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School comparison · San José
Side-by-side comparison · Updated 2026-04-26 · Both schools in San José
| Metric | Pan-American School | Tree of Life International School |
|---|---|---|
| Curriculum | IB, American | British |
| Qualifications | IB Diploma and US Diploma | IGCSE and A-Levels |
| Ages served | Ages 2 to 18 | Ages 3 to 18 |
| Language of instruction |
| — |
| English |
| Students | 547 | 160 |
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| Nationalities | 43 | 25 |
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| Avg class size | 18 | 14 |
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| Admissions | Open | Open |
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Highlighted cells indicate which school holds the more favourable value for arriving expat families on that dimension (e.g. lower tuition, smaller class size, higher Value Score, more open admissions). Some rows are neutral.
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