Colegio Santa María de Guadalupe

Costa Rica, Santo Domingo De Heredia

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The school at a glance

Instructs in Spanish

Fees CRC 1,155,000

Ages Not listed

Type Co-educational

Opened 1959

Bus Service No

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Academic offering

Curriculum IB (DP)

Taught languages English, French

Strengths Academic Enrichment, Languages

Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language

Stages Primary School, Middle School, Secondary School, Sixth Form

Introduction

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.

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The Essentials

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.

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Fees

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.

Academics

Curriculum

The school has a doctrinal framework inspired by the Gospel and the Magisterium of the Catholic Church, with Marian and Eucharistic spirituality. The school has the International Baccalaureate program.

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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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FAQs

Where is Colegio Santa María de Guadalupe located?

The school is in Santo Domingo de Heredia, Costa Rica, about 250 meters north of the Basilica, in a residential area accessible via local roads.

What levels does the school serve and what curriculum does it follow?

It offers primary and secondary education and runs the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme within a Catholic framework. The school is co-educational.

Is Colegio Santa María de Guadalupe a boarding school or a day school?

It operates as a day school; there is no published boarding program or boarding fees.

What are the school hours for a typical school day?

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

What are the tuition costs and how are they billed?

Tuition is billed in 11 monthly payments (February to December). For 2025, the monthly fee was 98,000 CRC; for 2026 it is 101,000 CRC; and for 2027 it is 105,000 CRC, with corresponding annual totals.

How do families enroll and what is the matrícula fee?

Enrollment (matrícula) is 100,000 CRC and must be paid by bank deposit to the school's designated account. The deposit receipt must be emailed to the accounting address to complete registration.

Are scholarships available at Colegio Santa María de Guadalupe?

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

What languages are taught and is the school bilingual?

The school offers bilingual teaching in English and Spanish, and students study at least two languages as part of the Diploma Programme. The language offering is expanded over time to include additional languages and cultural understandings.

What can you tell us about exams and university outcomes?

The school offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, but specific IB exam results or higher-education outcomes are not provided in the available information.

What extracurricular or cultural activities are available?

Cultural activities are supported through the Association Pro Artesanía y Cultura, which coordinates arts and cultural initiatives as part of the school's wider cultural life.

Are there leadership or service opportunities for students?

The pastoral program guides life at the school, with a focus on forming leaders with Christian principles and academic excellence.

What wellbeing or inclusion support exists for students?

The school has an Access and Inclusion policy (IB-SAMAGU 2024-2025) to support students with educational needs.

What language support or EAL provisions exist?

The school offers bilingual instruction in English and Spanish, with a strong emphasis on developing language proficiency across subjects.

How is the school governed?

The school is governed by a seven-member Junta Directiva elected at the General Assembly of the Asociación Pro Artesanía y Cultura, with oversight by a fiscal; current representatives include President Cinthia Pérez Pereira and Father Gerardo Badilla González as the church representative.

Is the school Catholic, and does it have a house system?

Yes, the school is Catholic and guided by Marian and Eucharistic spirituality. There is no information available about a house system.

When was the school founded and what is its history?

Colegio Santa María de Guadalupe was founded on March 12, 1959 by Padre Delio Arguedas Arguello. It is located near the Basilica in Santo Domingo de Heredia, and its pastoral program shapes student life through Catholic values.

What role does the Asociación Pro Artesanía y Cultura play in the school community?

The Asociación Pro Artesanía y Cultura is the parent-teacher association governing the school with a seven-member board; it coordinates cultural and arts activities and supports school programs and community events.

Are there community events or family involvement opportunities for parents?

The school fosters a faith-informed community and invites involvement through its governing bodies, pastoral program, and the Asociación Pro Artesanía y Cultura, which coordinates cultural initiatives and events.

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