Quick summary of key school information
School details
| Number of students |
206 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
75 |
| Most common nationality |
Costa Rica, Germany, USA, China. |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
10% |
| Native English and Spanish speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English and Spanish |
Yes |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
French, Spanish, English, Self Taught Language |
| Max. number of students per class |
18 |
| Average number of students per class |
15 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
No |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
Experiential Learning |
| Is the school ready to use virtual classrooms when needed? (e.g. teaching lessons online if the school is closed, e.g. during COVID-19 closures) |
Yes |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
We are a secular institution due to our diverse population. All students are allowed to practice their own beliefs and we provide spaces for it. |
| External examinations or assessments available |
International Baccalaureate Program.
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| Results in these examinations |
85% pass rate of apprx. |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
It really depends. Based on International Baccalaureate System. |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
98%. The rest attend summer programs or GAP year programs. |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes |
| Learning support offered |
At UWCCR students with special educationals needs with guidance and support during their time at school, from follow-ups on how to organize their time, study timetables to IEP's to teachers to make them aware of their students' needs. Also, the SEN Coordinator communicates with parents when further evaluations need to be made during the break or to organize them to be done in Costa Rica, with external professionals (at the parents' expenses). The SEN Coordinator also assists students that come from disadvantage academic backgrounds, especially with organizations that the school works with, to have support during their transition to the new system. |
| Student access to education psychologist |
Yes |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Yes |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
There are two main routes to apply to UWC Costa Rica: Direct admit contact us at info@uwccostarica.org or vía your National Committee in your country.
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| Waiting list |
Yes |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
Each Committee has a unique selection process that fits calendars, cultures, educational systems, and circumstances of each country so it is important to contact the National Committee to know what their application process and dates. |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
No |
| School start time |
August. |
| School finish time |
May. |
| Supervised care before/after school |
Yes |
| School bus service available |
N/A Boarding School. |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Yes |
| Uniform required |
No |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
We offer a rich co-curricular program that reflects a commitment to balancing Creativity, Action, and Service (CAS). Our service expectations go well beyond IB CAS requirements. Key co-curricular programs include “Getting to Know Costa Rica” trips, Community Action Week, Global Affairs sessions, Model United Nations, Spectrum (queer community safe space), Cultural Weeks, Recycling and Composting, Dance, Crossfit, Yoga, Creative Cooking. These activities foster the relationship with communities and organizations in Costa Rica.
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| Sports activities included |
Part of the CAS Program we offer: Yoga, Pilates, Crossfit, Football, Basketball, Voleyball, and more... |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes |
| Facilities at the school |
Library, amphitheater, science labs, social center, outdoor dinning terraces. |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Basketball Court, Football Court, Volleyball, Gym. |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
As the only UWC in Latin America and the Caribbean, UWC Costa Rica offers a bilingual program and opportunities to learn more about the region’s social, political, and cultural history and explore Costa Rica. The country’s long-standing history of peace, democracy, environmental protection, and the absence of a national military provide the ideal setting for the College’s strong experiential learning curriculum. UWC Costa Rica is located in Santa Ana, San José, and it is transitioning to a new space in San Isidro, Heredia, offering many learning opportunities in nature for the new generations; a campus surrounded by 40 hectares of a nature reserve is an ideal place for an inverse and transformative experience in connection with nature. Our current campus at the heart of Santa Ana allows students to engage with the Costa Rican community directly while still surrounded by nature. The core learning experience at UWC Costa Rica is based on three educational programs, all working around our 5-year Strategic Plan and following our Sustainability Framework. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
Experiential Learning Education. |
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