Costa Rica, Guanacaste
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The school is bilingual in Playa Sámara, Guanacaste, Costa Rica. It is accredited through The Ogburn School in Florida and offers education from Pre-K to High School. Classes are small, with no more than 15 students, and the curriculum combines the Costa Rican framework with North American standards. Singapore Math and project-based learning are emphasized to develop critical thinking and problem solving.
Art and creativity are fundamental pillars of Mareas Academy. Students explore new artistic techniques and express their creativity daily. The curriculum complements academic learning with practical and innovative experiences.
The school is bilingual and fosters intercultural exchange and learning about other cultures. It prepares students to be responsible global citizens. The school emphasizes exchange of ideas and exposure to different cultural perspectives.
Mareas Academy was founded by parents, teachers, and students. It promotes community collaboration for personal growth. A diverse environment is fostered where everyone works together with respect and cooperation. The school emphasizes values of respect and cooperation across the community.
Learning is interactive and nature-based. The natural environment is leveraged to foster a deep connection with the planet. Field trips and projects stimulate curiosity and critical thinking. Engagement with nature and art supports a love for learning.
Located in Sámara, Guanacaste, Mareas Academy is a bilingual school offering Pre-K through High School education. The curriculum blends the Costa Rican framework with North American standards and is delivered in Spanish and English. From Kindergarten through high school, the Singapore Math method is used, supporting strong mathematical thinking. Mareas collaborates with The Ogburn School Inc. in Florida, enabling a fully recognized international program; work is reviewed to high standards and a legally valid certificate is issued by The Ogburn School at the end of each school year. Class sizes are small, with no more than 15 students, fostering individual attention. The new campus provides flexible, technology-enabled classrooms with interactive screens and cameras, barrier-free access, movable walls, an infant reaction area, and accessible restrooms, and runs on solar energy installed in 2016. The school emphasizes field trips, project-based learning, arts, and learning through nature and culture, shaping engaged learners.