Schools & Education Near Playa Avellanas, Costa Rica
Schools & Education Near Playa Avellanas
Avellanas is a small surf town, so families look to the well-regarded international and bilingual schools of the nearby Tamarindo and Brasilito area, a short drive north. These are the options KRAIN clients ask about most.
La Paz Community School
A highly regarded bilingual, dual-immersion PreK–12 school whose eco-friendly Cabo Velas campus blends the Costa Rican national framework with North American standards and a strong arts and sustainability focus. lapazschool.org
Costa Rica International Academy (CRIA)
A U.S.-accredited, college-preparatory international school in Brasilito serving students through grade 12, with instruction in English and a North American curriculum. criacademy.com
Both schools serve families across the southern Gold Coast, from Tamarindo and Avellanas to Brasilito and Conchal. Programs, calendars, and tuition change year to year — KRAIN is happy to make introductions based on your child’s age and needs.
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Relocating with children? Email info@kraincostarica.com or contact us for school introductions.


