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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
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

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.
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

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school's educational philosophy is inspired by Reconstructionism, enabling students to be active participants who develop skills to analyze and solve problems and apply knowledge from daily life. Christian values and principles are integrated into teaching to develop a Christian worldview and to understand the world through faith. The school fosters a community that emphasizes compassion, love, responsibility, and service to others, with socialization within the community to drive positive change. Students master their mother tongue and other languages to communicate in a variety of contexts and through diverse media. ICT is used as a tool to strengthen learning across different environments.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The school has a psychoeducational team that provides support for students with diverse learning needs. Teachers hold international certifications. Staff receive ongoing professional development. The school reports a student‑to‑teacher ratio of 20:1. The program emphasizes Christian values as part of the educational approach.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The school offers certified trilingual education in English, Portuguese, and Spanish. English immersion is provided 100% in the Preschool program. Portuguese is taught as a third language. Spanish is taught as part of the trilingual program.

Mental Wellbeing
The school has a qualified psychoeducational team that provides mental health and emotional support. There is ongoing communication and support for families throughout the process. Programs such as CRCS Outreach and Peacemakers, along with music and physical education, support holistic wellbeing.

Safeguarding
The school offers a Sexuality and Prevention of Child Abuse program as part of safeguarding. This program is accompanied by ongoing family engagement and support.
Parent Experience

History
With more than twenty years of experience, Costa Rica Christian School has remained at the forefront of private education in the country. It is located among the top twelve educational institutions nationwide and offers a high-quality tri-lingual education that integrates Christian values and dynamic learning environments. CRCS distinguishes its approach by a technology-forward infrastructure and innovative pedagogical adaptations in response to the country's evolving educational landscape and the needs of students and families. Technology has been used as an integrated classroom tool since 2012.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Located in San Antonio de Coronado, CRCS sits on a 4.5-hectare campus with an expansive athletic complex. It offers a high-quality trilingual educational experience, integrating Christian values and dynamic learning environments. The school has state-of-the-art technological infrastructure and robust devices with gradual ICT integration in classrooms. Technology has been integrated in the classroom since 2012. CRCS maintains accreditations from ACSI, the Costa Rican Ministry of Education (MEP), and Cognia (as of August 2025) and partners with national and international universities.

Sports Facilities
Large athletic campus with basketball courts, a volleyball court, a synthetic football field, a playground, and multipurpose zones.

Academic Facilities
CRCS has robust technological infrastructure and modern devices in classrooms, with ebooks and digital platforms. It offers Cambridge English Certification and advanced English tracks, Abeka and Bob Jones Press programs, and an inquiry-based science program with a laboratory certified by the UNA. Robotics is integrated into the curriculum and Portuguese is a regular subject. The school provides a certified trilingual education in English, Portuguese, and Spanish.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Extracurricular programs include sports, arts, and music, plus CRCS Outreach. There is a financial literacy program and a program focused on character and Christian principles, as well as a Peacemaker program. Clubs include sports, arts and music, and science and technology.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school offers a certified trilingual program in English, Portuguese, and Spanish, with 100% English immersion in Preschool. In upper grades the academic program includes Literature, Grammar & Writing; History; Science/Lab; Mathematics; Social Studies; Civics; Geography; Portuguese; Physical Education; Art and Music, with Robotics taught as a regular subject. Reading instruction emphasizes ABeka Phonics and Reading Circles, supplemented by Learning Without Tears to develop foundational literacy. Cambridge English Certification is available, and the curriculum uses American curricula such as Abeka and Bob Jones, along with oriented student guidance and vocational planning.

Arts & Creative
Arts and music are central to CRCS's extracurricular landscape, with an established program in Sports, Art, and Music and clubs for art, music, and science and technology. The High School offers clubs in sports, art and music, and a Science & Technology club. Preschool and early grades feature music stimulation and LEGO robotics as part of a robotics program; robotics is integrated as a regular offering in multiple levels under the Robotics-Inside School LEGO program. Club activity and performance opportunities are provided through dedicated arts and music clubs across levels.

Cultural & Language
CRCS provides certified trilingual education in English, Portuguese, and Spanish. English immersion is 100% in Preschool, with Portuguese taught as a third language in upper levels. Cambridge English Certification is part of the program, and Abeka and Bob Jones curricula are employed at appropriate levels to support language development. The school maintains a robust language program designed to build multilingual communication from early grades onward.

Social & Hobbies
Students engage in a range of clubs, including sports clubs, art and music clubs, and a Science & Technology club. The High School offers programs such as Peacemakers and CRCS Outreach that promote social development and service. Preschool emphasizes social skills through active, collaborative learning experiences and values-driven activities.

Community & Service
CRCS Outreach is a school-wide community service program that involves students and families in service activities. The school presents service as a lifestyle and includes complementary programs such as Peacemakers and other character-building initiatives. Additional programs support community engagement and exploration, reinforcing social responsibility within the CRCS community.

Leadership & Professional
The school provides student orientation and vocational guidance programs. Programs such as CRCS Explore and Talleres de Finanzas Inteligentes develop leadership and professional skills, alongside advanced coursework in robotics and language study (including Portuguese as a regular subject in some cycles). Extracurricular clubs in sports, arts, and science & technology further cultivate practical leadership and teamwork abilities.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
CRCS emphasizes emotional and spiritual development as core axes, with the Emotional, Spiritual, Physical, and Intellectual domains highlighted in its foundational framework. The Preschool offers One-on-One attention and an Afterschool program (care) through 6:00 pm, supporting family needs. The campus features extensive athletic facilities, including basketball, volleyball, and a football/green space, reflecting a strong emphasis on physical wellbeing and recreation. Programs such as Sexualidad Sana and Peacemakers address wellness, safety, and healthy lifestyle choices.
Languages

Language Provision
Languages taught: English and Portuguese. English is delivered through 100% immersion in Pre-Maternal through Preparatory, with advanced English programs and Cambridge English Certification in High School. Portuguese is taught as a third language in Preparatory and High School.

Immersion Programs
English Immersion Program (100% in English) begins in Pre-Maternal and continues through Preparatory. A centers-based learning approach reinforces concepts, creativity, and social-emotional development. In High School there are advanced English language programs and Cambridge English Certification. Portuguese is taught as a third language in Preparatory and High School.
Reputation

Accreditations
ACSI accreditation
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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