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Academia Tica

Playa JacóCosta Rica
  • Minimum age: 18 years
  • Levels: elementary to upper advanced
  • Average number of students per class: 3
  • Google reviews4.9/5 · 15 reviews
20lessons per week
52start dates in 2027, every Monday

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A language school in Playa Jacó, Costa Rica, to progress in Spanish

Academia Tica in Playa Jacó: learning Spanish in a stimulating setting

Academia Tica is a very pleasant option for a language course in Playa Jacó. The school lets you learn Spanish in a lively setting, with a good balance between serious lessons and everyday quality of life.

A destination that brings the language to life beyond the classroom

In Playa Jacó, conversations do not stop when the lessons end. The pace of the town and its openness to the outside make practising Spanish more spontaneous and help you make the most of the immersion.

Courses

Flexible start dates

Intensive (20 group lessons) - Jacó Beach

From314,62 USD/ week
  • 20 lessons · 50 min
  • 1 to 52 weeks
Age
from 18 years
Levels
Beginner to Advanced
Class
3 students on average
Start date
Starts every Monday
This course at Academia Tica Playa Jaco

The core group course at Academia Tica Jaco Beach: group lessons in the morning, based on the Instituto Cervantes curriculum, in a tropical, friendly and cultural approach.

You can start any Monday of the year, classes are small, your level is tested on day one, and the weekends stay free for travel.

Flexible start dates

Intensive Plus (20 group + 5 private) - Jacó Beach

From444,62 USD/ week
  • 25 lessons · 50 min
  • 1 to 52 weeks
Age
from 18 years
Levels
Beginner to Advanced
Class
3 students on average
Start date
Starts every Monday
This course at Academia Tica Playa Jaco

The Intensive course with a few private lessons added each afternoon, so that you can work on your own needs at Jaco Beach. Group lessons build the foundations; private ones adapt to your goals.

Small groups with a native-speaking teacher, level testing on the first day and free cultural activities included make it a well-rounded option.

Flexible start dates

Super Intensive Plus (20 group + 10 private) - Jacó Beach

From564,62 USD/ week
  • 30 lessons · 50 min
  • 1 to 52 weeks
Age
from 18 years
Levels
Beginner to Advanced
Class
3 students on average
Start date
Starts every Monday
This course at Academia Tica Playa Jaco

The most complete general course at Academia Tica Jaco Beach: group lessons in the morning, plus a generous share of private lessons in the afternoon.

It is meant for students who want to progress as fast as possible and are ready to spend a large part of the day in Spanish, with the same small groups and level testing as the other group courses.

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Flexible start dates

Private 10 (10 private lessons) - Jacó Beach

From256,15 USD/ week
  • 10 lessons · 50 min
  • 1 to 52 weeks
Age
from 18 years
Levels
Beginner to Advanced
Class
1 students on average
Start date
Starts every Monday
This course at Academia Tica Playa Jaco

A compact programme of private Spanish lessons at Academia Tica Jaco Beach, for students who learn better alone and want the teacher's full attention.

Private lessons can be taken in the morning, depending on availability, and follow the same structured progression as the group courses.

Flexible start dates

Private 20 (20 private lessons) - Jacó Beach

From506,15 USD/ week
  • 20 lessons · 50 min
  • 1 to 52 weeks
Age
from 18 years
Levels
Beginner to Advanced
Class
1 students on average
Start date
Starts every Monday
This course at Academia Tica Playa Jaco

A solid timetable of one-to-one lessons at Academia Tica Jaco Beach, for students who learn better alone and want the teacher's full attention.

The lessons follow the same structured progression as the group courses, with the teacher adapting content and pace to you.

Flexible start dates

Private 30 (30 private lessons) - Jacó Beach

From707,69 USD/ week
  • 30 lessons · 50 min
  • 1 to 52 weeks
Age
from 18 years
Levels
Beginner to Advanced
Class
1 students on average
Start date
Starts every Monday
This course at Academia Tica Playa Jaco

The most intensive private-only course at Academia Tica Jaco Beach, for students who learn better alone and want the teacher's full attention.

It follows the school's structured method at the fastest pace, ideal for a short, focused stay with a clear target.

Flexible start dates

Surf & Spanish (20 group + 3 surf) - Jacó Beach

From494,62 USD/ week
  • 20 lessons · 50 min
  • 1 to 52 weeks
Age
from 18 years
Levels
Beginner to Advanced
Class
3 students on average
Start date
Starts every Monday
This course at Academia Tica Playa Jaco

Group Spanish lessons combined with weekly surf lessons in Jaco Beach, known as the City of Surf, where the waves suit both beginners and more advanced surfers.

Each surf lesson lasts around two hours with all equipment included, taught by top surf teachers from an experienced partner school.

Flexible start dates

Intensive Surf & Spanish (10 private + 5 surf) - Jacó Beach

From556,15 USD/ week
  • 10 lessons · 50 min
  • 1 to 52 weeks
Age
from 18 years
Levels
Beginner to Advanced
Class
1 students on average
Start date
Starts every Monday
This course at Academia Tica Playa Jaco

A version for students who want to spend most of their time in the water: surf lessons, one per day, together with private Spanish lessons, in Jaco Beach.

Surf lessons are taught by teachers from an experienced partner school, with all the equipment included, and the schedule is set so that you keep energy for studying.

Flexible start dates

Spanish for Specific Purposes (10 semi-private) - Jacó Beach

From260,00 USD/ week
  • 10 lessons · 50 min
  • 1 to 4 weeks
Age
from 18 years
Start date
Starts every Monday
This course at Academia Tica Playa Jaco

A course centred on the Spanish you need for your profession, taught in small groups at Academia Tica Jaco Beach: choose from teaching, medical, law or business Spanish.

It follows the same structured method as the general courses, with additional special lessons focused on the vocabulary and situations of your field.

Flexible start dates

Intensive Spanish for Specific Purposes (20 group + 10 semi-private) - Jacó Beach

From610,00 USD/ week
  • 30 lessons · 50 min
  • 1 to 4 weeks
Age
from 18 years
Class
3 students on average
Start date
Starts every Monday
This course at Academia Tica Playa Jaco

Intensive group Spanish combined with lessons devoted to a specific purpose, for professionals who need vocabulary and situations from their field, at Academia Tica Jaco Beach.

Topics can be chosen from Spanish for teachers, medical Spanish, law and business, following the same carefully structured method as the general courses.

Flexible start dates

Interactive Program (10 semi-private + 5 activities + 2 excursions) - Jacó Beach

From680,00 USD/ week
  • 10 lessons · 50 min
  • 1 to 2 weeks
Age
from 18 years
Levels
Beginner to Advanced
Start date
Starts every Monday
This course at Academia Tica Playa Jaco

A lighter, more practical approach at Academia Tica Jaco Beach: private Spanish lessons combined with learning activities and excursions during the week.

It is ideal for families, for older learners and for anyone who prefers a less intensive programme with plenty of hands-on contact with the language.

Flexible start dates

Spanish & Yoga (20 group + 3 yoga) - Jacó Beach

From374,62 USD/ week
  • 20 lessons · 50 min
  • 1 to 52 weeks
Age
from 18 years
Levels
Beginner to Advanced
Class
3 students on average
Start date
Starts every Monday

Accommodation

Accommodation

Student Apartments

From 160,00 USD / week

Two options are available depending on age and the level of supervision wanted.

This accommodation at Academia Tica Playa Jaco

Shared apartments a couple of blocks from the school in Jaco, where you live with one or two fellow students; each apartment has a single room and a double room, and neighbours are other students.

A good way to live close to the school and share your time with other students at an affordable rate.

  • Standard option 160,00 USD / week
    Double room · Shared bathroom · Meals not specified
    Minimum duration
    1 week
    Minimum age
    18 years
    Internet access
    Internet access depending on the option
  • Student Apartments Plus 340,00 USD / week
    Single room · Shared bathroom · Meals not specified
    Minimum duration
    1 week
    Minimum age
    18 years
    Internet access
    Internet access depending on the option

Accommodation

Homestay

From 270,00 USD / week

Room
Double room
Bathroom
Shared bathroom
Meals
Half board
Internet access
Internet access depending on the option
Minimum duration
1 week
Minimum age
18 years
This accommodation at Academia Tica Playa Jaco

Staying with a family has always been a great way to practise the language outside school and live a full-immersion experience in Jaco Beach. Families live within walking distance of the school or a few minutes away by bus.

The school knows each family personally and visits them regularly. They are open-minded, generous hosts who offer an ideal setting to practise Spanish.

Transfers offered

Transfers

Airport Transfer San José Juan Santamaría (SJO) - Jacó Beach

Type : All types

Google reviews

What students say

4.9 / 5 · 15 Google reviews
★★★★★ 5 / 5

I took 5 weeks of Spanish classes in this school. The teachers in this school are so dedicated and passionate about teaching you spanish. The way of teaching is not very traditional, don't expect to be sitting in front of a black board 4 hours a day copying everything that is being said. No, on the contrary, the classes are very interactive and they pull you out of your comfort zone and encourage you to actually speak Spanish. In that way you learn much quicker and it's much more fun. In my opinion, the best way of learning a language is by using it. Thank you Academia Tica!

JustineNovember 16, 2017
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★★★★★ 5 / 5

I've spent three weeks studying Spanish at Academia Tica and recommend it fully. The teachers are dedicated, patient and able to create a very positive learning atmosphere. Besides the language course, the school offers a lot of great activities and helps you to organize your weekend trips.

SarahNovember 22, 2019
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★★★★★ 5 / 5

I recommend this school to everyone! the teachers are fabulous and do their job with passion! lessons are interesting and engaging! the school is lovely, surrounded by nature and with a delightful swimming pool in the middle of the garden! Great experience in a relaxed and professional environment :)

Céline L.January 28, 2022
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★★★★★ 5 / 5

Wonderful people, great teacher, flexible and well organised. I learned a lot during my two weeks of „Bildungsurlaub“.

Lars LochmannMay 6, 2022
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★★★★★ 5 / 5

Ich war 2 Wochen hier, ich kam ohne jegliche spanisch kenntnisse, während der Zeit wurde uns spaßig spanisch beigebracht. Die Lehrer/innen sind super freundlich und können größtenteils auch nur spanisch was für das die übung außerhalb der schule sehr gut ist.
Hat mir sehr gefallen, besonders das lernen im freien und das gemeinsame kochen. Kann ich nur empfehlen um sich an Spanisch heran zu tasten oder sein spanisch aufzufrischen. Jung und alt ist alles dabei.

Meiti GuddatJuly 12, 2023
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Everything about Academia Tica

An up-to-date, well-organised study environment

The study environment appears well structured, with clear reference points for working effectively, with spaces that allow serious work while keeping room to breathe.

Why choose this school?

To learn Spanish in Playa Jacó, this school offers a convincing balance between language progress, local immersion and quality of life. It is worth considering if you want to build a plan that is smoother, clearer and more reassuring.

At a glance

Starting price
from USD 314.62 per week of classes (Intensive (20 group lessons) - Jacó Beach, 9 weeks minimum) — Fees for 2027 checked on 18 October 2026
Lessons per week
20
Accommodation
Homestay, single room, half board; Apartment, single room, no meals; Student house, single room, no meals
Accreditations
Instituto Cervantes

Practical information

Minimum age
18 years
Average number of students per class
3
Levels
elementary to upper advanced
Class size
1 to 3 students on average, 6 at most
Public holidays
18 Sept 2026, 4 Dec 2026, 25 Dec 2026

Facilities

  • Wifi
  • Multimedia area

Services

  • General courses
  • Exam preparation
  • Long stay
  • Special courses
  • Family
  • Shared Apartment

Activities

  • Surfing

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Accreditations and labels

Accreditations and labels: Instituto Cervantes.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a stay at Academia Tica cost?

From USD 314.62 per week of classes (Intensive (20 group lessons) - Jacó Beach, 9 weeks minimum). Budget for 2 weeks: USD 1,640, about €1,470 (indicative, as of 18 October 2026). Budget for 4 weeks: USD 3,020, about €2,710 (indicative, as of 18 October 2026). Includes: course: Intensive (20 group lessons) - Jacó Beach (20 lessons per week); accommodation: homestay, single room, half board; return transfer (Airport Transfer San José Juan Santamaría (SJO) - Jacó Beach). Sample start date: 4 January 2027, outside peak season. Fees for 2027 checked on 18 October 2026.

What is the minimum age to study at Academia Tica?

The minimum age is 18 years.

What accommodation does Academia Tica offer?

Accommodation offered: Homestay, single room, half board (from USD 340 per week); Apartment, single room, no meals (from USD 265 per week); Student house, single room, no meals (from USD 395 per week). Fees for 2027 checked on 18 October 2026.

When do courses start at Academia Tica in 2027?

Courses start on Mondays: 52 start dates in 2027, from 4 January 2027 to 27 December 2027.

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Source: school website (academiatica.com), read on 8 November 2026.

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