Quality Assurance & Annual Report
Strategic Planning and Continuous School Improvement
➡️ 2025–26 Board Annual Report
🌟 The CRIA Plan for Growth and Improvement
At Costa Rica International Academy (CRIA), we are committed to excellence through ongoing reflection, evaluation, and improvement.
Under the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools (MSA) – Excellence by Design standards, the Board of Directors and Administrative Team are currently following the 2020–2027 Strategic Plan.
Our plan focuses on:
- A comprehensive and exemplary School Health Program
- Improved numeracy and literacy outcomes across all grade levels
- Increased achievement in college-level courses through the Advanced Placement (AP) program
- Expansion of dual-enrollment university partnerships, allowing CRIA high school students to earn university credit while completing their U.S. high school diploma
🎓 Accreditation & Quality Standards
CRIA is fully accredited (KG–Grade 12) by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools (MSA) and by the Costa Rican Ministry of Education (MEP).
In the school’s last formal evaluation, the MSA determined that CRIA meets or exceeds all twelve standards for quality schools and exceeded benchmark expectations 23 times — a distinction that reflects the school’s dedication to academic excellence and operational integrity.
💡 Strategic Alignment with Mission & Vision
The CRIA Strategic Plan aligns directly with our Mission and Vision:
To inspire a passion for learning and provide children with the skills, values, and courage to become responsible leaders in their communities and the world.
This plan supports our continued pursuit of excellence as a world-class American international school in Costa Rica with a culture of high expectations, high performance, and accountability.
🧭 Looking Ahead