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What are the schools in Playa Ocotal like?

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

"Playa Ocotal is a small beach town and does not have a wide range of international or bilingual schools. However, there are some notable schools in the nearby larger towns and cities. One of the closest is the La Paz Community School in Flamingo Beach, about a 30-minute drive from Playa Ocotal. La Paz Community School (https://www.lapazschool.org/) is a private, non-profit, bilingual school that offers education from Pre-K to 12th grade. The school follows an international curriculum and is known for its commitment to academic excellence, environmental stewardship, and community engagement. Another option is the Country Day School in Guanacaste, about an hour's drive from Playa Ocotal. The Country Day School (https://www.cds.ed.cr/) is an American-style private school that offers a bilingual education from Pre-K to 12th grade. The school is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and offers the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Program. The CRIA (Costa Rica International Academy) is also located in Guanacaste, about a 30-minute drive from Playa Ocotal. CRIA (https://criacademy.com/) is a private, co-educational day school that offers a U.S. accredited, college preparatory program, from early childhood through 12th grade. The school is known for its rigorous academic program, its commitment to character education, and its wide range of extracurricular activities. Lastly, the Educarte School in Playa Tamarindo, about an hour's drive from Playa Ocotal, is a bilingual school that offers education from Pre-K to 11th grade. Educarte School (http://educartecostarica.com/) focuses on developing students' critical thinking skills and creativity, and offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including art, music, and sports," commented one expat when asked about in Playa Ocotal.

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