Alegría Village is committed to supporting holistic, creative education for the children in our community.
We are building an education centre (The Hub) which will be ready by Feb 2026. In this space we will have a classroom for children to be taught by a certified facilitator. While this project is being established, many of our children are either homeschooled or attend one of the many public and private schools in the surrounding area.
Nearby Private Schools:
Real World School The Real World School’s educational ethos is rooted in connected learning to the real world. With an emphasis on Project-Based Learning, international awareness and sustainability, aiming to cultivate lifelong learners with the confidence to navigate the social and technological landscapes of tomorrow.
Green Valley Atenas Private School in Costa Rica is a full Spanish-immersion elementary to high school (through grade 11), located about 40 minutes from Alegría Village. The school offers daily private bus service that picks up students in Orotina, San Mateo, and along Route 3, making it convenient for families in the surrounding communities.
The school provides an ISS-accredited diploma program recognized by post-secondary institutions, ensuring strong academic continuity for students. It has a friendly, secure atmosphere, committed teachers, a large gym for volleyball and soccer, and offers school lunches and uniforms. English classes are included but kept minimal to maintain full immersion.
SESS - Founded in 1998, Sistema Educativo Sancti Spiritus has had a long history of growth & development since its origins. Sancti Spíritus is a Private Bilingual Educational Institution located in Esparza, Puntarenas. The Study Center has three sections: Preschool (Nursery, Prekinder, Kindergarten and Preparatory), Primary and Secondary school.
The Institution has an extraordinary group of educators, whose vocation as teachers moves them to always seek a close relationship with the boys that allows them to fully understand their abilities and their particular needs.
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If you are a prospective Alegría resident with a passion for education and designing innovative curriculum - please send us a message! We are expanding the schooling options for our community and would love to collaborate with our neighbors!
Other schools and tertiary education systems in the area:
Caspari Montessori School (www.caspari.ed.cr)
Caspari is a 10 year old Montessori school founded on the principles of an education for life, whose mission is equipping your child with skills for the world, while promoting independence, self-control and respect. It is located in Heredia Province just outside of San José, a 1-hour drive from Alegría.
Golden Valley School (www.goldenvalleyschool.com)
Also located in Heredia, Golden Valley School is an international, trilingual educational institution.
University for Peace (www.upeace.org)
Established in 1980 by the UN General Assembly, this center strives to be a forward-thinking, transformational and inspirational educational institution dedicated to the goals of quality teaching, research and service for serving humanity in building a peaceful world.
Courses include:
Environment, Development, and Peace
Gender and Peacebuilding
International Law
International Peace Studies
Media, Peace, and Conflict Studies
Peace Education
Responsible Management and Sustainable Economic Development
University of Costa Rica (www.ucr.ac.cr)
For more formal, government-subsidized education which covers the common majors such as law, economics, engineering, medicine and politics. There are several campuses around the country, the closest is located in San Jose, a 1 hour drive from Alegría.