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School of the World

300m E de ferreteria de POPS, 24m N, Jaco, Costa Rica
Ranked #6 of 32 tours in Jaco
5.0 of 5 stars 15 Reviews
Type: "Classes/Workshops"
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Toronto, Ontario, Canada
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012 NEW

I can't recommend SOTW enough. I just got back from a 3 week stay (taking yoga and surfing) and had the time of my life. Met so many amazing people, learned so much about myself and came home a different (and much more tanned!) person. The instructors are all riots, the accommodations are beautiful and Jaco is simply paradise. If... More

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Vancouver, Canada
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012 NEW

This place has it all! My trip was in February 2010. I had never surfed before and after a 10 day visit I was up and surfing on my own. The instructors are not only knowledgeable but so fun to get along with. They not only teach you to surf but hang out with you after and take you around... More

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Grecia, Costa Rica
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29 reviews 29 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2012
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I have had the privilege of seeing the school grow and innovate over the years. Not a surfer myself, I do know many who have done this with them with great success. I have had fun with the lead photographer and owner of the school Zach and have seen how hard he and his team have worked over the years... More

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Escanaba, Michigan
2 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 March 2012
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School Of The World Parent Review My 18 y/o son studied at the School of the World for two months, Jan and Feb 2012. His area of study was Spanish and surfing for the 1st month and spanish and photography for the 2nd month. This was a tremendous experience for him and i can’t say enough about the School Of... More

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Wichita, Kansas, United States
1 review
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 March 2012
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I didn't cry when I had to leave the Magic Kingdom as a 6 yr old. I couldn't stop crying when I had to leave the School of the World as a 24 yr old. I arrived at the School one hot Sunday, wearing jeans and a long-sleeve thermal shirt, after 16 hours of traveling from a much colder place.... More

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Sausalito, California
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3 reviews 3 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 January 2012

Zach and his staff have created a super friendly place. As soon as you arrive you feel like you've always been part of this little community. It is so easy to fit in and enjoy your stay. The whole staff is amazing: great and friendly instructors (Carlos, Geudi, Mayela, Laura are the ones I know best) and super nice housekeeping... More

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Charlotte, North Carolina
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6 reviews 6 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 January 2012

I have been to the School of the World twice. My first time was in August 2010 and I planned on going for 2 weeks, but was having such an amazing time I decided to last minute change plans and stay an extra week. I was learning so much, making such great friendships, and experiencing so many new things I... More

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Vernon, Canada
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 January 2012

December 2011 was my second visit to School of the World. I had such a great experience the first time that I had to go back. The instructors at the school make learning while on vacation fun. Surfing, photography and spanish instructors are passionate about the subjects that they teach. The school field trip take you to places that you... More

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Playa Del Rey, CA
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 January 2012
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As a photographer, I travel all over the world, so when it came time for me to take a real vacation (three weeks), and not take a couple of days off while I'm traveling on assignment, I tend to know what I'm looking for. When I came upon School of the World, the concept of a learning vacation was new... More

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1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 January 2012

Organized and extremely hospitable in helping you do all you can during your stay. Surf instructors are sincerely and simply amazing people that I respect and admire. I was only there less than 5 days but it took me less than 2 days to figure out how to surf and made new friends from all over the world. More

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