Tree of Life International School
International School in San José
Quick answer
Tree of Life International School follows the British National Curriculum with IGCSE and A-Level pathways, with notably small class sizes averaging 14 students. Graduates leave with IGCSE and A-Levels.
Key facts
- Curriculum: British leaving qualifications include IGCSE and A-Levels.
- Avg class size: 14 (max 17) San José international school · 160 students total.
- 25 nationalities top: Costa Rican.
- Ages: Ages 3 to 18 school day starts at 7.30am.
160
25 (Costa Rican)
14 avg / 17 max
Rolling
IGCSE and A-Levels
About Tree of Life International School
🇨🇷🇨🇦🇨🇳 International Trilingual School. Cambridge Accredited. Project-Based Learning. For students ages 3-18. We develop leadership and greatness every day. 📍Santa Ana, Costa Rica
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
- EAL/ESL support listed
Not published
- —Educational-psychologist availability not stated
Questions to ask the school
- Is an educational psychologist on staff or available by referral?
- 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- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?
British
IGCSE and A-Levels
IGCSE, A Levels
100% approval
Spanish, Mandarin
We implement the recommended accommodations, offer the possibility of in-class support with shadow teachers, and provide easy access to support from our educational psychologists. We also have a sensitization process with the group of classmates.
Yes, we have special programs since we have many cases of neurodivergent children.
Yes
7.30am – 12 m.d. for preschool, 2:30 p.m. for primary school, and 3:30 p.m. for secondary school.
Snacks are provided in preschool, and lunch is offered at no additional cost in elementary, middle, and high school.
Yes, for vegan and kosher.
Imported from a directory listing and not independently verified — confirm fees and details with the school.
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School Profile
Class Size
Student Diversity
Moderately diverse
Common: Costa Rican
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