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Costa Rica, San Jose
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The school is an English-speaking international school that educates preschool through secondary. The school provides literacy in English and Spanish. All students take Spanish or SSL (Spanish as a Second Language), and English and/or ELL according to their language proficiency. Students fluent in Spanish take advanced Spanish (MEP/PDBI) and Costa Rican Social Studies (CRSS), while French is offered as a third language.
Marian Baker School (MBS) is a private international school in Costa Rican Central Valley serving students aged 2 to 18. The campus overlooks San José and offers English-dominant instruction with Spanish taught across all grades and French introduced early. The school provides the IB Diploma Programme alongside the Cognia High School Diploma and the Costa Rican high school diploma, enabling graduates to pursue colleges worldwide, including the United States and Costa Rica. In addition to the bespoke curriculum and American-style options, MBS emphasizes bilingual literacy and prepares students for diverse paths. Facilities include a gym, a library, a cafeteria, and modern classrooms for middle and high school, with dedicated spaces and campus spaces for efficient movement. Extracurriculars feature Model United Nations, National Honor Society, Student Government, and AASCA sports; arts electives include drama, band, and cinematography. The school is nut-free and promotes wellness through nutrition and physical education for all.
