Costa Rica, San Jose
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West College offers preschool, primary, and secondary programs. The preschool focuses on exploration and development in a safe environment surrounded by nature that fosters curiosity and creativity. The primary program blends a solid academic approach with practical activities, applied learning, and collaborative work, cultivating critical thinking and essential life values. In secondary, students become purpose-driven leaders prepared for the future in a globalized world, and they develop strong social skills and a commitment to the environment and society.
West College offers multilingual education. International exchanges and cultural experiences enrich the student experience. The school prepares students for a globalized world through language learning and exposure to diverse cultures.
West College prioritizes leadership and professional development as students progress to secondary education. Secondary students become purpose-driven leaders prepared for the future in a globalized world. They also cultivate strong social skills and a commitment to the environment and society.
West College is a bilingual school in Guachipelín, Escazú, Costa Rica serving students aged 2 to 17. English is taught at all levels, and Mandarin is taught from Kinder through 10th. Core subjects include English, Reading and Writing, Mandarin, Science and Research, Math, Thinking Skills, and Literacy (Preschool and Preparatory). Complementary subjects include Educational Technology and Robotics (Preparatoria). Preschool, Primary, and Secondary programs (Preescolar, Primaria, Secundaria) are complemented by exchanges program. West College is affiliated with GERA K-12, enabling K-12 experiences and exchanges. Founded in 1989, Escuela Modelo approach, emphasizing research-based and instrumental training with human quality. It reports 100% examination performance in assessments. The garden campus features green spaces and integrated spaces for each stage, within a family-like environment. Facilities include a gym, science laboratory, and a technology and robotics lab. Seminars and clubs enrich student life, with language and cultural programs and leadership development for international families worldwide.