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Join the Del Mar Academy Community. Del Mar Academy is an internationally accredited school in Nosara, Costa Rica serving students from early childhood through grade 12. The admissions process is designed to help families learn about the school's philosophy and programs while ensuring each student is well-matched to the opportunities Del Mar Academy provides. If you have questions about the admissions process or wish to speak to the team, call +506 2682 1213 or email [email protected].
Step 1: Contact our Admissions Team. Fill out the short inquiry form, and a member of our Admissions team will contact you within 24 hours Monday through Friday.
Step 2: Application Form and Fee. Submit the application form along with the $100 administrative fee. You'll find the list of necessary documentation on the form. Applications are accepted year-round, but deadlines for the upcoming school year are December 1 for application, March 1 for interviews and placement tests, and April 1 for acceptance letters, sent on a rolling basis. Many grades are full with a wait list, so submit the application form and fee as soon as possible.
Step 3: Interview and Academic Testing. A member of the Admissions team or Head of School may schedule a parent or student interview. If necessary, academic testing may also be done at this stage.
Step 4: Acceptance. If your child is accepted, you will receive an acceptance letter and a tuition/matriculation agreement. The tuition agreement specifies the contractual terms of enrollment and must be returned with admissions fees. To reserve your child's space, admissions fees must be paid within two weeks of acceptance or by April 1 for the following school year. Many grades have limited spaces available.
Many grades are full with a wait list; spaces are limited and admission spaces are filled as they become available. Submitting the application form and fee early is recommended.
Del Mar Academy offers scholarships and financial aid to help make programs accessible to a diverse community of students. Scholarships and financial aid are available to support access to education; 2026-2027 tuition and fees are published.
Del Mar Academy is an IB World School in Nosara, Costa Rica, offering a bilingual Montessori-based curriculum for Pre-K through Grade 12. Instruction is in English and Spanish. The Early Years focus on language, mathematics, sciences, geography and culture, and practical life through hands-on, project-based learning. Upper Elementary and Middle School extend interdisciplinary bilingual instruction across core subjects, blending Montessori principles with IB preparation as students advance. The school is fully accredited by the Costa Rican Ministry of Public Education and authorized to offer the IB Diploma Programme in Grades 11–12, with candidacy for the Middle Years Programme. The 11-acre campus near the beach features indoor classrooms, outdoor labs, gardens, an outdoor stage, and Ecological Blue Flag recognition for water quality and sustainability. Core programs include field trips, environmental studies, theatre, Visual Arts and STEAM, integrated with Technology and Digital Media. Del Mar Academy graduates attend universities worldwide.
