What we like about the school
- Small class sizes
- Outdoor swimming pool
Academia Tica
- The school is conveniently located in a quiet residential neighborhood just a short walk from 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 is conveniently located in a quiet residential neighborhood just a short walk from 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 language school Academia Tica was founded in Jaco Beach, Costa Rica in 1986.
- Address: Calle Naciones Unidas No.15, 61102 - Jaco Beach, Costa Rica (see on map)
- Legal name / parent company: Dialogo-Academia Tica S.A.
- Tax registration ID: 3-101-216164
- Covid-19 Status: School currently open
Covid-19 related security measures that are taken by Academia Tica
Academia Tica Spanish School is working normally for in-person classes. We are implementing the following measures to keep everyone safe while we continue offering a great experience for our students:
- Regular disinfection of classrooms, tables, chairs, etc., as well as common areas.
- Daily deep cleaning and disinfection.
- Use of protective equipment for service staff: face mask and gloves (reception, cleaning and other administrative staff).
- Hand washing stations readily available at the school common area. Hand sanitizer is available in all rooms/classes/areas.
- Classes will observe a maximum student number that allows for proper 2 meter spacing between each person.(depends on class size, since we have many).
- Students and teachers will keep a minimum 2 meter distance during classes.
- Policy for sharing rooms: only those students traveling together are allowed to share a room.
- Establishing a protocol for handling possible cases.
- Establishing a protocol if a case is confirmed and what to do if the school has to close or change operations due to a confirmed case.
- Establishing a protocol for school and accommodations: email, information displays, orientation, in class, etc. for communicating all measures, official health advice and ways to proceed in all cases.
- Periodic revision of all measures.
- Flexible booking and cancellation policy.
- Regular disinfection of classrooms, tables, chairs, etc., as well as common areas.
- Daily deep cleaning and disinfection.
- Use of protective equipment for service staff: face mask and gloves (reception, cleaning and other administrative staff).
- Hand washing stations readily available at the school common area. Hand sanitizer is available in all rooms/classes/areas.
- Classes will observe a maximum student number that allows for proper 2 meter spacing between each person.(depends on class size, since we have many).
- Students and teachers will keep a minimum 2 meter distance during classes.
- Policy for sharing rooms: only those students traveling together are allowed to share a room.
- Establishing a protocol for handling possible cases.
- Establishing a protocol if a case is confirmed and what to do if the school has to close or change operations due to a confirmed case.
- Establishing a protocol for school and accommodations: email, information displays, orientation, in class, etc. for communicating all measures, official health advice and ways to proceed in all cases.
- Periodic revision of all measures.
- Flexible booking and cancellation policy.
- Currently Costa Rica is open for travel from all countries
- No quarantine or test are required
- Travelers must bring insurance which should include $50.000 for medical expenses and $2000 for accommodation expenses in case quarantine is needed. The school can write a letter if the second requirement ($2000) is not readily included in your travel insurance.
- Travelers must fill out the "health pass" 72 hours or less before their trip.
- Testing is widely available in private labs across the country and in both our locations in case you need to get tested before traveling to your country.
- No quarantine or test are required
- Travelers must bring insurance which should include $50.000 for medical expenses and $2000 for accommodation expenses in case quarantine is needed. The school can write a letter if the second requirement ($2000) is not readily included in your travel insurance.
- Travelers must fill out the "health pass" 72 hours or less before their trip.
- Testing is widely available in private labs across the country and in both our locations in case you need to get tested before traveling to your country.
Accreditations and Quality seals
NYSAFLT, Spanish in Costa Rica School 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
Classroom equipment
Ample natural light in all classrooms
Number of classrooms:
7Number of public PC workstations:
3Facilities for disabled students
Wheelchair access to classroom
Wheelchair access to reception
Our price includes
- INCLUDED Organized activities
- INCLUDED Internet access and use of school computers
- INCLUDED Free access to swimming pool
- INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
- INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
- INCLUDED Language level placement test at first day of classes
- INCLUDED Language level placement test before arrival
- INCLUDED For adult courses: a minimum of one free organized leisure activity per week
- INCLUDED Free assistance in finding flats for long-term students
- INCLUDED Learning progress guarantee
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
- Read 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
Optional airport transfer
Juan Santamaría International Airport:125 US$ pick up
250 US$ return (both ways)
Days without class
In 2021 (including national and regional bank holidays): 01 Apr. 2021, 02 Apr. 2021, 02 Aug. 2021, 15 Sep. 2021, 12 Oct. 2021, 01 Dec. 2021, 25 Dec. 2021.
School policy regarding bank holidays:Private classes are recuperated or refunded. Same as for nearly all language schools, group classes falling on bank holiday are not refunded and not recuperated.
Spanish Courses
General Language
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | 310 295 | 620 589 | 930 884 | 1240 1178 | 1510 1435 | 1780 1691 | 2050 1948 | 2320 2204 | 2560 2432 | 2800 2660 | 3280 3116 |
Starting dates
Every Monday.
General course schedule
4 daily lessons of 50 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 8:00 - 11:40
Afternoon: 12:20 - 16:00
Morning: 8:00 - 11:40
Afternoon: 12:20 - 16:00
Student comments
Angela: "I booked the course for 4 weeks and could not be more satisfied than I was with the location and the school.
The teacher's learning system is very much tied into conversation and it is in my opinion the most important thing.
I would absolutely recommend Academia Tica."
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | 420 399 | 840 798 | 1260 1197 | 1680 1596 | 2060 1957 | 2440 2318 | 2820 2679 | 3200 3040 | 3550 3373 | 3900 3705 | 4600 4370 |
This course offers 20 group lessons + 5 private lessons per week.
Starting dates
Every Monday.
General course schedule
5 daily lessons of 50 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 8:00 - 13:10
Morning: 8:00 - 13:10
Lessons per week: 30
| Max. group size: 6
504 US$ per week
More
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | 530 504 | 1060 1007 | 1590 1511 | 2120 2014 | 2610 2480 | 3100 2945 | 3590 3411 | 4080 3876 | 4540 4313 | 5000 4750 | 5920 5624 |
This course includes 20 group lessons of the Intensive Course plus 10 group lessons of Spanish for Specific Purposes.
This course is for professionals that already have sufficient command of Spanish andprof want to learn the technical language in their field of expertise: Spanish for Teachers, Medical, Law and Business Spanish
This course is for professionals that already have sufficient command of Spanish andprof want to learn the technical language in their field of expertise: Spanish for Teachers, Medical, Law and Business Spanish
Starting dates
Every Monday.
General course schedule
6 daily lessons of 50 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 8:00 - 14:00
Morning: 8:00 - 14:00
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | 530 504 | 1060 1007 | 1590 1511 | 2120 2014 | 2610 2480 | 3100 2945 | 3590 3411 | 4080 3876 | 4540 4313 | 5000 4750 | 5920 5624 |
This course includes the Intensive Course plus 10 private lessons per week.
Starting dates
Every Monday.
General course schedule
6 daily lessons of 50 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 8:00 - 14:00
Morning: 8:00 - 14:00
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | 515 490 | 1030 979 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
This course includes 10 Spanish lessons in a mini group, 5 cultural and/or educational activities and 2 excursions per week.
Starting dates
Every Monday.
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | 250 238 | 500 475 | 750 713 | 1000 950 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
This course is for professionals that already have sufficient command of Spanish to learn technical language in their field of expertise: medicine, nursing, veterinary, business, law.
Starting dates
Every Monday.
Private
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | 250 238 | 500 475 | 750 713 | 1000 950 | 1240 1178 | 1480 1406 | 1720 1634 | 1960 1862 | 2180 2071 | 2400 2280 | 2840 2698 |
This course allows students to focus on their specific language needs.
Starting dates
Every Monday.
Student comments
Tejas: "Adriana was a wonderful teacher. She was extremely personable and a motivating person."
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | 500 475 | 1000 950 | 1500 1425 | 2000 1900 | 2450 2328 | 2900 2755 | 3350 3183 | 3800 3610 | 4200 3990 | 4600 4370 | 5400 5130 |
This course allows students to focus on their specific language needs.
Starting dates
Every Monday.
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | 750 713 | 1500 1425 | 2250 2138 | 3000 2850 | 3700 3515 | 4400 4180 | 5100 4845 | 5800 5510 | 6450 6128 | 7100 6745 | 8400 7980 |
This course allows students to focus on their specific language needs.
Starting dates
Every Monday.
Language Plus Activity
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | 445 423 | 890 846 | 1335 1269 | 1780 1691 | 2185 2076 | 2590 2461 | 2995 2846 | 3400 3230 | 3730 3544 | 4060 3857 | 4720 4484 |
This course includes 20 group lessons plus 3 surf lessons per week.
Starting dates
Every Monday.
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | 445 423 | 890 846 | 1335 1269 | 1780 1691 | 2185 2076 | 2590 2461 | 2995 2846 | 3400 3230 | -- | -- | -- |
This course includes 10 private Spanish lessons plus 5 surf lessons per week.
Starting dates
Every Monday.
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 let us know.
Lesson duration: 50 minutes
Individual classesSingle individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 25 US$. The combination of group and individual lessons is highly recommended. Individual lessons will encourage you to actively speak the foreign language and will offer you the opportunity to discuss individual problems and weaknesses.
Accommodation
Single room, No meals
180 US$ per week
Less
| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | 180 | 360 | 540 | 720 | 900 | 1080 | 1260 | 1440 | 1800 | 2160 | 180 |
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.
Distance from school:
5 minutes walking
Includes:
TV, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), No meals, Shared bathroom.
Age of students:
Minimum age of students: 16
| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | 210 | 420 | 630 | 840 | 1050 | 1260 | 1470 | 1680 | 2100 | 2520 | 210 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Price per person
Price extra night:
35 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
| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | 180 | 360 | 540 | 720 | 900 | 1080 | 1260 | 1440 | 1800 | 2160 | 180 |
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:
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
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together), No meals
140 US$ per week
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| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | 140 | 280 | 420 | 560 | 700 | 840 | 980 | 1120 | 1400 | 1680 | 140 |
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, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), No meals, Shared bathroom.
Age of students:
Minimum age of students: 16Late arrival package if flights arrive after 19:30: USD 200.
Reviews
4.6
Overall school rating
7 authentic reviews from students who reserved with usLocation of the school
4.6
Organisation
4.7
Facilities
4.3
Social activities
4.3
Course quality / Progress in language
4.7
Value for money
4.7
Accommodation
Homestay
4.5
Shared Flat (apartment)
3.5
Other
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What students liked about Academia Tica, Jaco Beach
Jennifer39 years
“They have very small group classes to ensure you are learning at the appropriate level. This was really great and made me feel like I was really getting what I needed from the course. Also, everyone was super nice. :)”
Overall rating
5.0
Value for money
5.0
Detailed review
City/place
5.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
5.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0
School organization
5.0
Social activities
5.0
Accommodation
Angela23 years
“The learning system and kindness of the teachers.”
Overall rating
5.0
Value for money
5.0
Detailed review
City/place
5.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
4.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0
School organization
5.0
Social activities
4.0
Accommodation
Homestay
5.0
Other
5.0
Shared Flat (apartment)
5.0
Additional information
Insider tips about what future students should not miss: Buy your smoothies at the Fruteria next to the apartments or near Jaco Walk next to Oasis, it is a little place on the right (cheaper and fresher).
Other comments: You are doing the right thing by choosing Academia Tica. A perfect organization!
Chinwe36 years
“The student community was great.”
Overall rating
4.0
Value for money
4.0
Detailed review
City/place
4.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
3.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
3.0
School organization
4.0
Social activities
3.0
Accommodation
Homestay
3.0
Other
3.0
Student Apartment
3.0
Additional information
Insider tips about what future students should not miss: Spend more than 1 week there.One week is just not enough. Don't pay using Paypal.
Other comments: good experience, will recommend.
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Other Spanish schools in Jaco Beach offering Spanish courses:
- What is the best price for a course at Academia Tica, Jaco Beach?Spanish courses at Academia Tica start at 238 US$ for Spanish for Specific Purposes course with 10 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.
- What is the most popular accommodation offered by Academia Tica?The accommodation Student Apartment is the most popular among all our clients of Academia Tica
- Is airport pickup offered by Academia Tica?Yes. The school offers pickup from Juan Santamaría International Airport (125 US$)
- What is the number of students per class at Academia Tica?Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at Academia Tica varies from 1 students (Private 10) to 6 students (Intensive Course )
- What is the qualification of the teachers at Academia Tica?100% of teachers at Academia Tica hold a university degree.
- Which countries are students of Academia Tica from?The highest Nationality percentage at Academia Tica comes from USA with a 19% representation, followed by students from Germany (15%) and Switzerland (14%).
- Is this price lower than booking directly with the school?Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.
- Academia Tica offers courses for which ages?Academia Tica offers courses from 16 years to 99. Average age is 23 during the summer and 25 for the rest of the year.
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