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Costa Rica, San Jose
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Miss Anne Aronson founded The European School in 1989 and continues to lead it today. The school emphasizes the Liberal Arts and Humanities. It aims to provide an academically rigorous education with freedom and opportunity for individualized learning. The result is mature, morally attuned, self-confident graduates who become responsible global citizens.
The school promotes responsible participation in local and global community activities that celebrate and respect cultural diversity. Its core values are Creativity, Respect, Diversity, Service and Responsibility. It emphasizes empathy and compassionate engagement as part of its community ethos. Through its values, the school fosters a sense of belonging and engagement within the school and broader community.
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.
