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Spanish Program

Language, Culture, Connection.

At Costa Rica International Academy (CRIA), the Spanish Program connects students deeply to Costa Rica’s language, culture, and traditions, while ensuring full alignment with U.S. college-preparatory and MEP standards. Whether beginning as early learners or refining native fluency, all CRIA students have the opportunity to develop bilingual confidence and cultural appreciation as part of their daily learning experience.

🏫 A Comprehensive Program from Toddler to Grade 12

  • Costa Rican (MEP) standards fully aligned to S. academic expectations
  • Toddler–Grade 12 progression serving beginners through native speakers
  • Bilingual Program from Toddler to Grade 2, supporting early dual-language fluency
  • Differentiated Spanish classes from Grades 3–12 to meet varied proficiency levels
  • AP Spanish Language & Composition capstone course preparing students for university-level fluency
  • Costa Rican Social Studies for Grades 6 and Grade 11 MEP classes, grounding students in national history and civic understanding

🎶 Language in Daily Life

Spanish is not just a subject—it’s a lived experience at CRIA.
Students engage with the language every day through:

  • Daily Spanish instruction for all students
  • Integrated learning in Music, PE, and Art taught in Spanish
  • Annual field trips highlighting Costa Rican culture and natural heritage
  • Onsite MEP testing and preparation classes (Grades 6 & 11)

🎉 Celebrating Culture and Community

The Spanish Program serves as a bridge between cultures—uniting CRIA’s international student body with Costa Rica’s vibrant traditions.

  • Annual Costa Rican Independence Day celebration featuring local music, dance, and cuisine
  • Community partnerships promoting cultural exchange and service
  • Emphasis on respect, empathy, and connection through language

🧠 Academic Depth and Global Relevance

As part of CRIA’s college-preparatory mission, the Spanish curriculum strengthens:

  • Critical reading and writing in both English and Spanish
  • Global communication skills essential for university and professional success
  • Cultural literacy that fosters empathy, awareness, and pride in multilingual identity

🌟 The CRIA Difference

CRIA’s Spanish Program exemplifies the school’s belief that language is connection—to others, to culture, and to the wider world. From the earliest grades to AP mastery, students gain the skills to communicate with confidence, the curiosity to explore, and the cultural understanding to thrive as global citizens.