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A trilingual, creative school connected to nature

From kindergarten to the French baccalaureate, our school welcomes children aged 2 to 18 in a joyful, respectful learning environment that's open to the world.


Small class sizes enable individualized attention, fostering personal development, curiosity and creativity.


We welcome local and international families for short- or long-term enrolment.
 


Our commitments

  • A daily trilingual exhibition: French, Spanish, English

  • Active, creative, child-centered learning


  • Regular outdoor activities linked to nature


  • A warm, inclusive and committed school community


  • Personalized, caring support in small classes

  • Academic success: all our students graduate with honors in their exams.

Education from age 2 to 18

Preschool

Elementary school

Elementary school

Grow up gently, 

to the rhythm of nature


At La Petite École, children aged 2 to 5 discover the world in French and Spanish, so they can blossom in harmony in Costa Rica.


We follow the French curriculum, where language and living together are at the heart of learning.


In an inspiring natural environment, our teachers accompany the little ones with kindness, respecting their unique rhythm, thanks to an active pedagogy, open to the world and attentive to each child.

Elementary school

Elementary school

Elementary school

Evolving in three languages, in a caring environment


In primary school, students grow up in an environment that is both structured and joyful.


We follow the expectations of the French curriculum, while giving an essential place to the learning of Spanish and English.


The year is punctuated by a series of interdisciplinary cultural, artistic and scientific projects that give meaning to learning and stimulate creativity and critical thinking.


Each child progresses at his or her own pace, supported by attentive guidance. Small class sizes ensure a friendly group dynamic and a desire to learn together.

High school

Elementary school

High school

From 6e to terminale, a stimulating program


In junior high and high school, we support young people aged 12 to 18 in a pivotal stage of their development: that of autonomy and self-assertion.


From 6th to 4th grade, students work on core subjects with the CNED (Centre national d'entraînement à distance), supervised every day by our team in a structured, flexible framework.


From 3e up to terminale, they take a full regulated CNED course, enabling them to sit the French national examinations (DNB, baccalauréat).


Our small class sizes mean that we can offer personalized support and availability to each student.

Middle and high school students remain fully involved in school life:

🎨 artistic and cultural workshops

🎭 events

🌿 group projects


A balance between academic rigor and openness to the world, in a pura vida setting.

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    Testimonials ...

    Un cadre bienveillant et enrichissant

    Un cadre bienveillant et enrichissant

    Un cadre bienveillant et enrichissant

    Mon fils a fait sa grande section de maternelle dans cette école et est actuellement en CP. C’est un lieu qui respire la bienveillance, porté par une équipe passionnée et à l’écoute. J’aime particulièrement le mélange des âges, qui favorise l’entraide, ainsi que l’ouverture culturelle incroyable : mon fils évolue aux côtés d’enfants venus des quatre coins du monde, parlant plusieurs langues.


    Le programme scolaire est sérieux, sans pression, et l’approche est humaine, tournée vers la nature, la lecture (grâce à une belle bibliothèque multilingue), et l’amour des enfants avant tout. Le tout, à deux pas du centre de Sámara et de l’océan. Un vrai coup de cœur pour nous !


    - Lucie & Nils

    Vous serez enchantés!

    Un cadre bienveillant et enrichissant

    Un cadre bienveillant et enrichissant

    5 ans d'enseignement à travers le monde et "La P'tite École" est de loin la meilleure école pour laquelle j'ai eu la chance d'enseigner. Dès leur plus jeune âge, les enfants sont particulièrement autonomes et tous sont plurilingues ! Vous y trouverez une ambiance familiale, un melting pot des cultures, des enfants tous plus attachants les uns que les autres et un véritable esprit d'entraide entre les maternelles, primaires et collégiens.

    Marie, la directrice, est le genre de maîtresse dont on se souvient toute sa vie: elle a le don d'enseigner avec beaucoup de créativité et se lance toujours dans des projets incroyables afin de faire de cette école un lieu pour lequel on se réveille avec entrain pour aller étudier ou enseigner.

    Allez jeter un coup d'œil et préparez vous à être enchantés ! 


    - Leticia Clm

    So much more than a school

    Un cadre bienveillant et enrichissant

    So much more than a school

    When my children first joined La P’tite École just over three years ago, they spoke some English and Russian. Today, they are fluent in four languages—including Spanish and French—an achievement I couldn’t have imagined back then.


    But La P’tite École is so much more than a school. It is a family. The love, care, and unwavering dedication the teachers show to each and every child is nothing short of extraordinary. 


    This school has been an incredible gift to our family, and I am deeply grateful that my children are growing, learning, and thriving in such a nurturing and inspiring environment.


    - Karina


    Highly recommend

    Un cadre bienveillant et enrichissant

    So much more than a school

    Our children (6 and 9yo) spent 5 months at La p'tite école and just loved it! We usually leave in Austria and they are at a Montessori German speaking school. Arriving here last September we wanted them to learn Spanish (and not French) but we decided to support this little school at their start. There are children from different countries. The students are also learning cooking, gardening, practicing yoga twice a week in English and spending a lot of time outdoor discovering this beautiful nature! Now our kids already speak very very good Spanish. There is approx. a third of the time taught in Spanish (Spanish classes, sport, nature/environment ..etc). I highly recommend this Montessori-like school and again a special thank to Marie for the great time spent there and your commitment to make this school a place where the children can learn with fun, respect and responsibility!


    - Audrey Mnt

    Une véritable communauté

    Lorsque nous avons découvert La Petite École, elle nous a tout de suite semblé être l’école idéale pour notre enfant. 

    Après presque une année de scolarité, c’est plus que ce que nous espérions. 

    La Petite École, ce n’est pas seulement un lieu d’enseignement : c’est une véritable communauté, un art de vivre ensemble, où l’on apprend dans plusieurs langues, avec bienveillance et ouverture.


    Chaque matin, notre fils est heureux de retrouver ses camarades & ses enseignants. Il attend avec impatience les journées d’école, ce qui est sans doute le plus beau des témoignages ! 


    Merci à Marie, la directrice, pour sa douce présence qui rayonne dans toute l’école.


    - Cécile

    Dream school for the kids!

    We arrived to Samara the year la petite école opened and were just here a few months.  My kids (at the time 7 and 10 years old) tried one class at the school for an afternoon and absolutely loved it.  


    La petite Ecole actually became a huge part of the reason why we eventually moved here. It was the DREAM school for the kids.  The  learning, creating, playing, and warm community vibe was exactly what I'd wanted for them.  I'm so grateful for all the memories  that they made there.


    - Karine

    The perfect start

    Une école à taille humaine

    La Petite École has been the perfect start to our son’s education. He began just after turning 3 —apprehensive and needing time to adjust—but was met with such warmth and care. 


    The teachers are incredibly kind and attentive, making him feel safe, seen, and celebrated. On top of that, the education is exceptional—we’re constantly amazed by all he’s learned before the age of 5. He now walks in with confidence and joy, and we couldn’t be more grateful.


    - Malika

    Une école à taille humaine

    Une école à taille humaine

    Mon enfant a passé deux très belles années au collège. C’est une école à taille humaine, avec un encadrement sérieux, une vraie attention portée à chaque élève, et un suivi rigoureux. L’équipe pédagogique est investie, attentive et toujours disponible pour les enfants comme pour les parents.


    L’environnement est à la fois structuré et chaleureux, ce qui permet aux enfants d’apprendre, de progresser et de gagner en autonomie en toute confiance. Je recommande vivement cette école pour la qualité de son enseignement et l’accompagnement qu’elle propose.


    - Mélanie

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