"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

  • Painting for Auction

    Painting Auction: Paul Smith, a school grandparent, has donated a painting for auction that he painted during the Walkathon.   The bidding starts at $50 and the funds go to the arts and physical education programs.  We are not responsible for sending the painting outside of Costa Rica.  If you would like to make an offer, you can do that on our Facebook page or by email to mfsnoticias@gmail.com.  We’ll update the offers on our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Monteverde-Friends-School-Escuela-de-los-Amigos-de-Monteverde/236098229770057.  The deadline is May 18, 2012.

  • Welcome to our New Head of School!

    We are proud to announce that Francisco Burgos has accepted the position of Head of School at MFS.  From the Dominican Republic, he currently works at the Organization of American States, and he has studied psychology, theology, and sustainability. Francisco will be moving to Monteverde in July along with his wife Renée and two daughters, Sofía age 5 and Jamila, age 4.  Some of you may have met Francisco and his family when they were here at Easter.  We welcome them to the school and community!

  • Monteverde Friends School Walkathon

    The MFS Walkathon is one of our most celebrated community events.  Watch this video to get a glimpse!

     

  • MFS Walkathon: April 21, 2012

    The Monteverde Friends School Walkathon is just two weeks away! Students, teachers, parents and community members raise money for the school by walking a challenging 13 kilometers to the San Gerardo overlook. If you would like to sponsor a walker, please contact us! Visit our Walkathon page for more information.

  • Video: The William Penn Singers visit MFS

    Thank you to the William Penn Singers, who gave an outstanding concert for the MFS school community on March 17, 2012.  The ensemble is from the William Penn Charter School, the oldest school in Pennsylvania and the fourth oldest school in the United States.  This is the oldest Quaker school in the world, founded by William Penn himself.

    At home they perform at local and regional civic and school related events, as well as entertaining young people throughout the city of Philadelphia.  Their repertoire is extremely diverse, with styles ranging from sacred to popular, and from classical to swing.

    In this video, the group is performing two South African folksongs.  Enjoy!