School Intelligence Report · Costa Rica
Mount View School
San José 10203·Costa Rica·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.
↑ 4 positive signals↓ 2 concerns6 signals total
Mount View School is a private day school in Guachipelín de Escazú, San José, Costa Rica, serving students ages 1–18 with instruction in English and Spanish. An IB World School authorized for IB programmes since September 23, 2023, the school also offers Portuguese through 9th grade, Mandarin Chinese through 6th grade, and French in grades 7–9. Founded in 1994, Mount View School emphasizes academic excellence and values-based education.