• Schools in Costa Rica – The Lowdown On Education0

    If you have school-aged children in Costa Rica, this article is for you. Whether you’re doing some reconnaissance before moving or looking for alternative options for your children, let’s study up on the education system in Costa Rica. Options, Options, and more Options First of all, what is MEP? The Ministerio de Educación Pública (Ministry

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  • Digital Barrier in Education0

    Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the education system had to evolve faster than they were capable and the digital crisis began. When it comes to tangible differences between generational experiences to technology, the main one is being raised through a screen or not, and having to rely on binary systems or not. As a millennial

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  • Rodrigo Chaves’ First 100-day report0

    In a polarizing context and after the first demonstration against the government due to their proposal on the budget for public universities, the current administration officiated the 100-day report. President Rodrigo Chaves Robles claimed during his one-hour speech, that the Costa Rican government has nine central bases to achieve wider goals such as: the reform

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  • Homeschooling in Costa Rica0

    Homeschooling is an education technique used in many countries, like Denmark, the United States, and Portugal. Coming to Costa Rica for the first time, a lot of immigrants coming with their kids may wonder about their education options. So, is homeschooling possible in Costa Rica? Short answer, no, it´s not. In this article I will

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  • Education for Expats in Costa Rica: Private, Public, or Home School?0

    Children, whether nationals or residents, are required to enroll in school at least until they finish primary education. There’s a government program for those who wish to finish secondary at home

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  • Cultures Day Celebration0

    We can address the elephant in the room first, this is a very controversial holiday but at the same time we can celebrate our cultural diversity and roots, and acknowledge that Christopher Columbus came to the continent many centuries ago. Several countries have also revamped the celebration, thanks to the involvement of activists; that is

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