"Surrounded by Nature, Supported by Love"

Nestled in the cloud forest community of Monteverde, Costa Rica, the Monteverde Friends School was founded over 60 years ago by Quakers who left the United States in search of a country and community that supported their peaceful principles. Today, our school continues to promote the universal values of peace, love and respect in the context of a challenging bilingual education and a sense of community.

Study Abroad

Study Abroad

Expand Your Horizons in Costa Rica!

Join us for the opportunity of a lifetime.

Volunteer

Volunteer

We seek creative, dynamic, and engaging volunteers (age 18 or older) who would like to learn and share with our students and staff, gain an understanding of Quaker and Costa Rican education, and enjoy the incredible natural environment of Monteverde. 

Ways to Give

Ways to Give

Monteverde Friends School enjoys and requires a great deal of community support. Parents, Monteverde community members, friends around the world, and visitors to the area all contribute greatly to the ongoing success of Monteverde Friends School.

MFS News

  • Supporting the 2013 Walk-a-thon

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    On April 27th, students, parents, community members and other friends will be walking the 11 kilometers from the school to the San Gerardo Lookout at the Arenal Volcano.   It is our annual Walk-a-thon that supports our school’s Arts and Physical Education programs.  Please consider sponsoring a child you know or sending a flat donation here.

  • New Meeting House-Timber Framing Project

    The new meeting house timber framing project is underway.  Students, parents, meeting members and other friends are sharing their time to help create this beautiful building.  Please visit the project’s facebook page for updates and ways to  help.

  • Christmas Auction

    The Christmas Auction has begun!

    Parents and community members have used their talents and creativity to provide a wide variety of options for the auction.  Please visit the auction site and make a bid on the offers that most excite you.  Proceeds support our Arts and Physical Education programs.  Thank you!

     

  • Pegamento Potluck

    Recently, the meeting  hosted a potluck for all the school staff.  It was an excellent opportunity to laugh together, get to know each other better and eat delicious food while connecting over a topic near and dear to our  hearts:  the Monteverde Friends School.

     

  • Renewable Energy and Climate Talk

     

    Mark Lambrides, Division Chief for Energy and Climate Change in the Department of Sustainable Development at the Organization of American States, gave a talk to the 11th and 12th graders. He shared his experience working on renewable energy and climate issues, presented facts on energy generation and use within Latin America and the Caribbean, and invited the students to explore options in promoting renewable and sustainable energy.  More pictures of this activity can be found on facebook.