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Costa Rica, San Jose
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NEASC — New England Association of Schools and Colleges, an accrediting body that evaluates educational institutions for quality and integrity.
Costa Rican Ministry of Education — Recognized and authorized by the Costa Rican Ministry of Education (MEP).
International Baccalaureate Organization — Member of the International Baccalaureate Organization (Code No.0608).
Cambridge IGCSE Examinations — Centre CR002 for the University of Cambridge IGCSE Examinations.
Cambridge English Assessment Examinations — Centre CR001 for Cambridge English Assessment Examinations (KET, PET, FCE, CAE, etc).
IELTS Testing Centre — Authorized IELTS Testing Centre.
Duke of Edinburgh's International Award Scheme — Licensed by the Duke of Edinburgh's International Award Scheme.
International Primary Curriculum — Charter Member of the International Primary Curriculum programme.
The British School of Costa Rica is an independent day school for students aged 3 to 18, delivering IEYC and IPC in the primary years, a bespoke middle-years curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE in Years 9–10, and the IB Diploma Programme in Years 11–12. The Diploma is a bilingual English/Spanish two-year programme. The school is bilingual throughout, with most classes in English and the remainder in Spanish (or French), and aims for bilingual proficiency before Year 3. Founded in 1981, it is NEASC-accredited, recognized by the Costa Rican Ministry of Education, and authorised as an IB World School and Cambridge assessment centre. The 2.2-hectare campus includes an Early Years block, 46 general classrooms, five senior science labs, two Makerspaces, an Art Salon, and a 300-seat Auditorium/Theatre plus a 1,200 m2 gym and on-site sports fields. Extracurriculars feature Model United Nations and the Duke of Edinburgh Award, alongside broad arts and sports offerings.
