

Who governs the school, and what are the key governance roles?

The Congregation of the Sisters of Charity of Santa Ana is the titular governing entity. The Asociación Educativa Santa Ana handles labor, legal, and financial matters, with a legal representative serving as patron and other officers (such as the ecónoma) managing finances and institutional management.

Is there a boarding option at Colegio de Santa Ana?

There is no boarding programme listed for the school, and no boarding fees are indicated.

What language offerings exist beyond the IB, and how is English used in instruction?

Besides Advanced French within the IB, English is a priority language of instruction and development, supporting the school's international education approach.

What role do families play in the school community?

Families participate actively in the school community, alongside pastoral and spiritual life activities and partnerships with parishes and diocesan movements. The school emphasizes open communication of health or wellbeing concerns to support student development.

What documentation is required for international applicants during admissions?

Foreign applicants must present official documents recognized by the Ministry of Education, along with official academic records as required by Costa Rican law. The admission process also includes a joint parent interview and the standard tests for entry.

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