The International Baccalaureate, commonly known as IB, is a highly recognized program worldwide, thanks to its international recognition and transferability.
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Why families choose a IB school in Costa Rica?
The IB curriculum is popular among students because it doesn't just teach students content or knowledge but also teaches them how to learn and how to think. The IB curriculum is considered very challenging but rewarding by many students.
When selecting an IB school, accreditation is the first thing to look for. An IB school has to be authorized for each IB program it provides. When a school is licensed, it meets the high standards of the IB worldwide. So, before choosing an IB school, ensure it is approved.
Furthermore, the school's average point score for the last academic years should be checked, and the results should be compared to the global average score and average grade. This information can help you evaluate the school's academic performance and its students' success rate.
Student life in Costa Rica
Costa Rica is an excellent place to study, with a diverse, welcoming, and vibrant society. Students who study here can earn academic qualifications that are recognized and respected globally. Studying in Costa Rica offers international students a unique cultural experience in a beautiful environment. It is also an excellent pathway to world-renowned international universities.
If you want to find the best IB schools in Costa Rica, follow the links below. You'll find all the information you need, including tuition fees, exam results, programs of study on offer, language courses, student-teacher ratios, and extracurricular activities.
Top rated IB Schools in Costa Rica 2025
This IB Schools list is informed by World Schools data—we consider parents and students reviews, ratings, number of page views, and user location.
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2025St. Joseph’s Institution International
7 reviewsSingapore - South-eastern AsiaInternational School - Boarding Schoolfrom 37000 to 46000 sgdSJI International is a Lasallian Catholic school in Singapore that offers a holistic, values-driven, international educational experience to a 2,000-strong student body of over 40 nationalities.Why parents choose this schoolCatholic ChristianBritish Curriculum International Baccalaureate -
2025Prince of Wales Island International School
0 reviewsBalik Pulau - George TownInternational School - Boarding Schoolfrom 30,000 to 60,000 myrWelcome to Prince of Wales Island International School (POWIIS). We offer a broad and balanced education based on a British-style curriculum for students aged 3 to 19.Why parents choose this schoolBritish Curriculum -
2025Knowledge Gate International School Muscat
0 reviewsMuscat - Muscat GovernorateInternational Schoolfrom 2618 to 5550 omrKnowledge Gate International School (KGIS) is a premium school offering quality education from Kindergarten to University.Why parents choose this schoolArabic EnglishBritish Curriculum -
2025Taejon Christian International School
0 reviewsDaejeon - South KoreaInternational School - Boarding Schoolfrom 20000 to 40000 usdTaejon Christian International School was established in 1958.Why parents choose this schoolChristianAmerican Curriculum International Baccalaureate -
2025Keystone Academy
5 reviewsBeijing - ChinaInternational School - Boarding Schoolfrom 250000 to 387500 cnyKeystone Academy is an innovative and unique school in China and the world.
Why parents choose this schoolChinese EnglishAmerican Curriculum International Baccalaureate -
2025Zurich International School
0 reviewsWadenswil - ZurichInternational Schoolfrom 16300 to 36600 chfZurich International School: A leading non-profit day school for local & expat children aged 3-18 in Switzerland. Instruction in English; additional bilingual English/German pathway for children 3-9.Why parents choose this schoolBilingual English GermanAmerican Curriculum International Baccalaureate Swiss CurriculumADHD Autism Dyslexia Intellectual Giftedness -
2025North Broward Preparatory School, A Nord Anglia Education School
3 reviewsBoca Raton - FloridaInternational School - Boarding Schoolfrom 62650 to 68250 usdAN EXTRAORDINARY COMMUNITY OF LEARNERS At North Broward Preparatory School, students are inspired to learn without limits and go beyond any border to make an impact in the world.Why parents choose this schoolAmerican Curriculum International Baccalaureate -
2025La Côte International School Aubonne
4 reviewsAubonne - VaudInternational Schoolfrom 18900 to 37100 chfLa Côte International School Aubonne: Distinguished co-ed private day school for ages 3-18. English and bilingual pathways, IBDP, Juilliard/MIT/UNICEF partnerships, top university placements.Why parents choose this schoolBritish Curriculum International Baccalaureate -
2025British International School, Phuket
1 reviewsPhuket - Southern ThailandInternational School - Boarding Schoolfrom 452100 to 899900 thbBritish International School, Phuket (BISP), is an English medium, co-educational, day and boarding school that was established in 1996 in the heart of Phuket, Thailand.Why parents choose this schoolBritish Curriculum International Baccalaureate -
2025Fairfax Christian School
1 reviewsSterling - VirginiaInternational School - Boarding Schoolfrom 30000 to 47800 usdThe Fairfax Christian School is the first K–12 school to receive the Presidential E–Award from the U.Why parents choose this schoolChristianAmerican Curriculum -
2025SVIS - Sainte Victoire International School
0 reviewsFuveau - Aix-en-ProvenceInternational School - Boarding Schoolfrom 11100 to 36150 eurSVIS – Sainte Victoire International School is an IB World School located near Aix-en-Provence in the south of France.Why parents choose this schoolBilingual English FrenchInternational Baccalaureate -
2025The British School of Bahrain (BSB)
2 reviewsHamala - BahrainInternational Schoolfrom 3003 to 7923 bhdThe British School of Bahrain (BSB) has been one of the leading schools in the Kingdom of Bahrain for over 26 years.Why parents choose this schoolBritish Curriculum -
2025BEPS International School
0 reviewsBrussels - BelgiumInternational Schoolfrom 16800 to 30750 eurBEPS is known for its family feel it has cultivated over the past 50 years, maintaining a close knit community while providing meaningful and authentic learning.Why parents choose this schoolInternational BaccalaureateADHD Autism Dyslexia Intellectual Giftedness -
2025Brillantmont International School
3 reviewsLausanne - VaudInternational School - Boarding Schoolfrom 31500 to 103500Brillantmont International School is one of the oldest schools in Switzerland. It was founded in 1882 and is still owned by the founding family.Why parents choose this schoolAmerican Curriculum British Curriculum -
2025Lincoln International Academy
0 reviewsSantiago de Chile - ChileInternational Schoolfrom 3418785 to 6117390 clpLincoln International Academy is a co-ed, day school with a high academic standard and a solid training in the English language.Why parents choose this schoolBilingual English SpanishFinnish Curriculum International Baccalaureate -
2025Smiling International School
1 reviewsFerrara - Emilia RomagnaInternational School - Boarding Schoolfrom 6980 to 19600 eurSmiling International School is accredited by the Italian Ministry of Education and it is also an International Baccalaureate® World School authorised to offer the IB Diploma Programme.Why parents choose this schoolInternational Baccalaureate Italian Curriculum OtherADHD Autism Dyslexia Intellectual Giftedness -
2025French International School of Hong Kong (Lycée Français International de Hong Kong)
0 reviewsHong Kong Island - Hong KongInternational Schoolfrom 135000 to hkdCulturally French, Globally Minded – Established in 1963, the French International School of Hong Kong is one of Hong Kong’s first International Schools, and was the first school in Hong Kong to offer the IB Diploma. A world IB School – FIS is a through-train dual-language international school in Hong Kong boasting over 2700 students across 4 campuses. FIS […]
Why parents choose this schoolBilingual English FrenchBritish Curriculum Cambridge Curriculum French Curriculum International Baccalaureate Other -
2025Korean International School, Hong Kong
0 reviewsHong Kong Island - Hong KongInternational Schoolfrom 93400 to 131700 hkdKorean International School (KIS) is an international school in Hong Kong that offers a British-style, academic education designed for the English-speaking community in Hong Kong.Why parents choose this schoolBritish Curriculum Other
How much do IB Schools in Costa Rica cost?
According to World Schools data, the yearly tuition fee for IB Schools in ranges between $6900 and $10100. However, the cost varies significantly depending on various factors such as the school curriculum, extracurricular activities, location, and facilities, and can go up to $16500.
The average yearly cost is $9100, around $1000 per month, and can go up to the maximum monthly cost of $1700.
Additionally, most schools will also charge a one-time registration fee, and you also need to count an extra budget during the year for extracurricular trips, holiday camps, etc.
If you would like to explore IB Schools in with yearly fee filters, please use our advanced search filters.
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- Our 2 children have been at the school for almost 8 years. The caring, nurturing environment alongside rigorous academics, allowed my daughter to access a top university in UK while my son joined a boarding school in UK.Written October 20, 2024
- We have been parents here at Fairfax Christian for the past three years. We now have a child in each level of the school, lower, middle and high school. The school kept our children safe and in school during the tumultuous time of the pandemic and we will be forever grateful. We have been blessed with teachers who are attentive and care about the character and education of our children. The challenging curriculum, diverse student population and a Christian education will keep our family at Fairfax Christian.Written April 22, 2024
- I have been a BSB parent for over 5 years. I have always found staff to be friendly, supportive and professional. Over the years, the strong ethos of building a community and continually trying to work together has allowed us to develop strong relationships with the staff and parents.Written October 5, 2023
- I’ve had a remarkable learning experience at BSB, which has fulfilled my educational needs by providing an exuberant environment to excel in, and has nurtured me into who I am today. I’m very grateful for all the teachers that have been part of my journey, supporting me and acting as key catalysts for my success and accomplishments.Written October 5, 2023
- Our son is 8 years in BISP, next year graduating the IB program. We are so lucky being a part of the school community, having all the experiences in all offered sports, singing , art and foreign languages! Growing in multinational, tolerant, warm hearted environment, learning to give, to think criticaly, to enjoy friendship, active life style and celebrate diversity has been the best choice of school and we would do it again! Love our school! My son hopes it is still here for his future children after 20 years ?Written May 10, 2023
- It’s time to say goodbye and we want to say a huge THANK YOU to everyone!!! The teachers didn’t just educate our kids. You all taught them the importance of education. We are grateful to you. You were kind, patient and considerate, but played the stickler when you needed to. You have played a key role in moulding our children into good human beings and they will miss so much about LCIS. Thanks a lot for your support. All the best and Auf WiedersehenWritten February 25, 2023
- Thank you for the wonderful years at La Côte International School Aubonne, it has truly been a joy to be part of this adventure from the beginning, and to see the school and the boys evolve so beautifully. The boys have really enjoyed every minute of it, the excellent quality of the teaching, the efficiency and friendliness of the whole team at LCIS, the atmosphere, the programme, the excursions, the fabulous music shows, thank you for all these wonderful moments.Written February 25, 2023
- It has been more than an year since my kids left this school, but they still remember it so fondly! Had a fantastic experience and saw my kids flourish in this positive, lively and encouraging learning environment! The staff is extremely encouraging and motivating towards the students. Parents are always welcomed and supported in adapting to the new place.Written February 25, 2023
- Teachers are resourceful and creative in finding the most amazing ways to develop our children’s curiosity and they really make learning afun activity for kids to pursue. I have visited many schools in the area and I have yet to see the quality of teachers like the ones in Foundation Years at La Côte.Written February 25, 2023
- I chose Keystone because of its bold missionblending three type of educational traditions-Eastern, Western and International in order to create a new world school that is guided by Chinese Confucian values.Written February 25, 2023
- Keystone organizes every activiy with heart, quality and depth. These are invaluable assets for both children and parents.Written February 25, 2023
- All of the teachers at Keystone are so passionate about their subjects! I find that so unqiue and interesting!Written February 25, 2023
- Our 2 children have been at the school for almost 8 years. The caring, nurturing environment alongside rigorous academics, allowed my daughter to access a top university in UK while my son joined a boarding school in UK.Written October 20, 2024
- We have been parents here at Fairfax Christian for the past three years. We now have a child in each level of the school, lower, middle and high school. The school kept our children safe and in school during the tumultuous time of the pandemic and we will be forever grateful. We have been blessed with teachers who are attentive and care about the character and education of our children. The challenging curriculum, diverse student population and a Christian education will keep our family at Fairfax Christian.Written April 22, 2024
- I have been a BSB parent for over 5 years. I have always found staff to be friendly, supportive and professional. Over the years, the strong ethos of building a community and continually trying to work together has allowed us to develop strong relationships with the staff and parents.Written October 5, 2023
- I’ve had a remarkable learning experience at BSB, which has fulfilled my educational needs by providing an exuberant environment to excel in, and has nurtured me into who I am today. I’m very grateful for all the teachers that have been part of my journey, supporting me and acting as key catalysts for my success and accomplishments.Written October 5, 2023
- Our son is 8 years in BISP, next year graduating the IB program. We are so lucky being a part of the school community, having all the experiences in all offered sports, singing , art and foreign languages! Growing in multinational, tolerant, warm hearted environment, learning to give, to think criticaly, to enjoy friendship, active life style and celebrate diversity has been the best choice of school and we would do it again! Love our school! My son hopes it is still here for his future children after 20 years ?Written May 10, 2023
- It’s time to say goodbye and we want to say a huge THANK YOU to everyone!!! The teachers didn’t just educate our kids. You all taught them the importance of education. We are grateful to you. You were kind, patient and considerate, but played the stickler when you needed to. You have played a key role in moulding our children into good human beings and they will miss so much about LCIS. Thanks a lot for your support. All the best and Auf WiedersehenWritten February 25, 2023
- Thank you for the wonderful years at La Côte International School Aubonne, it has truly been a joy to be part of this adventure from the beginning, and to see the school and the boys evolve so beautifully. The boys have really enjoyed every minute of it, the excellent quality of the teaching, the efficiency and friendliness of the whole team at LCIS, the atmosphere, the programme, the excursions, the fabulous music shows, thank you for all these wonderful moments.Written February 25, 2023
- It has been more than an year since my kids left this school, but they still remember it so fondly! Had a fantastic experience and saw my kids flourish in this positive, lively and encouraging learning environment! The staff is extremely encouraging and motivating towards the students. Parents are always welcomed and supported in adapting to the new place.Written February 25, 2023
- Teachers are resourceful and creative in finding the most amazing ways to develop our children’s curiosity and they really make learning afun activity for kids to pursue. I have visited many schools in the area and I have yet to see the quality of teachers like the ones in Foundation Years at La Côte.Written February 25, 2023
- I chose Keystone because of its bold missionblending three type of educational traditions-Eastern, Western and International in order to create a new world school that is guided by Chinese Confucian values.Written February 25, 2023
- Keystone organizes every activiy with heart, quality and depth. These are invaluable assets for both children and parents.Written February 25, 2023
- All of the teachers at Keystone are so passionate about their subjects! I find that so unqiue and interesting!Written February 25, 2023