Costa Rica, San Jose
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| Name | Age | Fee | Track | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Early Years 3-4 (Half Day) | 3 | 11,760 USD | Early Years | Annual tuition only. Application fee USD 300; Registration/Capital fees USD 300; Capital fee USD 300 (note: policy lists these as separate one-year charges). |
| Early Years 3-4 (Full Day) | 4 | 19,130 USD | Early Years | Annual tuition only. Application fee USD 300; Registration/Capital fees USD 300; Capital fee USD 300. |
| Early Years 5 (Kindergarten) | 5 | 29,520 USD | Early Years | Annual tuition. One-time capital fee of USD 10,000; Registration USD 300; Application USD 300. |
| Grades 1-5 | 6 | 29,520 USD | Primary | Annual tuition. New/Returning student capital fees listed; Registration USD 300; Capital fee USD 10,000 (new students) and USD 1,500 (other allocations shown in policy). |
| Grades 6-8 | 11 | 33,480 USD | Middle School | Annual tuition. Registration USD 300; Capital fee USD 10,000; Additional capital/fee details per policy. |
| Grades 9-10 | 14 | 35,120 USD | Secondary | Annual tuition. Registration USD 300; Capital fee USD 10,000; Special program / DP exam fees may apply for DP track. |
| Grades 11-12 | 17 | 36,520 USD | Secondary (IB DP) | Annual tuition. Registration USD 300; Capital fee USD 10,000; DP exam fees included if applicable. |
| Name | Fee | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Application Fee | 300 USD | One-time non-refundable; paid with application |
| Name | Fee | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment Fee | 0 USD | If separate from application, may be included in capital/registration depending on campus policy |
| Name | Fee | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Registration Fee | 300 USD | Paid to reenroll for next school year: USD 300 |
| Application Fee | 300 USD | One-time, paid with application: USD 300 |
| Capital Fee (Kindergarten - Grade 12) | 10,000 USD | Payable for attendance in any portion of the school year |
| Capital Fee (Early Years 3-4) | 300 USD | Payable for attendance in any portion of the school year |
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.