Lycée Franco-Costaricien is a French Curriculum / Bespoke Curriculum school in San Jose, Costa Rica. Founded in 1967. Annual tuition ranges from $588 to $5,869 USD.
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About
Lycée Franco-Costaricien is a bilingual French international school in Tres Ríos near San José, Costa Rica, serving students aged 2 to 18. Homologated by the French Ministry of National Education and AEFE, it offers a cross-border curriculum combining the French national program with the Costa Rican system, enabling students to earn both the French Baccalaureate and the Costa Rican Bachillerato. The school's American Section strengthens English instruction and supports the International French Baccalaureate (BFI), with university guidance provided via the Parcoursup France platform.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
Bilingual French-Costa Rican international school offering a double diploma (French Baccalaureate and Costa Rican Bachillerato). Homologated by the French Ministry of National Education and AEFE. American Section enabling the International French Baccalaureate (BFI). Door-to-door bus service across 25 routes. Parcoursup France guidance for university orientation. Project-based learning across sciences, arts, music, and environment.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Primaria | CRC 5,869 |
| Preescolar | CRC 5,869 |
| Secundaria | CRC 5,869 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: CRC 303,000 - 3,025,000. Application fee: $588.
Admissions Process
- 1Access enrollment documents (Circular proceso de matrícula, Aranceles 2026, Reglamento financiero) via francoenligne.org. 2. Log in to the Gestión de matrícula LFC platform to include, consult, and update student data. 3. Obtain student insurance via the link in the circular and pay tuition. 4. Enter the Enrollment Management module and update medical form, informed consent, rights to voice and image, and sign a promissory note. 5. Finalize by clicking Crear matrícula; enrollment is confirmed by email within 48–72 hours after verification.
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Student Life
Uniform is mandatory for all activities. Pre-school: colour-coded gabachas (yellow TPS, red PS, blue MS, green GS) with school crest. Primary: grey polo shirt with crest, blue pants/shorts/skirts, black/grey/blue socks, closed-toe shoes; official sweater mandatory from 2026. Secondary: white polo shirt with crest, black long pants (transition in 2025), black socks, closed-toe shoes; official sweater mandatory from 2026. Official PE uniform must be purchased at the school bookstore.
Grill & Fresh is the school's on-site meal provider. Payments are made exclusively through a virtual wallet called G&F Pay, which supports online recharges and real-time purchase monitoring. A linked bank card option is also available. The daily menu is posted in the dining hall and via WhatsApp.
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Wellbeing & Safety
Psychology service is available under health services. On-site nursing and a school doctor are also available.
The school has internal regulations and a student policy governing safeguarding.
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School Background
Managed in tripartite collaboration by the French Ministry of National Education and AEFE, the Costa Rican Ministry of Public Education (MEP), and the AFCE (Association Franco-Costarricense de Enseñanza).