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Costa Rica, San Jose
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PK-11; Little Jaguars (preschool), Preschool, Elementary, Secondary, College Prep
International school
Costa Rica
Christian
Application and admission fees
- Admission test (one-time, for new students): USD 25.
- No separate non-refundable application or registration fee amount is published on the school's public admission pages.
Tuition fees by year group and per term
- No published tuition schedule for any year group (preschool, elementary, secondary/IB) is available on the school's public pages. Specific tuition amounts per term or per academic year are not listed.
Billing schedule and payment terms
- A detailed billing schedule and formal payment terms (for example: number of instalments per year, due dates, late-payment penalties) are not published on the school's public pages. Parents are referred to the school's payment office for clarification and for completing payments.
Boarding fees (if applicable)
- No boarding program or boarding fees are published. The school's public information identifies the campus location and presents ICS as a day-school operation; no residential/boarding fees or boarding program details are available.
Other costs and recurring charges
- No published amounts for uniforms, school transportation (bus), activity/athletics fees, materials/lab fees, exam fees, or extracurricular program fees are available on the school's public pages. While the school lists programs such as athletics and arts, specific charges related to these services are not given.
Refund and withdrawal policy
- A published refund or withdrawal fee schedule (for example: pro‑rata refunds, non‑refundable deposits, or deadlines for refunds) is not available on the school's public pages.
Fee payment options
- No public list of accepted payment methods (credit card, bank transfer, local direct debit, cash, online payment portal) is published. Payments are administered through the school's payment office.
Brief summary of findings and gaps
- The only concrete, published fee amount located on the school's public admission pages is the admission test fee of USD 25. Comprehensive published information for annual or per-term tuition, registration/application fees, boarding fees, uniform or transport charges, refund rules, and accepted payment methods could not be found on the school's public pages; parents must obtain those figures and the formal billing schedule directly from the school's payment office or admissions office.
International Christian School (ICS) San José is a PK-11 international school in Costa Rica serving ages 0 to 17. The campus in San Miguel, Santo Domingo, Heredia offers Preschool, Elementary and Secondary education with English and Spanish instruction. The curriculum combines IB programs (PYP and MYP) with a bespoke option, and in high school students choose between the IB Diploma and the National Baccalaureate, decided in ninth grade. A College Preparation Program supports ninth through eleventh graders with career exploration, college applications, and admissions exams such as UCR and TEC, plus SAT or ACT when applicable. The school emphasizes experiential learning through organized outdoor trips, e-learning resources, and a virtual tour. Athletics, arts and robotics are integral, with robotics projects competing nationally, and student art displays and musical productions enriching the creative program. ICS maintains a Christian-values culture and a history of contributing to Costa Rica's education system and society.
