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Liceo de Moravia

Costa Rica, San Vicente de Moravia

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The school at a glance
Fees Fees not listed
Ages Not listed
Type Co-educational
Opened 1966
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum, IB (DP)
Taught languages English, French
Strengths Sport, Visual and Creative Arts, Languages
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Middle School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

Located in Moravia, San José, Costa Rica, Liceo de Moravia is a public secondary school serving local families and students from surrounding communities. The school offers a bespoke curriculum alongside the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, providing a rigorous pathway for university admission. Students engage in III Cycle and Diversified Academic Education, with technology subjects such as Accounting, Tourism, and English, and a dedicated library to support study. Since joining the IB in 2015, the school has expanded its global perspective while maintaining strong ties to Costa Rican educational traditions. The admissions process for the 2027–2028 academic year reflects ongoing growth and commitment to quality. Co-curricular life centers on arts, science, and debate: Festival de las Artes, Mathematics Olympiads, Science Fair, and MoraMUN empower students to explore ideas, collaborate, and communicate effectively. Facilities include green campuses, sports facilities, and a cafeteria, supporting well-being inside a vibrant, community-oriented environment for lifelong learning.

Liceo de Moravia, Moravia, San José, Costa Rica. Del Estadio Pipilo Umaña 100 N. y 75 O

The Essentials

Location
Moravia, San José, Costa Rica. From Pipilo Umaña Stadium, 100 N and 75 W.

Stages
Upper secondary (III Cycle) with Academic Diversified Education and Vocational Diversified Education; International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme.

Type
Public secondary school

Additional learning support
Guidance and counseling services are available.

Country affiliation
Costa Rica
Diving Deeper

Food Options
The school has a dining hall and an on-site canteen that is privately operated.

Governance and Ownership
The school is a public institution in Moravia, San José, Costa Rica, administered by the Ministry of Public Education (MEP). It participates in the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme.
Fees
Application fees

- No application fee or mandatory enrollment charge is required to apply or enroll at Liceo de Moravia. The institution operates as a public secondary school under Costa Rica's public education system.

Tuition fees by school year

- There are no tuition fees for any year group (III Ciclo, Educación Diversificada, Bachillerato / secondary). Education at this public institution is provided without tuition charges to students.

- The International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma offered at the school is provided as a state-funded scholarship for admitted students (the IB access at this school is described as a scholarship financed by the State). Students admitted to the IB cohort do not pay an institutional tuition fee for participation in the state-funded IB program.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- There is no school-wide tuition billing schedule because the school does not charge tuition. No per-term or per-year tuition invoices will be issued to families as part of normal enrollment.

- Optional or ancillary services (for example, school meal service / comedor, vending service / soda, photocopy charges) are managed separately and any charges for those services are billed directly by the service provider or by the school administration according to the provider's or administrative policy; billing schedules and payment terms for those items vary.

- When national or program-level administrative payments are required through the Ministry of Education for specific processes, those payments are commonly processed via official banking channels (for example, Banco Nacional / BN Servicios for certain MEP program payments). Specific payment instructions for any program-specific charges follow the responsible office's procedures.

Boarding fees (if applicable)

- Boarding is not provided as a service for Liceo de Moravia; there are no boarding facilities or boarding fees. The school functions as a day secondary school.

Other costs and typical additional fees

- School meal service (Comedor): A canteen/meal service is offered to students. Meal costs are charged for that service and are managed separately; amounts and frequency of charges are set by the meal provider or by school administration.

- Soda (on-site snack service): The soda is an external, privately operated service located on school premises; prices and payment terms are set by the private vendor.

- Photocopying and small consumables: Photocopying services are available at modest prices; charges are applied per use and set locally.

- Uniforms and school supplies: There is no published mandatory uniform or central uniform fee charged by the school. Families are generally responsible for purchasing uniforms and personal school supplies; any recommended or optional package pricing would be arranged locally and not as a school tuition charge. The Costa Rican public-education framework does not permit mandatory paid requirements that prevent a student's access to free education.

Refund information

- There are no tuition refunds because the school does not collect tuition.

- Refunds for voluntary payments, optional service charges, or vendor payments (comedor, soda, photocopies, extracurricular vendor fees) are handled according to the vendor's or school administrative policies; refundability and the refund process depend on the entity that received the payment. Guidance on voluntary payment practices and related administrative rules is governed by Ministry of Education directives.

Fee payment options

- For the core educational service there is no payment to make; therefore no school-wide payment channels are used for tuition.

- When payments are required for specific administrative programs or optional services, payment methods vary by program and provider. Certain Ministry-level or program payments are processed via bank deposit or BN Servicios (Banco Nacional) when those channels are specified. For optional on-site services (comedor, soda, photocopying), typical local payment methods include cash or the payment mechanisms established by the vendor or school administration; accepted methods are set by each provider or by the office managing that specific service.

Summary

- Liceo de Moravia charges no application fee and no tuition for any year group; the IB Diploma place at this school operates under a state-funded scholarship arrangement. Optional services (meals, vending, photocopies) carry separate charges established by providers or by school administration; boarding is not offered.
Academics

Liceo de Moravia teaches Bespoke Curriculum, IB (DP).

Curriculum
The school offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme; Third Cycle and Academic Diversified Education; Technologies [Accounting-Tourism-English]; and Third Cycle and Vocational Diversified Education.
Wellbeing

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Parent Experience

History
The Liceo de Moravia was founded in February 1966 and began its work in seven classrooms at Escuela Porfirio Brenes Castro with 258 students under Director María Teresa Canales. A pro-construction committee led the drive to build its own building; in 1967 construction began with participation from the Movimiento Nacional de Juventudes, parents, students, community entities, the Municipality of Coronado, and the Ministry of Transport. The official inauguration occurred on November 9, 1968, and the school anthem premiered on September 15, 1966; the shield features a lamp symbolizing illumination and an open book with the motto ESFUERZO Y SUPERACIÓN. In 2005 the Plan Nacional was implemented, and in 2015 the Liceo Moravia became officially part of the International Baccalaureate Organization, joining the IB Diploma program. Today, in its 60th anniversary year, the institution is described as a national and international reference through its Plan Nacional, regular program, and IB Diploma.

Community
InterCAS 2023 involved year 11 students from Liceo de Moravia and other Costa Rican IB schools in a joint community service project to clean trails in Poás National Park. MoraMUN is an IB Diploma activity that simulates UN parliamentary sessions to develop students' communication, critical thinking, and understanding of global issues. From July 12–24, 2026, four Liceo de Moravia students, along with a Blue Valley School student, represented Costa Rica at the Shanghai International Youth Interactive Friendship Camp 2026 in Shanghai, China. TOK exhibition showcased 21 exhibitors from the second year of the IB; 34 students from Colegio Gregorio Jose Ramírez Castro participated as part of the collaboration with other IB schools. These activities reflect the school's ongoing IB community engagement and cross-school collaboration.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Since 1966, Liceo de Moravia has opened its doors to provide public education in Moravia and surrounding areas. Over the years it has significantly improved its educational quality, adapting to changing times. In the 21st century, its commitment is to innovate in holistic education with a humanist methodology and strategies that enable the formation of happy youths who have the tools to live dignified lives in society. The school offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme with an admissions process for 2027–2028. The Liceo de Moravia is located in Moravia, San José, Costa Rica.

Academic Facilities
The school offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. The Diploma Programme admissions process for 2027–2028 is open. The educational offering includes III Cycle and Diversified Academic Education. Technology subjects are offered, including Accounting, Tourism, and English. A library is provided to support learning as part of academic facilities.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Students participate actively in sports, academic, and artistic spaces such as the Festival de las Artes (FEA), Mathematics Olympiads, and the Science Fair. MORAMUN, Model United Nations, is led by first‑year IB students and provides opportunities to engage in debates on global issues. In 2026, MORAMUN topics include international labor standards, migration, the economy, and related security and policy debates. Additional activities include the English Festival, the Arts Student Festival, Family Day, Francophonie, Pi Day, Day of the Masks, Shared Snacks, and the Christmas Festival.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school has active participation in sports, academics, and arts such as the FEA, Mathematics Olympiads, and the Science Fair. MoraMUN (Model United Nations) is led by first-year IB students, offering debate on global issues. In 2026 MoraMUN is scheduled for August 13–14 and covers topics including labor rights, migration, inflation, and tariff policy.

Arts & Creative
The school has arts participation through the Festival Estudiantil de las Artes. It hosts the English Festival and the Christmas Festival, showcasing student performances. These activities foster creativity and collaboration in the arts. The school's artistic life is enriched by additional cultural celebrations and student-led artistic events.

Cultural & Language
The school has language and cultural activities including the English Festival and Francophonie. MoraMUN is an IB activity led by first-year students, promoting debate in a global context. Additional cultural events support language learning and intercultural understanding.

Social & Hobbies
The school has social and hobby activities such as Family Day, Day of the Masks, Shared Snacks, and the Christmas Festival. It hosts the English Festival and the Student Festival of the Arts. These events foster social connections and community among students and families.

Leadership & Professional
The school has leadership and professional development through student-led activities such as MoraMUN. These experiences build debate, teamwork, and professional communication. IB students lead initiatives connecting classroom learning with real-world issues.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
The school has spaces for sports and outdoor activities. The campus includes green zones and a cafeteria. Participation in sports and outdoor activities is encouraged to support wellbeing. These facilities contribute to student wellbeing and community life.
Languages

Language Provision
The school includes English-language content within the Technologies program (Accounting-Tourism_English). It hosts an English Festival and participates in Francophonie events, indicating English and French language-related activities.
Admissions

Admissions
1) The admission process for the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme for the 2027–2028 academic year consists of four stages, designed to identify students who are prepared to engage in an internationally oriented education. 2) Stage 1 focuses on promoting the IB program to 10th-grade students, with classroom visits conducted between June 1 and June 12, 2026, the formation of an information WhatsApp group for the admissions process, and the official admissions form available from June 12 to July 26, 2026. An IB Open House is held on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, from 7:20 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., with registration through the designated form. 3) Stage 2 involves submitting admission documents and attending a parent–student meeting: the pre‑enrollment form must be completed, copies of the first‑semester grade report and the parent/guardian's and applicant's identification are required, and for students from other institutions two letters of recommendation are needed. A practical case study is included, with instructions shared when registration is unified. A meeting with parents and applicants is scheduled for July 30, 2026, at 3:00 p.m., and the pre‑enrollment form along with the documents must be returned by August 28 during the diagnostic evaluations. 4) Stage 3 covers participation in the Case Study and the diagnostic assessments in Mathematics and Literature, which take place on August 27, 2026 from 7:20 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; a confirmation of attendance form is available until August 25, and the Mathematics and Literature syllabi and accompanying materials are provided for download. There is also a virtual meeting with parents of applicants on October 16, 2026. 5) Stage 4 is the final phase: the list of admitted students is published on October 30, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. on the school site; a meeting with the families of admitted students and the distribution of the enrollment packet occurs on November 18, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. in the Library. The enrollment packet cost is 15,000, and includes enrollment materials, a full-color planner, and access to a locker within the IB pavilion. For first‑time enrollment, accepted students enroll on December 8, 2026 between 9:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m., with a one‑time voluntary fee of 10,000. 6) Evaluation criteria are published and total 100%. They include attendance at the parents' meeting (10%), active participation in the Open House (10%), participation in the “One Day in Biology” workshop (20%), a Spanish diagnostic test (20%), a Mathematics diagnostic test (20%), and active participation in the Case-Resolution activity (20%). 7) These steps and criteria collectively establish the admissions timeline and expectations for applicants and their families.
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