Somos una escuela católica internacional, inclusiva pero que impulsa a los alumnos hacia la excelencia, es decir, a dar lo mejor de sí mismos cada día. La escuela es conocida por su alegre ambiente de aprendizaje y su entorno agradable, pero también por su excelencia académica y sus logros. Tenemos valores muy claros: excelencia, sostenibilidad, amabilidad, integridad y fe. Estos se aplican a diario. Nuestros alumnos también son conocidos por su amabilidad y sus buenos modales. Nuestros graduados realmente brillan en el mundo.
Admissions
Scholarships Available
Admissions Process
1Contact our admissions team or fill out the inquiry form to express your interest and ask any initial questions
2Schedule a tour to visit the campus
3Submit your application
Admisiones
Evaluación de ingreso para estudiantes
We carry out the MAP test ( measurs of Academic Progress)
Breve descripción de la evaluación de ingreso requerida
The test is in english maths and science and is carried out on line
Lista de espera
In some levels yes - particularly preschool and some secondary levels
Los estudiantes pueden incorporarse después de comenzado el año académico
Sí
Fecha límite de inscripción (nuevo año académico)
We prefer before 15 August or 15 January but after that we also accept thougout the year
Jornada Escolar
Hora de salida del colegio
2:40 secondary
2:30 primary
12:30-2:30 preschool depending on age group
Servicio de transporte escolar disponible
Sí
Almuerzos proporcionados por el colegio
Sí
Uniforme obligatorio
Sí
Hora de entrada al colegio
7:20 secondary
7.15 primary
7.30 preschool
Cuidado supervisado antes/después del horario escolar
Yes before and after school up to 4.30/ 5.00
Alternativas alimentarias para necesidades dietéticas especiales (vegano, kosher, halal, etc.)
Aula
Número máximo de estudiantes por clase
22
Número promedio de estudiantes por clase
15-20
¿El colegio emplea auxiliares docentes?
Sí
Uso de tecnología en el aula
We have screens in all classrooms and many large touch screens which are used as electronic whiteboards all around the school, we have computers for in-class usage, two computer rooms and all students in upper primary and secondary are expected to being their own device. we dont use elctronic notebooks as we believe students should use hand written nots for all subjects in conjunction with technology
¿Está preparado el colegio para usar aulas virtuales cuando sea necesario? (por ejemplo, clases en línea si el colegio cierra, como durante el COVID-19)
Alumnado
Número de estudiantes
700
Número de nacionalidades representadas en el colegio
30
Nacionalidad más común
Costa Rican
Proporción de estudiantes locales frente a internacionales
70% 30%
Actividades Extraescolares
Actividades extracurriculares o clubes ofrecidos
Acrobatics with fabric
Minibakers
Athletics
Badminton
Electric bass
Ballet
Basketball
Battery
Business Kids
Dance
string ensemble
Soccer
Gymnastics
Acoustic guitar
Electric guitar
Social skills
Matletas- high level maths
Swimming
Piano
Cheerleading
taekwondo
Chess
Robotics
Ukulele
Weightlifting
Violin
Theater
musical initiation
Sculpture
Caricaturing
Extra english
extra spanish
Plus all school selections and training for basketball, football, swimming etc.
Equipos deportivos o competencias disponibles para los estudiantes
Instalaciones
Instalaciones del colegio
Many beautiful classrooms, huge USA style library, play areas with climbing equipment, a botanical garden and small farm, science labs, gymnasium with theatre stage and seating, terraces and views. shaded areas, cafeteria
Instalaciones deportivas del colegio
Large Gymnasium, football pitch, half size olypmic swimming pool , basket ball courts, running areas.
Apoyo Lingüístico
Language support for students not fluent in English and Spanish
Sí
Clases de idiomas adicionales ofrecidas por el colegio
French
Native English and Spanish speaking teachers
Not all, most are proficient bilingual Costa Ricans and we have some native speakers also.
Apoyo al Alumno
Personal/programas dedicados a estudiantes con necesidades de aprendizaje especiales
We have a counselling guidance and support department for students with special needs
Apoyo al aprendizaje ofrecido
We monitor and design special learning arrangements for each child if necessary, offer couselling with our psychologists and psychopedagogists. We have a withdrawal room for students who need a quieter space at times during the day - this is not used heavily but helps with some students
El colegio apoya a estudiantes con talento y habilidades excepcionales
We have an elite athlete, academic and performer program, currenely over 60 students are enrolled in this. This involves special scheduling for the able and gifted athetes academics and pefomrers in the school. studetns come to International St Jude for this program. we are an athlete friendly school ( world academy of sport accreditation ) and we have a coordinator of gifted and talented full time.
Detalles
Política de Género
co-ed
Internado
No
Dirección
Valle del Sol Santa Ana, San José, Pozos, Costa Rica
We are fully set up for on line learning and we use the google platform. We use google classroom for all documents used in teaching also so students have access to them .
¿Los estudiantes practican alguna religión en el colegio? ¿Cuál?
We are a catholic school and we train our students to go through first communion and confirmation. We have daily prayers, a monthly whole school mass for all students , a small chapel and a chaplin. At IB level our students can study word religion. many lessons atart wiht a prayer.
¿Cómo atiende el colegio a estudiantes no religiosos o de una religión diferente?
Everyone is welcome but we ask that students attend school mass even if they are not catholic or cristian as it provides a space for meditation.
Yes many we attendas many sports festivals as we can and we tend to do very well
Acceso de los estudiantes a un psicólogo educativo
Yes at all times - we have three . We also have 2 psycho pedagogists.
