Early Childhood Application

• To apply to enter Pre-Kinder, children have to be at least 2 years and 4 months old by August.
• To apply to enter Kinder,  children must be 4 years and 4 months by August.
• To apply to enter Preparatory, children must be 5 years and 4 months by August.

A student admitted to the Early Childhood program would have to demonstrate proficiency in the English language or the potential for becoming proficient. A non-English speaking student admitted to Early Childhood will participate in the ELD (English Language Development) program. 

How To Apply To Early Childhood

You must provide all of the following:

1. A completed Online Application Form
2. Submit a complete application form along with a payment of $50 that you can pay online
3. A completed EC Parent Questionnaire (You can find the PDF below)
4. Students' report or report card, if available, and submission of results of evaluations or special testing.
5. A letter of recommendation from a current teacher, if available
6. A letter of recommendation from Country Day School parents. For families coming from outside of Costa Rica, a letter of recommendation from their employer, lawyer, respective embassy or organization, or another credible source.

Once the student has completed the application process, has been admitted, and will be enrolled, please submit these documents:

1. Copy of student's birth certificate and copy of student's passport bio page 
2. Copy of parent's ID or passport bio page
3. Copy of vaccination/immunization record (required by Costa Rican law)
4. 1 Passport size photo (digital)
5. Letter of financial solvency from the current school  

Dates and Deadlines

We accept applications throughout the year depending on space availability in the School. However, to guarantee a place for your child at the start of a new school year the following application deadlines apply:

• 2022-2023 Fall Semester Application Deadline: August 1st, 2022