La Paz Community School - Cabo Velas

Costa Rica, Guanacaste

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Annual Fees

Name	Fee	Track	Conditions
Grades 11–12 – Annual tuition	12,171 USD	Secondary	Annual tuition
Annual enrollment fee - Explore program	510 USD	Explore program	Annual enrollment fee; Explore program
Grades 3–5 – Annual tuition	10,617 USD	Primary	Annual tuition
Pre-K (8:00 am – 3:00 pm) – Annual tuition	8,384 USD	Pre-K	Annual tuition
Kinder / 1st / 2nd grade – Annual tuition	10,241 USD	Primary	Annual tuition
Pre-K (8:00 am – 1:00 pm) – Annual tuition	7,116 USD	Pre-K	Annual tuition
Explore (8:00 am – 1:00 pm) – Annual tuition	5,688 USD	Explore	Annual tuition for Explore program, half-day
Annual enrollment fee - PK3–12	1,185 USD	PK3–12	Annual enrollment fee; PK3–12
New student registration (one-time)	1,500 USD	—	One-time fee; applies to new students only
Non-resident annual fee (students without Costa Rican residency)	3,000 USD	—	For students without Costa Rican residency
Grades 9–10 – Annual tuition	11,700 USD	Secondary	Annual tuition
Explore (8:00 am – 3:00 pm) – Annual tuition	7,032 USD	Explore	Annual tuition for Explore program, full day
Grades 6–8 – Annual tuition	11,700 USD	Secondary	Annual tuition

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Application & Enrollment Fees

- New student registration fee (one-time): USD 1,500.
- Annual enrollment fee (Explore program): USD 510.
- Annual enrollment fee (PK3–12): USD 1,185.
- Non‑resident annual fee (students without Costa Rican residency): USD 3,000.

Tuition fees by year group (2026/2027 academic year) — annual, per‑trimester, and per‑month amounts

- Explore (8:00 am – 1:00 pm): Annual USD 5,688; Trimester USD 1,896; Monthly USD 474.
- Explore (8:00 am – 3:00 pm): Annual USD 7,032; Trimester USD 2,344; Monthly USD 586.
- Pre‑K (8:00 am – 1:00 pm): Annual USD 7,116; Trimester USD 2,372; Monthly USD 593.
- Pre‑K (8:00 am – 3:00 pm): Annual USD 8,384; Trimester USD 2,795; Monthly USD 699.
- Kinder / 1st / 2nd grade: Annual USD 10,241; Trimester USD 3,414; Monthly USD 853.
- Grades 3–5: Annual USD 10,617; Trimester USD 3,539; Monthly USD 885.
- Grades 6–8: Annual USD 11,700; Trimester USD 3,900; Monthly USD 975.
- Grades 9–10: Annual USD 11,700; Trimester USD 3,900; Monthly USD 975.
- Grades 11–12: Annual USD 12,171; Trimester USD 4,057; Monthly USD 1,014.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Payment plan options: Yearly (one full payment at the start of the school year), Trimester (three equal installments), or Monthly (12 equal monthly installments).
- Trimester due dates by campus:
- Cabo Velas: June 30; October 31; February 28.
- Tempisque: July 31; November 30; March 31.
- Monthly schedules by campus:
- Cabo Velas: Monthly payments from June 30 to May 31.
- Tempisque: Monthly payments from July 31 to June 30.
- Late payment policy: A late fee of 2% per month applies if payments are not received within five business days of the due date. The school follows an escalating reminder and fee process for overdue accounts and reserves the right to suspend educational services for unpaid balances.

Boarding fees

- Boarding is not applicable; La Paz Community School operates as a day school with on‑campus programs and no residential/boarding option listed.

Other costs and typical additional fees

- Items explicitly not included in tuition: laptop computers and graphing calculators. Families are responsible for those purchases where required.
- Field trips: Field trip transportation is included in tuition except for international excursions; additional trip costs such as entry fees, lodging, food, and other expenses are not included and may be charged per trip. Students may be required to pay separately for certain excursions.
- Lunch program: The school operates a hot‑lunch program (La Cocina de La Paz). Families receive a monthly menu and pay for lunches they choose to purchase; bringing lunch from home is an alternative.
- Uniforms: School‑issued uniform pieces are required for daily wear; all uniform pieces must be school‑issued and families will be charged for replacement uniforms if the school provides one. PE/Movement uniform is required for older grades.
- Miscellaneous charges: Fees may apply for certain field trips, extracurricular activities, lost or damaged items, and other optional services.

Refunds and deposits

- Enrollment payments and key fee payments are non‑refundable: payments of enrollment, non‑resident, new student, and annual/trimester/monthly fees are non‑refundable. The school may retain deposits and fees as specified in the enrollment agreement and handbook. The school may require outstanding balances to be paid even if a student departs.

Fee payment options and banking information

- Accepted payment methods: wire / bank transfer, check deposit, and credit/debit card. The school does not accept cash or in‑office check payments. Electronic invoices and reminders are issued in advance of due dates.
- Bank accounts used for transfers include accounts held in Banco de Costa Rica, Banco Nacional de Costa Rica, and Banco BAC San José under the account name Asociación Escuela Comunal La Paz (bank account details and SWIFT/IBAN information are provided for bank transfers).

Discounts, financial aid and scholarships (fees‑related)

- Early‑bird discount on the enrollment fee: a discount is applied to the enrollment fee for payments made by early deadlines (early enrollment dates differ by campus). A family‑discount policy applies for larger families (for example, a multi‑child discount structure is specified). The school offers financial aid (up to 50% of tuition) and a scholarship program for greater assistance; enrollment and new student fees must be paid in full even when financial aid is granted.

Notes on payment enforcement

- The school employs a sequence of invoice reminders prior to due dates and applies late fees and collection procedures for overdue accounts. Continued non‑payment may result in an obligatory meeting and possible termination of enrollment if agreed payment plans are not met. Outstanding debt remains the responsibility of the family even after departure.

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The school at a glance

Instructs in English, Spanish

Fees Unlisted

Ages 1 - 18 years

Pupil numbers 370

Type Co-educational

Opened 2007

Bus Service No

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La Paz Community School is a PreK–12, non-profit, dual-immersion school in Guanacaste, Costa Rica, operating on two campuses: Cabo Velas and Tempisque, plus an Events and Sports Center on the Cabo Velas campus. The school teaches in English and Spanish and offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme for 11th and 12th grades, with a bilingual PreK–12 education that immerses students in two languages and two cultures. Its experiential learning approach brings hands-on, real-world connections to every subject, from science labs and gardens to anchor projects such as managing a chicken coop, greenhouses, and composting. Facilities include air-conditioned classrooms, libraries, science labs, art and music spaces, a stage, and a semi-Olympic pool and arena for sports and performances. The Extracurricular Program spans sports, arts, recreation and culture, and anchor projects feed opportunities for leadership, service, and community impact across grades. Our teachers collaborate with families to support each student's growth everyday.

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