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Surf & Spanish program

Academia Tica Spanish School
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Course description

Surfing is one of the must-activities in Jacó Beach, being hands down the best beach in Costa Rica for learning Spanish due to its great year-round conditions and great availability of facilities and services, including our experienced, partner surf teachers.

The program includes the Intensive course with 20 group lessons per week plus 3 surf lessons per week. You can choose to include extra lessons, but we believe this is a good balance between study, surf and leisure during your time in Costa Rica.

All equipment plus transportation from/to the surf spot from Jacó downtown is included in the course price.

This course is suited for students of all levels (of Spanish & Surf too!).

Course topics

Listening, Speaking, Pronunciation, Reading, Writing, Vocabulary, Grammar and Activities

Class schedule

Course duration
1-52 weeks
Start dates
Every Monday
Classes per week
23 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 50 min)
Class days
Monday - Friday
School holidays
25 Dec 2024

Class times

Morning session
08:00 AM - 09:40 AM
Break
09:40 AM - 10:00 AM
Morning session
10:00 AM - 11:40 AM
Lunch
11:40 AM - 12:20 PM
Afternoon session
12:20 PM - 02:00 PM
Break
02:00 PM - 02:20 PM
Afternoon session
02:20 PM - 04:00 PM

Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.

Class level

All levels, beginner to advanced
You will take a placement test on your first day to determine your class level. You may also take this test before your arrival in Jacó.

Class size

Average 4 students
Maximum 6 students

Student age

Age range 18 years old and older
Average 25 years old
(23 in the summer)

Certificate

A certificate of completion will be issued at the end of the course.
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School description

Founded in 1986, Academia Tica is a leader in Spanish teaching in Central America. With 2 beautiful campuses in attractive locations, the school is glad to provide Spanish courses, accommodation services, an activity program, tourism services, internship opportunities and volunteering (community service work) in Costa Rica.

Academia Tica is a DELE Exam Center. We have professional teachers with high qualifications and an experienced staff for the most personalized attention.

We are also keen to provide custom experiences for groups as well as individuals.

Year opened
2006
Number of classrooms
7

Facilities

  • Library
  • Social Activities
  • Cultural Trips
  • TV Room
  • Wheelchair access
  • Eating Area
  • Free Internet
  • Wireless Internet
  • Computers
  • After-Class Seminars
  • Studying Area
  • Audio Learning

Teacher qualifications

Native Spanish speakers
All
Teachers with Spanish teaching certification
All
Teachers with college degrees
All

Nationality and age mix

The nationality and age mix at Academia Tica Spanish School varies over different time periods, courses and levels. Throughout the year, the average age is 25. In the summer, the average age is 23.

Academia Tica Jacó Beach teaches students from all over the world, including:

Germany
18%
USA
14%
France
13%
Brazil
12%
Switzerland
12%
Canada
10%
Japan
6%
Netherlands
6%
Sweden
6%
Czech Republic
1%
Other
2%

School holidays

Open dates
Year round
School holidays
25 Dec 2024

School location

Jacó Beach is the surf mecca of Costa Rica. Nearby beaches like Playa Hermosa and Esterillos have hosted international surf contests like the World Surfing Games in 2009. Jacó offers waves for beginners and advanced surfers too!

As one of the most important coastal towns in the country, Jacó offers exciting activities and gastronomic options. Activities range from zip-lining tours or a canopy tram to visits to important National Parks like Carara or Manuel Antonio.

Academia Tica Jacó has a nice pool to chill on hot days. You can also rent a bike to go around town and book surf lessons. Tuition quality is the same for both our schools (check our Coronado campus), this means that you can enjoy both locations for everything they have to offer!

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reviews

Reviews

100% recommend

based on 2 reviews
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1
4 stars
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"This was a valuable experience and we very enjoyed our time at Academia Tica Spansih School!"

Thomas Loschiavo, student from USA

We found our time at the school to be very worth-while. Our instructors were very patient with us as we were total beginners of Spanish. The school itself is a very nice facility and our classes were held outside in a beautiful setting in Jaco. Jaco is a beach town and is a busy place with tourists. There are several nice restaurants in town along with small locally-owned shops. We met many nice folks while we were there and there students from all over the world, both younger and older. We even had an activity where we learned to make plantanos, that was a lot of fun. Our outings were enjoyable as well including a tour of a crocodile refuge and a trip to a beautiful beach hosted by Dannia, our Admissions Coordinator, highlighted by trying various delicious native fruits.

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Quality of teaching
School facilities
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School location
Duration of study
2 weeks
Date of study
19 Feb 2024 - 8 Mar 2024
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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"It was a great experience"

John Chase, student from USA

I enjoyed the class and loved my professor. I HOPE TO DO IT AGAIN SOME TIME.

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My ratings for this school

Quality of teaching
School facilities
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Duration of study
1 week
Date of study
12 Jul 2021 - 23 Jul 2021
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.
housing

Housing

Academia Tica Jacó Beach offers the following housing types:
homestay

Homestay - 2-person shared room - Breakfast and dinner - 2 students must book together

197 €
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Location: In the city center of Jacó
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: 2-person shared room
Board type: Breakfast and dinner (14 meals per week)
Facilities: Kitchen, laundry, telephone, tV room, heating, and 24/7 supervision
Distance to school: 5 - 25 minutes by walk
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
Restriction: 2 students must book together
197 €
Our host families have been hand-picked over time to ensure that you have the best experience with caring people with whom you will learn and practice much more!

Homestay is available in double and single rooms and include breakfast and dinner. Laundry service is included too.

Homestay - Single-person room - Breakfast and dinner

266 €
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Location: In the city center of Jacó
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast and dinner (14 meals per week)
Facilities: Private bathroom, kitchen, laundry, telephone, wireless internet, tV room, heating, and 24/7 supervision
Distance to school: 5 - 25 minutes by walk
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, after 12:00 PM
Check-out: Saturday, before 10:00 AM
266 €
Our host families have been hand-picked over time to ensure that you have the best experience with caring people with whom you will learn and practice much more!

Homestay is available in double and single rooms and include breakfast and dinner. Laundry service is included too.
apartment

Shared apartment - 2-person shared room - No meals - 2 students must book together

148 €
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Address: 400 m. Este de la Pops en Jacó Centro, Jacó Beach, Puntarenas 61101, Costa Rica
Location: In the city center of Jacó
Housing type: Shared apartment
Room type: 2-person shared room
Board type: No meals
Facilities: Kitchen, laundry, telephone, wireless internet, free internet, tV room, heating, and 24/7 supervision
Distance to school: 5 minutes by walk
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
Restriction: 2 students must book together
148 €
Each shared apartment features 2 rooms, one single, one double, a kitchenette, living room, cable TV, laundry machines and a shared bathroom. Linen and weekly linen change is included.

Shared apartment - Single-person room - No meals

207 €
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Address: 400 mts. este de la POPS en Jacó Centro, Jacó Beach, Puntarenas 61101, Costa Rica
Location: In the city center of Jacó
Housing type: Shared apartment
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: No meals
Facilities: Kitchen, laundry, telephone, wireless internet, free internet, tV room, and 24/7 supervision
Distance to school: 5 minutes by walk
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, after 12:00 PM
Check-out: Saturday, before 10:00 AM
207 €
Each shared apartment features 2 rooms, one single, one double, a kitchenette, living room, cable TV, laundry machines and a shared bathroom. Linen and weekly linen change is included.
visa

Visa support

We cannot apply for visas on behalf of students. However, the school can supply you with all the documentation you need to support your visa application.

Your letter of acceptance will be sent to your home address by regular mail at no charge to you. If you wish to receive your paperwork by express mail, you will be charged $30 when you register.

Flights and airport transfer

Please note that we do not book flights for our students. If you are researching airfare costs, we recommend using Kayak.com, a search engine that lets you compare flight options from your home country to Jacó based on your budget, schedule and preferences.

Travel insurance

Study abroad worry-free with Language International's health and personal effects insurance coverage. When you book a course with us, you can opt to purchase an international insurance plan that covers not only your health care cost but also loss of your personal belongings. You must book your insurance in advance when you register.

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