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School for Sale in Escazu, Costa Rica

MEP-approved international K-12 school in Escazú with expansion-ready campus for strategic acquisition.

Established 20-30 year(s)
Employees 5 - 10
Legal Entity Sole Proprietorship/Sole Trader
Reported Sales USD 700 - 800 thousand
Run Rate Sales USD 720 thousand
EBITDA Margin 10 - 20 %
Industries Schools
Locations  Escazu
Local Time 6:22 AM America / Costa Rica
Listed By Management Member
Status Moderately Active
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Full Sale
Asking Price: USD 5 million (Native Currency: USD 5,000,000)
Reason: - The promoter wants to retire. - We are also open to discussing partial investments or majority ... View More
Includes physical assets worth USD 5 million
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Business Overview
- Fully operational international school located in the high-demand area of Escazú, Costa Rica.
- Fully approved and recognized by the Costa Rican Ministry of Education (MEP).
- Offers English-medium education from 1st grade to 12th grade.
- Currently has 80+ enrolled students.
- Serves local and international families from Escazú and Santa Ana.
- Operates on a tuition-based revenue model with monthly fee payments.
- Strong relationships with local vendors, educational consultants, and municipal authorities.
- All required permits and regulatory approvals are in place.
- Built on approximately 7,000 m² of titled land.
- Infrastructure includes classrooms, administrative offices, synthetic soccer field, indoor sports court, and swimming pool.
- Positive local reputation for personalized education and sports-focused programs.
- Existing infrastructure supports expansion beyond 100 students.
- Employs contractual staff as and when needed, maintaining a flexible cost structure and workforce.
- Established and managed by an experienced international education entrepreneur with background in school management and property development.
- Ideal for IB, bilingual, or international curriculum enhancement and scaling.
- Offered as a turnkey acquisition for education groups, investors, or operators seeking entry into Costa Rica’s international education market.
Products & Services Overview
English-medium K-12 education for local and expatriate families in Escazú and Santa Ana.
Assets Overview
Tangible assets:
• 7,000 m² titled land in Escazú.
• Classroom buildings (two-story buildings).
• Synthetic soccer field.
• Indoor concrete court.
• Swimming pool.
• Administrative offices.
• Furniture and equipment (desks, chairs, whiteboards, computers, projectors)
• Security systems (gates and fencing).

Intangible assets:
• MEP (Ministry of Education) approval and operating permits.
• Established brand and school name.
• Website and digital presence.
• Curriculum and academic structure.
• Reputation and goodwill in the local community.
• Relationships with families, staff, and vendors.
• Potential for expansion and future enrollment growth.
Facilities Overview
The school is built on 7,000 m² of owned titled land in Escazú. The built-up area includes:

• Two-story buildings for classrooms and administration.
• Synthetic soccer field.
• Indoor concrete court (multi-use gymnasium)
• Swimming pool.
• Parking area for staff and visitors.

All facilities are owned; there is no lease or rental. The property is fully titled and included in the sale. The layout is optimized for safety, accessibility, and future expansion.
Capitalization Overview
The business is 100% privately funded by the current owner. There are no outstanding debts or loans associated with the school or the property. The land, buildings, and operations are fully owned and debt-free.

• Number of Shareholders: 1.
• Ownership: 100% held by a single individual.
• Funding: Self-funded through private capital and reinvested earnings.

This clean financial structure allows for a smooth transfer of ownership and simplifies legal and tax processes during the sale.
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