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Clubs Leadership and Professional, Community and Service, Arts and Creative
Stages Infant/Toddler Care, Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School
Introduction
Mount View School is a private day school in Guachipelín de Escazú, San José, Costa Rica, serving ages 1–18. English is the language of instruction across levels; preschool is English-only. Portuguese runs 1st–9th, Mandarin Preparatory–6th, and French 7th–9th. The school offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme as an optional track introduced in 2024, with IB exam fees borne by families. Facilities include a FIFA-certified synthetic playing field, a volleyball court, three multi-use courts, a computer lab, an art workshop, and a daily lunch cafeteria. Interactive whiteboards and a parent-communication app support learning, and ACEP and MEP recognition confirm accreditation. Mount View partners with families to support holistic development within a framework of religious, spiritual, moral, and social values. Programs include Home Skills, El viaje de Emprender entrepreneurship with Business Kids (4th–6th), and Electives, plus after-school clubs and cultural events. The school emphasizes student growth within a community that values academics, sports, and culture.
Guachipelín de Escazú. De ConstruPlaza 2kms al norte San José Escazu, 10203, Costa Rica
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The Essentials
Mount View School has instruction in English, Spanish.
Location
Guachipelín de Escazú, San José, Costa Rica. The campus is located in the western part of the San José metropolitan area.
Stages
Preschool, Primary, and Secondary.
Type
Private day school offering the International Baccalaureate (IB) program.
Religious affiliation
Christian. The school emphasizes religious, spiritual, moral and social values.
School day structure
Regular dismissal is at 2:30 pm. After School extended program runs from 2:30 pm to 5:00 pm for Primary levels, supervised by a teacher; cost is 50,000 colones per month or 3,000 colones per day.
Bus service
Transport service is fully monitored by the administration. Service covers La Uruca, La Sabana, Pavas, Rohrmoser, Santa Ana, Escazú, Ciudad Colón, Guachipelín and Lindora in the western Greater Metropolitan Area, and Guácima de Alajuela. For costs, call 2215-1154 or inquire via the online chat.
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Fees
Application / Admission fees
- There is no separate ‘‘application'' processing charge listed. The one-time enrollment charge is the Matrícula (enrollment) fee; amounts are shown by level below.
- Annual tuition is divided into ten monthly instalments paid from February through November (10 payments). Each monthly amount above is the standard monthly instalment; the ten instalments together constitute the full year tuition. - The Matrícula (enrollment) and Materials charges are billed as separate up-front items at enrollment (Materials for Preschool and Primary are collected together with Matrícula). In the institution's payment rules, the Materials charge for the next school year must be settled by December 15 of the prior year when so indicated.
Payment terms, discounts and late-payment policy
- Payment window and discount: monthly instalments may be paid within the 30-day calendar period for the charge; payments made during the first 15 days of the month are eligible for a CRC 10,000 discount on that month's instalment. Payments made from day 15 to day 30 are due without the discount. - Late payment charge: a delinquency surcharge of 4% per month is applied to overdue amounts. The school may suspend services for unpaid balances after notice and follow the steps outlined in the payment regulations. - Multiple-children discount: families with more than one child enrolled receive sibling discounts: 5% for the second child, 10% for the third child and 15% for the fourth child on tuition.
Refund policy
- Payments made for Matrícula (enrollment) and monthly tuition do not have refund character (are non‑refundable).
Boarding / residential provision
- Mount View School operates as a day school; boarding / residential accommodation is not listed among the services offered. Transport and cafeteria services are offered as day‑school services.
Other fees and occasional charges
- Materials fee (one-time) by level is listed above and is charged to Preschool and Primary as indicated; Secondary shows no standard Materials charge. - Exam re‑sit (reposiciones) fee: when a student must make up an exam and does not present a medical certificate, a per‑exam re‑sit fee is charged (the regulation shows CRC 15,000 per exam in the academic rules). If the student is abroad for exams, a re‑sit fee per exam is also charged. Medical certificates may exempt the re‑sit fee where allowed by the rules. - Locker/sticker: a vehicle‑access sticker for morning entry (sold at the office) is shown at CRC 500 each in the school regulations. - Cafeteria / lunch service: cafeteria plated lunch is available and may be paid monthly or per day. Example published meal costs (monthly and per‑day examples published on the cafeteria page) include: monthly lunch totals around CRC 77,000–90,200 depending on grade band; per‑day lunch sample prices shown in the menu range from about CRC 3,500 to CRC 4,500 depending on grade. Cafeteria charges are billed separately from tuition. - Clubs / after‑school activities and the extended‑hours program (‘‘Happy Times'' / after‑school) are optional and are charged separately; specific club and extended‑hours fees vary by activity and are billed in addition to tuition. Transport is a separately priced service with costs that vary by route/zone.
Fee payment methods and practical notes
- Accepted payment channels: deposit or bank transfer to the institution's bank accounts, payment in cash at the school offices or payment by cheque (subject to cheque clearance rules). If a cheque is returned for insufficient funds the school may require future payments in cash and may remove eligibility for any previously‑applied payment discounts. The payment regulation lists deposits/transfers to institutional bank accounts as the standard channels. - Credit card payments are not listed among the standard payment channels in the institution's payment regulation; the documented channels are bank deposit/transfer, cash and cheque.
Summary (what a parent should expect to pay at enrollment)
- At enrollment you will typically pay the Matrícula (one‑time) plus the Materials fee where applicable (Preschool/Primary). In addition the first monthly instalment or the monthly payment plan will begin as described above. Monthly tuition is paid in 10 instalments (February–November). Late payments incur a 4% monthly surcharge and the school applies a CRC 10,000 prompt‑payment discount for payments made in the first 15 days of each monthly billing period. Sibling discounts apply for multiple enrolled children.
Academics
Mount View School teaches IB (DP) for students aged 1 to 18.
Curriculum
Preschool teaches all lessons in English, including Grammar, Language Arts, Literature, Science, Math, and Phonics; Mandarin is introduced as a complementary language from Preparatory; the program includes Music, Physical Education, Computing, and early stimulation, with interactive whiteboards used in all levels; an extensive club offering is available as a paid extra. Primary provides English-medium instruction for core subjects (Grammar, Spelling, Science, Reading, Oral Expression, Writing) and teaches Spanish (Social Studies, Mathematics, Spanish); Portuguese runs from 1st Grade to 9th Grade and Mandarin from Preparatory to 6th Grade; features include an embedded Home Skills program, a Child Entrepreneurship program in partnership with Business Kids for 4th–6th, an Electives program, and after-school clubs with extended hours; the school is ACEP and MEP recognized. Secondary covers 7th–9th English for Literature, Grammar, Writing, Oral Expression, Science, Geography (7–8) and History (9) and 10th–11th English for History, Literature, Grammar, Oral Expression, Writing, Biology, Chemistry, with Spanish in Studies, Spanish, Mathematics and Civics, and additional subjects weekly (Music, Physical Education, Computing, Guidance, Values); languages include Portuguese from 1st–9th and French from 7th–9th; MATEM project with the University of Costa Rica for Calculus I and participation in Math Olympiads; an Electives program, Home Skills, field trips, and clubs; school hours are 7:40 a.m.–2:30 p.m.; recognition by MEP and ACEP.
Higher Education Progression
Mount View School has university partnerships to support progression to higher education, including Mercyhurst University (USA) with admission considerations and scholarships; Anáhuac University (Cancún) with substantial scholarships and potential IB credit recognition; Texas Tech University (Campus CR) with substantial scholarships and admission supports; LEAD University (CR); UNIVERSAE (CR); NSLC – National Student Leadership Conference; and EducationUSA collaboration to assist US university admissions.
Gifted and Talented
Advanced opportunities for high-achieving students include the optional International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB DP), which is implemented as a two-year pathway in 10th–11th grade; the school runs the MATEM calculus project with the University of Costa Rica for Calculus I and participates in Mathematics Olympiads; an Electives program allows students to pursue non-core subjects (e.g., Photography, Graphic Design, Theater, Programming) and the school's entrepreneurship initiative with Business Kids targets early leadership and innovation.
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Admissions
Admissions
1. Maternal, Prekindergarten, and Kindergarten: An interview is conducted by the Preschool psychologist. The parent or guardian completes the admissions questionnaire, and the 'psychological profile' form from the Guidance and Psychology Department is submitted. A copy of the identity documents of the father and mother is required. A personal interview with the parent and the incoming student is conducted.
2. Preparatory through 10th Grade: Two written tests are administered in Mathematics and English; for new entrants to Preparatory and 1st Grade, a single test covering both subjects is conducted entirely in English. An interview with the student is conducted by the Psychology Department. A minimum conduct grade of 80 is required and a payment of 15,000 colones must be paid at reception in cash. The admissions questionnaire and the 'psychological profile' form are completed by the parent or guardian, along with copies of the identity cards; no new admissions are accepted for 11th Grade.
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FAQs
What curriculum does Mount View School follow?
Preschool teaches all lessons in English, including Grammar, Language Arts, Literature, Science, Math, and Phonics; Mandarin is introduced as a complementary language from Preparatory; the program includes Music, Physical Education, Computing, and ea
What age range does Mount View School serve?
The school serves students from age 1 to 18.
Is the school co-educational?
The school is described as co-educational.
Where is Mount View School located?
Guachipelín de Escazú, San José, Costa Rica. The campus is located in the western part of the San José metropolitan area.
When was Mount View School established?
The school was established in 1994.
Does the school provide learning support for students with special educational needs?
Mount View School integrates all students and focuses on holistic development within a values-based framework, guiding learning across preschool to high school.
What languages are used for instruction?
Languages taught include English (primary language of instruction across levels), Spanish (taught as a language subject across levels), Portuguese (1st–9th grade), Mandarin (Preparatory–6th grade), and French (7th–9th grade).
How do I apply to Mount View School?
1. Maternal, Prekindergarten, and Kindergarten: An interview is conducted by the Preschool psychologist.
What extracurricular activities are available?
Arts are integrated into the curriculum, with Music, Art, and other related subjects listed as part of the core offerings (e.g., Music, Educación Física, Computación, Arte, Orientación, and Religión).
What accreditations does Mount View School hold?
IB World School in Costa Rica; Authorized for IB programmes since 20 September 2023; Language of instruction: English and Spanish; Motto: Forming tomorrow's leaders with academic excellence and solid values since 1994.
Is there a school bus service?
Transport service is fully monitored by the administration.
