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Instructs in English, Spanish

Ages 2 - 16 years

Pupils 175

Type Co-educational

San Juan del Sur Day School, located at Finca Las Nubes, Barrio Hermanos Mendoza, Km 136 Carretera San Juan del Sur, San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua, is a PreK–12 day school offering a bilingual English–Spanish program. Established in 2009 on a 10-acre farm and campus with a coastal classroom, the school blends experiential, place-based learning with a rigorous academic core. The curriculum centers on six transdisciplinary themes and a learning cycle, with core subjects including English Language Arts, Spanish Language Arts, Social Studies, Mathematics, Arts, Science, and Physical Education and Wellness. The school provides Cognia International Diploma and the Nicaraguan MINED Diploma in upper grades, aligned with North American and Nicaraguan standards through partnerships with Savas and National Geographic Learning. A distinctive feature is its sustainability focus, integrated through hands-on projects on the farm, preparing students for citizenship and higher education worldwide, aiming to become a full K–12 international program.

Location

Finca Las Nubes, Barrio Hermanos Mendoza, Km 136 Carretera San Juan del Sur, C. La Cuesta 48600, San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua. The campus is a living farm and forest campus that blends classroom learning with outdoor experiences. It is described as San Juan del Sur's coastal classroom.

Stages

Pre-K through 12th grade (PreK–12).

Type

Day school.

Pupil Nationality Mix

57% Nicaraguan; 43% International.

Additional learning support

Academic Support Coordinator and School Counselor provide student support.

Country affiliation

Nicaragua

School day structure

Extended Day is offered.

Application fee

- Application / entrance charge: C$2,200 per child (Cordobas). Pre‑K and Kindergarten have no entrance fee.

Tuition fees by year group

- A full public tuition schedule showing per‑term and per‑year tuition by grade is not published in the school's publicly available admissions or family handbook materials for the 2026/27 (or 2025/26) academic year. Families should request the school's official tuition schedule directly when completing admissions paperwork.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Extended Day (after‑school) billing:
- Monthly‑Unlimited Use option: USD 140.00 per month, per child. Payment is required in full 5 days prior to the start of the month. Invoices for monthly billing must be paid on that schedule.
- Daily drop‑in rate: USD 12.00 per day, billed by invoice; invoices are generated monthly and must be paid in full within 5 days of issuance. Failure to pay may result in exclusion from Extended Day services.

- School lunch billing:
- Daily cost shown for the lunch program: USD 4.65 per school day. Bills are calculated by the number of school days per month and are sent at the beginning of each month. Payment is due before the 15th of each month; an overdue bill incurs a 10% late fee and unpaid accounts may lead to withdrawal from the lunch program. Payments for lunch are accepted in cash at the school business office.

- Transportation and road maintenance: a mandatory transportation / road maintenance fee is required of all families (amount not published). This fee supports access and road upkeep for the campus and cannot be fully waived, though requests for partial discounts may be submitted for consideration. The transportation fee covers road maintenance and does not include field‑trip or extracurricular transport costs.

- Invoicing and deadlines for other school fees: specific termly/annual tuition invoicing dates and formal payment schedules are not published in the publicly available materials; admission communications and the Enrollment & Financial Agreement supply the formal payment terms at enrollment.

Boarding fees

- Boarding is not applicable. The institution operates as a day school. No boarding fees are published or applicable.

Other costs and fees (ancillary charges)

- Uniforms: Students must wear a Ministry‑authorized school uniform. Required items include school logo T‑shirts, white or navy polo shirts, white button‑down oxford shirts, navy/black/khaki pants, capris, shorts, skirts or school tunics; covered shoes are required. Specific uniform pricing is not published.

- Books, supplies and personal materials:
- Early Learning and Primary School regular classroom needs are covered by tuition. In Middle and High School, families may need to purchase some books and materials. High School families are required to supply a laptop for each student (school does not provide insurance for personal devices).

- Field trips and extracurriculars: costs of food, admissions and transportation for field trips are not included in tuition and are billed separately when applicable.

- Transportation related extras: bus route selection is fixed for a term once chosen and bus/transport arrangements and any associated fees are managed per admissions/business office procedures.

Refund information

- Application / registration / new student fees: these fees are non‑refundable and do not guarantee enrollment.

- Program‑specific refund rules and late penalties: lunch invoices carry a 10% late fee for overdue payment and nonpayment may result in program withdrawal. Extended Day nonpayment results in ineligibility for the service until invoices are settled. No detailed, public tuition refund schedule (for termly or annual tuition) is published in the Family Handbook or admissions materials.

Fee payment options

- Cash: the lunch program explicitly requires cash payment at the school business office.

- Other payment methods (credit card, bank transfer, wire): specific acceptance of credit card, bank transfer or wire payments for tuition and other school fees is not published in the publicly available admissions or handbook materials. Families are instructed to confirm accepted payment methods in the Enrollment & Financial Agreement and with the school business office or admissions contact. Contact: info@sanjuandelsurdayschool.com / +505‑8464‑5212.

Brief summary of available vs. unpublished fee details

- Published and specific: application fee amount (C$2,200); Extended Day pricing (USD 140/month or USD 12/day) and payment timing; lunch program daily rate (USD 4.65), monthly billing cadence, due date and late fee; mandatory transportation/road maintenance fee (policy described but amount not published); uniform requirements; laptop requirement for high school; field trip costs not included in tuition.

- Not published in the school's public materials: a full, itemized tuition schedule showing per‑grade (year group) tuition amounts per term or per year for 2026/27 (or 2025/26); term dates tied to specific invoicing amounts; detailed tuition refund policy (termly/annual tuition refunds). Families should obtain the official fee schedule and Enrollment & Financial Agreement directly from admissions at the time of application to receive complete per‑grade tuition figures and binding payment terms.

Boarding Arrangements

No boarding is offered. Extended Day is an after-school program for children aged 2-5, running from 12:30 pm to 3:00 pm in a Spanish-immersive environment, with snack-time provided.

Food Options

Snack-time is provided during Extended Day; a lunch option is available via an online sign-up form.

Governance and Ownership

The school is operated by Senderos Educacion S.A., authorized by Nicaragua's Ministry of Education and Cognia-accredited to operate a bilingual school. Governance is provided by Senderos Educacion, which sets strategic goals, alliances, and direction, and handles financial controls, operations, and legal representation.

Curriculum

The school offers a future-ready PreK–12 academic program that is bilingual in English and Spanish. It includes the Cognia International Diploma and the Nicaraguan MINED Diploma in later grades and emphasizes sustainability through a farm and forest campus. The core curriculum comprises English Language Arts, Spanish Language Arts, Social Studies, Mathematics, Arts, Science, and Physical Education and Wellness, taught through six transdisciplinary themes: Who we are, Where we are in place and time, How we express ourselves, How the world works, How we organize ourselves, and Sharing the planet, with a learning cycle, core values, and life-skills development guiding instruction. The school partners with Savas (formerly Pearson) and National Geographic Learning to align with North American and Nicaraguan standards and uses project-based inquiry across PreK–Grade 5, moving to a college-ready, globally focused program in middle and high school that emphasizes global citizenship and higher education preparation.

Student Teacher Ratio

Pre-School 6:1; Pre-K 6:1; Kindergarten 6:1; Primary 12:1; Upper School 18:1. Total enrollment around 175 students.

Higher Education Progression

The middle and high school curriculum prepares students for global careers and higher education.

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

An inclusive environment supports every student through a culture of compassion, respect, and diversity. Students are encouraged to take risks, collaborate, and grow within a supportive community. Core values guide behavior and interactions, including Compassion, Truthfulness, Peace, Respect, Responsibility, Service to others, Joyfulness, Gratitude, Respect for the Environment, and Enthusiasm. Mindfulness and other Life Skills activities, including sustainability work, foster empathy, problem-solving, and collaboration. Community service and cultural exchanges provide ongoing opportunities to practice social-emotional skills in real life.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Academic Support Coordinator and School Counselor provide student support.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)

Core subject instruction is in English. Elective instruction is in Spanish or a combination of Spanish and English. The school aims for fluency in both English and Spanish. Bilingualism fosters cognitive development, enhances communication skills, and promotes cross-cultural understanding.

Mental Wellbeing

Mindfulness is part of the Life Skills program, which also includes sustainability and nature-based experiences. Life Skills foster critical thinking, problem-solving, and collaboration while connecting students with their community. Students progress to be confident, compassionate, and well-rounded individuals. The inclusive environment supports wellbeing by providing a safe space for learning and growth.

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Colegio Alemán Nicaragüense

Instructs in German, Spanish

Ages 1 - 18 years

Pupils 600

Type Co-educational

The Colegio Alemán Nicaragüense is a German-Nicaraguan school in Managua serving ages 1 to 18. It is a German Government-recognized School Abroad and an IB World School, offering the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme with a bilingual GIB track. German and Spanish are the languages of instruction, with English taught as a third language; German begins in Kindergarten, and language diplomas (DSD), including DSD II, open access to universities in Germany and worldwide. The curriculum combines IB components such as Theory of Knowledge, the Extended Essay, and CAS with intercultural learning. Classrooms in secondary are equipped with smart projectors and LAN/WLAN for digital learning; ICAN language courses and the German Cultural Center (CCA) support language and culture. A German-language restaurant operates in the Club Alemán area on select evenings, and facilities include a pool and sports amenities. Student leadership through the Student Parliament and parent involvement via the APF enrich campus life.

Location

Km 10.5, Carretera Sur, 800 meters to the west, Managua, Nicaragua.

Stages

Kindergarten; Primary; Secondary; GIB and beyond

Additional learning support

Psychology; Student counseling

Country affiliation

Germany

School day structure

Monday–Friday: 7:30 AM–5:00 PM

Application / Admission fees

- Entry fee (one-time, at initial admission): USD 1,000 (Kinder). USD 1,300 (Colegio / school).
- Annual registration fee (matrícula anual): USD 300 per student (charged each year).

Tuition (regular school fees) — amounts per month and annual total by level

- Maternal: USD 268 per month — USD 3,216 per year (monthly payments billed January through December).
- Kindergarten levels I, II and III: USD 323 per month — USD 3,876 per year (monthly payments billed January through December).
- Primary (Primaria): USD 385 per month — USD 4,620 per year (monthly payments billed January through December).
- Secondary (Secundaria): USD 403 per month — USD 4,836 per year (monthly payments billed January through December).

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Regular tuition is billed monthly and specified to be paid from January through December (12 monthly instalments).
- Specific invoice due dates, late‑payment penalties, discounts for early/full payment, and installment options are not listed in the published fee schedule.

Boarding / accommodation

- The school operates as a day school (no boarding facilities / no boarding fees).

Other compulsory and typical additional costs

- Parents' association fee (Grupo de Padres): USD 10.00.
- Student ID card (Carné de Estudiante): USD 4.00.
- Continuity fund (Fondo de Continuidad): amount varies depending on number of students (variable).
- Maintenance fee (Cuota de Mantenimiento): USD 110.00.
- Technology fee (Cuota de Tecnología) — applies to Primary and Secondary: USD 140.00.
- School insurance (Seguro Escolar): USD 45.00.
- School yearbook (Anuario Escolar): USD 20.00.
- School transport service (recorrido escolar): offered and administered by the school; specific route fees and amounts are additional and billed separately.
- Extracurricular activity costs and other variable charges: billed separately as applicable (amounts vary).

Uniforms and materials

- Uniform and school‑material costs are not listed as fixed amounts in the published fee schedule; families should allow for additional, variable costs for uniforms and supplies.

Refunds and cancellations

- No public refund or reimbursement policy for tuition, registration, or entry fees is published together with the posted fee schedule. Specific refund/cancellation terms and conditions are not provided in the publicly displayed aranceles.

Payment methods / options

- The published fee schedule does not specify accepted payment methods (credit card, bank transfer, cash, cheque) or online payment options. Payment channels and instructions are not listed in the posted aranceles.

Notes about timing of the fee information

- The listed fee schedule is presented as the school's published aranceles for 2025; no separate 2026/2026–27 fee schedule was publicly posted alongside that aranceles entry. The figures above reflect the published 2025 schedule.

Brief summary of missing or unspecified items (for your database use)

- The public fee listing includes clear monthly tuition amounts, one‑time entry fees, the annual registration fee, and several additional fixed charges, but it does not include (a) daily/term due‑dates or late‑payment penalties, (b) detailed refund/cancellation terms, (c) the exact cost and billing schedule for school transport routes, (d) uniform price lists, or (e) accepted payment methods. These items are not specified in the published fee page.

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

The school provides a school psychological support program for students with special needs (inclusion). Differentiated groups and assessment instruments support learning, and a psychopedagogical office assists student development. The Kindergarten aims to develop social and emotional skills through recognizing emotions and identity as part of bio-psycho-social-emotional growth. Daily routines such as the morning circle foster social interaction and emotional development.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Differentiated groups are used to support learners. A psychopedagogical office provides support, and there is a school psychological support program for students with special needs (inclusion).

English as an Additional Language (EAL)

The school teaches in three languages: Spanish, German, and English. German and Spanish are languages of instruction, while English is taught as a third language, with high proficiency in both Spanish and English. German is taught from Kindergarten and deepens through schooling, with pathways to the German Language Diploma (DSD). In Kindergarten, the language program uses semi-immersion by native German and Spanish speakers.

Mental Wellbeing

A school psychological support program supports student wellbeing and inclusion. A psychologist is on staff in the Kindergarten. Counseling services include university and career guidance to support students' wellbeing and future planning.

Safeguarding

The Kindergarten pedagogy emphasizes safety and protection with a psychopedagogical office on site. The APF lists a Security and Hygiene commission to oversee safety and hygiene.

Admissions

1. Kinder admission requirements: Original birth certificate; Copy of the vaccination card; Meet the age requirement for each level (as of the last day of February of the academic year); Transfer sheet of the student's unique code issued by the Ministry of Education applies (for Levels II and III); Certificate of conduct and solvency from the previous school; Psychopedagogical evaluation; Copy of the guardians' identification cards; Pass the observation and maturity test administered by the German-Nicaraguan School; Pass the admission exam.

2. Enrollment in First Grade: Original birth certificate; Copy of the vaccination card; Academic evaluation; Certificate of conduct and solvency from the previous school; Transfer sheet of the Ministry of Education's Unique Student Code; Psychopedagogical evaluation; Ophthalmological examination; Audiometry examination; Pass the observation and maturity test administered by the German-Nicaraguan School; Pass the admission exam; Copy of the guardians' identification cards.

3. Fees for 2025: Annual tuition: US$ 300.00; Entrance fee (Kinder): US$ 1,000.00 – one-time payment; Entrance fee (School): US$ 1,300.00 – one-time payment; Monthly tuition to be paid from January to December: Maternal US$ 268.00; I, II and III Level US$ 323.00; Primary US$ 385.00; Secondary US$ 403.00; Other costs: Parents' association US$ 10.00; Student card US$ 4.00; Continuity fund varies with the number of students; Maintenance fee US$ 110.00; Technology fee (primary and secondary) US$ 140; School insurance US$ 45; Yearbook US$ 20; Bus service is offered and managed by the school; Extracurricular costs; Fees subject to variation.

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Notre Dame School - Managua

Instructs in English

Ages 2 - 11 years

Type Co-educational

The school offers the IB (DP) curriculum.

Stages

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Additional learning support

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Country affiliation

Nicaragua

Religious affiliation

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Bus service

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Application / Enrollment Fees
- The school requires payment of an enrollment/registration fee and other one‑time charges (for example: matrícula, seguro, materiales, tecnología y eventos) at the time of enrollment. These one‑time charges are billed per student and must be paid when registering the student.

Tuition fees by year group (structure and availability)
- Tuition is structured by grade level and is charged on an annual basis but collected in monthly installments for most year groups. The school publishes a table of aranceles each year that specifies the exact tuition amount for each grade; however, specific numeric tuition amounts per grade for the 2026/27 academic year were not published publicly. Parents should expect annual tuition to be broken down into monthly payments as described below.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Standard tuition billing: tuition is established in a 12‑payments modality for students from Maternal II through 11th grade (one payment each month). Payments are due at the school's cashier before the 10th day of each month.
- Late payment penalty: a 10% surcharge is applied to tuition payments received after the 10th of the month.
- One‑time annual charges (matrícula, insurance, materials, technology and event fees) must be paid at enrollment and are charged per student. These annual charges do not receive discounts based on number of children.

Boarding fees
- Boarding is not applicable: the institution operates as a day school (no boarding program). There are therefore no boarding fees.

Other costs and recurring ancillary fees
- Uniforms: the school requires school uniforms and has a published uniform policy; uniform purchase and replacement costs are the responsibility of families.
- School transport: the school operates an optional school transport service; transport is billed separately when used.
- Technology, materials and event fees: these are charged as part of the annual one‑time fees due at enrollment and may cover textbooks, technology access and school events. Additional activity charges (field trips, retreats, optional clubs, athletics, external testing fees, etc.) may be invoiced separately during the school year.

Refunds and withdrawal / outstanding balances
- The school regulations require families to be current on all accounts (including library fines, enrollment bonuses, materials, technology and event fees) to receive official documents (transcripts, conduct letters) when a student withdraws. The regulations indicate that certain enrollment‑related fees are treated as immediate charges at registration; specific refund policies or numerical refund schedules for withdrawn students were not published in the publicly available documents.

Payment methods and currency
- Payments may be made in US dollars or in córdobas; the school's regulations include a section on acceptable payment procedures and on payments by cheque, and state that tuition payments are processed through the school's cashier. Exact accepted payment channels (for example: credit card, bank transfer wiring instructions, online payment portal) and any processing fees are not listed publicly in the documents reviewed.

Notes on academic year and availability of numeric fee amounts
- The school issues an annual “Tabla de Aranceles” that contains the numeric tuition and fee amounts by grade. As of the most recent public regulatory documents and site content reviewed, the detailed numeric fee table for the 2026/27 academic year was not available in the publicly posted materials; the policies and procedures governing billing, currency, timing and non‑tuition charges are published in the school regulations and admissions policy.

Curriculum

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Student Teacher Ratio

Exam Results

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Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

Our students not only excel academically but also develop the social-emotional skills and intercultural understanding essential to thrive in today's interconnected world. An interview with the School Counselor is required.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)

English as an Additional Language (EAL)

Mental Wellbeing

Mental wellbeing is supported as part of the IB learner profile, which emphasizes balance and holistic development.

Safeguarding

There are safeguarding and student welfare processes, including a student counseling service that supports socio-emotional and psychopedagogical needs with confidential handling of student information.

Admissions

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Scholarships

Notre Dame International School has college counseling partnerships with universities that offer scholarships to senior students. For example, Universidad Anáhuac Cancún provides a 100% academic scholarship to one senior; Maria Alejandra Urroz is a former recipient. Universidad Europea del Atlántico offers a 100% academic scholarship to a senior studying Computer Engineering and may provide a 1,000€ scholarship for other majors. The Global First Year program with Florida International University includes a $5,000 scholarship for qualified students ranking in the top third of their graduating class, with additional benefits such as admissions process adjustments and a Global Citizenship Course certificate. The school also notes an educational alliance with Tecnológico de Monterrey and a collaboration with Your College Crew for admissions consulting.

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Special Educational Needs (SEN)

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