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Costa Rica, San Jose
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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.
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.
