Caps and gowns are out, and it suddenly feels real: the Marian Baker School Class of 2026 is ready to graduate. As an American school in Costa Rica, this is one of our proudest moments of the year — and this year, our seniors are heading off to an extraordinary list of universities across three continents.
The countdown to graduation
Behind every diploma is a story — friendships built over years, challenges met head-on, and small daily victories that added up to something big. As graduation approaches, we’re celebrating all of it: the memories, the late-night study sessions, the laughter, and the growth. The next chapter is just around the corner, and we couldn’t be prouder of the people our seniors have become.
Accepted into universities across the U.S., U.K. and Europe
This year’s seniors earned acceptances into outstanding universities around the world — a reflection of their effort, their dreams, and the rigorous International Baccalaureate (IB) and U.S.-accredited education they built at MBS. The Class of 2026 will be heading to:
United States
- Cornell University
- University of Miami
- Syracuse University
- Purdue University
- University of Pittsburgh
- Virginia Tech
- Texas Tech University
- University of Kansas
- Chapman University
- Colorado State University
- Case Western Reserve University
- Baylor University
- Loyola University Chicago
- Loyola University Maryland
- Loyola University New Orleans
United Kingdom
- University of the West of England (UWE Bristol)
- Anglia Ruskin University
Belgium
- VIVES University of Applied Sciences
From the Ivy League to respected universities in Europe, our graduates leave prepared to thrive on a global stage — exactly what our American education in Costa Rica is built to do.
A moment to celebrate
Their journeys are taking them far, and each acceptance letter is a milestone worth celebrating. Congratulations — you’ve earned every bit of it.
In their own words: the Class of 2026
Every senior chose a few words to carry with them into the next chapter — from song lyrics to favorite books to a little Costa Rican humor. Here’s our graduating class, in their own words.
Preparing students for a global future
For 42 years, Marian Baker School has helped students from Early Childhood through High School discover their strengths and prepare for whatever comes next. College acceptances are one measure of that — but so are the confidence, character, and curiosity our graduates carry with them.
To the Class of 2026: your MBS family is cheering you on, every step of the way. Curious about the academic path that leads here? Explore our Academics or start your admissions journey.
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