Berkeley Academy
International School in San José
Quick answer
Berkeley Academy provides an American curriculum with AP course options, with notably small class sizes averaging 14 students. Well-suited to families seeking a premium families. At $3,635,871–$5,216,684/year, it sits below the San José average — offering strong value. Graduates leave with AP.
Key facts
- Curriculum: American leaving qualifications include AP.
- Tuition: $6,860–$9,843/yr published annual range.
- Avg class size: 14 San José international school · 220 students total.
- Ages: Ages 3 to 18 school day starts at 7:45.
220
14 avg
Rolling
AP
About Berkeley Academy
Berkeley Academy is an exclusive, private (K-12) U.S.- Costa Rican AP/College Board Certified school serving the international community located in Santa Ana, Costa Rica.
Learning & language support (SEN / EAL)
This school hasn't published its learning-support or EAL provision — treat it as unconfirmed and ask directly.
Why this matters
Special-needs provision at international schools varies widely and is rarely guaranteed by the school itself — and local legal duties differ by country. Confirm what this school provides, in writing, before you commit.
Not published
- —Learning-support provision not published
- —Educational-psychologist availability not stated
- —EAL/ESL support for non-English speakers not stated
- —In-house specialist staff not listed
Questions to ask the school
- What in-house learning-support specialists do you employ (SENCo, learning-support teachers, speech & language therapist, occupational therapist), and what is each one's caseload?
- Is an educational psychologist on staff or available by referral?
- What level of English is required for entry, and what EAL/ESL support is provided for a child still learning English?
- Can you support a child with my child's specific need (e.g. dyslexia, ADHD, autism), and have you done so this year? Ask for concrete examples.
- Is there an additional fee for learning support or EAL — and how much per year?
- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Annual tuition (USD) | $6,860 – $9,843 |
| Annual tuition (local) | ₡ 3635871-₡ 5216684 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate | $9,852(+18%) |
| Est. first-year total (modeled) | $11,352 |
| Cost position in San José | 20th percentile(budget-friendly) |
American
AP
AP Exams, SAT
Spanish
7:45 – 14:45
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