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Curriculum American Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum
Taught languages English, Spanish
Strengths Academic Enrichment, Languages, Visual and Creative Arts
Clubs Arts and Creative, Social and Hobbies, Leadership and Professional
Stages Infant/Toddler Care, Preschool, Kindergarten, Elementary, Middle School, High School
Introduction
True North School in Costa Rica offers an innovative, learner-centered education with an American and bespoke curriculum delivered bilingually. The school is the exclusive Costa Rica licensee for Learning 1 To 1, providing personalized, one-to-one learning paths. AYTN, Awaken Your True North, anchors the approach, cultivating five core skills—Appreciation, Audacity, Commitment, Curiosity, and Empathy—through leadership development and wellbeing. The day opens with a 20-minute skills session, then blends project-based learning with academic work and a Goal Time block to support autonomy and collaboration. The curriculum uses US and national standards as benchmarks across math, science, ELA, and Spanish, with enrichments in art, music, and physical education. A distinctive feature is the Conscious Innovation Lab, the first of its kind in Costa Rica, where students work on real-world problems. Accreditation by the Costa Rica Ministry of Education in 2020 and Cognia in 2022 confirms the school's international alignment. Committed to excellence.
WVJ2+G6F, San José Province, San Rafael de Escazú, Costa Rica
The Essentials
True North School has instruction in English, Spanish.
Location
Costa Rica. The school is the exclusive Costa Rica licensee for Learning 1 To 1 and provides 100% bilingual instruction.
Stages
Toddlers to conscious leaders; Middle School added in 2021.
Type
Bilingual school offering Learning 1 To 1 personalized learning; exclusive Costa Rica licensee for Learning 1 To 1.
Country affiliation
Costa Rica
School day structure
The day begins with a 20-minute session to awaken core skills; the day is divided into three main components: project-based learning, academic work, and a goal time block.
Fees
Application fees
- No application, registration, or enrollment fee is published publicly for the 2026/27 or 2025/26 academic years. - For an exact, current application fee amount, use the school's contact channels listed below.
Tuition fees by year group (per term / per year)
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Billing schedule and payment terms
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Boarding fees (if applicable)
- Boarding is not applicable. True North School operates as a day school; no boarding facilities or boarding fees are listed.
Other costs or fees (uniform, transport, meals, materials, development fees, extras)
- There is no publicly posted, itemised list of compulsory or optional additional fees (uniforms, school meals, transport/bus service, learning-material or technology fees, development/registration fees, exam fees, extracurricular charges) on the school's public pages. - Any additional compulsory or optional charges should be confirmed directly with the school's admissions or finance contact.
Refund information
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Fee payment options
- There is no public listing of accepted payment methods (for example: bank transfer, credit card, direct debit, online payment portal) in the school's public pages. - The school provides direct contact channels for confirmation of accepted payment methods: WhatsApp +(506) 8819-0758 and Email info@truenorthcr.education. Use these channels to obtain the current, detailed payment instructions and banking information.
Summary note
- The school's publicly available pages do not publish an itemised fee schedule for application, tuition by year group or term, billing timetable, boarding, additional mandatory extras, refund policy, or accepted payment methods. To obtain a full, official 2026/27 (or, if not yet available, 2025/26) fee schedule with amounts per term and per year group, contact the school at the details above.
Academics
True North School teaches American Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum for students aged 3 to 18.
Curriculum
AYTN is the backbone of the school's educational approach. Five core skills are taught: Appreciation, Audacity, Commitment, Curiosity, and Empathy. The learner-centered approach focuses on wellbeing and leadership, provides opportunities for purposeful learning, and adapts to each student's needs. Students engage in project-based learning, with projects designed to solve real-world problems; the day includes project-based learning, academic work, and a goal time block. The curriculum uses US and national standards as benchmarks, and covers math, science, English Language Arts, and Spanish, with enrichment in art, music, and physical education.
Higher Education Progression
Graduates obtain a US High School Diploma through Cognia accreditation.
Wellbeing
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
AYTN empowers children to discover and master core skills essential to living a full and happy life and to be effective leaders. The approach is learner-centered, unleashing students' power through project-based learning. Conscious leadership underpins the program, activating collective wellbeing. From toddlers to conscious leaders, the program supports ongoing social and emotional development.
Mental Wellbeing
Conscious leadership activates collective wellbeing. Learner-centered approach and project-based learning support students' wellbeing by engaging them in meaningful, collaborative tasks. AYTN emphasizes developing skills for living a full and happy life and for effective leadership. Education must evolve to prepare conscious leaders who can address environmental and social issues, aligning personal wellbeing with communal aims.
FAQs
What curriculum does True North School follow?
True North follows a project-based, learner-centred curriculum.
What age range does True North School serve?
The school serves students from age 2 to 18.
Is the school co-educational?
The school is described as co-educational.
Where is True North School located?
True North is located in San José, Costa Rica.
When was True North School established?
The school was established in 2016.
Does the school provide SEN support?
No SEN provision information is publicly available. Parents with children who need additional learning support should enquire directly with the school.
What languages are used for instruction?
Instruction is delivered in English and Spanish.
How do I apply to True North School?
1. Apply online through the school's application portal.
2. The admissions team reviews the application and arranges next steps.
What extracurricular activities are available?
Enrichments include art, music, and physical education, offering students opportunities to develop talents, explore new interests, and gain confidence.
What accreditations does True North School hold?
IB Diploma Programme - Authorised to offer the International Baccalaureate Diploma.
Cognia - US-based accreditation body (also aligned with MEP, the Costa Rican Ministry of Education).
