Welcome to Pan-American School! We are happy to introduce you to our educational community. Since opening in 1971, we are known as one of the most prestigious mid-sized institutions providing fully bilingual English-Spanish education in Costa Rica.

We are approved for awarding diplomas by the Ministry of Education, and have received international accreditation by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) of the United States. We are authorized as a World School to offer the International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB), and are members of the Association of Private Education Schools (ACEP), the Association of American Schools of Central America (AASCA), and the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS).

Our school mission, vision, and philosophy and our staff’s commitment are aimed at graduating well-rounded, responsible global citizens. Our educational program is based on core values which are essential in facing today’s challenges.

Through the use of cutting edge technology and close contact with our environment, as well as direct involvement in service learning projects, our students are able to develop a sensitive and critical awareness of the world.

Our medium size (approximately 600 students) and our low 1:6 teacher to student ratio allows us to provide individualized attention and focus on building confident students with leadership skills. Our graduates leave prepared to successfully pursue higher studies in national and international colleges and universities.

Our campus was designed by a world-renowned architect to harmonize with the natural beauty of our setting and provide an ideal environment for learning. As the school grows, additional buildings of the Master Plan are constructed to accommodate our needs.

We are very proud of our students, future citizens and leaders, who possess firm values and academic excellence. We invite you to be part of this successful journey.

We hope you will join our educational community!