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School of the World Surf CampJaco Beach, Costa Rica

5.0

Rating: 5.0/5.0

2 students - overall rating
300 M Este 50 N De La Pops - 61101 Jaco Beach - see on map
Pay less than booking at the school
What we like about the school
  • Located walking distance to beach with world class surfing
  • Students have the ability to combine 2 or 3 programs to create your own custom Learning Vacation.
  • Best rated school in Costa Rica
  • Top rated social activities
    5.0

    Rating: 5.0/5.0

  • Top rated school facilities
    5.0

    Rating: 5.0/5.0


Location: Sun, sea and palm trees are what people talk about when they visit the beautiful beach town of Jaco Beach. On this pristine coast, to the west of Costa Rica and just an hour and a half from the capital, lies the boutique style language school named School of the World Surf Camp. With 20 years of experience in teaching Spanish to foreign students from a wide range of different nationalities, the school offers its students a tranquil setting for complete absorption into the Spanish language.

Local attractions: The climate of the area is tropical and there are some interesting tours in the area to get away from the beach for a day. These activities include going for a hike up Mount Miros, exploring Carara National Park and Manuel Antonio National Park or taking a tour through the waterfalls in the area.

Surf lessons: True to its name, the school is very focused on the great surf prospects in the area, which are compatible throughout the year. All the Spanish classes available can be combined with surf lessons and the 10-minute walk to the beach from the school is the perfect warm up to take on the waves.

Yoga: The tranquility of the beach also attracts a lot of yogis, who start their day with a sun salutation to a beautiful sunrise. Similar to the structure of the surf lessons, School of the World Surf Camp provides students with the option to take yoga lessons from a professional teacher with any of their language courses. It is impossible to think of a reason not to learn Spanish in this flawless location.

Spanish Courses

General Language
Language Plus Activity

Our prices for School of the World Surf Camp include

  • INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
  • INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
  • INCLUDED Language level placement test before arrival

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Student opinions about School of the World Surf Camp, Jaco Beach

5.0

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Overall school rating of
School of the World Surf Camp, Jaco Beach
2 authentic ratings from students who reserved with us
School
Location of the school
4.5 

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Facilities
5.0 

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Social activities
5.0 

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Organisation
5.0 

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Course
Quality of teaching
4.5 

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Value for money
5.0 

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Verified reviews only, uncensored. All student opinions from students who booked a course at the school with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
Everything exceeded my expectations! Beautiful place, friendliest staff, excellent, caring instructors, all were top notch!
Disliked
Would have preferred more "immersion" opportunities; more active drills for language practice. This couldn't really be controlled by the school, because students were at different levels.
Review details
Quality of teaching / language progress: Slightly more structure in class would have been preferred. But we had SO MUCH FUN in class and I appreciated the opportunity for open conversation with assistance by the instructor!
Other comments You should go!
Course: Spanish & Surfing + Standard Private Room - 1 week
Review date: 25. Nov. 2024 by Ann Castellano
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
Nice friendly people. Warm family atmosphere.
Disliked
Nothing. I thought the entire experience was great.
Insider tip: Try surfing! Juan took me surfing on Friday and it was a lot of fun.
Review details
Quality of teaching / language progress: For me, it was just the right amount of work each day.
Other comments I'm looking forward to returning in February:)
Course: Group lessons + 5 private lessons - 1 week
Review date: 25. Oct. 2021 by Brian CAMPBELL
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.

Ratings of School of the World Surf Camp compared to ratings of all schools in Costa Rica

 School of the World Surf Camp Jaco BeachAverage of all other schools in Costa Rica
Overall school rating5.0

Rating: 5.0/5.0

4.4

Rating: 4.4/5.0

Location of the school4.5

Rating: 4.5/5.0

4.6

Rating: 4.6/5.0

Facilities5.0

Rating: 5.0/5.0

4.1

Rating: 4.1/5.0

Social activities5.0

Rating: 5.0/5.0

3.9

Rating: 3.9/5.0

Organisation5.0

Rating: 5.0/5.0

4.4

Rating: 4.4/5.0

Quality of teaching4.5

Rating: 4.5/5.0

4.6

Rating: 4.6/5.0

Value for money5.0

Rating: 5.0/5.0

4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Homestay0.0

Rating: 0.0/5.0

4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Shared flat0.0

Rating: 0.0/5.0

4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

School of the World Surf Camp

Accreditations and Quality seals
Preferential Terms in Case of Visa Refusal
Spanish teacher qualifications
100% hold a university degree
100% hold a recognised language teaching qualification
Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
First day of course
Students should arrive at
Student gender mix
50% male / 50% female
Offer for returning students
You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee if you already attended previously a course at School of the World Surf Camp and you book here.
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
Visa - logoMastercard - logoBank Transfer - logo
Year of school foundation
1997
Legal name/parent company
Tax registration ID: 1012628290956

General school facilities

  • Microwave for student use

  • Fridge for student use

  • Movie room

  • Lounge

  • Garden

  • Student support desk

  • Free water dispenser

  • Free WIFI

  • Free parking

  • Non-smoking (all indoor and all outdoor areas of school)

  • Classroom equipment

    • TV in some classrooms

    • Ample natural light in all classrooms

    • Number of classrooms: 3

    Facilities for disabled students

    • Wheelchair access to classroom

    • Wheelchair access to reception

Student Age

Minimum age of students
18 years
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 6
Adult courses Throughout the year: 4
Average age of students
In summer: 20 years
Throughout the year: 28 years

Information for all courses offered by School of the World Surf Camp

Lesson duration
60 minutes
Course material
Generally course material is distributed free to students and will stay in student property.
Days without class
In 2024 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2024, 04 Nov 2024, 05 Jan 2024, 08 Feb 2024, 01 Oct 2024, 12 Jan 2024.
In 2025 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2025, 04 Nov 2025, 05 Jan 2025, 08 Feb 2025, 01 Oct 2025, 12 Jan 2025.
School policy regarding bank holidays:Full number of lost classes are made up
Level test
A test to assess your exact language level takes place before the start of the course via an online form.
Lessons needed per Spanish language level
Level (CEFR) LESSONS needed per level WEEKS needed
(20 lessons per week)
A1 Beginner A1 to A2 80 4
A2 Elementary A2 to B1 160 8
B1 Intermediate B1 to B2 180 9
B2 Higher Intermediate B2 to C1 200 10
C1 Advanced C1 to C2 220 11
C2 Proficiency
Data above gives some guidance. For more details consult our page How long does it take to learn a language or reach a specific level.

Airport transfer

Juan Santamaria International Airport:
90 US$ one way
180 US$ return (both ways)
More details about airports near Jaco Beach and how to travel independently from the airport to the city on our Jaco Beach page. For flight comparisons to Jaco Beach, we recommend using skyscanner.com.

Visa Documents

Nationals from USA do not require a visa to study short term courses up to 180 days.
Check visa requirements for nationals from other countries.
Nationals from countries that require a visa will receive documents from the school, related to booking confirmation, which is required for the visa application.
Full payment of all fees required before school dispatches documents required for visa application
No
Preferential cancellation terms in case of visa refusal
School agreed that students booking online on this site will benefit from preferential cancellation fees in case of visa refusal, and in this case will never exceed EUR 180.

Leisure activities

activity possibledistance from school
Diving6 km
Football (soccer)1 km
Golf6 km
Horse riding1 km
Mountainbiking1 km
Sailing6 km
Swimming1 km
Yoga-

Examples of leisure activities organized by the school

Adults - Free activities

No activities available.

Adults - Paid activities

Activities part of course package.

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FAQ about School of the World Surf Camp, Jaco Beach

  • Spanish courses at School of the World start at 345 US$ for Spanish Course course with 15 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.
  • Yes. The school offers pickup from Juan Santamaria International Airport (90 US$)
  • School of the World Surf Camp offers courses from 18 years to 99. Average age is 20 during the summer and 28 for the rest of the year.
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