What we like about the school
- Small class sizes
- Outdoor swimming pool
Academia Tica
The language school Academia Tica was founded in Jaco Beach, Costa Rica in 1986. 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 address is: 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
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
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 2020 (including national and regional bank holidays): 01 Jan. 2020 - 05 Jan. 2020, 09 Apr. 2020, 10 Apr. 2020, 01 May 2020, 15 Sep. 2020, 19 Dec. 2020 - 31 Dec. 2020.
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 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | 310 295 | 620 589 | 930 884 | 1240 1178 | 1510 1435 | 1780 1691 | 2050 1948 | 2320 2204 | -- | -- | 240 228 |
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
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | 420 399 | 840 798 | 1260 1197 | 1680 1596 | 2060 1957 | 2440 2318 | 2820 2679 | 3200 3040 | -- | -- | 350 333 |
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
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | 530 504 | 1060 1007 | 1590 1511 | 2120 2014 | 2610 2480 | 3100 2945 | 3590 3411 | 4080 3876 | -- | -- | 460 437 |
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 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Starting dates
Every Monday.
Lessons per week: 20
| Max. group size: 8
964 US$ per week
(Based on the price of 4 weeks)
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | -- | 1950 1902 | -- | 3950 3852 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Course price includes accommodation
Homestay, Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal
Homestay, Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal
Starting dates
2020: 01 Mar. 2020, 05 Jul. 2020.
Lessons per week: 30
| Max. group size: 6
485 US$ per week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | 510 485 | 1020 969 | 1530 1454 | 2040 1938 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
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 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Starting dates
Every Monday.
Private
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | 250 238 | 500 475 | 750 713 | 1000 950 | 1240 1178 | 1480 1406 | 1720 1634 | 1960 1862 | -- | -- | 220 209 |
Starting dates
Every Monday.
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | 500 475 | 1000 950 | 1500 1425 | 2000 1900 | 2450 2328 | 2900 2755 | 3350 3183 | 3800 3610 | -- | -- | 400 380 |
Starting dates
Every Monday.
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | 750 713 | 1500 1425 | 2250 2138 | 3000 2850 | 3700 3515 | 4400 4180 | 5100 4845 | 5800 5510 | -- | -- | 650 618 |
Starting dates
Every Monday.
Language Plus Activity
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | 475 452 | 950 903 | 1425 1354 | 1900 1805 | 2325 2209 | 2790 2651 | 3255 3093 | 3720 3534 | -- | -- | -- |
Starting dates
Every Monday.
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | 445 423 | 890 846 | 1335 1269 | 1780 1691 | 2185 2076 | 2590 2461 | 2995 2846 | 3400 3230 | -- | -- | 330 314 |
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
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| 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
4.6/5.0
Overall rating
7 authentic reviews from students who reserved with usCity
4.3/5.0
Organisation
4.7/5.0
Facilities
4.3/5.0
Social activities
4.3/5.0
Course quality / Progress in language
4.7/5.0
Value for money
4.7/5.0
Accommodation
Homestay
4.5/5.0
Shared Flat (apartment)
3.5/5.0
Other
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Students liked about Academia Tica, Jaco Beach
Angela23 years - Germany
“The learning system and kindness of the teachers.”
Overall rating
5.0/5.0
Value for money
5.0/5.0
Detailed review
City/place
5.0/5.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
4.0/5.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0/5.0
School organization
5.0/5.0
Social activities
4.0/5.0
Accommodation
Homestay
5.0/5.0
Other
5.0/5.0
Shared Flat (apartment)
5.0/5.0
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!
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
5.0/5.0
Value for money
5.0/5.0
Detailed review
City/place
5.0/5.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
5.0/5.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0/5.0
School organization
5.0/5.0
Social activities
5.0/5.0
Accommodation
Chinwe36 years -
“The student community was great.”
Overall rating
4.0/5.0
Value for money
4.0/5.0
Detailed review
City/place
4.0/5.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
3.0/5.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
3.0/5.0
School organization
4.0/5.0
Social activities
3.0/5.0
Accommodation
Homestay
3.0/5.0
Other
3.0/5.0
Student Apartment
3.0/5.0
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.
Map of public transport system
- 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 8 students (Traveling Classroom)
- 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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