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Pan-American School632-4005 San Antonio de Belen, Heredia, Costa Rica+506 2298 5700 |
info@panam.ed.cr |
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| School type |
Co-educational Day |
| Founded | 1971 |
| Head of School | Alan Wrafter |
| Date Appointed | July 2019 |
| Co-ed Age Range | 6 months-18 years |
| Number of pupils | 512 |
| Day fees per annum | US$10,200 - US$20,250 per annum |
| Curriculum | IBDP, IBMYP, IBPYP |
| Language of Instruction | English, Spanish |
| Teacher/Pupil ratio | 1:6 |
| Associations | NEASC, MEP, AASCA, ACEP, IB |
Our Story
Pan-American School: Cultivating excellence, inspiring purpose, and empowering learners to thrive 鈥� today and tomorrow.
Founded in 1971, Pan-American School is an IB World School offering a transformative education that blends academic excellence with purpose-driven learning. Located on a lush, 35,000 m2 campus just west of San Jos茅, our learning environment is intentionally designed to nurture curiosity, wellbeing, and connection with nature. We serve an inclusive, globally minded community, including families working in Costa Rica's vibrant innovation hubs and international sectors.
Academic Excellence
We proudly offer the full International Baccalaureate Continuum 鈥� PYP, MYP, and DP 鈥� infused with Costa Rican context and culture. Our students can graduate with:
- The IB Diploma
- A US High School Diploma
- The Costa Rican Bachillerato
Learning at Pan-American School is anchored in a dynamic curriculum that emphasizes:
- Early Learning: Purposeful play and foundational development from 6 months
- Future-Ready Skills: Critical thinking, creativity, and collaboration
- Wellbeing & Belonging: Social, emotional, and physical development
- Creative Expression: Visual arts, music, design, and performance
- Global Citizenship: Service learning, sustainability, and ethical action
Beyond the Classroom
Service in Action: Every student and staff member engages in meaningful service projects each year, ensuring our values make a lasting impact within and beyond the school.
Sports & Wellness:
- Daily sports and wellness programs from PreKinder onward
- Competitive athletics in soccer, basketball, volleyball, and track
- Secondary morning fitness program supporting healthy, focused learning
- Pan-American School teams have achieved top rankings in Central America (AASCA champions in basketball and volleyball), and earned podium finishes in soccer, swimming, tennis, ultimate frisbee, and chess.
Our Students
Pan-American School graduates are principled, capable, and future-ready. They are guided by strong values, embrace multiple perspectives, and lead with empathy, integrity, and a commitment to the common good in a rapidly changing world.
Our Community
We believe that each individual brings unique strengths and perspectives that enrich our learning community. Our students thrive in an environment built on inclusive practices, personalized support, and a shared commitment to growth. Guided by our core value of excellence, we strive to achieve our personal best in all that we do 鈥� academically, socially, and ethically. With expert educators, learning specialists, emotional support staff, and language acquisition professionals, every student is known, valued, and empowered to reach their full potential.