Liceo de Cot Francisco J. Orlich

Costa Rica, Cartago

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The school at a glance

Instructs in Spanish, English

Fees Fees not listed

Ages 16 - 18 years

Type Co-educational

Opened 1995

Bus Service No

Availability Not shared by this school

Academic offering

Curriculum IB (DP)

Taught languages English, French

Typical class size 15

Strengths Languages, STEM, Academic Enrichment

Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Cultural and Language, Community and Service

Stages Secondary School, Sixth Form, Senior Secondary School

Introduction

Located in Cot, Oreamuno, Cartago, Liceo de Cot Francisco J. Orlich is an IB World School offering the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (DP) for students aged 16 to 18. Instruction is in Spanish, with English as a second language and additional support to develop intercultural competence. Since 2016, the school has delivered the DP, teaching subjects such as Biology; Spanish A: Literature; Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation; English B; History; Theory of Knowledge; and Digital Society, aligned with DP philosophy and assessment standards. In 2018 the school joined bilingual Francés-Español project, and in 2024 it is presented as a Colegio de Innovación Educativa, integrating French into the DP so PD-BI entrants can continue their studies in French. The campus comprises pavilions, 28 classrooms, computer laboratories, a language laboratory, a biology laboratory, a library, a dining hall, and an industrial arts workshop. Programs include Advanced French and TecnoAprender, supported by transport routes.

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Liceo de Cot, Cot, Oreamuno, 30702, Cartago, Costa Rica

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The Essentials

Location

Cot, Oreamuno, Cartago, Costa Rica; 100 meters north and 400 meters east of De Pali Supermercados.

Stages

Upper secondary; International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme; instruction in Spanish.

Type

Coeducational

Country affiliation

Costa Rica

School day structure

Day school

Bus service

Transportation service provided on three routes

Diving Deeper

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Fees

Application fees

- No application or enrollment fee is charged for admission to the institution. The Liceo operates as a public/state day school; there is no published charge for submitting an application or for initial enrollment.

Tuition fees (by year group and per term)

- There are no tuition fees for any year group. The school functions as a state day school and does not publish per-term or per-year tuition charges for basic or secondary education (including the IB Diploma years: undécimo and duodécimo).

Billing schedule and payment terms

- There is no general tuition billing schedule because no tuition is charged. The school does publish registration/matriculation events (for example: distribution of enrollment packets and uniform sizing, and set dates for matriculation of new students). Specific registration dates are set by the institution and announced in the school's admissions/administrative calendar. For program-specific admissions (IB Diploma) the institution lists timed steps such as prematricula, interviews and matriculation events.

Boarding fees

- Boarding fees: not applicable. The institution is a day school (no boarding program).

Other costs (uniforms, materials, extracurriculars, exam fees, etc.)

- Uniforms: families are responsible for supplying the school uniform. The school organizes uniform sizing/tallaje and distributes enrollment/uniform packets, but the school does not publish set prices for uniforms; costs for uniform items are borne by the family.

- School materials and extracurricular activities: there are no published, standard tuition-style charges, but families should expect ordinary costs for personal school supplies, project materials, excursions or optional extracurricular activities when those are offered; the school does not publish a single consolidated list of mandatory material fees.

- IB-related costs (examination, registration or external-assessment fees): no school-published amounts for IB exam or candidacy fees were found in the institution's publicly available admissions and policy documents. Any specific IB assessment fees, if applied to families or students, are not published as fixed fee amounts by the institution.

Refund information

- There are no published institutional tuition refund schedules because the school does not charge tuition. For other paid items (for example, purchased uniform pieces or optional activity fees), no centralized, published refund policy or fixed refund schedule for such payments was located in the school's public admissions and policy documentation. Refund handling for paid items is governed by the institution's internal regulations.

Fee payment options (credit card / bank transfer / cash / other)

- The school does not publish a comprehensive list of accepted payment methods for fees or purchased items in its public admissions and policy documents. For administrative or payment questions, the institution lists its contact details for the school office: phone +506 2536-6509 and info@liceodecot.com. Families should use the school's official contact channels for definitive instructions about how to make any specific payments.

Notes on scope and availability of published fee data

- The institution is a public/state day school; no application or tuition charges are published. Documents available from the school set out admissions procedures, registration events and internal regulations, and reference uniform sizing and distribution of enrollment packets, but they do not publish numeric tuition, registration, boarding or IB-exam fee amounts or a formal published refund schedule. The school's internal regulations and admissions policies govern processes such as matriculation, uniform tallaje and program admissions.

Academics

Curriculum

The school is an IB World School offering the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (DP) since June 10, 2016. The language of instruction is Spanish. DP subjects currently taught include Biology; Spanish A: Literature; Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation; English B; History; Theory of Knowledge; Digital Society.

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Admissions

1. The IB Diploma Programme is included in the Liceo de Cot Francisco J. Orlich curriculum and is available to students aged 16 to 19 years for two years of study (11th and 12th grade). The Diploma is awarded upon meeting the required assessments. The program admits about 30 students per cycle, distributed across several sections with a maximum of 15 students per section and a minimum of 10 students per section.

2. Phase 1 – Dissemination: Commissions coordinate actions to share information about the IB Diploma Programme. Actions include updating the school's website and Facebook page, creating infographics, preparing PowerPoint materials, and socializing information to the public.

3. Phase 2 – Systematization: Information is disseminated through the Ministry of Public Education channels, personalized phone outreach, and participation in planned meetings. Activities include visits to 10th-grade students within the school, participation in vocational guidance fairs, visits to nearby educational centers (DRE Cartago), and dissemination through print and digital media. Commissions design printed and digital materials to support the process.

4. Stage 1 – Institutional induction talks: Virtual or in-person talks are held with 10th-grade students and external applicants.

5. Stage 2 – Information gathering: Data are collected via a prematriculation form and compiled from digital submissions provided by the applicants.

6. Stage 3 – Interdisciplinary Tribunal: The tribunal includes at least one teacher from Language A (Literature), Language B (English), Theory of Knowledge (TOK), Biology, Mathematical Studies, and Individuals and Societies, plus the Coordinator for the Extended Essay, the CAS Coordinator, and the IB Coordinator.

7. Stage 4 – Selection: Applicants are evaluated on the following aspects and weights: participation in the information session with students and parents (5%), an academic essay (15%), a workshop consisting of a teaching and learning approaches assessment (45%), and 10th-year grades (35%). The workshop includes an interview (20%), verbal reasoning and logical/mathematical exercises (10%), and an oral presentation (15%). The total adds to 100%.

8. Stage 5 – Enrollment: The 30 top applicants are admitted based on the total score. In case of a tie for the 30th seat, tied applicants must present an oral presentation lasting 5–7 minutes; the highest-scoring presenter on the tie-break rubric is admitted for that seat. The PD-BI coordination publishes the list of admitted students in November.

9. Other requirements: A student must have health insurance coverage for the school year; obtain the information envelope in October; complete and sign the admission forms and commitments; provide a photocopy of the 9th-year grade report (academic subjects only), conduct record, and absence record; have passed the 10th year of General Basic Education; have completed all admission stages; not be a graduate of the Liceo de Cot Francisco J. Orlich; if the student is in a conditional (aplazado) status, they must pass the corresponding tests on the first attempt or be excluded from admission; the student must satisfactorily complete the first month of probation in the program. Transportation, uniforms, and other practical matters are addressed as part of the enrollment process.

10. Annexes: Oral presentation evaluation criteria are provided, detailing scoring across content (60), structure (20), depth and precision (30), originality (10), language (20), richness (10), fluency (10), projection (20), voice use (10), tone and diction (10), and body language (10), totaling 100 points.

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FAQs

What age range and grade levels does Liceo de Cot Francisco J. Orlich serve, and what is the school type?

The school serves students aged 16 to 18 and offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme for the final two years (11th and 12th grade). It is a co‑educational, public/state day school in Costa Rica with instruction in Spanish.

Is Liceo de Cot Francisco J. Orlich an IB World School, and what DP subjects are taught?

Yes, it is an IB World School offering the Diploma Programme since 2016. Current DP subjects include Biology; Spanish A: Literature; Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation; English B; History; Theory of Knowledge; and Digital Society, all taught in Spanish.

Where is the campus located and how can families reach it?

The campus is in Cot, Oreamuno, Cartago, Costa Rica, about 100 meters north and 400 meters east of De Pali Supermercados. The school operates a bus service with three routes and has a dining hall on site.

Do students pay tuition at this school?

No. Liceo de Cot Francisco J. Orlich is a public/state day school with no published tuition or enrollment charges for basic or IB years. Families may incur costs for uniforms and optional activities.

What is the IB admissions process and how many students are admitted each cycle?

Admission to the IB Diploma Programme involves prematricula steps, interviews and matriculation events. About 30 students are admitted per cycle, distributed across several sections with a maximum of 15 students per section and a minimum of 10.

Are there scholarships or a waitlist for IB admission?

There is no published information on scholarships or waitlists for IB admission. The available data only notes the selective cap of about 30 entries per cycle.

What DP subjects are currently taught, and what language is used for instruction?

DP subjects include Biology; Spanish A: Literature; Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation; English B; History; Theory of Knowledge; and Digital Society. The language of instruction is Spanish, with English and Standard French taught as second languages.

How is the DP structured at this school?

The Diploma Programme runs over two years (11th and 12th grade) to prepare students for university studies. It emphasizes research skills, language development, and intercultural understanding through DP assessments.

Is there information about class sizes or student‑teacher ratios?

Specific class sizes or student‑teacher ratios are not published in the available information.

What facilities does the campus offer?

The campus includes three pavilions and 28 classrooms, two computer laboratories, a language laboratory, a biology laboratory, a library, a dining hall, and an industrial arts workshop. It also offers Advanced French and TecnoAprender alongside the IB DP.

Are there dedicated sports facilities on campus?

Public information does not list specific sports facilities; details about sports amenities are not provided.

What academic and technology resources are available on campus?

Two computer laboratories and a language laboratory support science and language learning, complemented by a library and an industrial arts workshop.

What kinds of clubs, leadership opportunities, or service programs exist?

The school emphasizes leadership and social transformation, with a focus on innovative and intercultural learning. Community service and a global mindset are part of the mission, and World Creativity and Innovation Day is celebrated annually.

How does the French bilingual project affect opportunities for students in the IB DP?

Since joining the bilingual Francés‑Español project, there is an effort to integrate French into the IB DP so some entrants can continue their studies in French, supporting bilingual education.

Are there language enrichment opportunities beyond the DP subjects?

English is reinforced as a second language, and French is taught alongside Spanish to promote bilingual proficiency and intercultural skills.

What language support is available for students (e.g., EAL)?

English and French are taught as second languages, helping students develop proficiency. Specific EAL or SEN programs are not listed in the available information.

What is known about safeguarding or wellbeing support at the school?

There is no published information on safeguarding or mental health support in the available materials.

Is there a school uniform, and who pays for it?

A school uniform is required; families are responsible for providing the uniform. The school coordinates uniform fitting and packet distribution, but prices are not published.

Is boarding offered, or is the school strictly a day school?

The school is a day school with no boarding program.

Is there a house system or any distinctive governance structure to know about?

A house system is not listed in the available information. Governance is public and state‑owned, coordinated by the Costa Rican Ministry of Public Education (MEP).

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