Liceo de Villarreal

Costa Rica, Tamarindo

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Academic offering

Strengths Languages, STEM, Outdoor Education, Service and Sustainability, Sport, Performing Arts, Visual and Creative Arts, Academic Enrichment

Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Cultural and Language, Community and Service, Leadership and Professional, Lifestyle and Wellbeing

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Location

Located in the district of Tamarindo, Costa Rica. It is a public institution established in 1998. It offers programs including conversational English, TIE, OT, and specialties such as Tourism, Culinary Arts, Information Technology, and Robotics.

Stages

Technological Orientation and IB Diploma Programme (secondary level)

Type

Public

Additional learning support

Special education available for cycles III and IV

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Fees

Application fees
- There is no general application or admission fee charged for enrolment at Liceo de Villarreal as a public Ministry of Education (MEP) secondary school.

Tuition fees by year group (per term / per year)
- There is no tuition charged to families for standard primary or secondary instruction at Liceo de Villarreal; public education at the primary and secondary levels is provided free of tuition. This applies across year groups.
- Students enrolled in the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme at the school may incur separate IB-related assessment charges (external examination/registration fees) at the time of IB external assessment; these are not school tuition but assessment fees billed for IB candidature. Typical external IB assessment charges are normally invoiced to families by schools in the Diploma years. Estimated IB assessment ranges are commonly reported in the industry as several hundred US dollars per diploma-candidate session (actual amounts vary by session and region).

Billing schedule and payment terms
- For standard schooling there is no regular tuition billing schedule because no tuition is charged.
- If IB external-assessment charges apply, schools typically invoice those charges once per assessment cycle (commonly during the spring term preceding final exams); payment deadlines and exact invoicing timing are set by the school and follow the IBO/centre schedule. Instalment, late‑payment penalties, and invoicing frequency for any ancillary paid services (transport, meals, extracurricular activities) depend on the school's administrative rules when those services are provided.

Boarding fees (if applicable)
- Boarding is not applicable. Liceo de Villarreal operates as a day secondary school; there is no boarding programme or boarding fees.

Other costs and typical fees families should plan for
- Uniforms and sports kit: families commonly pay for required uniforms or sports clothing where these are requested by the school.
- Textbooks, stationery and consumables: families normally cover personal school supplies, photocopying, subject‑specific consumables and replacement of lost items.
- Transport: private school-bus or private transport costs are paid by families when used. Public-school transport options (if any) will have separate charges set locally.
- Meals / canteen: charges for school meals or snack programmes are payable by families when provided.
- Extracurricular activities and trips: optional clubs, workshops, field trips and some competitions carry separate fees billed when those activities are offered.
- IB-related charges (for Diploma students): external assessment/exam fees, and any IBO-related administrative charges or CAS/DP programme contributions where the school applies them. These IB assessment fees are billed to families for candidates in Diploma years and typically appear on a specific invoice for the assessment cycle. Approximate reported industry ranges are several hundred USD per diploma-candidate session (actual amounts are set by the IBO and the school's invoicing practices).

Refund information
- For the standard instructional service at a public MEP school there is no tuition payment to refund because tuition is not charged.
- Refunds for paid ancillary items (for example, meal plans, extracurricular fees, IB assessment fees) follow the school's internal administrative rules or the external body's (IBO) refund policy; where the IBO issues refunds to the school for exam-related charges, schools may pass those refunds on according to their stated procedures. Parents should expect refunds (if any) to be handled on a case-by-case basis under the school's accounting rules.

Fee payment options
- For any ancillary paid items the school typically accepts common local payment methods such as: bank transfer to the school's account, payment in cash at the school administrative office, or other payment channels the school publishes for specific charges (examples in Costa Rican schools commonly include local bank transfers and in-person payments). Payment by credit card or online payment may be available for some services where the school or its partners support those methods. Exact accepted methods are set by the school for each charge.

Brief summary of findings and limitations
- Liceo de Villarreal is a public MEP day secondary school that offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma pathway; Costa Rican public primary and secondary education is provided free of tuition. No published schedule of per-term or per-year tuition or an application fee for 2026/27 was found for this school. The only typical charges families should expect are uniforms, supplies, transport/meals where used, optional activity fees, and any IB external assessment/examination fees for Diploma candidates (these IB charges are set by the IBO and invoiced by the school). Because the school does not publish a numeric per-grade or per‑term fee schedule for 2026/27, no per-term or per-year tuition figures are available to report.

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FAQs

Where is Liceo de Villarreal located and what kind of school is it?

Liceo de Villarreal is a public MEP day secondary school in the Tamarindo district of Costa Rica, established in 1998. It offers a technology‑oriented program along with the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, plus options like conversational English, TIE, OT, and specialties such as Tourism, Culinary Arts, Information Technology, and Robotics.

What secondary programs does Liceo de Villarreal offer?

The school offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme as a pathway, combined with a technology‑oriented curriculum. It also provides specialties in Tourism, Culinary Arts, Information Technology, and Robotics, along with conversational English and TIE/OT support.

Do families have to pay tuition for standard schooling?

No. As a public MEP school, standard primary and secondary instruction is provided free of tuition. If a student enrolls in the IB Diploma Programme, there may be external IB assessment fees billed separately.

Are there any IB‑related fees I should budget for?

Yes. For Diploma candidates, external IB assessment and exam fees may be billed by the school, in line with IBO schedules. These charges are not tuition but are associated with IB candidature and can amount to several hundred USD per diploma session.

Is there an application or admission fee?

There is no general application or admission fee charged for enrolment at Liceo de Villarreal.

What costs should I expect beyond tuition?

Beyond the free standard schooling, families may budget for uniforms, textbooks and supplies, transport, meals, extracurricular activities, and any IB‑related assessment fees if applicable.

What is the focus of the school's curriculum?

The curriculum combines a technology‑oriented program with the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, and includes practical specialities such as Tourism, Culinary Arts, Information Technology, and Robotics, along with English language support.

Is special education available at the school?

Yes. Special education is available for cycles III and IV, providing additional support where needed.

What extracurricular activities or competitions does the school participate in?

Liceo de Villarreal participates in regional and national science fairs, robotics and mathematics activities, and it hosts events like art festivals (FEA) and English festivals (spelling bee). It also offers other clubs and field trips as part of the curriculum.

What language support or English programs does the school provide?

The school offers conversational English and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, supporting students with English language development within the IB framework.

When was Liceo de Villarreal established and where is it located?

Liceo de Villarreal is located in the Tamarindo district of Costa Rica and was established in 1998.

Is Liceo de Villarreal a boarding school?

No. It operates as a day secondary school with no boarding option.

How are IB charges billed and what should I expect?

IB charges are billed by the school for the relevant assessment cycle, in accordance with IBO schedules. Payment timing and exact amounts can vary and are provided on the invoice issued for the Diploma years.

Why might the IB Diploma Programme at Liceo de Villarreal be a good option for families on a budget?

Because the IB Diploma Programme is offered as a public option, it provides access to IB education without private‑school costs, though families should be aware of potential external IB assessment fees.

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