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Costa Rica, San Jose
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The school has a formal uniform policy with a Regular Uniform and a Physical Education (PE) uniform. Regular Uniform (Presencial): Preescolar and I–II ciclo Educación General Básica wear a white polo shirt, blue uniform bottoms (shorts, skirt, or blue fabric trousers), blue socks, and black shoes; a blue official jacket or plain blue sweater. For III ciclo Educación General Básica and Educación Diversificada, female presencial wear a white polo shirt with blue pants, blue socks, and black shoes plus a blue jacket or plain blue sweater; male presencial wear a white polo shirt with blue pants/shorts, a black belt, blue socks, black shoes, and a blue jacket or plain blue sweater. Virtual variants use a white polo shirt for the top. Uniforme de Educación Física uses a green t‑shirt, blue shorts or official PE wear, white socks, and black/blue/white sneakers, plus a hand towel; all levels prohibit jeans in presencial mode and require proper presentation with grooming in line with the policy.
The school has two cafeterias offering healthy foods, non-trans fats, non‑carbonated beverages, yogurts, fruit, and baked pastries, plus daily lunch service paid by month or by day; two microwaves are available for student use.
Mount View School is a private institution owned by Mount View School S.A. It lists a Director Academic, a Coordinators Council, specialized departments, and permanent committees as part of its governance structure, with formal articles describing how the school is run.
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.
