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Costa Rica, San Jose
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1. Contact the admissions team to schedule a campus tour or a virtual information call. Submit the admissions inquiry to receive a link to schedule the call or tour. The inquiry form asks which grade levels you are interested in, from Paws Cubs (18 months - 3 years) to Grade 12. This initial step helps families understand PAS and decide if PAS is the right fit for their child. 2. Submit documents and set up an admissions test, and arrange a student visit to campus. Submit the required documents and schedule an admissions test; a student visit to campus can also be arranged. This step provides the admissions team with information needed to evaluate candidacy and offers a firsthand view of PAS facilities. The goal is to complete the screening process so enrollment can proceed. 3. Finalize enrollment. Complete the enrollment process according to the instructions provided by admissions. Submit any remaining forms and fees as required. The admissions team will confirm your child's enrollment status and next steps. 4. Start your new adventure in learning. After enrollment, students begin learning at PAS and joining the PAS community from day one. Families are encouraged to engage with the school community and support their child's growth. The PAS environment focuses on personalized learning and a connected community.
Pan-American School is a private international day school in San Antonio de Belén, Heredia, Costa Rica, serving students aged 1 to 18. It offers the IB Continuum (PYP, MYP, DP) alongside an American Curriculum and a Bespoke Curriculum, delivering a bilingual English-Spanish education within an inclusive, non-selective program. The school is the first IB Continuum in Costa Rica and is accredited by NEASC-CIE in the United States. The curriculum emphasizes skill development and a broad range of arts, design, and physical education, with social-emotional support and a focus on service and global sustainability. Languages taught are English and Spanish. The campus spans 35,000 m² in natural setting, with five classrooms, academic facilities, sports fields, and recreational spaces. It has 24-hour supervised entrances, Carbon Neutral certification via solar energy and recycling, and spaces rentable when not in session. Extracurriculars include Model United Nations (PASMUN), attracting over 300 participants from eight countries.
