New Families 2025-2026

2025–2026 School Year

At Country Day School, we are delighted to welcome your family to our wonderful community! We recognize that this is a significant transition, and the Admissions Office is here to support you every step of the way. Below, you’ll find helpful information to assist your family as you prepare for the start of the school year on Wednesday, August 6th.

Orientation Day for All New Families / First Day of School for Selected Grades

Please see below your child's first day of school (8:00am - 2:00pm) according to their grade level.  Even if your child is not in one of the turquoise-highlighted grades, we kindly ask that all families attend Orientation Day. This day is essential for receiving important school information and giving your child the opportunity to meet their new teacher. 

Agenda for Wednesday, August 6th: First Day of School for Select Grade Levels

• 7:30 a.m. – Gates open. Parents are invited to walk their child to their classroom. Administrators will be stationed at the entrance of each building to help guide you. Students will remain in their classrooms as this marks their first official day of school.
• 9:00 a.m. – Parents of students in other grade levels are invited to join us in the CDS Theater for a general welcome from our Director, Mr. Young.
• 9:30 a.m. – Families will be dismissed to visit classrooms, meet the teachers, and enjoy a casual “meet and greet” experience.

Light refreshments will be served in the Pavilion.

Thursday, August 7th: Classes begin for all students.

Important General Information 

• For the 2025-2026 School Calendar please click on the following link: 2025-2026. 
• IMPORTANT - Starting August 2025, on Wednesday, students will be dismissed at 2:00pm.
• In the following link you can find the supply list for students - 2025-2026 Supplies.
• Please complete the Health Information & Authorization Form.  One form per child will be needed. 
• To help us maintain accurate records and communicate effectively, please complete the following form if your family has recently moved to Costa Rica. This information will be used for school communications and emergency contact purposes - New Families Contact Information Update Form
• During July or beginning of August, you will be receiving an email from our Buddy Family Program, so please be sure to check your Inbox and Spam folder.
• Below you can find more information about bus transportation, uniforms and cafeteria service.
• If you have any questions regarding our After School Program, please contact Jonathan Morera at jonathan.morera@cds.ed.cr.
• We offer a Summer Camp from June 16t to July 24th. Click here to view the flyer with more information and click here to register.

Pending Documents 

• If you have not submitted the following documents, please send these by email to the Admissions Department at cds_admissions@cds.ed.cr
  • Your child's 2nd semester grades or end of year report
  • If you have not submitted your passport size picture for the parent school ID, you may send the picture to cds_admissions@cds.ed.cr.  You may also take the picture at school when you visit.
  • All students must submit a copy of their Costa Rica minor's identification card (Costa Rican Nationals) or DIMEX (legal residency permit for foreigners). 

Any questions please contact the Admissions Office Team at cds_admissions@cds.ed.cr.

Bus Transportation

If your child will require school bus transportation for the upcoming school year, please contact our Transportation Coordinator at cds_transportation@cds.ed.cr to make the necessary arrangements.

Useful Contacts

Opening a Cafeteria Account

Cafeteria service at CDS is an optional service that is paid separately from other school fees.  To open an account or add funds to your child's cafeteria account, please follow these steps:

• Step 1: Transfer the Funds
  • Send your payment via bank transfer or SINPE Móvil to the school’s cafeteria account.
  • CDS Cafeteria S.R.L. | Ced. 3-102-909286 
    SINPE: 8779-1451
    IBAN Account Information:
    Banco Davivienda ¢CR40010409142215874514
    Banco Davivienda $CR38010409142215875229
    Banco de Costa Rica ¢ CR40015201001050918964
    Banco de Costa Rica $ CR11015201001050919001
• Step 2: Notify the Business Office
  • Once the transfer is complete, email the Business Office at cds_businessoffice@cds.ed.cr with the following information:
  • Subject: Creation of Cafeteria Account
  • Student Name(s): Include the full name(s) of the student(s)
  • Payment Voucher: Attach the transfer or SINPE receipt
• Step 3: Confirmation
  • The cafeteria team will confirm receipt of the payment.

For Secondary Students

Technology

Students in Middle and High School must have their own laptops.  Please see below the minimum specifications: 

For High School (Grades 9, 10, 11 & 12)

For High School schedule, Mr. de Vega will contact students for electives and schedules.  If you have any question, feel free to send Mr. de Vega an email at gerardo.devega@cds.ed.cr.