{"id":6783,"date":"2018-04-30T19:42:03","date_gmt":"2018-04-30T19:42:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/internationalschoolcommunity.com\/blog\/?p=6783"},"modified":"2018-04-30T19:42:03","modified_gmt":"2018-04-30T19:42:03","slug":"comparing-the-schools-and-comments-working-in-costa-rica","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/internationalschoolcommunity.com\/blog\/comparing-the-schools-and-comments-working-in-costa-rica\/","title":{"rendered":"Comparing the Schools and Comments: Working in Costa Rica"},"content":{"rendered":"

Around the world, there are countries (like\u00a0Costa Rica) that have more than one international school. Many times\u00a0there is an American school, a British School, and an international school that uses an international curriculum.<\/p>\n

Some countries, though, have MANY international schools! \u00a0When that is the case, how do the comments about each school compare to each other?<\/p>\n

This\u00a0blog series looks at comparing some of these comments, all coming from international schools in the same city.<\/p>\n

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Costa Rica<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Currently,\u00a0we have 13 schools listed in Costa Rica\u00a0<\/b>on International School Community.<\/p>\n

8 of these schools have had comments submitted on them. Here are a few that have the\u00a0most submitted comments:<\/p>\n

United World College of Costa Rica<\/a>\u00a0(28 Total Comments)
\nThe British School of Costa Rica<\/a>\u00a0(31 Total Comments)
\nMarian Baker School<\/a>\u00a0(33 Total Comments)
\nLincoln School (San Jose)<\/a>\u00a0(36 Total Comments)
\nCountry Day School<\/a>\u00a0(26 Total Comments)
\nCosta Rica International Academy<\/a>\u00a0(40 Total Comments)
\nBlue Valley School<\/a>\u00a0(21 Total Comments)<\/p>\n

Hiring Policies<\/u><\/b><\/h3>\n

“Apply through email, interview through skype. Typically hire American\/ Canadians for English positions. Hire from other countries as well, especially for Spanish speaking positions.” –\u00a0Costa Rica International Academy<\/a><\/p>\n

“You can email with your resume attached and they will contact you if they are really interested. Otherwise at ISS fair in Atlanta.” –\u00a0Country Day School<\/a><\/p>\n

“All teaching positions require instructional fluency in English, minimum University Bachelor’s degree with a major or concentration in the field of specialty(24 university credits in the field), 12 University credits in Education, valid teacher’s license, two-year successful teaching experience. Preference is also given to candidates who will be positive role models to students within the context of a traditional Latin American school community.” –\u00a0Lincoln School (San Jose)<\/a>
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School Campus<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

“Small school setting with beautiful views of the central valley overlooking downtown San Jose and surrounding mountains (you can even see the national stadium!). Nice outdoor spaces with lovely flora and even nice bird species which fly around like the Oropendola and Motmot. School is not far from Parque del Este which has really nice rainforest hiking trails, and a few local restaurants nearby. San Jose itself is not a pretty area, but up on the mountain where Marian Baker is it is a sort of oasis.” –\u00a0Marian Baker School<\/a><\/p>\n

“It is mainly open plan with low level buildings surrounding a football pitch. There is a small theatre, gym and an on site soda selling food for the staff and students. The primary school has a couple of outside play areas with equipment. The surrounding area is residential with the domestic airport close by. You can see the mountains of the Central Valley in the east and the west, including Volcan Poas. It is situated on a broad but quiet road with little traffic.” –\u00a0The British School of Costa Rica<\/a><\/p>\n

“The campus is relatively small for a residential school, but the grounds are beautiful and quiet. It feels like a private community. The residential buildings are in a separate area from the academic buildings. Students live three to a room, 24 to a residence. The residence coordinators live in small houses next to each residence building. The Academic area is in the middle of the campus. There are eight one-story wings of three classrooms each, plus some offices for administration and teachers. There is plenty of light and space for class sizes between 8 and 20. Near the entrance to the campus is a large soccer field and a social center.” –\u00a0United World College of Costa Rica<\/a><\/p>\n

Housing Information<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

“None provided.” –\u00a0Blue Valley School<\/a><\/p>\n

“Furnished apartments available on campus – not luxurious but reflective of typical Costa Rican style housing. Can be comfortable, very secure. Off campus housing ranges in cost – no housing allowance provided. Off campus housing can range from $700 – 2000 a month not including utilities.” –\u00a0Costa Rica International Academy<\/a><\/p>\n

“An allowance is provided for teachers…” –\u00a0Country Day School<\/a><\/p>\n

“Housing allowance is $750 per month for singles or $1,000 a month for teaching couples…” –\u00a0Marian Baker School<\/a><\/p>\n

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Health insurance and medical benefits<\/strong><\/p>\n

“There is a national health plan that is high quality but slow (and generally in spanish) that all teachers and their families get. The school also helps pay for (pays 50%) of Private health care, which is faster but not necessarily better. They also pay for a MediSmart private health care discount card that can cover 30-80% of other health care (dentists, orthodontists, etc). Health care in general is pretty good in the country, but with private you have to do some research.” –\u00a0The British School of Costa Rica<\/a><\/p>\n

“The health insurance has worldwide coverage with emergency evacuation. No life or dental insurance.” –\u00a0Marian Baker School<\/a><\/p>\n

“All teachers get Costa Rican life insurance (Aprox $15000). The insurance provided has world-wide coverage. Teachers can get a visit with the school doctor when needed at no cost for teachers.” –\u00a0Lincoln School (San Jose)<\/a><\/p>\n

“Local is great, especially for specialities, if you have the time. Private is sometimes not as good.” –\u00a0Country Day School<\/a><\/p>\n

(These are just 4 of the 65 different comments topics that on each school profile page on our website.)<\/p>\n

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If you work at an international school in Costa Rica, share what you know.\u00a0Consider becoming a Mayor<\/a> for unlimited premium membership!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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