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Objectives of the institution
The INTERNATIONAL
CHRISTIAN SCHOOL is a private, co-educational school which offers an educational program
from pre-kinder through twelfth grade for students of all nationalities. The school was
founded in September, 1977 because of a need for an English- speaking Christian school in
San José - Costa Rica. The school follows a stateside schedule: classes are in session
from mid-August until mid-December and from mid-January until the end of May.
The school is
recognized by the Association of International
Christian Schools in the United States and is also accredited by the Costa Rican
Ministry of Education and conforms to their standards for class "B" which is the
English language school category.
Students may choose whether they
want to be listed with the Ministry of Education and/or to receive credits as for any
school in the United States. Consideration should be given to the following:
- Being listed with the Ministry of
Education facilitates paperwork in changing school within Costa Rica,
- Being listed facilitates moving to
school in other Latin American countries, and
- For most American students it would
be advisable to register with the ministry in the event that they might move to another
Central or South American country where there are no American schools or if after
graduation the student plans to study in a university outside the United States.
School Hours
Pre-kinder and kindergarden: 8:00-
12:00pm
Preparatory and Grades: 1-12:
8:00- 2:55pm
Curriculum
The Christian-based curriculum is
comparable to most private, college- preparatory schools with the objective to develop in
each student a maximum proficiency in language arts, an active proficiency in the Spanish
language, and a sound understanding in the areas of math, science, and social studies. In
addition to the strong academic program, the school offers an elective program in the
following: art, typing, computer, guitar, SAT math/verbal, Writers Workshop, newspaper,
yearbook etc. Physical Education and Bible are required. English as a second language
courses prepare students to enter the regular classes if their mother tongue is not
English or if their English is not sufficient to succeed in the regular classroom
situation. Team sports such as basketball, volleyball and soccer are coached by our staff
after school. Students are required to maintain an average of 76 or better and a
satisfactory conduct grade in every class in order participate in the sports program.
Organization
The INTERNATIONAL CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
is a non-profit religious association under the direction of a Board of Directors
currently headed by Dr. William J. Tabor.
English As Second Language
I. C. S. has the unique opportunity
to enroll students from many countries who bring with them their rich cultural heritage
and a driving desire to learn to speak, read, write and continue their course-work in
English. Classes are offered at primary, junior and senior high school levels up to grade
10.
The teachers present an intensive study beginning with the alphabet and phonics, covering
grammar, spelling, vocabulary, and reading each day so that goals are met and challenges
are presented constantly. Our teachers are native English speakers who understand from
first- hand experience the frustrations involved in learning a new language.
As students progress to the advanced level, they are mainstreamed into the regular class
situations beginning with math and science. Exceptional students enter regular classes
full time within six months and most of them by the end of twelve months. The entire staff
and student-body make an effort to involve ESL students in all activities so that they
interact socially and can apply what they learn in the classroom. We know that
"practice makes perfect", so we encourage all students to practice their
English, not only ESL students.
Contact Information
I.C.S.
Mail and package addresses in U.S.A.
I.C.S.
Phone, Fax and e-mail in Costa Rica - C.A.
Phone: (506)236-7879,
Fax : (506) 235-1518
Address: San
Miguel de Santo Domingo, Heredia, Costa Rica.
E-mail:
General Information: intchris@sol.racsa.co.cr
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