What we like about the school
- Outdoor swimming pool
Academia Tica
The language school Academia Tica was founded in Jaco Beach, Costa Rica in 1986. Academia Tica Spanish School is conveniently located in a quiet residential neighborhood just minutes away walking to downtown Jacó and the beach. The school is in a beautiful property with a big garden and a pool, the perfect environment for learning Spanish at the beach.
The school address is: Calle Naciones Unidas #15, 61102 - Jaco Beach (Costa Rica).
Accreditations and Quality seals
NYSAFLT, Spanish in Costa Rica (language school association), Costa Rican Tourism ChamberSchool Size:
Facilities
Kitchen for student use
Fridge for student use
Computer lab
Library
Movie rental
Movie room
Games room
Lounge
Garden
Balcony / terrace
Student support desk
Copy machine
Printer for student use
Outdoor swimming pool
Free coffee
Free water dispenser
Free WIFI
Facilities for disabled students
Wheelchair access to classroom
Wheelchair access to reception
Classroom equipment
Ample natural light in all classrooms
Number of classrooms:
7Number of public PC workstations:
3Prices include
- Organized activities
- Internet access and use of school computers
- Free access to swimming pool
- Wireless LAN zone at school
- Free certificate of course attendance
- Language level placement test at first day of classes
- Language level placement test before arrival
- For adult courses: a minimum of one free organized leisure activity per week
- Free assistance in finding flats for long-term students
Course material:
Generally course material is distributed free to students but has to be returned to the school at end of course.
Average number of students
- Adult courses in summer: 30
- Adult courses throughout the year: 10
- Junior courses in summer: 15
Average age of students
- in summer: 23 years
- throughout the year: 25 years
- See our recommendations for students over 30.
Average number of levels
- Adult courses in summer: 6
- Adult courses throughout the year: 6
- Junior courses in summer: 6
- Junior courses throughout the year: 6
Minimum age of students
- 16 years
- 13 years for specific Junior courses
Spanish teacher qualifications
- 100 % hold a university degree
Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school):
5
15
7
6
9
1
8
3
1
14
19
Language school closed
In 2018 (including national and regional bank holidays): 01.Jan.2018 - 07.Jan.2018, 29.Mar.2018 - 30.Mar.2018, 11.Apr.2018, 01.May.2018, 25.Jul.2018, 02.Aug.2018, 15.Aug.2018, 12.Oct.2018, 23.Dec.2018 - 31.Dec.2018School policy regarding bank holidays:
Private classes are recuperated or refunded. Group classes not.
Spanish Courses
Lessons per week: 20
304 US$ per week
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Lessons per week: 10
| Max. group size: 1
238 US$ per week
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Lessons per week: 20
| Max. group size: 1
475 US$ per week
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| Price in US$ | 500 475 | 1000 950 | 1500 1425 | 2000 1900 | 2400 2280 | 2880 2736 | 3360 3192 | 3840 3648 | -- | -- | 440 418 |
Starting dates
Every Monday .
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Lessons per week: 25
409 US$ per week
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| Price in US$ | 430 409 | 860 817 | 1270 1207 | 1680 1596 | 2070 1967 | 2460 2337 | 2830 2689 | 3200 3040 | -- | -- | 350 333 |
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Lessons per week: 30
513 US$ per week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | Additional Week |
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| Price in US$ | 540 513 | 1080 1026 | 1600 1520 | 2120 2014 | 2620 2489 | 3120 2964 | 3600 3420 | 4080 3876 | -- | -- | 460 437 |
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Lessons per week: 10
238 US$ per week
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Lessons per week: 10
471 US$ per week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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| Price in US$ | 495 471 | 990 941 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
This program includes 10 Spanish lessons in a mini group, 5 cultural and/or educational activities and 2 excursions.
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Every Monday .
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Lessons per week: 23
433 US$ per week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | Additional Week |
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| Price in US$ | 455 433 | 910 865 | 1345 1278 | 1780 1691 | 2195 2086 | 2610 2480 | 3005 2855 | 3400 3230 | -- | -- | 330 314 |
20 Spanish lessons + 3 lessons of surf per week.
Starting dates
Every Monday .
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Note: All courses offered by Academia Tica, Jaco Beach can be reserved online with LanguageCourse.Net. In case a course is not listed above, just mention the course description in the comment field of the online registration form.
Lesson duration: 50 minutes
Accommodation
In high demand!
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together), No meals
120 US$ per week
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| Price in US$ | 120 | 240 | 360 | 480 | -- |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Price per person
Price extra night:
25 US$
(Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy:
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together).
Distance from school:
5 minutes walking
Includes:
TV, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), No meals, Shared bathroom.
Age of students
Minimum age of students: 16
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Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal
190 US$ per week
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| Price in US$ | 190 | 380 | 570 | 760 | -- |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Price per person
Price extra night:
30 US$
(Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy:
Single room.
Includes:
Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Breakfast & 1 meal, Shared bathroom.
Age of students
Minimum age of students: 16
Reserve as early as possible to get the best available homestay!
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together), Breakfast & 1 meal
175 US$ per week
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| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Additional Week |
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| Price in US$ | 175 | 350 | 525 | 700 | -- |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Price per person
Price extra night:
25 US$
(Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy:
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together).
Includes:
Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Breakfast & 1 meal, Shared bathroom.
Age of students
Minimum age of students: 16
Single room, No meals
170 US$ per week
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| Price in US$ | 170 | 340 | 510 | 680 | -- |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price extra night:
30 US$
(Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy:
Single room.
Distance from school:
5 minutes walking
Includes:
TV, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), No meals, Shared bathroom.
Age of students
Minimum age of students: 16
- Max. 1 student of each nationality possible? yes
- Optional airport transfer
Juan Santamaría International Airport: for 125 US$ (one way); for 250 US$ (return trip)
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