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Strengths Outdoor Education, Languages, Service and Sustainability
Clubs Arts and Creative, Leadership and Professional, Academic and Intellectual
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School
Introduction
Futuro Verde is an IB World School in Costa Rica offering preschool through 12th grade (ages 3 to 18). The campus on the Nicoya Peninsula sits amid lush jungle, where learning regularly unfolds in contact with the natural environment. The school is bilingual, with instruction in English and Spanish, and follows a constructivist, inquiry-based approach. Its transdisciplinary curriculum blends multiple disciplines through project-based inquiry to foster international mindedness, with a strong emphasis on environmental stewardship, global issues, social justice, and intercultural relations. The Diploma Programme forms part of the upper secondary continuum, and the school serves about 230 students from diverse backgrounds. Since 2018 Futuro Verde has been an IB World School authorized to offer the IB DP. It maintains Costa Rica's highest green certification and runs campus initiatives to reduce waste and conserve energy, reflecting its commitment to sustainability as a core value. Well-being and service are central values.
Carretera Cóbano a Montezuma – 1.3 km del BNCR
Cóbano, Puntarenas
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The Essentials
Futuro Verde has 230 pupils, typical class sizes of 17, instruction in English, Spanish.
Location
Cobano, Puntarenas, Costa Rica. Located on the Cobano–Montezuma road, 1.3 km from the BNCR (Banco Nacional de Costa Rica) in Cobano.
Stages
Preschool through 12th grade (PK3–12).
Type
IB World School offering Preschool through 12th grade.
Country affiliation
Costa Rica
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Fees
Application and Enrollment Fees
- A one-time enrollment fee (matrícula) is required at registration. A separate new-family fee applies to first-time students. A volunteer fee is also charged where applicable. These one-time fees are non-refundable.
Tuition fees by year group (amounts)
- Detailed tuition rates by year group and term are published in the school's Appendix 1 (2025–2026 rates) and are used to calculate the annual fee and monthly installments. The publicly available contract and admissions pages reference Appendix 1 for the full rate table but do not list the per-grade numeric rates on those pages. Appendix 1 is the school's source for the full per-year and per-term rates.
Billing schedule and payment terms
- Annual tuition may be paid as a single full payment (which carries a 5% discount) or in monthly installments. The contract establishes payment of the annual fee in 12 consecutive monthly installments. Monthly installments are expected early in each month; the contract specifies payment before the 5th of each month, and the admissions guidance states monthly fees are due by the 10th. Late-payment interest of 5% is applied to outstanding amounts beginning on the 11th of the month. Families who pay annually are not required to issue the three-month promissory note that is requested for monthly payers. If two or more installments are missed, the school may suspend services and take collection measures. Sibling discounts apply (second child 5%, third child 10%, fourth child 15%) and do not apply to registration or other one-time fees.
Boarding / Accommodation
- Futuro Verde does not list any boarding or residential program fees and the contract treats transportation, food, and overnight activities as separate services with their own arrangements; there is no indication of an on-site boarding option or boarding fees.
Other charges and regular additional costs
- IB students must pay IB examination fees and other IB-related expenses separately from tuition. Field trips, expeditions, and extracurricular providers (for example, bus transport and cafeteria services) are charged separately and are not included in monthly or registration payments. Some official activities (trips, graduations, expeditions) require advance payment; non-payment may exclude the student from participation. The school maintains a collective student insurance policy with coverage up to CRC 500,000; any excess cost is the family's responsibility.
Uniforms and supplies
- Official uniforms are sold on campus. Current posted prices are: - Regular shirts: ₡8,000. - Physical-education uniform (shirt + shorts): ₡12,500. - IB shirts: ₡9,000. - Historical school communication indicates that the enrollment fee has in some years included the provision of classroom supplies; however, parents remain responsible for certain personal items (backpack, water bottle, and a laptop where indicated for upper grades).
Refund and withdrawal policy
- One-time fees (enrollment, new-family fee, and monthly tuition payments) are explicitly stated as non-refundable. If a student is withdrawn for disciplinary or legal violations, the contract remains valid up to the end of the withdrawal month; the financial obligations for that month remain in force. The school may condition future enrollment on outstanding payments.
Fee payment options and bank details
- Accepted payment methods include Banco Nacional internet banking (payments via the educational-centers menu), BN-affiliated payment points, and in-person payment at Banco Nacional branches. The school accepts domestic transfers in Costa Rican colones and US dollars; posted account details are: - Colones account (Banco Nacional): 200-01-090-008962-7; Cuenta Cliente: 15109020010089623; IBAN: CR12015109020010089623. - US dollar account (Banco Nacional): 200-02-090-005264-8; Cuenta Cliente: 15109020020052644; IBAN: CR09015109020020052644. - For families without a local bank account who need to make an international transfer, the finance department provides assistance via email (tania@futuro-verde.org). Payments can also be made in person at the school in designated hours.
Discounts and scholarships
- Sibling discounts to tuition: second child 5%, third child 10%, fourth child 15% (these discounts do not apply to registration or other non-tuition fees). A sliding-scale tuition and scholarship program are available to permanent students by application; scholarship and sliding-scale applications for 2026–2027 are scheduled to open April 1, 2026. Annual-payment discount: 5% for families who pay the full year in advance.
Summary of availability of specific numeric tuition rates
- The school's contract and admissions notices reference a separate detailed rate table (Appendix 1: 2025–2026 Rates) for the exact numeric tuition amounts by year group and term. The contract and admissions pages available publicly describe payment structure, one-time fees, discounts, penalties, and other charges in detail, but the per-grade numeric fee table itself is not published on those pages. The Appendix 1 rate table is cited by the school as the source for the specific amounts.
Academics
Futuro Verde teaches IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP) for students aged 3 to 18.
Curriculum
Futuro Verde is an IB World School offering preschool through 12th grade. The school is bilingual, with instruction in English and Spanish. It follows a constructivist, inquiry-based learning approach. The curriculum emphasizes environmental stewardship, global issues, social justice, and intercultural relations. Learning is transdisciplinary, integrating multiple disciplines through project-based inquiry to foster international mindedness.
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Admissions
Admissions
1. Complete the Admission Form. All prospective students must fill out the New Student Admission Form thoroughly and accurately. 2. Admission Fee Payment. A non-refundable payment of $100 USD per student is required to process the application. 3. Submit Required Documents. All prospective students must provide the following documents where applicable and available. 4. January Admissions. This applies to students transferring from Costa Rica's national calendar (February–December) to Futuro Verde's Northern Hemisphere calendar (August–June). 5. Evaluation and Placement. Students may be placed in their current or previous grade level based on admissions evaluations and interview results; this assessment is particularly important for students coming from a national calendar (January to December). 6. PreK to 3rd Grade Applicants. Applicants from PreK to 3rd Grade will undergo a tailored admissions process designed to assess their developmental and academic readiness; A. Special Education Assessment; B. Admissions Interview. 7. 4th to 10th Grade Applicants. At Futuro Verde, applicants seeking enrollment as permanent students may be subject to testing and must successfully pass admissions exams to be considered for admission. The exams cover the following subjects: A. Spanish Language Arts; B. English Language Arts; C. Mathematics (Oxford IB Mathematics). 8.
Scholarships
Scholarships at Futuro Verde: Scholarship Applications Timeline. Returning Students for the next school year: Application Period April 1 – April 30; decisions by May 15. New Students Enrolling for Semester 1: Application Period May 1 – May 31; decisions by June 15. New Students Enrolling for Semester 2: Application Period November 1 – November 30; decisions by December 15. Step 1: Application process. Complete online application and submit required documents. Step 2: Fee Payment. Non-refundable application fee: 40,000 CRC per student; Admission fee: $100 per student (waived); Registration fee: 400,000 CRC per student (percentage based on scholarship); New Family Fee: 300,000 CRC per student (percentage based on scholarship); Parent Volunteer Fee: 75,000 CRC per student (faculty exempt). Family Discount. Families applying for enrollment with two or more children are eligible for a 5% discount on the second child's enrollment, a 10% discount on the third, and a 15% discount on the fourth; the 5/10/15% discount does not extend to registration or other fees. Payment Days. Monthly fees are due by the 10th of each month; from the 11th, a 5% interest will be applied to the outstanding amount. Payments can be made via transfer or the National Bank's Internet Banking, or in person from Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Annual Payment. Families paying the full annual amount receive a 5% discount. IB Examination. All IB students must separately pay the examination fees and other IB-related expenses. Additional Costs. Field trips and expeditions are not included in monthly or registration payments; the bus provider and Cafeteria are separate costs. For additional inquiries: admissions@futuro-verde.org or +506 8777 2100.
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FAQs
What curriculum does Futuro Verde follow?
Futuro Verde is an IB World School offering preschool through 12th grade. The school is bilingual, with instruction in English and Spanish. It follows a constructivist, inquiry-based learning approach.
What age range does Futuro Verde serve?
The school serves students from age 3 to 18.
Is the school co-educational?
The school is described as co-educational.
How many students attend Futuro Verde?
The school has approximately 230 students.
Where is Futuro Verde located?
Cobano, Puntarenas, Costa Rica. Located on the Cobano–Montezuma road, 1.3 km from the BNCR (Banco Nacional de Costa Rica) in Cobano.
When was Futuro Verde established?
The school was established in 2008.
Who leads Futuro Verde?
The school is led by Gabriel Maldonado.
Does the school provide learning support for students with special educational needs?
Due to the diversity of our student population, some students may require external specialized educational support, such as a personal tutor, a teaching assistant, occupational therapy, specialized ps
What languages are used for instruction?
Futuro Verde emphasizes multilingualism and language diversity as part of its bilingual program. The school promotes mother-language maintenance and multilingual literacy, noting that strong mother-language skills support literacy in other languages.
How do I apply to Futuro Verde?
1. Complete the Admission Form. All prospective students must fill out the New Student Admission Form thoroughly and accurately. 2. Admission Fee Payment. A non-refundable payment of $100 USD per student is required to process the application. 3.
What extracurricular activities are available?
Student life includes arts and cultural events such as Art in the Wild, a Night of Books and Authors, and FV Got Talent. These arts and literary activities encourage creativity and performance as part of the school's program.
