Costa Rica, Guanacaste
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The new Mareas Academy campus is a facility designed to provide a top-tier educational experience. The building is one of the largest in the area. Flexible and customizable spaces use movable walls to create divisions or open spaces for different activities. Each classroom is equipped with interactive screens and cameras to support technology-enhanced teaching. The campus emphasizes accessibility with barrier-free access and universal design features. In April 2016, solar panels were installed to power the school, reflecting environmental stewardship.
Each classroom is equipped with interactive screens and cameras to support technology-enhanced instruction. A specialized infant reaction area and accessible restrooms are part of the facilities. Flexible spaces with movable walls allow teachers to create smaller or larger learning areas. The facilities comply with universal accessibility standards, ensuring barrier-free access. Solar panels power the school, supporting sustainability.
Beyond language learning, Mareas Academy offers immersive courses across subjects. Field trips and projects stimulate curiosity and critical thinking. Art and creativity are fundamental pillars of teaching, with students exploring new artistic techniques. The school emphasizes learning through nature and cultural experiences. Yoga sessions and library gatherings are accommodated within flexible spaces.
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.