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Costa Rica, San Jose
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Dual-diploma program including the U.S. High School Diploma and the Costa Rican MEP diploma; International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme for Grades 11–12; core classes taught in English by native-speakers; Spanish instruction supports bilingual growth; the program runs from Preschool through IB within a Christ-centered environment.
Arts: music, visual arts; school band; art galleries. Athletics: comprehensive program including soccer, basketball, volleyball; Sportsmanship Festival and Sports Day events. Technology & Innovation: Applied Technology program (computer science, typing, robotics, drone programming, 3D printing) for Pre-K to 8th grade, culminating in a STEM Fair. Clubs: Soccer, Basketball, Gymnastics, Science, Folklore Dance, Piano, Art, Crochet, Cooking, Business Kids, Taekwondo, Chess, Drama, Drums, Guitar.
Lighthouse International School is an independent private, college-preparatory school in Costa Rica that serves students from ages 3 to 18. The curriculum combines an American-pattern education with IB Diploma Programme options and a bespoke program, including a High School path that awards the U.S. High School Diploma and the Costa Rican MEP diploma while offering the IB Diploma Programme in grades 11–12. Core subjects are taught in English by native-speaking teachers, with Spanish instruction to support bilingual growth; the primary language of instruction is English. The school emphasizes inquiry, leadership and character development within a Christ-centered environment. Founded in 2008, Lighthouse is accredited by the Ministerio de Educación Pública and authorized to offer the IB Diploma Programme, affiliated with the International Baccalaureate Organization. The program runs Preschool through IB, with Applied Technology from Pre‑K to 8th grade and a STEM Fair, plus arts, music, sports, service learning and daily Community Time devoted to spiritual reflection.
