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Costa Rica, Guanacaste
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Project Based Learning (PBL) drives the curriculum, encouraging students to actively engage with their studies and apply knowledge to real-world contexts. Core subjects are taught through transdisciplinary connections that integrate mathematics, science, language, and the arts. The program emphasizes critical thinking, collaboration, and self-regulation. The school is IB World School accredited, aligning its program with international standards for rigorous academics.
After-school activities include artistic expression such as mural painting, graffiti, music, video creation, and photography. Rock painting and other crafts are offered through after-school clubs. Culture and Tradition workshops cover Costa Rican indigenous customs through dances, pottery, and traditional ceremonies. Dance and other arts-focused programs are available through the After School Activities lineup.
Culture and Tradition workshops focus on Costa Rican indigenous customs through dances, pottery, and traditional ceremonies. The school community welcomes students from 35 countries and languages; 27 native languages and dialects are spoken within the community. The diverse, multilingual environment supports cross-cultural learning and global awareness.
Athletics and after-school activities include basketball, soccer, volleyball, skateboarding, and parkour. The programs emphasize skill development, teamwork, and sportsmanship. Academic enrichment clubs include Math Olympics, science experiments, and Spanish tutoring through after-school offerings. The YANDA program provides a holistic after-school experience focused on creativity, movement, culture, and community.
Journey School emphasizes community and inclusivity, with daily connection, service to others, and mutual respect as core practices. Restorative Justice guides conflict resolution and relationship-building within the school community. The community values diversity and inclusivity, welcoming students from 35 countries and many languages.
Outdoor time, athletics, and shared meals are integrated into the daily routine to support balance and well-being. The 6M's program combines Muscle, Movement, Motivation, Mindfulness, Meditation, and Meals to promote physical and mental well-being. Yoga and Acro, parkour, and other movement activities improve flexibility, balance, and confidence. Dancing, sports, and other activities contribute to a healthy, active lifestyle.
Journey School of Costa Rica is an international, bilingual day school serving ages 2–18 across two campuses: Tamarindo (the flagship) and Jacó. The school offers a dual-language PreK–12 program aligned with the IB Primary Years (PYP) and Middle Years (MYP) frameworks, with instruction in English and Spanish. A transdisciplinary, project-based approach unites mathematics, science, language, and the arts, anchored by a Reggio Emilia-inspired ethos and the idea of the '100 Languages of Children' to support expression through multiple modalities. Social-emotional learning is woven into daily life via Conscious Discipline and restorative justice. Tamarindo carries IB accreditation and national approvals (MEP, Dirección de Educación Privada) as well as Middle States Association, while Jacó pursues similar accreditations. The community includes students from 35 countries, speaking 27 native languages. After-school options span sports, arts, robotics, culture, and service, reinforcing inquiry, well-being, and global citizenship. Students benefit from a collaborative, international community that supports curiosity, kindness, and discovery.
