Academia Tica in Playa Jacó: 2027 prices
In briefAt Academia Tica (Playa Jacó), the “Intensive (20 group lessons) - Jacó Beach” course costs USD 1,400 for 4 weeks, and accommodation costs from USD 265 to USD 395 per week, depending on the option you choose. The school's fees come on top: see the details below.
Prices checked on 7 November 2026, calculated by the Move & Study quote engine from the school's official catalogue. Prices are shown in USD (US dollar), the school's currency. As a guide in euros: a 4-week stay (course, accommodation and fees) comes to USD 2,760, or about EUR 2,472, at the quote engine's exchange rate on the date checked.
All Academia Tica courses in 2027
Every course sold by Academia Tica, with its exact catalogue name, lessons per week and price for 1, 4, 8 and 12 weeks. Prices are for the course only, outside high season; a dash means that length is not available for that course.
| Course | Lessons per week | Hours per week | Minimum length | 1 week | 4 weeks | 8 weeks | 12 weeks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intensive (20 group lessons) - Jacó Beach | 20 | 16 h 40 min per week (50-minute lessons) | 1 week | USD 350 | USD 1,400 | USD 2,720 | USD 3,960 |
| Intensive Plus (20 group + 5 private) - Jacó Beach | 25 | 20 h 50 min per week (50-minute lessons) | 1 week | USD 480 | USD 1,920 | USD 3,760 | USD 5,520 |
| Super Intensive Plus (20 group + 10 private) - Jacó Beach | 30 | 25 h per week (50-minute lessons) | 1 week | USD 600 | USD 2,400 | USD 4,720 | USD 6,960 |
| Private 10 (10 private lessons) - Jacó Beach | 10 | 8 h 20 min per week (50-minute lessons) | 1 week | USD 290 | USD 1,160 | USD 2,320 | USD 3,320 |
| Private 20 (20 private lessons) - Jacó Beach | 20 | 16 h 40 min per week (50-minute lessons) | 1 week | USD 540 | USD 2,160 | USD 4,320 | USD 6,320 |
| Private 30 (30 private lessons) - Jacó Beach | 30 | 25 h per week (50-minute lessons) | 1 week | USD 750 | USD 3,000 | USD 6,000 | USD 8,800 |
| Surf & Spanish (20 group + 3 surf) - Jacó Beach | 20 | 16 h 40 min per week (50-minute lessons) | 1 week | USD 530 | USD 2,120 | USD 4,160 | USD 6,120 |
| Intensive Surf & Spanish (10 private + 5 surf) - Jacó Beach | 10 | 8 h 20 min per week (50-minute lessons) | 1 week | USD 590 | USD 2,360 | USD 4,720 | USD 6,920 |
| Spanish for Specific Purposes (10 semi-private) - Jacó Beach | 10 | 8 h 20 min per week (50-minute lessons) | 1 week | USD 260 | USD 1,040 | — | — |
| Intensive Spanish for Specific Purposes (20 group + 10 semi-private) - Jacó Beach | 30 | 25 h per week (50-minute lessons) | 1 week | USD 610 | USD 2,440 | — | — |
| Interactive Program (10 semi-private + 5 activities + 2 excursions) - Jacó Beach | 10 | 8 h 20 min per week (50-minute lessons) | 1 week | USD 680 | — | — | — |
| Spanish & Yoga (20 group + 3 yoga) - Jacó Beach | 20 | 16 h 40 min per week (50-minute lessons) | 1 week | USD 410 | USD 1,640 | USD 3,200 | USD 4,680 |
All Academia Tica accommodation in 2027
Every accommodation option offered by Academia Tica, with the room, bathroom, meals, weekly price, placement fee and minimum stay. Prices are outside high season; any seasonal supplement is shown in the last column.
| Accommodation | Room | Bathroom | Meals | Price per week | Placement fee | Minimum stay | High season |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student Apartments Jacó | Single room, no meals Apartment | Single room | Shared bathroom | No meals | USD 265 | — | 1 week | No supplement |
| Student Apartment Plus Jacó | Single occupancy, no meals Apartment | Single room | Shared bathroom | No meals | USD 395 | — | 1 week | No supplement |
| Student House Jacó | Single room, no meals Student house | Single room | Shared bathroom | No meals | USD 395 | — | 1 week | No supplement |
| Homestay Jacó | Single room, breakfast & dinner Homestay | Single room | Shared bathroom | Half board | USD 340 | — | 1 week | No supplement |
Airport transfers to Academia Tica
The price of each transfer offered by Academia Tica, one way and return.
| Transfer | One way | Both ways |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Transfer San José Juan Santamaría (SJO) - Jacó Beach | USD 130 | USD 260 |
Academia Tica fees
The quote engine adds no fixed fees to a stay at this school.
Sample budgets at Academia Tica: 2, 4 and 8 weeks
Three sample stays, calculated by the quote engine: the “Intensive (20 group lessons) - Jacó Beach” course with the reference accommodation (“Homestay Jacó | Single room, breakfast & dinner”), fees included, excluding flights and transfers, outside high season.
| Length of stay | Course | Accommodation | Fees | Total | Guide price in euros |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 weeks | USD 700 | USD 680 | USD 0 | USD 1,380 | ≈ EUR 1,236 |
| 4 weeks | USD 1,400 | USD 1,360 | USD 0 | USD 2,760 | ≈ EUR 2,472 |
| 8 weeks | USD 2,720 | USD 2,720 | USD 0 | USD 5,440 | ≈ EUR 4,872 |
Frequently asked questions about Academia Tica prices
How much does a course at Academia Tica cost in 2027?
At Academia Tica, the “Intensive (20 group lessons) - Jacó Beach” course costs USD 1,400 for 4 weeks, excluding fees. The course table gives the price of every course (12 in total) for 1, 4, 8 and 12 weeks.
How much is accommodation at Academia Tica?
Accommodation costs from USD 265 per week (Student Apartments Jacó | Single room, no meals) to USD 395 per week (Student Apartment Plus Jacó | Single occupancy, no meals), depending on the option. Each option in the table shows the room, bathroom, meals and minimum stay.
Which fees should I budget for?
The quote engine adds no fixed fees to a stay at this school: the 4-week budget (USD 2,760) is made up of the course and accommodation only.
How much is the airport transfer?
A one-way transfer costs from USD 130 to USD 130 depending on the airport (Airport Transfer San José Juan Santamaría (SJO) - Jacó Beach is the lowest), and double that for a return trip, according to the quote engine.
How much should I budget for 4 weeks at Academia Tica?
A 4-week stay (“Intensive (20 group lessons) - Jacó Beach” course, “Homestay Jacó | Single room, breakfast & dinner” accommodation, fees included) costs USD 2,760, or about EUR 2,472, excluding flights and transfers.
What is the minimum length of stay?
The “Intensive (20 group lessons) - Jacó Beach” course is available from 1 week; the shortest accommodation can be booked from 1 week. A dash in the table marks a length that does not exist for that course.
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Gross prices in the school's currency, before any promotions. Source: the school's official catalogue, calculated by the Move & Study quote engine, checked on 7 November 2026. Amounts in euros are guide figures calculated by the engine on that date and may vary. The exact amount is confirmed in your quote.