Tamarindo Schools & Education
Private and international schools near Tamarindo, Costa Rica — La Paz, CRIA, TIDE Academy, Journey, and Educarte, spanning preschool through 12th grade.
Families relocating to Tamarindo have several well-regarded private and international schools within a short drive, spanning pre-maternal through 12th grade:
- La Paz Community School (Flamingo / Brasilito) — an IB World School offering dual-language (English/Spanish) education from preschool through 12th grade.
- Costa Rica International Academy (CRIA) (Huacas) — preschool through 12th grade on a U.S. academic calendar, accredited by Costa Rica's MEP and the Middle States Association.
- TIDE Academy (Tamarindo) — a small, U.S.-accredited private school offering personalized K–12 education with Spanish-language coursework.
- Journey School of Costa Rica — preschool through 12th grade, with project-based, sustainability-focused learning and U.S. and Costa Rican accreditation.
- Educarte (Educarte by Saint Joseph) (Huacas) — pre-maternal through 7th grade, MEP-accredited, with a strong arts, music, and sports program.
Programs, tuition, and transportation change year to year. KRAIN can connect relocating families with current options and arrange school tours during your visit.
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