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Tree of Life International School

Costa Rica, San Jose

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, Spanish, Mandarin
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 3 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 230
Type Co-educational
Opened 2008
Bus Service No
Availability Not shared by this school
Academic offering
Curriculum Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels
Taught languages English, Spanish, Mandarin
Typical class size 18
Strengths STEM, Languages, Academic Enrichment
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Cultural and Language, Community and Service
Stages Kindergarten, Elementary, Middle School, High School
Introduction

Tree of Life International School (TOLIS) is a private, non-denominational institution in Santa Ana, Costa Rica, serving students aged 3 to 18. The Cambridge curriculum guides IGCSE, AS Levels, and A Levels, with Cambridge English exams in grades 5, 10 and 11 and Mandarin proficiency exams (YCT/HSK). The school runs a trilingual program—Spanish, English and Mandarin—embedded across age-appropriate classes. Learning is project-based and organized in multi-age cohorts to foster collaboration, problem solving and peer mentoring. Technology features across subjects, including programming, robotics and 3D printing, culminated in an annual Maker's Day. Leadership development is central: TOLIS is the first Franklin Covey Leadership School in Latin America, applying the Seven Habits of Highly Effective People and offering an annual leadership camp. Other strengths include nutrition in meals, semi-annual project fairs, a high-school trip to China, and a diverse community representing 25+ nationalities. This combination supports curious, globally aware learners every day.

www.treeoflifelearning.com

C. Margarita Este, San José, Santa Ana, 1000, Costa Rica

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The Essentials

Tree of Life International School has 230 pupils, typical class sizes of 18, instruction in English, Spanish, Mandarin.

Location
The school is located in Santa Ana, Costa Rica. It serves students from preschool through high school, aged 3 to 18.

Stages
Early Childhood through Senior year (Preschool to 12th grade).

Type
Private school

Country affiliation
Costa Rica

School day structure
Day structure varies by grade level: Pre-Kinder and Kinder run 7:30 am–12:00 pm; Foundations and Elementary 1 run 7:30 am–2:30 pm; Juniors 1–Seniors run 7:40 am–3:20 pm.
Diving Deeper
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Fees
Application fees

- Not published publicly for the 2026/27 academic year (no separate application fee amount is listed on the school's admissions or homepage pages).

Tuition fees by year group (per term / per year)

- The school does not publish termly or annual tuition amounts by year group on its public pages for the 2026/27 academic year (no per-term or per-year fee schedule is displayed for preschool, primary or secondary levels).

Billing schedule and payment terms

- No publicly available billing schedule or formal payment-terms text (for example: due dates per term, penalties for late payment, or installment plans) is published on the school's admissions or general information pages.

Boarding fees (if applicable)

- There is no listing of a boarding/internado programme or boarding fees on the school's public pages; a boarding programme is not described and therefore no boarding fees are published.

Other costs and typical additional fees

- No published amounts are given for uniforms, registration/enrolment fees, examination fees, extracurricular activity fees, school transport, meals, or learning material charges on the public site. These categories are not itemised with prices on the available admissions material.

Refund information

- Refund policy details (for withdrawn students, deposit refunds, or cancellations) are not published on the admissions or general information pages. No refundable or non-refundable fee terms are shown publicly.

Fee payment options

- The school's public pages do not list accepted payment methods (for example: bank transfer, credit card, cashier's check) or the mechanics for electronic payments. No payment-channel details are published on the admissions page.

Summary of availability

- A review of the school's public admissions and homepage information for 2026/27 (and for prior academic years) shows that specific numeric fee figures, term or annual schedules, payment terms, boarding fees (if any), and refund/payment-method details are not publicly posted; the admissions page instead invites direct consultation for requirements and prices by level.

Note about published information

- Because the school does not publish a public fee schedule on its admissions or general information pages, no concrete amounts or term-by-term figures can be provided here for the 2026/27 academic year (nor for 2025/26) from the school's public pages. The school's admissions material directs families to contact admissions for prices by level.
Academics

Tree of Life International School teaches Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
Tree of Life International School serves students aged 3 to 18 in Santa Ana, Costa Rica. The curriculum emphasizes Project-Based Learning (PBL) and uses multi-age classrooms to foster collaboration and problem-solving. The school uses a trilingual program (Spanish-English-Mandarin) with Cambridge English exams in grades 5, 10 and 11 and YCT/HSK Mandarin exams; Cambridge IGCSE preparation is available through Cambridge accreditation. Leadership development is central; the school is recognized by Franklin Covey as the first Leadership School in Latin America, implementing the Seven Habits of Highly Effective People. Technology is integrated across disciplines, with programming, robotics, 3D printing and an annual Maker's Day. The curriculum is organized by year group: Early Childhood (Pre-K and Kinder), Foundations, Elementary (1-3), Juniors (6-9), Seniors (10-12); school hours are Section A: 7:30–12:00, Section B: 7:30–2:30, Section C: 7:40–3:20. Nutrition is included (snacks in preschool; lunch in elementary and secondary).

Higher Education Progression
Seniors can take 6 AS courses or 3 A Level courses to prepare for university admission.
Wellbeing
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Parent Experience
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Facilities
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Extra-Curricular Activities
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Reputation
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Admissions

Admissions
Inquiries / Tours: Check the requirements for the admission process, the prices by level, or schedule a school tour here.
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