About this program
A bilingual Quaker school serving Pre-K through 12th grade students in Monteverde, Costa Rica, founded over 70 years ago by Quaker families who left the United States in search of a peaceful society.
Location overview
Monteverde, Puntarenas, Costa Rica
Air Quality
AQI 25
Good
050100150200
Environment
Climate
Tropical savanna
Hot with pronounced dry season, seasonal rainfall
Walkability
35/100
Internet
75 Mbps
Good
Tourism
Peak: Dec-Apr
High
Weather
Jan
20°15°
Feb
21°15°
Mar
22°15°
Apr
23°16°
May
23°17°
Jun
22°17°
Jul
21°17°
Aug
22°16°
Sep
22°16°
Oct
21°16°
Nov
20°16°
Dec
20°15°
Safety & healthcare
Healthcare Proximity
7/100
Dentist 2.1km
Getting there
Closest international Airport: San José (Alajuela) (SJO)
Getting there
1.2 hrs from airport
Fly to San José (Alajuela) (SJO), then taxi or bus (74km)
Documents
Digital Nomad Visa
- Costa Rica tourist visa 90 days, extendable.
- Rentista visa requires $2,500/month income for 2 years.
Cost of living
Dining out
$21per meal for family of 4
Groceries
$53per week
Rent (2-3 bed)
$704per month
Preschool
$326per month
Internet
$49per month
Transport
$50per month
Family of 4 benchmark: $1,090/month
Interested in Monteverde Friends School?
Get in touch to learn more about enrollment, pricing, and availability.
