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Academia Tica, Jaco Beach, Costa Rica

Organized social activities were rated by students as the best or among the top 20% of all schools in Costa Rica

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 (see on map)

Accreditations and Quality seals

Preferential Terms in Case of Visa RefusalNYSAFLT, Spanish in Costa Rica (language school association), Costa Rican Tourism Chamber

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:

7

Number of public PC workstations:

3

Facilities for disabled students

  • Wheelchair access to classroom

  • Wheelchair access to reception

Prices 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

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
0
5
10
15
20

Optional airport transfer

Juan Santamaría International Airport:
125 US$ pick up
250 US$ return (both ways)

Days without class

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.2018.
In 2019 (including national and regional bank holidays): 01.Jan.2019 - 06.Jan.2019, 11.Apr.2019, 18.Apr.2019, 19.Apr.2019, 01.May.2019, 25.Jul.2019, 02.Aug.2019, 15.Aug.2019, 21.Dec.2019 - 31.Dec.2019.
School policy regarding bank holidays:Private classes are recuperated or refunded. Group classes not.

Spanish Courses

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Intensive Course Popular Spanish course
Free cancellation up to 7 days before the start of your course
Lessons per week: 20
304 US$ per week
Less
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Price in US$ 320 304 640 608 940 893 1240 1178 1520 1444 1800 1710 2060 1957 2320 2204 -- -- 240 228
Starting dates
Every Monday .
Required minimum language level
Beginner (A1) (No previous knowledge required) or higher
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Private 10
Free cancellation up to 7 days before the start of your course
Lessons per week: 10 | Max. group size: 1
238 US$ per week
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Price in US$ 250 238 500 475 750 713 1000 950 1200 1140 1440 1368 1680 1596 1920 1824 -- -- 220 209
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Every Monday .
Required minimum language level
Beginner (A1) (No previous knowledge required) or higher
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Private 20
Free cancellation up to 7 days before the start of your course
Lessons per week: 20 | Max. group size: 1
475 US$ per week
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Additional Week
Price in US$ 500 475 1000 950 1500 1425 2000 1900 2400 2280 2880 2736 3360 3192 3840 3648 -- -- 440 418
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Every Monday .
Required minimum language level
Beginner (A1) (No previous knowledge required) or higher
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Intensive Plus
Free cancellation up to 7 days before the start of your course
Lessons per week: 25
409 US$ per week
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Additional Week
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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Every Monday .
Required minimum language level
Beginner (A1) (No previous knowledge required) or higher
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Super Intensive Plus
Free cancellation up to 7 days before the start of your course
Lessons per week: 30
513 US$ per week
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Additional Week
Price in US$ 540 513 1080 1026 1600 1520 2120 2014 2620 2489 3120 2964 3600 3420 4080 3876 -- -- 460 437
Starting dates
Every Monday .
Required minimum language level
Beginner (A1) (No previous knowledge required) or higher
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Spanish for Specific Purposes
Free cancellation up to 7 days before the start of your course
Lessons per week: 10
238 US$ per week
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Price in US$ 250 238 500 475 750 713 1000 950 -- -- -- -- -- -- --
Starting dates
Every Monday .
Required minimum language level
Lower intermediate (B1) or higher
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Interactive Program
Free cancellation up to 7 days before the start of your course
Lessons per week: 10
471 US$ per week
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
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.
Starting dates
Every Monday .
Required minimum language level
Beginner (A1) (No previous knowledge required) or higher
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Surf & Spanish
Free cancellation up to 7 days before the start of your course
Lessons per week: 23
433 US$ per week
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Additional Week
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 .
Required minimum language level
Beginner (A1) (No previous knowledge required) or higher
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Lesson duration: 50 minutes

Accommodation

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Homestay Most Popular Accommodation
In high demand!
Free cancellation up to 15 days before arrival
Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal
190 US$ per week
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Price in US$ 190 380 570 760 -- 1140 1330 1520 1710 1900 2090 2280 --
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Price extra night:
30 US$ (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy:
Single room.
Distance from school:
20 minutes by public transport
Includes:
Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Breakfast & 1 meal, Shared bathroom.
Age of students
Minimum age of students: 16
Homestay
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Free cancellation up to 15 days before arrival
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together), Breakfast & 1 meal
175 US$ per week
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Price in US$ 175 350 525 700 -- 1050 1225 1400 1575 1750 1925 2100 --
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
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:
20 minutes by public transport
Includes:
Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Breakfast & 1 meal, Shared bathroom.
Age of students
Minimum age of students: 16
Student Apartment
Free cancellation up to 15 days before arrival
3.5/5.0 
2 reviews
Single room, No meals
170 US$ per week
weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Additional Week
Price in US$ 170 340 510 680 -- 1020 1190 1360 1530 1700 1870 2040 --
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, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), No meals, Shared bathroom.
Age of students
Minimum age of students: 16
Student Apartment
Free cancellation up to 15 days before arrival
3.5/5.0 
2 reviews
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together), No meals
120 US$ per week
weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Additional Week
Price in US$ 120 240 360 480 -- 720 840 960 1080 1200 1320 1440 --
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
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

Leisure activities

activity possibledistance from school
Cooking1 km
Dancing1 km
Diving15 km
Football (soccer)1 km
Golf15 km
Horse riding5 km
Mountainbiking5 km
Music1 km
Swimming5 km
Volleyball1 km
Yoga1 km
Social Activities (PDF)
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Leisure programme for adults (sample):
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Reviews

City
4.3/5.0 
Organisation
4.7/5.0 
Facilities
4.0/5.0 
Social activities
4.3/5.0 
Course quality / Progress in language
4.3/5.0 
Value for money
4.3/5.0 
Accommodation
Homestay
3.5/5.0 
Shared Flat (apartment)
3.5/5.0 
Other
3.5/5.0 

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