Lighthouse International School
International School in San José
Quick answer
Lighthouse International School offers a multi-track IB and American programme, with notably small class sizes averaging 15 students. Well-suited to internationally mobile families. Tuition of $8,370–$10,918/year is in line with San José averages. Graduates leave with IB Diploma.
Key facts
- Curriculum: IB, American leaving qualifications include IB Diploma.
- Tuition: $8,370–$10,918/yr published annual range.
- Avg class size: 15 (max 23) San José international school · 257 students total.
- 25 nationalities top: Costa Rican.
- Ages: Ages 3 to 18 school day starts at 7:20am.
- Accreditations: IBO verified.
257
25 (Costa Rican)
15 avg / 23 max
Rolling
IBO
IB Diploma
About Lighthouse International School
We are an international school with the vision of transforming lives through character education with a solid foundation of academic excellence.
Learning & language support (SEN / EAL)
This school states meaningful learning-support provision — still confirm it fits your child's specific need.
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.
- Learning support: moderate
- In-house specialist staff listed
- Educational psychologist available
- EAL/ESL support listed
Questions to ask the school
- 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- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?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) | $8,370 – $10,918 |
| Annual tuition (local) | ₡ 4436256-₡ 5786705 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate | $11,144(+16%) |
| Est. first-year total (modeled) | $12,644 |
| Cost position in San José | 40th percentile(mid-range) |
IB, American
IB Diploma
MAP Testings, PSAT and SAT Testing, Costa Rican Baccalaureate testing and International Baccalaureate testing.
Above international norms.
English and Spanish
We offer non-significant curricular accommodations through our Learning Support Program.
Yes
We offer the English as a Second Language Program and the Spanish as a Second Language Program.
7:20am – 11:30am (Prekinder and Kinder , for optional half-day program). 2:35pm for regular day (Prekinder -12th grade)
The school provides a cafeteria service at extra cost.
Yes
Imported from a directory listing and not independently verified — confirm fees and details with the school.
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At a Glance
Fee Position in San José
Budget-friendlySchool Profile
Class Size
Student Diversity
Moderately diverse
Common: Costa Rican
Estimated Real Cost
Tuition + registration, transport, uniform, exams
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