Admissions Requirements 2024-2025
To ensure a smooth admission process for the upcoming academic year, please follow the steps outlined below
Step 1: Complete the Admission Form
All prospective students must fill out the New Student Admission Form thoroughly and accurately.
Step 2: Admission Fee Payment
A non-refundable payment of $100 USD per student is required to process the application.
Step 3: Submit Required Documents
All prospective students must provide the following documents where applicable and available.
Required Documents
A. Academic Records:
Submit complete transcripts covering at least the last two academic years (current and previous).
Parents should request that the official transcripts be sent directly to Futuro Verde.
Digital copies are accepted initially, but original official transcripts are required for student records.
B. Special Education Documentation:
Include any psychometric or special education testing, IEP, or special educational plans/accommodations, if applicable.
January Admissions
Mid-Year Transfer Process
This applies to students transferring from Costa Rica’s national calendar (February–December) to Futuro Verde’s Northern Hemisphere calendar (August–June).
Evaluation and Placement
Students may be placed in their current or previous grade level based on:
Admissions evaluations
Interview results
This assessment is particularly important for students coming from a national calendar (January to December).
The goal is to determine whether the student is ready to begin a new academic year with us, even if it falls in the middle of our academic calendar, or if it is recommended that they repeat the recently completed grade. This ensures the student can adjust to the change and catch up in necessary areas.


PreK to 3rd Grade Applicants
Applicants from PreK to 3rd Grade will undergo a tailored admissions process designed to assess their developmental and academic readiness.
A. Special Education Assessment
A Special Education assessment will be conducted to identify the student’s academic level in key competencies.
B. Admissions Interview
Student will be interviewed to better understand their needs, expectations, and level of academic and social development readiness.
4th to 10th Grade Applicants
At Futuro Verde, applicants seeking enrollment as permanent students may be subject to testing and must successfully pass admissions exams to be considered for admission. The exams cover the following subjects:
A. Spanish Language Arts
Reading, Writing, and Listening
B. English Language Arts
Reading, Writing, and Listening
C. Mathematics
Oxford IB Mathematics
