2025 - 2026
TUITION & FEES


La Paz Community School’s tuition includes essential resources to enhance the student experience. Tuition covers the student insurance policy, primary school supplies for grades Explore-5, and books for all grade levels. Field trip transportation is also included, except for international excursions. *Items not included in tuition are laptops, graphing calculators, and certain field trip costs like entry fees, lodging, or meals that may apply.

New student fee
$1,500
Matriculation fee (Explore)
$450
Matriculation fee (Pk3 - 12th)
$1,125
Non resident fee
$2,500
Fees Description
  • New Student Registration Fee: New students are required to pay a one-time registration fee within 10 business days of formal acceptance to confirm enrollment.
  • Annual Matriculation Fee: All students must pay an annual matriculation fee to secure their spot for the upcoming school year:
  • New Students: The matriculation fee is due within 10 business days after formal acceptance.
  • Returning Families: The matriculation fee is due by January 31, for Cabo Velas and February 28, for Tempisque. Missing these deadlines may result in forfeiting the student’s place at La Paz.
  • Non-Resident Fee: Students without a legal Costa Rican residence card or who have not yet initiated the residency process are required to pay a non-resident fee.
Payment Options
Discounts

For questions regarding tuition or payments, contact:

Grade
Yearly fee
Trimester
Monthly
Explore (8:00 am - 1:00 pm)
$5,388
$1,796
$450
Explore (8:00 am - 3:00 pm)
$6,732
$2,244
$561
PreK (8:00 am - 1:00 pm)
$6,816
$2,272
$568
PreK (8:00 am - 3:00 pm)
$8,084
$2,695
$674
Kinder - 1st and 2nd Grade
$9,941
$3,314
$828
Grades 3rd to 5th
$10,317
$3,439
$860
Grades 6th to 8th
$11,400
$3,800
$950
Grades 9th to 10th
$11,400
$3,800
$950
Grades 11th to 12th
$11,871
$3,957
$989

A SCHOOL FOR EVERYONE


At La Paz, we believe in the value of a diverse and inclusive community. That’s why we offer two financial assistance programs to ensure our education is accessible to all families. Each family contributes financially according to their means, ensuring a shared commitment to the entire school.

Financial Aid

This program is designed for families who need support covering up to 50% of the tuition. Enrollment and new student fees must be paid in full.

Requirements:

  • Complete the regular admissions process
  • Fill out the financial aid form
  • Provide income certification for all contributing household members
  • Bank statements from the last 6 months
Scholarship Program

CONTACT US


La Paz School – Cabo Velas


400 Meters East of the Entrance to the Mar Vista Project, Brasilito, Cabo Velas, Santa Cruz, Guanacaste, Costa Rica 50308.

Phone: + 506 2654 6087

La Paz School – Tempisque


300 northwest from Do IT Center Lagar entrance to Papagayo, Comunidad, Palmira, Carrillo, Guanacaste, Costa Rica, 50502.

Phone: + 506 2201 8992

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