The British School of Costa Rica

School Philosophy
School Philosophy and Mission
The Administration chose, as the legend on the school badge, the words "TRUTH and KNOWLEDGE".  This was actually condensed from a quote by John F. Kennedy "The goal of education is the advancement of knowledge and the dissemination of truth".
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Aims and Objectives
ACHIEVEMENT OF AIMS - In order to develop all-round excellence and international understanding, the School shall prepare its students so that eventually they are able to participate productively in the programmes of the International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) in 9th and 10th grades and the International Baccalaureate (IB) in 11th and 12th grades.
 
In addition to the academic programme, a variety of means will be used in order to achieve the goals of developing all-round excellence and of educating the "whole student".  Depending upon the grade level, these may include: the “Duke of Edinburgh's International Award Scheme”, the “CAS” programme of the IB Diploma programme”, the “Philosophy for Children” programme, a House System, an extensive extra-curricula programme and a “Form Period” system incorporating a Personal and Social Education (PSE) programme.
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  • Tel: 2220-0131, 2296-1759, 2296-3023
  • Fax: 2232-7833
  • E-mail: britsch@racsa.co.cr
  • Postal Address: P.O. Box 8184, 1000 San José
  • Street / Courier Address: From the end of the Rohrmoser Boulevard, 125 m North, Urbz. Santa Catalina, Pavas, San José.
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