Founded in 1997, our school is a traveler's education school located on the Pacific coast of Costa Rica, in the town of Playa Jaco. The programs offered at the school are some of the most original and innovative options available for travelers today, offering more learning vacation options than any other language school or surf camp in Costa Rica. Costa Rica's beautiful countryside, friendly native Spanish speaking people, and stunning beaches form the perfect backdrop for studying Spanish, surfing, art and digital photography.
Our goal was to take a creative approach to learning by combining aspects of a language school, surf school, art workshop and adventure travel, to create an unforgettable travel experience. To date we have hosted students from all across the United States, Canada, France, Germany, England, Holland, Iceland, French West Indies, Italy, South Africa, Switzerland, Norway, Ireland, Japan, and Australia. The school's innovative programs have been featured in guidebooks, magazines, and newspapers from the U.S.A. to Hong Kong.
- Learn Spanish in Costa Rica:
The intensive Spanish language program at the School of the World is designed to help students become proficient and comfortable communicating in Spanish. Students attend language classes with native Spanish speaking instructors and class sizes are small to assure each student receives personal attention. Beginner, Intermediate 1, Intermediate 2, and Advanced class levels are available.
The Spanish lessons cover new material for approximately two hours per day in class and then students meet again with an instructor for another one to two hours per day for labs. Labs are optional and are designed to reinforce the lessons covered in class through homework assistance, games, readings, conversational practice, study aids, and lessons about Costa Rican history, culture, and foods.
Classes meet Monday through Friday, and weekends are left open for students to relax or travel independently. The third weekend (in the four week program) is a designated long weekend (no classes on Friday through Sunday) so that students can take a longer trip to explore Costa Rica. Spanish programs are available in one, two, and four week durations year-round and can also be combined with Surfing, Art or Digital Photography classes.
- Spanish Four Week Program:
This program includes 40 hours of Spanish classes, 40 hours of language labs, waterfall hike, the morning swimming in the refreshing pools and Kayak/Snorkel trip (a variety of marine life can be seen around the reefs including tropical fish, lobster, corals, and much more) as well as lodging. College credit is available for this session. Please note that students can receive credit for one Spanish class per four-week session. Prices - $1565 (valid through September 2006).
- Spanish Two Week Program:
This program includes 20 hours of Spanish classes, 20 hours of language labs, waterfall hike, the morning swimming in the refreshing pools and Kayak/Snorkel trip (a variety of marine life can be seen around the reefs including tropical fish, lobster, corals, and much more) as well as lodging. Prices - $920 (valid through September 2006).
- Spanish One Week Program:
This program includes 10 hours of Spanish classes, 10 hours of language labs and Kayak/Snorkel trip (a variety of marine life can be seen around the reefs including tropical fish, lobster, corals, and much more) as well as lodging. Prices - $495 (valid through September 2006).
- Spanish & Surfing:
This combo is one of our most popular programs. The Spanish class schedule is written with the tides and best surf times in mind so that you can learn the language and enjoy Jaco's favorite pastime.
- Spanish and Surfing Four Week Program:
This program includes: 40 hours of Spanish classes, daily surfing (Monday-Friday), nature hike (take a trip with a naturalist guide to see the rainforest and all that it has to offer: monkeys, toucans, poison dart frogs, and other wildlife are often seen on this trip), waterfall hike (hike to a beautiful waterfall known as "Three Pools" and spend the morning swimming in the refreshing pools, kayak/snorkel trip (kayak along the coast and snorkel in the warm tropical waters of the Pacific.
A variety of marine life can be seen around the reefs including tropical fish, lobster, corals, and much more), advanced surfers can substitute this field trip for a boat ride to the famous surf break " Escondido as well as lodging. Prices - $1995 (valid through September 2006). College credit is available for this program.
- Spanish and Surfing Two Week Program:
This program includes: 20 hours of Spanish classes, daily surfing (Monday-Friday), nature hike (take a trip with a naturalist guide to see the rainforest and all that it has to offer: monkeys, toucans, poison dart frogs, and other wildlife are often seen on this trip), waterfall hike (hike to a beautiful waterfall known as "Three Pools" and spend the morning swimming in the refreshing pools, kayak/snorkel trip (kayak along the coast and snorkel in the warm tropical waters of the Pacific.
A variety of marine life can be seen around the reefs including tropical fish, lobster, corals, and much more), advanced surfers can substitute this field trip for a boat ride to the famous surf break " Escondido as well as lodging. Prices - $1145 (valid through September 2006).
- Spanish and Surfing One Week Program:
This program includes: 10 hours of Spanish classes, daily surfing (Monday-Friday), kayak/snorkel trip (kayak along the coast and snorkel in the warm tropical waters of the Pacific. A variety of marine life can be seen around the reefs including tropical fish, lobster, corals, and much more), advanced surfers can substitute this field trip for a boat ride to the famous surf break " Escondido as well as lodging. Prices - $635 (valid through September 2006).
Note: Surfing is a sport that is determined by ocean and weather conditions. The School of the World reserves the right to determine if a class will be canceled due to scheduling conflicts, dangerous wave heights, or bad weather conditions (i.e. lightning). We aim to take students surfing every day possible, but safety is our primary concern.
- Spanish & Art:
Costa Rica is widely regarded as one of the most inspiring locations in the world. This program includes two hours per day of Spanish instruction with a native Spanish-speaking instructor and approximately two hours per day of Art classes. Art classes include short trips to some of the most beautiful locations around Jaco for on-site instruction. Art classes focus on drawing skills that are applicable to artists of all levels from beginner to advanced.
- Spanish and Art Four Week Program:
This program includes: 40 hours of art instruction, 40 hours of Spanish classes, nature hike (take a trip with a naturalist guide to see the rainforest and all that it has to offer: monkeys, toucans, poison dart frogs, and other wildlife are often seen on this trip), waterfall hike (hike to a beautiful waterfall known as "Three Pools" and spend the morning swimming in the refreshing pools), kayak/snorkel trip (kayak along the coast and snorkel in the warm tropical waters of the Pacific.
A variety of marine life can be seen around the reefs including tropical fish, lobster, corals, and much more) as well as lodging. Prices - $1895 (valid through September 2006). College credit is available for this program (Spanish).
- Spanish and Art Two Week Program:
This program includes: 20 hours of art instruction, 20 hours of Spanish classes, nature hike (take a trip with a naturalist guide to see the rainforest and all that it has to offer: monkeys, toucans, poison dart frogs, and other wildlife are often seen on this trip), waterfall hike (hike to a beautiful waterfall known as "Three Pools" and spend the morning swimming in the refreshing pools), kayak/snorkel trip (kayak along the coast and snorkel in the warm tropical waters of the Pacific.
A variety of marine life can be seen around the reefs including tropical fish, lobster, corals, and much more) as well as lodging. Prices - $1095 (valid through September 2006).
- Spanish and Art One Week Program:
This program includes: 10 hours of art instruction, 10 hours of Spanish classes, kayak/snorkel trip (kayak along the coast and snorkel in the warm tropical waters of the Pacific. A variety of marine life can be seen around the reefs including tropical fish, lobster, corals, and much more) as well as lodging. Prices - $610 (valid through September 2006).
- Spanish & Digital Photography:
The school's newest program, Digital Photography, can be combined with Spanish to learn how to get the most from your camera while learning the local language. Each photography class runs approximately two hours per day.
- Spanish and Photography Four Week Program:
This program includes: 40 hours of Digital Photography classes, 40 hours of Spanish classes, nature hike (take a trip with a naturalist guide to see the rainforest and all that it has to offer: monkeys, toucans, poison dart frogs, and other wildlife are often seen on this trip), waterfall hike (hike to a beautiful waterfall known as "Three Pools" and spend the morning swimming in the refreshing pools), kayak/snorkel trip (kayak along the coast and snorkel in the warm tropical waters of the Pacific.
A variety of marine life can be seen around the reefs including tropical fish, lobster, corals, and much more) as well as lodging. Prices - $1895 (valid through September 2006). College credit is available for this program.
- Spanish and Photography Two Week Program:
This program includes: 20 hours of Digital Photography classes, 20 hours of Spanish classes, nature hike (take a trip with a naturalist guide to see the rainforest and all that it has to offer: monkeys, toucans, poison dart frogs, and other wildlife are often seen on this trip), waterfall hike (hike to a beautiful waterfall known as "Three Pools" and spend the morning swimming in the refreshing pools), kayak/snorkel trip (kayak along the coast and snorkel in the warm tropical waters of the Pacific.
A variety of marine life can be seen around the reefs including tropical fish, lobster, corals, and much more) as well as lodging. Prices - $1095 (valid through September 2006).
- Spanish and Photography One Week Program:
This program includes: 10 hours of Digital Photography classes, 10 hours of Spanish classes, kayak/snorkel trip (kayak along the coast and snorkel in the warm tropical waters of the Pacific. A variety of marine life can be seen around the reefs including tropical fish, lobster, corals, and much more) as well as lodging. Prices - $610 (valid through September 2006).
Faculty Information:
We have an international teaching staff, all with university degrees. Some of them have worked in the school for more than three years and others have experience teaching in different countries. All of the Spanish instructors are native Spanish speakers but they also have a good command of the English language.
Our Prices are based on double occupancy:
* Single Sessions (Spanish, Art, Digital Photography, Yoga):
- 4-Weeks $1615
- 3-Weeks $1285
- 2-Weeks $940
- 1-Week $505.
* Single Sessions (Surfing):
- 4-Weeks $1940
- 3-Weeks $1510
- 2-Weeks $1115
- 1-Week $605.
* Combo Sessions (Art & Spanish, Spanish & Digital Photography, Spanish & Yoga, Digital Photography & Yoga):
- 4-Weeks $1945
- 3-Weeks $1565
- 2-Weeks $1115
- 1-Week $620.
* Surf Combo Sessions (Span & Surf, Art & Surf, Surf & Dig Photo, Surf & Yoga):
- 4-Weeks $2045
- 3-Weeks $1640
- 2-Weeks $1165
- 1-Week $645.
Private Rooms - Add $130/week extra and this amount is non-commissionable.
Other Activities:
Our staff can arrange additional field trips for students. Possibilities include deep-sea fishing, sailing, kayaking, horseback riding, canopy tour, and sunset boat trips to name a few.
Prices for these vary according to availability, number of people going, and the season, but we can definitely help you receive a discount on these fun activities in our area. In addition to helping you set up extra-curricular activities, we can also help you plan your weekend trips to other destinations in Costa Rica.
Facility Information:
The school is in a centrally located and quiet neighborhood, just a short walk from the beach. In the event that the rooms are full at our main location we provide similar accommodations nearby. We are also offering Home stay for an additional cost.
Lodging is included (double occupancy, private room available for an additional cost), and all of our guest rooms at the school are air conditioned with private bathrooms and kitchenettes.
Notes:
Price Includes:
- lodging
- text books (Spanish classes)
- surfboards (Surfing program)
- some field trips.
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