United World College Costa Rica

United World College Costa Rica is an international boarding high school in Santa Ana that forms part of the global United World Colleges movement. On its official website, the college explains that it uses education as a force to unite people, nations, and cultures for peace and a sustainable future. Public-facing materials describe a two-year bilingual International Baccalaureate Diploma experience for students aged 16 to 19, with a community intentionally shaped by intercultural exchange, leadership, service, and experiential learning. The school repeatedly emphasizes its mission to cultivate in young people the passion and ability to serve humanity and the planet by learning from nature and from each other for a lifetime. Official communications also highlight strong sustainability work, community action, and an internationally diverse residential environment. For families and students seeking a mission-driven upper secondary option in Costa Rica, UWC Costa Rica stands out for its boarding model, two-year IB Diploma focus, bilingual setting, and deep commitment to peace, responsibility, and global citizenship.