American Curriculum International Schools in Costa Rica

American-curriculum international schools in Costa Rica generally follow a US-style programme with US grade levels and often offer a U.S. high-school diploma pathway and Advanced Placement (AP) options, while building Spanish instruction so students can integrate locally. These schools are offered alongside bilingual and national-curriculum options, with many international campuses clustered around Greater San José and expatriate suburbs such as Escazú and Santa Ana. Published annual tuition varies widely by campus and age, from lower four-figure fees at some bilingual schools up to mid-five figures at full international schools, and most schools also charge one-off registration or family fees plus optional costs for transport, meals and trips. Many American-curriculum schools follow a northern-hemisphere August - June year and run formal admissions processes that include an application, assessment and deposit, so families should begin enquiries several months before a planned move.