International Christian School is a IB school in San Miguel de Santo Domingo, Costa Rica. Founded in 1992. Annual tuition ranges from $14,051 to $19,090 USD.
Location & Getting There
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Key Details
Scholarships Available
ICS does not offer general merit-based scholarships. Financial assistance is available for families with demonstrated need, including tuition subsidies, debenture relief, and sibling discounts (10% for the 3rd child, 15% for the 4th, increasing by 5% per additional child). The Foundation Scholars Program provides financial aid and additional language support for children of Christian ministry workers. All assistance is reviewed and requires reapplication annually.
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About
International Christian School is a private day school in Heredia, Costa Rica, authorized as an IB World School since April 2018. The school offers instruction in both English and Spanish, serving coeducational students with a focus on international education. The institution is led by Head of School Ms. Priscilla White and maintains an IB coordinator on campus.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
Christian faith-based education; dedicated Special Education Program (Bridges Centre) for students with additional learning needs; full Pre-K through Grade 12 pathway in Hong Kong.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| High School (Grade 9 – Grade 12) | HKD 201,500~$ 25,767 |
| Middle School (Grade 6 – Grade 8) | HKD 196,600~$ 25,141 |
| Elementary (Pre-Grade 1 – Grade 5) | HKD 148,400~$ 18,977 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: Elementary (Pre-Grade 1 - Grade 5): HK$109,600; Middle School (Grade 6 - Grade 8): HK$145,300; High School (Grade 9 - Grade 12): HK$148,900. Application fee: $195.
Admissions Process
- 1Submit an online application and pay the non-refundable application fee. 2. Applicants are assessed in English reading, writing, and mathematics; standardised test scores may also be required. 3. Qualified candidates and parents are invited for in-person interviews; international applicants may be assessed online. 4. The Admissions Committee reviews all assessments and interviews; decisions are typically communicated within 30 days. 5. Families accepting an offer must return a signed acceptance and pay the reservation deposit to confirm enrolment.
Admissions Details
ICS operates a wait pool system (not a traditional chronological waitlist) for qualified applicants for whom no place is currently available.
School Day
Monday to Friday, 7:45 am to 3:00 pm. Secondary students (High School and Middle School) follow a 6-day rotating class schedule, with a daily advisory programme ('Tribe' or 'Facegroups') meeting around lunch periods.
Student Life
Uniforms are compulsory for all Elementary and Secondary students and optional for Kindergarten students. Uniforms may be purchased at Uniform Station; a uniform swap programme is run by the ICS Parents Association; selected items are also available via the ICS Merch Store.
ICS provides a lunch program with Sodexo. Students may purchase lunch or snacks at the on-campus cafeteria with cashless payment via Octopus card. Students in Grades 11–12 may leave campus at lunchtime with parent approval.
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
ICS assigns a dedicated counsellor in each school division providing social-emotional support through one-on-one and group counselling sessions. Elementary and Kindergarten divisions receive in-class SEL lessons. The High School 'Tribe' advisory programme meets daily to provide mentorship and peer group structure. No separately detailed clinical mental health service is publicly disclosed beyond general counselling staff.
ICS maintains a Child Protection Policy and Procedures document requiring all staff, contractors, and volunteers to report suspected abuse. A Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL: Nick Seward) and Deputy DSLs for each division are named. ICS is a member of the Child Safety and Protection Network (CSPN).
Student Demographics
School Background
private
Christian