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 Monday, January 12th.

Orientation Day for All New Families 

Agenda for Friday, January 9th: First Day of School

• 9:00 am: Arrival and entrance through the North Gate for all families with students from EL to 12th grade
• 9:00am: General welcome and introduction by Mr. Jack Young, Country Day School's General Director, in the Theater
• 9:30am: Students dismissed for orientation. 
  • Parents of children in Early Childhood (EL-Prep) and Elementary School (1st-5th) please stay with your children.
  • Students in Middle School (6th-8th) and High School (9th-12th) will remain at the Houses with their respective counselors and faculty.  Parents can wait in the Pavilion or return later for pick-up.

Light refreshments will be served in the Pavilion.

Monday, January 12th: Classes begin for all students.

Important General Information 

• For the 2025-2026 School Calendar please click on the following link: 2025-2026. 
• 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 Caterina Tretti at caterina.tretti@cds.ed.cr.

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 1st semester grades
  • 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.