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What are the schools in Playa Grande like?

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When we asked about the schools in Playa Grande, they said...

"Playa Grande, is a small beach town known for its surfing and turtle nesting rather than its educational institutions. However, there are a few notable schools in the nearby areas that offer bilingual and international education. La Paz Community School, located in Flamingo Beach, about 20 minutes from Playa Grande, is a private, non-profit school that offers bilingual education from preschool to 12th grade. The school follows an international curriculum and emphasizes community service, environmental stewardship, and multicultural understanding. More information can be found on their website: http://www.lapazschool.org/ Educarte School, located in Playa Tamarindo, about 30 minutes from Playa Grande, is a bilingual school that offers education from preschool to 12th grade. The school follows a curriculum that combines Costa Rican Ministry of Education guidelines with international standards. More information can be found on their website: http://www.educartecostarica.com/ CRIA (Costa Rica International Academy), located in Brasilito, about 25 minutes from Playa Grande, is an international school that offers education from preschool to 12th grade. The school follows a U.S. curriculum and offers Advanced Placement (AP) courses. More information can be found on their website: http://criacademy.com/ The Country Day School, located in Guanacaste, about an hour from Playa Grande, is an American-style, English language, secular private school. The school offers education from early childhood to 12th grade and follows a U.S. curriculum. More information can be found on their website: http://www.cdsgte.com/," said one parent with children at in Playa Grande.

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