Homestays are carefully selected and offer students the opportunity to learn more about the local culture in a comfortable setting while studying Spanish in Jacó. These homes are often between 5 - 25 minutes away from the school by public transport. Families usually offer affordable meal plans that allow you to sample the local cuisine. If you have special requests or diet restrictions (because of religion or health reasons), please let us know in advance. Your housing starts on the Sunday before your first day of class and ends on the Saturday after your last day of class, unless otherwise noted. Learn more about homestay housing
It is possible to live in a rented apartment during your study in Jacó, but this tends to be more expensive. Academia Tica Jacó Beach provides some assistance with apartment rentals or you can rent an apartment on your own. Learn more about apartment housing
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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We do have fans at the student apartments but not air conditioning.
We don't have a big problem with her arriving on Monday, but the student has to know that each group has a weekly plan and that she is joining in when the group has already started. We will try our best to fill her in on what happened before, but it is of course best to arrive early.