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 Registration Fee (one time payment)
$1,500
Explore Annual Enrollment Fee (annual payment)
$450
PK3 - 12th Annual Enrollment Fee (annual payment)
$1,125
Non Resident Fee (annual payment)
$2,500
  • 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 Enrollment Fee: All students must pay an annual enrollment fee to secure their spot for the upcoming school year:
    • For New Students: The enrollment fee is due within 10 business days after formal acceptance.
    • For Returning Families: The enrollment fee is due by January 31, 2025 for Cabo Velas and February 28, 2025 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 an annual non-resident fee.

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.

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
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