Futuro Verde - International School

What Futuro Verde - International School does

Futuro Verde Educational Center is a nonprofit, parent-association international school located in Cóbano on Costa Rica's Nicoya Peninsula (Southern Zone), founded in 2008 by Andrea Drost and Astrid Schultze. It operates as an IB World School authorized in 2018 by the International Baccalaureate Organization, delivering bilingual Spanish/English immersion education from preschool (ages 3-5) through 12th grade, structured across five core programs: Prepa, Lower Primary (Grades 1-3), Upper Primary (Grades 4-6), Lower Secondary/Middle Years (Grades 7-9), and the Upper Secondary IB Diploma Programme (Grades 10-12). The school serves approximately 220-230 students from diverse nationalities, with 35% receiving need-based financial assistance through a scholarship program requiring roughly $250,000/year in donations.

The curriculum is built on a constructivist, transdisciplinary, inquiry-based framework with weekly environmental education, biliteracy instruction, robotics/STEAM coursework, and integration of nature as a classroom on a jungle-surrounded campus. The school holds multiple accreditations: IB World School status, MEP (Costa Rican Ministry of Public Education) affiliation, Earth Charter endorsement, Bandera Azul Ecological certification, and the highest green certification in Costa Rica. Operations are supported by partnerships with the International Baccalaureate Organization, Earth Charter, Bandera Azul, Banco Nacional de Costa Rica, BAC Credomatic, Instituto Nacional de Seguros, EBSCO, and Green Wave (for sustainability initiatives). Tech stack is limited to commodity tools: Google Forms for admissions, Cloud Campus for educational management, Zoom for assemblies, WhatsApp for parent communication, and an online library catalog.

The business model is a tuition-based subscription with 12 monthly installments, supplemented by registration fees, new family fees, volunteer fees, technology fees, uniform sales, and donations processed through the U.S. 501(c)(3) partner Amigos de Costa Rica. Customer segments include local Costa Rican families, international expatriate families, and scholarship-seeking families. Go-to-market is direct-to-consumer: website enrollment, in-person tours, community events (Fun Run, RAP Festival, Christmas Carnival, Beautification Day), Coffee with the Director sessions, and word-of-mouth through a Parent-Teacher Organization. The school is governed by a Board of Directors (Sonya Danchik as Interim President, David Booth as Treasurer, Kate Schenone MacGregor as Secretary, Aida Rodriguez as Vocal) and led operationally by School Director Angie Briceño and IB Coordinator Karol Madrigal.

Name

Futuro Verde - International School

Legal name

Futuro Verde Educational Center

Website

https://futuro-verde.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Futuro Verde is a nonprofit IB World School in Cóbano, Costa Rica, offering bilingual Spanish/English immersion education from preschool through 12th grade to approximately 220 students from diverse nationalities, with 35% receiving need-based scholarships funded through U.S. donations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

International K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

International/Global Curriculum Schools (IB, Cambridge, etc.) (EDAJABAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

International Curriculum Early Learning Academies (e.g., IB Early Years) (EDACADAK)

Keywords

• International baccalaureate education
• Bilingual primary education
• Private K-12 school
• Preschool secondary programs
• STEAM education programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Cóbano

HQ country

Costa Rica

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Enrollment Fees: Primary revenue from monthly tuition payments (12 installments), annual enrollment fees, new family fees, volunteer fees, and technology fees. Tuition increases approved through board voting process. Additional income from field trips, expeditions, and IB examination fees.
2. Scholarship Fund Donations: Nonprofit institution relying on private donations for scholarship program. Donations processed through Amigos de Costa Rica (US 501(c)(3)). Scholarship program requires approximately $250,000/year to maintain. Development fund also receives contributions for infrastructure improvements.
3. Uniform Sales: Official Futuro Verde uniforms sold on campus. New uniforms for 2026-2027 school year mentioned.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels11 records

Core offering

Futuro Verde provides bilingual (Spanish/English) international education from preschool through 12th grade, delivered through five academic programs: Prepa (ages 3-5), Lower Primary (Grades 1-3), Upper Primary (Grades 4-6), Lower Secondary (Grades 7-9), and Upper Secondary/IB Diploma Programme (Grades 10-12). The school operates as an authorized IB World School with inquiry-based curriculum, environmental education integration, and STEAM/robotics offerings, complemented by a need-based scholarship program supporting approximately 35% of students.

Product overview

Futuro Verde is an IB World School offering a comprehensive preschool through 12th-grade bilingual (Spanish/English) education organized into five core academic programs: Preschool (Prepa for ages 3-5), Lower Primary (Grades 1-3), Upper Primary (Grades 4-6), Lower Secondary (Grades 7-9), and Upper Secondary/IB Diploma Programme (Grades 10-12). The school provides supplementary services including a need-based Scholarship Program and Sliding Scale Tuition to ensure accessibility, a Volunteer Program for international participation, a School Library with online catalog access, and specialized courses such as Robotics. Financial operations integrate with Banco Nacional and BAC Credomatic for tuition payments, with donation processing via Amigos de Costa Rica for scholarship funding. The school uses Cloud Campus for educational management and communication.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Preschool Program (Prepa) Experiential, creative, and challenging bilingual education for children ages 3-5 (PK3, PK4, and Kindergarten) featuring weekly translanguaging classes, environmental education, music, arts, and swimming.
• Lower Primary Program (Grades 1-3) Primary years program for Grades 1-3 characterized by rigor, student-centered instruction, and dynamic teaching with biliteracy instruction in Spanish and English.
• Upper Primary Program (Grades 4-6) Primary years program for Grades 4-6 where students benefit from an inquiry-based model of learning with buddy class experiences and environmental education integration.
• Lower Secondary/Middle Years Program (Grades 7-9) Middle years program for Grades 7-9 with strength in interaction between distinct subject areas, emphasizing inquiry, critical thinking, community service, and creativity.
• Upper Secondary/IB Diploma Programme (Grades 10-12) International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme for Grades 10-12 with rigorous schedule including core subjects, service projects, college preparation, and weekly college counseling classes.
• Scholarship Program Need-based financial assistance program providing partial tuition support to students who could not otherwise attend, supporting students across all grade levels.
• Robotics Course STEAM-focused robotics course providing early exposure to programming, design, and teamwork skills, preparing students for careers in engineering and technology.
• Volunteer Program International volunteering program inviting individuals worldwide to contribute in various capacities from classroom assistance to environmental projects, fostering cross-cultural exchange.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% of graduates prepared for university studies through IB Diploma Programme
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered supporting and core.

• Green WavesupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerFiscal sponsor supporting Futuro Verde's composting program and sustainability initiatives. Collaborating to train teachers, staff, and students to implement composting systems and food forest projects on campus.
• International Baccalaureate Organization (IB)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIB World School authorized in 2018 to offer the IB Diploma Programme. Ongoing relationship for curriculum alignment, authorization verification, and program reviews every 5 years.
• Ministerio de Educación Pública de Costa Rica (MEP)coreOthersOfficial affiliation with Costa Rica's Ministry of Public Education for curriculum compliance and official recognition of academic credits and graduation requirements.
• Earth ChartersupportingOthersEndorsement partnership aligning school with Earth Charter principles for sustainable development and environmental education.
• Bandera Azul Ecológica ProgramsupportingOthersEcological certification program partnership recognizing the school's environmental initiatives and sustainable practices.
• EBSCOsupportingTechnology or IntegrationDatabase subscription service providing research resources for students and faculty. Mentioned in newsletter as resource for academic research.
• Banco Nacional de Costa RicasupportingOthersNational bank partnership for tuition payment processing. School accepts payments via bank's online banking platform and branch locations.
• Bac CredomaticsupportingOthersBanking partner for payment processing. School accepts transfers via Bac Credomatic accounts.
• Instituto Nacional de SegurossupportingOthersNational insurance institute providing collective student insurance policy with up to CRC 500,000 coverage per student.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Blue Valley School: Bilingual IB World School in the Central Valley of Costa Rica offering preschool through grade 12 with similar constructivist inquiry-based pedagogy. Comparable as a Costa Rican IB international school with overlapping bilingual mission.
• Country Day School: Bilingual, non-denominational private school in Costa Rica offering American-style and IB programs from preschool through grade 12. Comparable in scale, mission, and target demographic of international and local families.
• Pan-American School: Bilingual international school in San José, Costa Rica offering IB Diploma Programme alongside American curriculum. Comparable as a Costa Rican IB school competing for similar international family segment.
• British School of Costa Rica: Bilingual (English/Spanish) international school in San José offering British and Costa Rican curricula. Comparable as a Costa Rica-based international school serving similar family segment.
• Lincoln School: San José-based bilingual IB World School offering US-style and IB Diploma programs. Directly comparable as a Costa Rican IB international school serving K-12 with a similar mission of bilingual college-preparatory education.

Others

• Amigos de Costa Rica: US-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit that processes scholarship donations for Futuro Verde and other Costa Rican schools. Adjacent as a fundraising infrastructure partner rather than a peer school.
• Green Wave: Named partner of Futuro Verde supporting composting and food forest sustainability initiatives on campus. Adjacent as a sustainability-education ecosystem participant rather than a direct competitor.

Regional players

• International School of Panama: Premier IB World School in Panama City offering full IB continuum (PYP, MYP, DP). Comparable as a Central American IB school serving expatriate and local families with rigorous college-preparatory education.
• Escuela Internacional Sampedrana: IB World School in San Pedro Sula, Honduras offering PYP, MYP, and Diploma Programme. Comparable as a Central American international school competing for similar bilingual IB market positioning.

Broad incumbents

• United World Colleges (UWC): Global network of IB Diploma-focused schools with strong sustainability and experiential learning missions. Comparable in IB curriculum rigor, mission-driven ethos, and scholarship-supported enrollment model.

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/FuturoVerdeCR
• Facebookfacebook.com/futuroverdeCR
• Instagraminstagram.com/futuroverde
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/escuela-futuro-verde

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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