Welcome to

Monteverde friends School

Pre-K—12 Quaker education for local and international students
in Monteverde, Costa Rica.

“Surrounded by Nature, Supported by Love”

Nestled in the cloud forest community of Monteverde, Costa Rica, the Monteverde Friends School was founded over 70 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.

A huge thank-you to our supporters whose donations help us offer financial aid and reach needed staffing and equipment levels.

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Early Childhood Lead Teacher (ages 3-5) - Maestro/a principal de educación preescolar

Monteverde Friends School seeks an experienced, energetic, bilingual, and creative teacher to lead our Early Childhood class beginning in August 2026.

Escuela de los Amigos de Monteverde busca un/a maestro/a con experiencia, enérgico, bilingüe y creativo para dirigir nuestra clase de educación preescolar, a partir de agosto de 2026.

More information - Más información

“The natural beauty and sense of community at MFS are unparalleled. It is a place that will never truly leave you, and from which you will never stop learning. Plus, where else is gym class a hike through the rain forest, history class interrupted by monkeys, or a family formed among strangers in two languages?”

Heidi Griswold

former International Student

Art Class 2018-19
Art Class 2018-19
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