We are a non-profit association that offers solutions to young people and adults with difficulties in completing primary and secondary education. IREN or Renaissance Institute, is affiliated with the Open Education System of the Ministry of Public Education of Costa Rica. IREN offers students the opportunity to choose among various educational modalities to prepare and successfully pass the nationally offered exams in order to obtain a Diploma in Secondary Education. Achieving this degree is the key to securing employment, higher pay and continuing education.