Publications
Important Documents
2026-2027 Student & Family Handbook
7/8/2026
Our institutional handbook to help you familiarize yourself with the college procedures and the three key educational areas—residential, academic, and co-curricular. This resource will provide valuable information for navigating our college.
A commitment to transparency
3/28/2025
In response to the statement published by the Empresa de Servicios Públicos de Heredia (ESPH) regarding a post on social media by the Committee for the Defense of Public Services of San Isidro de Heredia, and in our commitment to transparency, we state the following document.
Safeguarding & Child Protection Policy
3/7/2025
UWC Costa Rica Costa Rica is dedicated to safeguarding and protecting all students from all types
of harm.
UWC International Common Standards for Safeguarding
2/25/2025
The Safeguarding Task Force developed the Common Standards with input from various external experts, including legal experts and safeguarding specialists from the Council of International Schools (CIS). UWC International and all entities of the UWC movement, including all UWC schools and colleges, have adopted the UWC Common Standards for Safeguarding within their policies and practices.
Student Procedure for Reporting Safeguarding Cases
2/19/2025
Procedures that provide students a clear path to report any incident or situations of physical, psychological, and/or sexual abuse that they have personally experienced, witnessed, or known through others with respect, compassion, and discretion
2022-2027 Strategic Plan
9/1/2022
In our effort to provide the best quality of education possible to students while aligning with our principles and values, we present the 2022-2027 Strategic Plan.
Sustainability Framework
3/19/2022
The Sustainability Framework's design applies research, listening, participation, and collaboration processes. Fueled by the question: How do we create a culture of sustainability at UWC Costa Rica?
Impact Reports
Introducing the 2025-2026 Impact Report
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UWC Costa Rica’s annual Impact Report is here—a powerful display of transparency and accountability that details the remarkable impact the UWC Costa Rica community generates for and through its work.
Through the lens of a student’s two years at College and beyond, the report shows how our community is cultivating the passion and ability to serve humanity and our planet—learning from nature and from each other for a lifetime.
This report is a heartfelt tribute to our donors and partners. Every contribution directly supports our mission and ensures that students from all economic backgrounds can access this transformative educational experience.
We hope you enjoy reading this year’s Report and get inspired by the power of generosity!