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Costa Rica, San Jose
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The European School accommodates approximately 540 students across 14 levels, with class sizes around 20. The school day runs from 8:15 a.m. to 2:45 p.m., with Wednesdays half days, followed by a rich extracurricular program. Each classroom has a wealth of books to support learning. Meals are provided daily with a snack and a complete, well-balanced lunch, with many vegetables organic, served family-style. The school is accredited by Costa Rica's Ministry of Public Education and the International Baccalaureate Organization. The campus uses resources in an environmentally sustainable manner.
The school is accredited by Costa Rica's Ministry of Public Education and the International Baccalaureate Organization. The International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme is offered for grades 11-12, with students selecting courses from six subject groups: studies in language and literature; language acquisition; individuals and societies; sciences; mathematics; and the arts. The Diploma Programme requires an extended essay, Theory of Knowledge (TOK) and CAS for graduation. An integrated teaching approach unites literature, history, geography and art under central themes, preparing students for the IB Diploma. These structures support university entrance at hundreds of universities worldwide.
The After School Clubs program offers a wide range of options which help students explore their sports, artistic, and academic interests or talents. All classes take place within the school facilities, right after the school day is over.
Founded in 1989 by Miss Anne Aronson, The European School in San José, Costa Rica, serves preschool through high school across 14 levels and about 540 students. It is an IB World School offering the Diploma Programme for Grades 11–12 and is accredited by Costa Rica's Ministry of Public Education and the International Baccalaureate Organization. The curriculum uses integrated teaching that unites literature, history, geography and art under central themes, with typical class sizes around 20. The school day runs from 8:15 a.m. to 2:45 p.m., with Wednesdays as half days, and a calendar featuring short vacations every nine to ten weeks. Facilities emphasize the arts and languages, with violin instruction leading to a string orchestra in primary. Meals are provided daily, including a balanced lunch with vegetables, many organic, served family‑style. The campus prioritizes sustainable practices and aims to develop mature, globally engaged graduates who contribute as responsible citizens.
