Bright Tamarindo primary classroom — yellow chairs, half-circle desks, big windows out to trees

Tamarindo

Where the Pacific meets the classroom.

Situated on Costa Rica's Gold Coast in the heart of Guanacaste, our Tamarindo campus combines academic excellence with the natural wonder of the Pacific. Students engage in hands-on learning, from marine biology in nearby tide pools to environmental studies in the tropical dry forest.

Our founding campus, serving Pre-K – Grade 12 since 2016. Minutes from the Pacific Ocean, students learn to surf, explore marine ecosystems, and develop a deep connection to the natural environment that surrounds them.

The whole Tamarindo school gathered in a circle on the campus lawn, mountains behind

Court, field, and beyond.

Tree-shaded courts, open fields, the skate bowl, performances, and the Pacific just minutes down the road — every day at Tamarindo moves.

Young Tamarindo students running and playing on the open campus field
The whole school gathered in the Tamarindo pavilion for a colorful performance
Tamarindo outdoor basketball court under tree shade
The Tamarindo skate bowl painted with the JOURNEY jaguar graffiti mural
Journey students playing in the outdoor mud kitchen under the red shade sail at Tamarindo

Days at Tamarindo

A school where the line between classroom and campus dissolves — and where animals, art, and the people around you all do a little of the teaching.

Tamarindo school farm animals — Muscovy ducks and chickens in their enclosure

Veterinary Science

Sheep, chickens, pigs, ducks, guinea fowl, cats, and dogs are part of daily learning. Students help care for them alongside Dr. Leti — science rooted in stewardship and learning that truly matters.

Hand-painted 'You are loved here' mural on a Tamarindo classroom wall

You are loved here.

Walk through Tamarindo and you find the same message painted across our walls. Belonging is the foundation everything else is built on.

Student skateboard art exhibit at Tamarindo — boards mounted on wall under 'SKATE IT OR HANG IT?' signage

Made by hand.

From the student skateboard art exhibit to murals to instrument-making, creative practice is woven through the day — not bolted on as 'art class.'

Journey Jaguars basketball team with their regional championship banner

Competitive Sports

Journey Jaguars compete at regional, national, and international levels in basketball, volleyball, swimming, soccer, and more. Our athletes develop teamwork, discipline, and excellence on and off the field.

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After School Programs

Our after-school programs extend learning through enrichment, creativity, and play. From sports to arts to academic support, there's something for every interest.

Programs and schedules vary by semester. Contact us for current offerings and registration.

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