The integration of Dr. Maria Montessori’s philosophy throughout our curriculum coupled with our dual-language approach makes us unique in the Costa Rican independent school world. We are proud to offer a Montessori influenced curriculum, expose our children to both the Spanish and English languages, and offer our children various interdisciplinary studies.  We believe that our well-rounded approach from Toddler to 6th grade provides a liberating and extraordinary foundation for children as they prepare for junior high school and life.

Each program at DMA, from the Toddler through the 6th grade, builds upon the preceding program and lays the groundwork for the next. By graduation from sixth grade, students at DMA have experienced the numerous advantages of  a comprehensive and sequential education of the highest quality. 

DMA is accredited by the Costa Rican Ministry of Education and is currently working on several other forms of accreditation.