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Costa Rica, San Jose
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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.
Mount View School is a private day school in Guachipelín de Escazú, San José, Costa Rica, serving ages 1–18. English is the language of instruction across levels; preschool is English-only. Portuguese runs 1st–9th, Mandarin Preparatory–6th, and French 7th–9th. The school offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme as an optional track introduced in 2024, with IB exam fees borne by families. Facilities include a FIFA-certified synthetic playing field, a volleyball court, three multi-use courts, a computer lab, an art workshop, and a daily lunch cafeteria. Interactive whiteboards and a parent-communication app support learning, and ACEP and MEP recognition confirm accreditation. Mount View partners with families to support holistic development within a framework of religious, spiritual, moral, and social values. Programs include Home Skills, El viaje de Emprender entrepreneurship with Business Kids (4th–6th), and Electives, plus after-school clubs and cultural events. The school emphasizes student growth within a community that values academics, sports, and culture.
