Costa Rica Education

Explore the education system of Costa Rica, including school stages, higher education, vocational routes, common study pathways and learning languages.

education stages

study pathways

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Education structure in Costa Rica

The main stages below show how learners can progress from foundational schooling into secondary, vocational and higher education. Open each pathway to see the study options included for this country.

Stage 1

School Education

4 pathways

Stage 2

Higher Education

5 pathways

School Education

4 options

Preschool, primary and secondary education.

Pre-school

Primary

III Cycle

Diversified Education

Higher Education

5 options

University and technical education.

Diploma

Bachelor

Licenciatura

Master

Doctorate

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