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Costa Rica, Guanacaste
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Located in Brasilito, Guanacaste, Costa Rica, CRIA sits on the Gold Coast near Reserva Conchal. The campus is 500 meters south of Reserva Conchal in Brasilito. It is accessible from nearby beach towns such as Flamingo, Conchal, and Tamarindo. The purpose-built campus spans 32 acres with 41 air-conditioned classrooms and extensive facilities to support a K–12 program.
Early Years; Primary; Secondary (High School).
Private day school; bilingual (English and Spanish); US-accredited and Costa Rica MEP-accredited.
Learning Support (LSP) and English Language Learner (ELL) programs are offered. Approximately 15% of students in Grades KG–8 receive ELL and/or LSP support; push-in and pull-out services; specialized math support in middle school; integrated into mainstream classrooms with individualized teacher support.
US accreditation (MSA) and Costa Rica MEP accreditation; dual accreditation.
Secular; no religious instruction.
CRIA operates bus service for the 2025-2026 school year with two routes: Ventanas and Playas del Coco. The service is prepaid per semester and follows a fixed schedule and assigned routes; students must ride their assigned bus; private contractors may operate some routes; rules emphasize punctuality, assigned seats, and conduct on the bus.
Tuition — annual, early-bird, semester and monthly options
- Toddler (Half day)
- Annual (Option
Costa Rica International Academy (CRIA) is a private day school in Guanacaste serving the international community from PreK through 12. The school teaches a U.S.-based curriculum with AP courses and dual-enrollment university partnerships. It is fully accredited KG–12 by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools and by the Costa Rican Ministry of Education. The 32-acre campus features 41 classrooms, science labs, a STEM Lab, two fine arts suites, a performing arts stage, a multipurpose court, soccer and beach volleyball facilities, a swimming pool, a cafeteria, and a library. The program is bilingual in English and Spanish and integrates Spanish language and culture across the curriculum; AP Spanish Language & Composition is offered. Extracurriculars include National Honor Society, Model UN, leadership councils, and service learning, with a Community Service requirement for grades 9–12, plus dual-enrollment with Arizona State University and Grand Canyon University.
