The European School
International School in San José
530
40 (Third Culture Families)
20 avg / 20 max
Rolling
1989
About The European School
The European School was founded in 1989 by Anne Aronson who longed to see in her adopted country, Costa Rica, a school emphasizing the Liberal Arts and the Humanities such as she had known during her formative years in France and in her university education at the Sorbonne in Paris.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Annual tuition (USD) | $9,173 – $15,215 |
| Annual tuition (local) | ₡ 4861593-₡ 8064110 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| True annual cost (with hidden fees)how we calculate | $13,694(+12%) |
| First-year total (with registration + deposit) | $15,194 |
| Cost position in San José | 60th percentile(above average) |
IB
IB Diploma
100% pass rate since 1999
Spanish, French
There are two staff members available for additional support classes.
Yes
No
8:15 – 14:45 (Wednesday 12:15)
Yes
Yes
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At a Glance
Fee Position in San José
Mid-rangeSchool Profile
Class Size
Student Diversity
Highly diverse
Common: Third Culture Families
Estimated Real Cost
Tuition + registration, transport, uniform, exams
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