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Del Mar Academy

Costa Rica, Guanacaste

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Accreditations

Costa Rican Ministry of Public Education (MEP) accreditation; International Baccalaureate (IB) World School accreditation

Awards and Recognition

Ecological Blue Flag 5 Stars; Green Latin American Awards

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, Spanish
Fees Unlisted
Ages 3 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 267
Type Co-educational
Opened 2008
Bus Service No

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.

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