This year the Liceo de Costa Rica (Costa Rica High School) is the only public school to offer the prestigious  IB (International Baccalaureate) program. This diploma is recognized internationally and would allow local students to be accepted more readily (and possibly to obtain scholarships more easily) into some of the world’s leading universities.

While students and teachers are excited about the implementation of the program, several obstacles are hurting their progress as the school year begins.  Lack of equipment, teachers and fixed schedules are affecting the 2 groups of 10th graders who are scheduled to receive the diploma in 2008.  The problem with the teachers should be resolved by Friday, as the school’s principal has finally located teachers with the required degrees, experience and studies.