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Demain Foundation and IB Compass Advance Holistic Education in Costa Rica in 2025

The educational progress achieved in Costa Rica in 2025, through our partner organization IB Compass, continues to strengthen its pillars of access, community, and support. Thanks to this collaboration, year after year students and teachers from public and private schools throughout the country experience transformative educational opportunities that promote critical thinking, empathy, and leadership.

During the last period, IB Compass carried out a robust training workshop program, designed to strengthen pedagogical competencies and the professional development of educators. In total, 7 training rounds were conducted, with 26 workshops: 16 virtual, 4 in-person, and 6 customized according to the needs of the institutions.

More than 375 participants benefited directly, including 96 scholarships granted to teachers from public schools and and 75 international educators who joined the academic exchange.

For their part, the InterCAS and InterTOK programs InterCAS e InterTOK brought together students from across the country to explore the connection between knowledge, community service, and transformative action.

  • InterCAS: 12 participating schools (7 public and 5 private), with with 14 projects led by 42 students and 15 teachers, together with 16 companies that provided resources and mentorship.
  • InterTOK: 2 intensive sessions with 15 schools (8 public and 7 private), 221 students, 24 teachers and the support of 8 partner companies, focused on dialogue, ethics, and critical thinking.

The program also promoted InterCAS Mental Health, with the participation of 5 schools (3 public and 2 private), 22 students and 5 teachers, fostering emotional well-being and empathy as an essential part of comprehensive education.

Likewise, the Mentorship component Mentorship continues to make a difference by connecting 19 alumni with 23 active students, generating networks of support, inspiration, and professional growth. This mentorship model reinforces the sense of community and the sustainability of educational impact.

 

Pillar

Key Actions

Impact

Access

Participation of students from 20 public schoolsin interdisciplinary activities

Greater educational equity and opportunity for international learning.

Support

Teacher training with a practical and inclusive approach.

376 teachers strengthened and 96 scholarships for public education.

Community

Collaborative gatherings among 55 schools in the country.

Shared learning spaces and partnerships with partner companies.

 

Demain Foundation is proud to support IB Compass IB Compass in its work of making education more inclusive, collaborative, and transformative in Costa Rica. These achievements reflect the joint commitment to human development and the building of a future where every student has the opportunity to reach their full potential.

The educational progress achieved in Costa Rica in 2025, through our partner organization IB Compass, continues to strengthen its pillars of access, community, and support. Thanks to this collaboration, year after year students and teachers from public and private schools throughout the country experience transformative educational opportunities that promote critical thinking, empathy, and leadership.

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