State education will be conducted in Spanish. Homeschooling is not legal in Costa Rica, and there are reports of families who have tried this route being forced by the authorities to send their children to school.

You will find a nice variety of private bilingual schools in Costa Rica. These offer tuition at various levels. Their curricula will be closely aligned to the state system, with additional classes and activities depending on the philosophy of the individual school.

References for private schools in the city you’re considering moving to will be provided upon request.