Schools
Located in both Herradura and Jaco there is both a public elementary and high school. At the public schools, all children wear a uniform. School goes from grade one to eleven and attendance up to the sixth grade is mandatory. The school year in Costa Rica runs from January to December and children enjoy a month holidays over Christmas and approxiametly six weeks in July and the first two weeks of August
If you would like to enroll your child in a Private school, there are two choices in the Herradura/Jaco area: Las Nubes and Falcon International.
Falcon International School is located on Herradura road just outside the gates of Los Suenos Resort. Falcon International follows the North American school calendar where children attend from September through to the end of June. This private, bilingual elementary school opened a brand new facility in August 2006. Currently there are approx 50 elementary and pre-kinder aged children attending the school however the facility will also have buildings for high school aged children. This state of the art private school is accredited in Costa Rica up to Grade Nine and have now opened a VIRTUAL HIGH SCHOOL for children in grades 10-12. The School is also working on gaining it's International Accreditation with SACS, Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. This will allow all students to enter post secondary schools with their Falcon transcripts and be readily accepted. The teacher to student ratio is also very low, approx 1:6 with a maximum of 1:15. Most subjects are conducted in english with the exception of Spanish, Art, Music class and Costa Rican social studies. This is one of the most progressive and open private schools, open to parents' input and concerns. Cost per month is anywhere from $200-525 plus enrollment fees, though fees vary according to the age of the children, but please contact the school for up to date fees . For more information contact the principal at 2637-7400 or email the school at falconicr@earthlink.net www.falconicr.com
If you are interested in sponsoring a talented and bright Costa Rican student in our local area, please contact the school to make a donation, partially or fully sponsor a child through their Scholarship program! Building tomorrow's future, today, one child at a time.