Lighthouse International School
International School in San José
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.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Annual tuition (USD) | $8,370 – $10,918 |
| Annual tuition (local) | ₡ 4436256-₡ 5786705 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| True annual cost (with hidden fees)how we calculate | $11,144(+16%) |
| First-year total (with registration + deposit) | $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
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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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