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Costa Rica, San Jose
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Country Day School, Costa Rica maintains an LEED-certified campus with solar-paneled buildings that are resource efficient and designed to save water and energy. Recycling systems and reuse programs support a Zero Waste trajectory. The campus is surrounded by nature and emphasizes learning in an open, bright environment that integrates technology. The facilities span 81 well-equipped classrooms and include seven STEAM spaces, fine and performing arts spaces, athletic facilities, and outdoor areas that support a broad range of activities.
The school has athletic facilities including a large sports field for outdoor activities. Outdoor spaces support active learning and movement throughout the day. The campus offers spaces for physical education and team activities as part of the daily learning experience. Facilities are integrated with other learning spaces to enable cross-disciplinary activity during and after classes.
The campus is LEED-certified, with solar-paneled buildings that conserve water and energy. The environment is open and bright, fostering learning across disciplines. There are 81 classrooms and seven dedicated STEAM spaces, including science labs, robotics, and maker spaces. Students have access to advanced technology and dedicated STEAM spaces with tools like iPads, drones, spheros, and 3D printers. Fine and performing arts spaces accompany athletic facilities to support a broad curriculum.
CDS Costa Rica collaborates with Juilliard, UNICEF, and MIT to provide world-class experiential learning opportunities. MIT experts deliver STEAM challenges, and students participate in the Roller Coaster Challenge as part of their program. Zero Waste initiatives run through the community, including beach cleanups, recycling projects, and other sustainability activities. Students also undertake international trips to places like Tanzania and Switzerland to learn about different environments, in addition to local field experiences. The school's events and programs, such as Family Day, the Fun Run, Music Under the Stars, UN Day, and the Gift Parade, foster community and global awareness.
Country Day School, Costa Rica (CDS) is a US-accredited private day school serving an international community from ages 1 to 18. Founded in 1963, it joined Nord Anglia Education in 2018, strengthening its offerings through collaborations with Juilliard, MIT, and UNICEF. The curriculum follows US frameworks: Elementary and Middle School use Common Core standards; High School leads to the US high school diploma alongside the Costa Rican Bachillerato, with more than 25 AP courses and the AP Capstone Diploma. Students prepare for university with mathematics built on Harvard Pure Math, Harvard Engineering, and MIT curricula, and Mandarin is available as a high school elective. The campus in San Rafael de Alajuela is LEED-certified, solar powered, and designed to save water and energy. It features 81 classrooms, seven STEAM spaces, arts and athletic facilities, and outdoor areas. Global Campus connects students with peers, enabling field experiences, international trips, and cross-cultural collaboration.
