Welcome

Welcome to Costa Rica International Academy

 We are fortunate to have excellent facilities which include ample spaces to run, play and explore. Our spaces include a swimming pool and covered gymnasium, computer labs, a library and large, comfortable, air conditioned classrooms. Our dedicated and enthusiastic teachers are all certified in the United States, Canada or Costa Rica and are passionate about helping students to learn and challenge themselves. Our dual accreditation – with both Middle States Association of Schools and Colleges in the United States, and the Costa Rican Ministry of Education – enable students to work towards the goal of attending colleges and universities anywhere in the world. Our commitment to helping students learn more about Costa Rica and the Spanish language also sets us apart– Spanish, art, physical education,  Costa Rican studies,  and many sports and after school activities are all taught in Spanish. On the playground, you may hear English, Spanish, or one of the other 18 languages represented by students on campus. CRIA teachers are committed to utilizing our incredible surroundings to enhance learning.  Teachers seek ways to provide hands-on, real world experiences to deepen understanding of learning objectives.  Students engage in geology lessons by visiting the caves at Palo Verde National Park; experience the physics of waves, water pressure and oceanography by conducting beach studies; learn about sustainable development by visiting the turtle nesting sites at Ostional, just to name a few. We have high expectations for our students – ethically, academically, artistically, and athletically – and our teachers, coaches and administration work hard to help our students meet those expectations. Small class sizes and caring teachers are a combination which allows us to reach students at their levels, differentiate in the classroom and help students to achieve their goals. You really can have it all – a simpler way of life in one of the most beautiful, bio-diverse places on earth and a high quality, accredited, college preparatory education for your children. It is all here just waiting for you at Costa Rica International Academy. What are you waiting for? VAMOS!

Sincerely,

Lois Maré

CRIA Admissions Director