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Costa Rica Christian School

Costa Rica, San Antonio de Coronado

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, Spanish, Portuguese
Fees Fees not listed
Ages Not listed
Pupil numbers 556
Type Co-educational
Opened 1999
Bus Service No
Availability Not shared by this school
Academic offering
Curriculum American Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum
Taught languages Portuguese, Spanish, English
Typical class size 20
Strengths STEM, Languages, Sport
Clubs Community and Service, Leadership and Professional, Lifestyle and Wellbeing
Stages Infant/Toddler Care, Preschool, Elementary, Primary School, Secondary School, High School
Introduction

Costa Rica Christian School (CRCS) in San Antonio de Coronado offers Preschool through High School with a certified tri-lingual program in English, Portuguese and Spanish. Preschool features 100% English immersion, centers-based learning, a psychomotor program, technology integration, and individualized attention, with after-school care until 6:00 pm. Elementary maintains English-language instruction, student-centered classes, ebooks and digital platforms, and supports for academic, emotional and Christian values, with Portuguese as a third language. Lower and Upper Elementary include ABeka reading and phonics; robotics via LEGO; and continued English immersion, with Portuguese taught as a third language. High School emphasizes advanced English and Portuguese, Cambridge English Certification, inquiry-based science and project-based learning, robotics, and the ABeka and Bob Jones Press curricula. The 4.5-hectare campus features a large athletic complex and modern classrooms with strong ICT integration; technology has been in classrooms since 2012. CRCS is accredited by ACSI, the Costa Rican Ministry of Education (MEP), and Cognia (as of Aug 2025) and partners with national and international universities. Extracurriculars include sports, arts and music, CRCS Outreach, and programs such as CRCS Explore and Peacemaker.

San Antonio de Coronado — 800 meters east of the former Mall Don Pancho, in front of the McDonald's

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The Essentials

Costa Rica Christian School has 556 pupils, typical class sizes of 20, instruction in English, Spanish, Portuguese.

Location
San Antonio de Coronado, 800 meters east of the old Don Pancho Mall, in front of the McDonald's restaurant.

Stages
Preschool; Elementary; High School

Type
Private Christian school

Religious affiliation
Christian

School day structure
Preschool programs run 7:30 am–12:30 pm (Pre-maternal, Maternal, Pre-kinder, Kinder). Pre-maternal, Maternal, Pre-kinder and Kinder have 7:30 am–12:30 pm schedules. PREPARATORY (Preparatory) runs 7:30 am–3:00 pm Monday–Thursday, with Friday 12:30 pm. SECONDARY hours are 7:20 am–3:00 pm Monday–Thursday and 7:20 am–2:20 pm on Fridays.
Diving Deeper
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Fees
Application fees

- No fixed public amount is published for an application or enrollment (matrícula) fee. Families are instructed to consult the school for the current application/registration amount and deadlines.

Tuition fees by school year / year group

- The school does not publish a public table of tuition (colegiatura) amounts by year group or grade. Tuition amounts vary by level; families must request the current tuition schedule for Preschool (Pre-maternal, Maternal, Pre-Kinder, Kinder, Preparatoria), Elementary (Lower and Upper Elementary), and Secondary.

Tuition detail required for database (per term / per year group)

- Specific numeric amounts per term or per academic year for each grade are not available on the school's publicly accessible admissions materials. The school requires direct inquiry to obtain full breakdowns (per term, monthly, or annual billing) for each grade.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- No publicly posted billing schedule (for example: monthly, termly, or annual payment options), late‑payment penalties, or discount structure is available. Families must obtain the school's current billing schedule and payment terms directly from admissions or finance.

Boarding fees

- The school's published program descriptions and level pages do not indicate a boarding/boarding-house program; no boarding fees are listed. If boarding is required or available, the school will provide separate details and fees on request.

Other costs and fees (uniforms, materials, transport, extracurriculars, meals, excursions, insurance, registration of siblings, etc.)

- No consolidated public schedule of ancillary fees (uniforms, textbooks/materials, transport, meals, extracurricular activities, special program fees, supplies, or mandatory family fees) is published. The school's admissions information asks families to consult for requirements and costs, which implies some additional fees may apply and are provided on the school's fee schedule.

Refund information

- No publicly posted refund policy for enrollment, tuition, or ancillary fees is available. Refund terms (if any) for withdrawal, dismissal, or program cancellation must be requested from the school's finance or admissions office.

Fee payment options (credit card, bank transfer, cash, checks, electronic payment)

- The school's public pages do not list accepted payment methods or banking details. Payment methods and instructions (credit card, bank transfer, local banking, or other options) are provided directly by the school at registration or on the official fee schedule.

How to obtain the full, current fee schedule

- Phone: 2229 - 6800. Email: info@crcs.cr. Families should contact the school's admissions or finance office to request the current and complete fee schedule for the 2026/27 academic year (or the most recent academic year available).

Summary note about publicly available information

- The school's public admissions and programme pages present level descriptions and explicitly ask families to consult the school for requirements and costs; no numeric fee schedule (application fee, tuition by grade, billing schedule, ancillary fees, refund rules, or payment-method details) is published on those pages. The school provides fee amounts and payment terms directly to families on request.
Academics

Costa Rica Christian School teaches American Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum.

Curriculum
CRCS delivers a certified trilingual education across Preschool through High School, with 100% English immersion in Preschool and ongoing English immersion across levels, and Portuguese taught as a third language from elementary onward. Preschool uses an English Immersion Program (100% English) and centers-based learning, with a psychomotor program, technology integration, and one-on-one attention; afterschool care is available until 6:00 pm. Elementary features an English-language native program, student-centered classes with active methodologies and gamification, ebooks and digital platforms, varied assessments, and supports for academic, emotional, and Christian values, with Portuguese as a third language and afterschool care. Lower and Upper Elementary include the ABeka curriculum, reading and phonics, robotics via LEGO, and 100% English immersion, with Portuguese taught as a third language. High School emphasizes advanced English and Portuguese as a third language, Cambridge English Certification, inquiry-based science, project-based learning, and robotics, with ABeka & Bob Jones Press and digital tools. CRCS maintains partnerships with national and international universities.
Wellbeing
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Parent Experience
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Facilities
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Extra-Curricular Activities
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Languages
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Reputation
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Admissions

Admissions
1) Enrollment begins with an online enrollment form on the MATRÍCULA page. The form collects Name, Grade of Interest, Student's Name, Email, and Phone number. Submitting the form sends the inquiry to CRCS. A confirmation message reading 'Gracias! Su mensaje ha sido enviado' appears after submission. 2) A downloadable admissions policy is available on the Preschool page via a link labeled AQUÍ. 3) Enrollment requirements and costs can be discussed with CRCS. Families can contact the CRCS enrollment team to obtain these details. The Preschool page directs families to consult about enrollment requirements and costs.
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