School
Is Ballena Right for Your Family?
Finding the Right Fit
What Families Choose Ballena For.
Families come to Ballena for different reasons, but they tend to value many of the same things: strong academics, small classes, learning in both English and Spanish, and a school experience connected to the place their children are growing up.
Strong Academics in a Small School
Strong academic foundations in classes of 15 students or fewer. Teachers have the room to adapt their teaching to the students in front of them.
English and Spanish Both Matter
Students don’t only study Spanish — they study in Spanish. English Language Arts, Math, and Science are taught in English; Spanish Language Arts and Social Studies in Spanish.
Learning Connected to This Place
Projects, outdoor learning, and field experiences take students past their desks, into Costa Rican culture, the coast, and the community around the school.
A School Families Can Be Part Of
Costa Rican and international families share one campus. Parents are part of the life of the school through events, celebrations, and everyday conversations.
Not Sure Yet? Come Find Out.
Choosing a school is personal. The best way to know whether Ballena feels right for your family is to walk the campus, meet the teachers, and see the school in action.