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Mount View School

Costa Rica, San Jose

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, Spanish
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 1 - 18 years
Type Co-educational
Opened 1994
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (DP)
Taught languages Mandarin, Portuguese, French
Strengths Languages, Sport, STEM
Clubs Leadership and Professional, Community and Service, Arts and Creative
Stages Infant/Toddler Care, Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School
Introduction

Mount View School is a private day school in Guachipelín de Escazú, San José, Costa Rica, serving ages 1–18. English is the language of instruction across levels; preschool is English-only. Portuguese runs 1st–9th, Mandarin Preparatory–6th, and French 7th–9th. The school offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme as an optional track introduced in 2024, with IB exam fees borne by families. Facilities include a FIFA-certified synthetic playing field, a volleyball court, three multi-use courts, a computer lab, an art workshop, and a daily lunch cafeteria. Interactive whiteboards and a parent-communication app support learning, and ACEP and MEP recognition confirm accreditation. Mount View partners with families to support holistic development within a framework of religious, spiritual, moral, and social values. Programs include Home Skills, El viaje de Emprender entrepreneurship with Business Kids (4th–6th), and Electives, plus after-school clubs and cultural events. The school emphasizes student growth within a community that values academics, sports, and culture.

Guachipelín de Escazú. De ConstruPlaza 2kms al norte San José Escazu, 10203, Costa Rica

The Essentials

Mount View School has instruction in English, Spanish.

Location
Guachipelín de Escazú, San José, Costa Rica. The campus is located in the western part of the San José metropolitan area.

Stages
Preschool, Primary, and Secondary.

Type
Private day school offering the International Baccalaureate (IB) program.

Religious affiliation
Christian. The school emphasizes religious, spiritual, moral and social values.

School day structure
Regular dismissal is at 2:30 pm. After School extended program runs from 2:30 pm to 5:00 pm for Primary levels, supervised by a teacher; cost is 50,000 colones per month or 3,000 colones per day.

Bus service
Transport service is fully monitored by the administration. Service covers La Uruca, La Sabana, Pavas, Rohrmoser, Santa Ana, Escazú, Ciudad Colón, Guachipelín and Lindora in the western Greater Metropolitan Area, and Guácima de Alajuela. For costs, call 2215-1154 or inquire via the online chat.
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
The school has a formal uniform policy with a Regular Uniform and a Physical Education (PE) uniform. Regular Uniform (Presencial): Preescolar and I–II ciclo Educación General Básica wear a white polo shirt, blue uniform bottoms (shorts, skirt, or blue fabric trousers), blue socks, and black shoes; a blue official jacket or plain blue sweater. For III ciclo Educación General Básica and Educación Diversificada, female presencial wear a white polo shirt with blue pants, blue socks, and black shoes plus a blue jacket or plain blue sweater; male presencial wear a white polo shirt with blue pants/shorts, a black belt, blue socks, black shoes, and a blue jacket or plain blue sweater. Virtual variants use a white polo shirt for the top. Uniforme de Educación Física uses a green t‑shirt, blue shorts or official PE wear, white socks, and black/blue/white sneakers, plus a hand towel; all levels prohibit jeans in presencial mode and require proper presentation with grooming in line with the policy.

Food Options
The school has two cafeterias offering healthy foods, non-trans fats, non‑carbonated beverages, yogurts, fruit, and baked pastries, plus daily lunch service paid by month or by day; two microwaves are available for student use.

Governance and Ownership
Mount View School is a private institution owned by Mount View School S.A. It lists a Director Academic, a Coordinators Council, specialized departments, and permanent committees as part of its governance structure, with formal articles describing how the school is run.
Fees
Application / Admission fees

- There is no separate ‘‘application'' processing charge listed. The one-time enrollment charge is the Matrícula (enrollment) fee; amounts are shown by level below.

Tuition (monthly) and annual total by level

- Maternal: Monthly tuition CRC 275,000. Annual tuition (10 monthly payments) CRC 2,750,000. Matrícula (one-time) CRC 200,000. Materials fee CRC 100,000.
- Pre-Kínder: Monthly tuition CRC 295,000. Annual tuition CRC 2,950,000. Matrícula CRC 200,000. Materials fee CRC 100,000.
- Kínder: Monthly tuition CRC 330,000. Annual tuition CRC 3,300,000. Matrícula CRC 225,000. Materials fee CRC 100,000.
- Preparatoria (entry-level preschool grade listed on the site): Monthly tuition CRC 380,000. Annual tuition CRC 3,800,000. Matrícula CRC 235,000. Materials fee CRC 110,000.
- Primaria: Monthly tuition CRC 405,000. Annual tuition CRC 4,050,000. Matrícula CRC 255,000. Materials fee CRC 125,000.
- Secundaria (7°–11°): Monthly tuition CRC 460,000. Annual tuition CRC 4,600,000. Matrícula CRC 280,000. Materials fee: not applicable / not charged for Secondary as a standard item.

How tuition and related charges are billed

- Annual tuition is divided into ten monthly instalments paid from February through November (10 payments). Each monthly amount above is the standard monthly instalment; the ten instalments together constitute the full year tuition.
- The Matrícula (enrollment) and Materials charges are billed as separate up-front items at enrollment (Materials for Preschool and Primary are collected together with Matrícula). In the institution's payment rules, the Materials charge for the next school year must be settled by December 15 of the prior year when so indicated.

Payment terms, discounts and late-payment policy

- Payment window and discount: monthly instalments may be paid within the 30-day calendar period for the charge; payments made during the first 15 days of the month are eligible for a CRC 10,000 discount on that month's instalment. Payments made from day 15 to day 30 are due without the discount.
- Late payment charge: a delinquency surcharge of 4% per month is applied to overdue amounts. The school may suspend services for unpaid balances after notice and follow the steps outlined in the payment regulations.
- Multiple-children discount: families with more than one child enrolled receive sibling discounts: 5% for the second child, 10% for the third child and 15% for the fourth child on tuition.

Refund policy

- Payments made for Matrícula (enrollment) and monthly tuition do not have refund character (are non‑refundable).

Boarding / residential provision

- Mount View School operates as a day school; boarding / residential accommodation is not listed among the services offered. Transport and cafeteria services are offered as day‑school services.

Other fees and occasional charges

- Materials fee (one-time) by level is listed above and is charged to Preschool and Primary as indicated; Secondary shows no standard Materials charge.
- Exam re‑sit (reposiciones) fee: when a student must make up an exam and does not present a medical certificate, a per‑exam re‑sit fee is charged (the regulation shows CRC 15,000 per exam in the academic rules). If the student is abroad for exams, a re‑sit fee per exam is also charged. Medical certificates may exempt the re‑sit fee where allowed by the rules.
- Locker/sticker: a vehicle‑access sticker for morning entry (sold at the office) is shown at CRC 500 each in the school regulations.
- Cafeteria / lunch service: cafeteria plated lunch is available and may be paid monthly or per day. Example published meal costs (monthly and per‑day examples published on the cafeteria page) include: monthly lunch totals around CRC 77,000–90,200 depending on grade band; per‑day lunch sample prices shown in the menu range from about CRC 3,500 to CRC 4,500 depending on grade. Cafeteria charges are billed separately from tuition.
- Clubs / after‑school activities and the extended‑hours program (‘‘Happy Times'' / after‑school) are optional and are charged separately; specific club and extended‑hours fees vary by activity and are billed in addition to tuition. Transport is a separately priced service with costs that vary by route/zone.

Fee payment methods and practical notes

- Accepted payment channels: deposit or bank transfer to the institution's bank accounts, payment in cash at the school offices or payment by cheque (subject to cheque clearance rules). If a cheque is returned for insufficient funds the school may require future payments in cash and may remove eligibility for any previously‑applied payment discounts. The payment regulation lists deposits/transfers to institutional bank accounts as the standard channels.
- Credit card payments are not listed among the standard payment channels in the institution's payment regulation; the documented channels are bank deposit/transfer, cash and cheque.

Summary (what a parent should expect to pay at enrollment)

- At enrollment you will typically pay the Matrícula (one‑time) plus the Materials fee where applicable (Preschool/Primary). In addition the first monthly instalment or the monthly payment plan will begin as described above. Monthly tuition is paid in 10 instalments (February–November). Late payments incur a 4% monthly surcharge and the school applies a CRC 10,000 prompt‑payment discount for payments made in the first 15 days of each monthly billing period. Sibling discounts apply for multiple enrolled children.
Academics

Mount View School teaches IB (DP) for students aged 1 to 18.

Curriculum
Preschool teaches all lessons in English, including Grammar, Language Arts, Literature, Science, Math, and Phonics; Mandarin is introduced as a complementary language from Preparatory; the program includes Music, Physical Education, Computing, and early stimulation, with interactive whiteboards used in all levels; an extensive club offering is available as a paid extra. Primary provides English-medium instruction for core subjects (Grammar, Spelling, Science, Reading, Oral Expression, Writing) and teaches Spanish (Social Studies, Mathematics, Spanish); Portuguese runs from 1st Grade to 9th Grade and Mandarin from Preparatory to 6th Grade; features include an embedded Home Skills program, a Child Entrepreneurship program in partnership with Business Kids for 4th–6th, an Electives program, and after-school clubs with extended hours; the school is ACEP and MEP recognized. Secondary covers 7th–9th English for Literature, Grammar, Writing, Oral Expression, Science, Geography (7–8) and History (9) and 10th–11th English for History, Literature, Grammar, Oral Expression, Writing, Biology, Chemistry, with Spanish in Studies, Spanish, Mathematics and Civics, and additional subjects weekly (Music, Physical Education, Computing, Guidance, Values); languages include Portuguese from 1st–9th and French from 7th–9th; MATEM project with the University of Costa Rica for Calculus I and participation in Math Olympiads; an Electives program, Home Skills, field trips, and clubs; school hours are 7:40 a.m.–2:30 p.m.; recognition by MEP and ACEP.

Higher Education Progression
Mount View School has university partnerships to support progression to higher education, including Mercyhurst University (USA) with admission considerations and scholarships; Anáhuac University (Cancún) with substantial scholarships and potential IB credit recognition; Texas Tech University (Campus CR) with substantial scholarships and admission supports; LEAD University (CR); UNIVERSAE (CR); NSLC – National Student Leadership Conference; and EducationUSA collaboration to assist US university admissions.

Gifted and Talented
Advanced opportunities for high-achieving students include the optional International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB DP), which is implemented as a two-year pathway in 10th–11th grade; the school runs the MATEM calculus project with the University of Costa Rica for Calculus I and participates in Mathematics Olympiads; an Electives program allows students to pursue non-core subjects (e.g., Photography, Graphic Design, Theater, Programming) and the school's entrepreneurship initiative with Business Kids targets early leadership and innovation.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Mount View School uses an eclectic approach to education that strengthens cognitive, psychomotor, and socio-emotional development. It provides a joyful environment and a broad range of activities beyond academics to support personal growth. The school aims to form well-rounded individuals who are sensitive to others, responsible, and respectful, with an emphasis on civic, moral, and spiritual values. The institution operates as a big family, with collaboration among families and staff to support student development.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Mount View School integrates all students and focuses on holistic development within a values-based framework, guiding learning across preschool to high school. Learning is grounded in religious, spiritual, moral, and social values to support inclusion. The IB Diploma Programme at Mount View includes a Special Needs policy as part of its program.

Mental Wellbeing
Mount View School supports mental wellbeing through a holistic education that emphasizes cognitive, psychomotor, and socio-emotional development. It provides a joyful learning environment and a broad spectrum of activities beyond academics to nurture well-being. The school emphasizes civic, moral, and spiritual values to support social and emotional growth. Families can access ABC Parenting, a monthly newsletter with tips on managing emotions and addressing bullying to help promote emotional wellbeing at home.

Safeguarding
Discipline and evaluation regulations are in place to guarantee the wellbeing of all and to protect people and school property. The policies include a structured disciplinary process designed to identify and correct misconduct while safeguarding the school community. There is 24-hour surveillance/monitoring with security cameras and student insurance from INS plus access to medical emergency services.
Parent Experience

History
Mount View School has provided comprehensive education for 30 years since 1994 in Guachipelín de Escazú, San José, Costa Rica. The school partners with families to support each student's learning within a framework grounded in religious, spiritual, moral, and social values, aiming for the integral development of all learners and their integration into society and the environment. It reports numerous successes in academics, sports, and culture achieved with the support of families, teachers, staff, and students, as a united big family. The institution features interactive electronic whiteboards in all classrooms to make lessons dynamic, and it was the country's first educational institution to offer a mobile app enabling direct communication with families about tasks, attendance, and school events. It also boasts a FIFA-certified synthetic playing field, a feature unique in the sector.

Community
Mount View School partners with families to support each student's learning within a framework of religious, spiritual, moral, and social values to promote integration into society and the environment. It emphasizes a family-like community where families, teachers, and staff work together as a big group to help students succeed in academics, sports, and culture. The school runs a range of activities and events to strengthen community and spiritual life, and provides modern facilities including recreation and sports spaces to support social and athletic development.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The school is the only educational institution in the sector with a FIFA-certified synthetic playing field. Students enjoy spacious and comfortable facilities, including large classrooms, a computer lab, an art workshop, and a cafeteria with daily lunch service. The campus includes one volleyball court, one basketball court, and three multi-use courts. Three VIP areas provide ping-pong tables, foosball, air hockey, board games, and lounge-style spaces for recreation.

Sports Facilities
The school has a FIFA-certified synthetic soccer field. There is one volleyball court and one basketball court. Three multi-use courts are available for various activities. All facilities support physical education and recreational activities.

Academic Facilities
The school has spacious classrooms. A computer lab supports technology-enabled learning. An art workshop supports creativity across grades. The cafeteria provides daily lunch service. These facilities support academic activities.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Three VIP areas serve Primary (two) and Secondary (one) students. They include ping-pong tables, foosball, air hockey, and board games. Flat-screen TVs display popular programs. Lounge-style rooms provide comfortable spaces for recreation during breaks.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
Mount View School serves preschool through secondary education and offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB) as an optional track. The IB program is a two‑year course in 10th and 11th grade and began in 2024; participation is optional and does not add tuition costs, though final IB exams carry additional fees for parents. English is the language of instruction across levels, with English-only instruction at preschool; Portuguese is taught from 1st grade to 9th, Mandarin from Preparatory to 6th grade, and French from 7th to 9th grade. The school also runs a Home Skills program and an entrepreneurship initiative, El viaje de Emprender, in partnership with Business Kids for 4th–6th grade, and uses interactive whiteboards in all classrooms with a parent‑communication app for day‑to‑day updates.

Arts & Creative
Arts are integrated into the curriculum, with Music, Art, and other related subjects listed as part of the core offerings (e.g., Music, Educación Física, Computación, Arte, Orientación, and Religión). The campus features a dedicated art workshop (taller de arte) and interactive teaching tools across levels. The school hosts cultural events such as Family Day, Talent Show, and International Fair, plus ongoing cultural and recreational activities. A broad range of clubs supports creative and artistic pursuits beyond class time.

Cultural & Language
Languages offered include Portuguese (1st grade–9th), Mandarin (Preparatory–6th), and French (7th–9th). The school also emphasizes cultural and recreational activities such as Family Day, Festival Deportivo, Civics Acts, Father's and Mother's Day, Talent Show, Splash Day, and the International Fair. International Camps are listed in the site navigation as part of the offerings. These cultural events and multilingual programs support intercultural understanding and global engagement.

Social & Hobbies
The school offers a broad menu of clubs, with after‑school options from 2:45 pm to 3:45 pm (Primaria) and comparable times for other levels, at additional cost. High‑quality social spaces include two VIP areas with ping‑pong tables, foosball, air hockey, board games, and lounge areas for relaxed recreation. Regularly scheduled school events and convivenciasTemáticas (thematic gatherings) for students, including annual activities for High School, foster social and community engagement. Cultural and recreational activities such as Family Day, Deportivo Festival, Civic Acts, Talent Show, and International Fair are part of student life.

Community & Service
The IB Diploma Programme includes Creativity, Activity and Service (CAS); the program features a project that often involves community service. Mount View School states the IB program is optional and does not add tuition costs, with students responsible for IB exam fees. The institution implemented the IB Diploma Programme in 2024, allowing eligible students to pursue it in Decimo and Undécimo. These policies and details are documented in the school's IB admissions materials.

Leadership & Professional
The school promotes student leadership and entrepreneurship, including the elementary entrepreneurship program El viaje de Emprender in partnership with Business Kids for 4th–6th grade. Electives are a core feature in the upper grades, offering non‑academic subjects such as photography, graphic design, theatre, archaeology, and programming. The program framework also includes Home Skills (life and home economics) from early grades, and opportunities to participate in mathematics Olympiads and advanced math projects (e.g., UCR MATEM for precalculus/calculus in higher grades).

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Mount View School features extensive sports facilities: one volleyball court, one basketball court, three multi‑use courts, and FIFA‑certified synthetic turf. Two VIP areas provide recreational amenities such as ping‑pong, foosball, air hockey, and lounge spaces for students. The campus also offers regional excursions, overnight field trips, and thematic convivencias as part of student life, along with regular cultural and recreational activities like Family Day, Splash Day, and International Fair. The cafeteria provides daily lunches, and the transport service is school‑administered, with after‑school care available in some levels.
Languages

Language Provision
Languages taught include English (primary language of instruction across levels), Spanish (taught as a language subject across levels), Portuguese (1st–9th grade), Mandarin (Preparatory–6th grade), and French (7th–9th grade). The school offers the International Baccalaureate (IB) program.

Bilingual Teaching
Preschool instruction is English-only, with Mandarin introduced as a supplementary language from Preparatory. In Primaria, English is used for core English-language subjects; Spanish is used for Social Studies, Mathematics, and Spanish. In Secundaria, English is used for English-taught subjects and Spanish for Social Studies, Español, Matemáticas, Civics; Portuguese is offered from 1st through 9th grade; Mandarin from Preparatory through 6th grade; French from 7th through 9th grade.
Reputation

Accreditations
IB World School in Costa Rica; Authorized for IB programmes since 20 September 2023; Language of instruction: English and Spanish; Motto: Forming tomorrow's leaders with academic excellence and solid values since 1994.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Maternal, Prekindergarten, and Kindergarten: An interview is conducted by the Preschool psychologist. The parent or guardian completes the admissions questionnaire, and the 'psychological profile' form from the Guidance and Psychology Department is submitted. A copy of the identity documents of the father and mother is required. A personal interview with the parent and the incoming student is conducted.

2. Preparatory through 10th Grade: Two written tests are administered in Mathematics and English; for new entrants to Preparatory and 1st Grade, a single test covering both subjects is conducted entirely in English. An interview with the student is conducted by the Psychology Department. A minimum conduct grade of 80 is required and a payment of 15,000 colones must be paid at reception in cash. The admissions questionnaire and the 'psychological profile' form are completed by the parent or guardian, along with copies of the identity cards; no new admissions are accepted for 11th Grade.
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