Colegio/Liceo Gregorio José Ramírez Castro

Costa Rica, Alajuela

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Fees Fees not listed

Ages Not listed

Type Co-educational

Opened 1971

Bus Service No

Availability Not shared by this school

Academic offering

Curriculum IB (DP)

Taught languages English, French

Strengths Visual and Creative Arts, Sport, Languages

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

Stages Middle School, Secondary School

Introduction

Located in Montecillos, Alajuela, Costa Rica, Colegio/Liceo Gregorio José Ramírez Castro teaches the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB DP) and has been an IB World School since 2011. The campus centers on Pavilion 7, which houses five IB Diploma classrooms, complementing early facilities such as Pavilion 5 for Visual Arts with Music Education and Pavilion 4 Science with a later Library atop Pavilion 4 and an on-campus amphitheater added in 2019. The gymnasium was expanded in 2011, and a second Computer Lab was funded by the Omar Dengo Foundation. The school emphasizes interculturality, service, and leadership, integrating arts, language study, and physical education into its broad curriculum. Its facilities support project-based learning through IB components and on-campus arts spaces, with a focus on community engagement and responsible citizenship in Costa Rica and beyond. The school emphasizes collaboration, critical thinking, and globally minded inquiry. Students benefit from arts, sports facilities and service.

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Montecillos, Alajuela, Costa Rica — 200 meters north of the MOPT facility and 25 meters east of Escuela Maurilio Soto Alfaro

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Fees

Application fees
- There is no application or enrolment fee charged for admission to this public institution; the enrolment (matrícula) process uses the standard school registration form for the 2026 course and does not require a tuition payment.

Tuition fees by year group (per term / per year)
- There is no tuition charged for any year group at this public MEP school; instruction and official enrolment are provided without payment of school tuition for the 2026/27 academic period. (No per-term or per‑year tuition amounts apply.)

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Because there is no tuition, there is no tuition billing schedule or tuition payment terms for any cycle or year group.
- Separate paid services (see “Other costs” below) are billed and collected independently of enrolment; billing timing and payment terms for those services are determined by the service provider or by the school's administrative board (Junta Administrativa) and typically occur at the point of sale or at the start of the school year for packaged services.

Boarding fees (if applicable)
- The institution does not operate boarding/internado facilities; there are no boarding fees.

Other costs and typical charged items
- School uniform: Families are responsible for the cost of the school uniform when required by the school's regulations.
- School supplies / "paquete escolar": The Junta Administrativa offers a packaged school‑materials service for sale to families; this package is a separate, one‑time purchase and is not a tuition charge.
- Comedor / canteen (food service): The school operates a comedor and/or concesioned soda; meals and snacks are charged separately (per meal or according to the concession or program in place). The Junta Administrativa manages meal scholarships for eligible students where applicable.
- Transport: Bus or transport services used by students are contracted or provided through external transport operators or lines; payment for bus services is arranged directly with those providers and is separate from school enrolment.
- Photocopying, materials and other incidental fees: Photocopy and certain material purchases (sold on campus) are charged directly when used or purchased.
- International Baccalaureate (IB) assessment / exam fees: The institution offers an IB programme; IB assessment/examination and related IB fees are set by the International Baccalaureate Organization and, when applicable, are charged for IB assessment services (these are separate from MEP tuition and handled according to the IB and school's arrangements).

Refund information
- Tuition: because there is no tuition, there is no tuition‑refund process.
- Paid services and purchases (comedor, paquete escolar, transport, IB assessment charges, etc.): refunds and cancellations for these paid items are handled according to the policy of the service provider or the Junta Administrativa; refund eligibility, deadlines and procedures are determined by those administrative rules and by the school's Normativa Interna.

Fee payment options
- Payments for optional, paid services (canteen purchases, packaged school supplies, bus fares, IB assessment charges, etc.) are made directly to the service provider, concessionaire or to the Junta Administrativa; the accepted payment methods (cash, bank transfer, card, or other) depend on the individual provider or the Junta Administrativa and are communicated at the time of collection or sale.

Academics

Curriculum

The school offers the International Baccalaureate (IB) program. The IB project began in 2011, and the school is an IB World School.

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Admissions

Pre-enrollment for the 2026 academic year: This pre-enrollment information is for students who, in the 2025 academic year, were in sixth or ninth grade at another institution. The pre-enrollment form for 2026 will be enabled starting August 4, 2025. Access to the form is through the Formulario de pre-matredcula 2026 (Google Forms). This form is used to pre-enroll for the 2026 academic year. Enrollment for 2026: The Boleta de matredcula for new admissions and for reaffirmation of enrollment for regular students is for the 2026 academic year. The Boleta de matredcula for 2026 is also available at the institutional photocopier. This document is part of the enrollment process for the 2026 academic year.

Scholarships

Meal scholarships are provided for students in need, and the corresponding meal services are arranged by the Junta Administrativa. Meals are provided as part of the school's meal services. The Junta Administrativa oversees the distribution of these meal scholarships.

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FAQs

Where in Costa Rica is Colegio/Liceo Gregorio José Ramírez Castro located?

The school operates as a public institution under the Costa Rican Ministry of Public Education (MEP) in Costa Rica. The precise street address or city isn't listed in the information provided.

What curriculum does the school offer and is it an IB World School?

The school offers the International Baccalaureate (IB) program and is an IB World School. The IB Diploma Programme is supported on campus, with Pavilion 7 housing five IB DP classrooms and the IB project having started in 2011.

Is the school public or private?

The school is public, part of the Costa Rican Ministry of Public Education (MEP). It is co-educational.

When did the school open?

The institution opened in 1971 and has since expanded its facilities to support the IB program and other subjects.

Who is the head of the school?

The head of school is Luis Diego Quesada Rosales.

Do families pay tuition for their children?

No tuition is charged for any year group for the 2026/27 academic period, as this is a public school.

Is there an application or enrollment fee for admission?

There is no application or enrollment fee charged for admission.

What other costs should families budget for?

Some items are charged separately, such as meals (comedor), school uniforms, a packaged school-materials service, transport, photocopying, and IB assessment fees; refunds and terms are determined by the service provider or Junta Administrativa.

How does the 2026 admissions process work?

For 2026, pre-enrollment is available for students who were in sixth or ninth grade in 2025, via Google Forms. The Boleta de matrícula for new admissions is available at the institutional photocopier, and the process is coordinated by the Junta Administrativa.

Are there meal scholarships for students?

Yes, meal scholarships are provided for eligible students and are arranged by the Junta Administrativa; meals are part of the school's meal services.

What IB programs are offered and what facilities support them?

The school offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. Pavilion 7 houses five IB Diploma Programme classrooms to support IB Diploma activities; the program began in 2011.

Are IB exam fees charged separately?

IB assessment charges are set by the International Baccalaureate Organization and, when applicable, are charged separately; these are handled according to IB and the school's arrangements.

What facilities support IB and academics on campus?

Facilities include Pavilion 7 with IB DP classrooms, a second Computer Lab donated by the Omar Dengo Foundation, and a Library atop Pavilion 4 of Science opened in 2019 for study areas and classrooms.

What sports facilities does the campus have?

The gymnasium was expanded in 2011 to enhance physical education facilities.

What arts and cultural facilities exist on campus?

Pavilion 5 houses Visual Arts and Music Education, and an amphitheater was completed in 2019 to support school events and performances.

Is the campus accessible for students with mobility needs?

Yes, ramp access was added in 2011 to improve accessibility across facilities.

What are some core values and culture at the school?

Interculturality is a core institutional value, promoting respect for diversity. The school emphasizes leadership, solidarity, community service, and wellbeing as part of its values-driven formation.

Does the school offer boarding or residence facilities?

No, the institution does not operate boarding facilities.

Is there a school uniform, and who pays for it?

A school uniform is required, and families are responsible for the cost.

How is governance structured at the school?

The school is public and part of the Costa Rican Ministry of Public Education (MEP); the Junta Administrativa manages certain services and meal scholarships.

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