ABOUT US

Our mission is to cultivate informed and mindful citizens of the world.

Our innovative dual-immersion and experiential learning program empowers students to develop the analytical, multicultural empathy, and creativity skills necessary to foster harmony within their lives, communities, nations, and ultimately the world.

OBJECTIVES

To form an educational cooperative that integrates the members of a community in creating a collective, bilingual learning environment.
To implement meaningful service learning that empowers students to become active stewards of their environment.
To develop skills and nurture values that cultivate the well-being of self, family, community, and world.
To emphasize place-based, experiential learning and discovery.
To uphold high academic standards through authentic assessment and grade level benchmarks.
To inculcate in all community members a genuine appreciation for and involvement in nature, the arts, and physical education.

SUPPORT US

La Paz is a non-profit organization, delivering high-quality private education for children and youth in Guanacaste, Costa Rica. We believe that creating responsible global citizens requires active engagement from both families and the community.

If you would like to support our mission and help us continue making a difference, make sure to visit our "GET INVOLVED" page for more information on how you can contribute.

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ACCREDITATION

La Paz Community School is fully accredited by the Costa Rican Ministry of Education for Preschool, Primary, Secondary, and Educación Diversificada, under Resolution Number C.P. 003-2008-MEP.

Additionally, La Paz is an accredited International Baccalaureate World School (www.ibo.org), offering the prestigious IB Diploma Program for students in grades 11 and 12.

AT A GLANCE

STUDENTS

CAMPUSES

NATIONALITIES

FACULTY

LEARNING SUPPORT SPECIALISTS

SCHOLARSHIP STUDENTS

ALUMNI

EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

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