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Where learningcomes alive.

At Journey School, we believe every child carries within them a spark of wonder. Nestled between Costa Rica's Pacific shores and tropical forests, our campuses offer something rare: preparing learners for a boundless world.

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Empowering young minds

From early childhood through high school, every stage is designed to nurture curiosity and build confidence.

Pre-K · Ages 2–5

Early Childhood

In our early childhood program, young learners explore the world through play, nature, and hands-on discovery. Bilingual instruction begins naturally, with children absorbing Spanish and English through songs, stories, and daily interactions.

Grades K–8

Elementary & Middle

Curiosity in action. Students develop strong foundations through project-based learning, connecting classroom concepts to the real world around them.

Grades 9–12

High School

Our high school program prepares students for success at universities worldwide. As an authorized IB World School, our Tamarindo campus offers the rigorous International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme alongside personalized college counseling and real-world learning experiences.

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Our core values

Character is cultivated daily. These values guide how we learn, how we treat one another, and how we grow as a community.

Joy.
Finding happiness in learning and relationships
Compassion.
Showing care and concern for the experiences of others
Curiosity.
Asking questions, wondering, and following ideas where they lead
Academic Excellence.
Pursuing growth and learning with integrity

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Our educational philosophy

A thoughtful blend of proven approaches.

Six approaches that nurture the whole child — academically, emotionally, and socially.

Reggio Emilia
Social-Emotional Learning
Conscious Discipline
Project-Based Learning
Restorative Justice
Community

How we teach

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IB World School · Journey School at Tamarindo

International education, rooted in Costa Rica.

Journey School at Tamarindo is an authorized IB World School offering the IB Diploma Programme (IBO Code 062813) — and an MYP candidate school working toward authorization of the Middle Years Programme for grades 6–10.

IB pathways open doors at universities worldwide.

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