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Costa Rica, San Jose
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Franco-Costaricien is homologated by the French Ministry of National Education and AEFE. The program combines French and Costa Rican curricula from maternelle through terminale. It offers a double diploma—the Costa Rican baccalauréat and the French baccalauréat—opening access to universities in France and around the world. The school emphasizes citizenship and a diversified, multilingual education, with high exam results and pathways to prestigious universities.
The Franco clubs include art and theatre (alongside football and chess). Students from TPS to Première participate in after-school activities to explore new passions and develop talents. Clubs are led by specialists and enthusiasts who foster teamwork, creativity and perseverance, and they culminate in an annual Club Festival. These activities form a playful, enriching part of school life, supporting personal growth.
Intercambios escolares y clases descubiertas offer immersive language, cultural and scientific experiences. These programs enable students to discover new environments, broaden horizons and develop communication, independence and adaptability. They foster cultural openness, respect for diversity and the development of a multicultural, multilingual identity as global citizens. For younger students, discovery classes include CP and CM2 trips to Sarapiquí and Fortuna to learn about ecosystems and Costa Rican life.
Football, art, theatre and chess are among the extracurricular activities offered. Each student can find an activity that fits them and work on stimulating projects outside school hours. Participation helps build friendships and social engagement as part of the school experience.
Clubs provide a playful, enriching environment that helps students bond with peers. They are an integral part of life at the Liceo and contribute to personal development and a balanced education. Participation supports well-being by combining social, creative and physical activities.
Located in Tres Ríos near San José, Lycée Franco-Costaricien is a bilingual French international school for ages 2 to 18. It is homologated by the French Ministry of National Education and AEFE and is managed in tripartite collaboration with the Costa Rican Ministry of Public Education (MEP) and the AFCE. The school offers a cross-border curriculum that combines the French national program with the Costa Rican system, from Maternelle to Terminale, and enables a double diploma: the Costa Rican baccalaureate and the French baccalaureate. Diplomas include the Diplôme National du Brevet (DBND), the Baccalauréat, Costa Rican diplomas, and DELF–DALF. The Terminale year includes a 20‑minute oral exam and orientation toward higher education with personalized guidance via Parcoursup France. The American Section strengthens English and US history and literature and supports the International French Baccalaureate (BFI). The campus offers on-site dining (Grill & Fresh), lodging with host families, and door-to-door transport across 25 routes. Two libraries—the BCD for primary and the CDI for secondary—support reading and research, with project-based learning across sciences, arts, music and the environment.
