Mount View School

Guachipelín de Escazú, San José, Costa Rica. The campus is located in the western part of the San José metropolitan area.

Preschool, Primary, and Secondary.

Private day school offering the International Baccalaureate (IB) program.

Christian. The school emphasizes religious, spiritual, moral and social values.

Regular dismissal is at 2:30 pm. After School extended program runs from 2:30 pm to 5:00 pm for Primary levels, supervised by a teacher; cost is 50,000 colones per month or 3,000 colones per day.

Transport service is fully monitored by the administration. Service covers La Uruca, La Sabana, Pavas, Rohrmoser, Santa Ana, Escazú, Ciudad Colón, Guachipelín and Lindora in the western Greater Metropolitan Area, and Guácima de Alajuela. For costs, call 2215-1154 or inquire via the online chat.

Preschool teaches all lessons in English, including Grammar, Language Arts, Literature, Science, Math, and Phonics; Mandarin is introduced as a complementary language from Preparatory; the program includes Music, Physical Education, Computing, and early stimulation, with interactive whiteboards used in all levels; an extensive club offering is available as a paid extra. Primary provides English-medium instruction for core subjects (Grammar, Spelling, Science, Reading, Oral Expression, Writing) and teaches Spanish (Social Studies, Mathematics, Spanish); Portuguese runs from 1st Grade to 9th Grade and Mandarin from Preparatory to 6th Grade; features include an embedded Home Skills program, a Child Entrepreneurship program in partnership with Business Kids for 4th–6th, an Electives program, and after-school clubs with extended hours; the school is ACEP and MEP recognized. Secondary covers 7th–9th English for Literature, Grammar, Writing, Oral Expression, Science, Geography (7–8) and History (9) and 10th–11th English for History, Literature, Grammar, Oral Expression, Writing, Biology, Chemistry, with Spanish in Studies, Spanish, Mathematics and Civics, and additional subjects weekly (Music, Physical Education, Computing, Guidance, Values); languages include Portuguese from 1st–9th and French from 7th–9th; MATEM project with the University of Costa Rica for Calculus I and participation in Math Olympiads; an Electives program, Home Skills, field trips, and clubs; school hours are 7:40 a.m.–2:30 p.m.; recognition by MEP and ACEP.

Mount View School has university partnerships to support progression to higher education, including Mercyhurst University (USA) with admission considerations and scholarships; Anáhuac University (Cancún) with substantial scholarships and potential IB credit recognition; Texas Tech University (Campus CR) with substantial scholarships and admission supports; LEAD University (CR); UNIVERSAE (CR); NSLC – National Student Leadership Conference; and EducationUSA collaboration to assist US university admissions.

Advanced opportunities for high-achieving students include the optional International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB DP), which is implemented as a two-year pathway in 10th–11th grade; the school runs the MATEM calculus project with the University of Costa Rica for Calculus I and participates in Mathematics Olympiads; an Electives program allows students to pursue non-core subjects (e.g., Photography, Graphic Design, Theater, Programming) and the school's entrepreneurship initiative with Business Kids targets early leadership and innovation.

Mount View School uses an eclectic approach to education that strengthens cognitive, psychomotor, and socio-emotional development. It provides a joyful environment and a broad range of activities beyond academics to support personal growth. The school aims to form well-rounded individuals who are sensitive to others, responsible, and respectful, with an emphasis on civic, moral, and spiritual values. The institution operates as a big family, with collaboration among families and staff to support student development.

Mount View School integrates all students and focuses on holistic development within a values-based framework, guiding learning across preschool to high school. Learning is grounded in religious, spiritual, moral, and social values to support inclusion. The IB Diploma Programme at Mount View includes a Special Needs policy as part of its program.

Mount View School supports mental wellbeing through a holistic education that emphasizes cognitive, psychomotor, and socio-emotional development. It provides a joyful learning environment and a broad spectrum of activities beyond academics to nurture well-being. The school emphasizes civic, moral, and spiritual values to support social and emotional growth. Families can access ABC Parenting, a monthly newsletter with tips on managing emotions and addressing bullying to help promote emotional wellbeing at home.

Discipline and evaluation regulations are in place to guarantee the wellbeing of all and to protect people and school property. The policies include a structured disciplinary process designed to identify and correct misconduct while safeguarding the school community. There is 24-hour surveillance/monitoring with security cameras and student insurance from INS plus access to medical emergency services.

1. Maternal, Prekindergarten, and Kindergarten: An interview is conducted by the Preschool psychologist. The parent or guardian completes the admissions questionnaire, and the 'psychological profile' form from the Guidance and Psychology Department is submitted. A copy of the identity documents of the father and mother is required. A personal interview with the parent and the incoming student is conducted.

2. Preparatory through 10th Grade: Two written tests are administered in Mathematics and English; for new entrants to Preparatory and 1st Grade, a single test covering both subjects is conducted entirely in English. An interview with the student is conducted by the Psychology Department. A minimum conduct grade of 80 is required and a payment of 15,000 colones must be paid at reception in cash. The admissions questionnaire and the 'psychological profile' form are completed by the parent or guardian, along with copies of the identity cards; no new admissions are accepted for 11th Grade.