Feb

29

New Puerto Viejo High School Designs Generate Excitement

February 29, 2012 | Tags: Education, Government and Politics | 1 Comment

Colegio de Puerto ViejoThe municipality of Talamanca has made progress on a number of projects during February. One that is creating a lot of excitement and buzz is the plans for a new high school.

The new Colegio Académico de Puerto Viejo de Talamanca would be built just behind the main road on Playa Negra across from the beach. The design is a dramatic step forward from the usual cement block painted blue school construction in Costa Rica and would be a big boost to the educational environment for the youth of the area.

Colegio de Puerto ViejoThe project is still in the early stages but it has already overcome a number of obstacles on its way to actually being built.

We’ll keep you updated as more information is available.

Additional info and photos on the Municipality of Talamanca page on facebook.

Dec

19

Education in Puerto Viejo and Cahuita

December 19, 2010 | Tags: Education, Site news | 2 Comments

cahuita_kindergartenKindergarten class at the Colegio & Escuela Complementaria Cahuita

Puerto Viejo Satellite has received many questions over the years inquiring about the schools and the educational choices in the area but the information available online has been very sparse. So we are very happy to announce a new page on the site, Education Options in and around Puerto Viejo and Cahuita.

Zöe Courtier has researched and spoken to parents, teachers and school administrators in the area to provide what will be a  very valuable resource for parents who are considering moving to the area or spending a season or year here and want to know what the options for their kids will be.

Most parents moving to the area from foreign countries will choose one of the two main private schools in the area so that article includes lots of background and info for both the Colegio & Escuela Complementaria Cahuita (offering education for all grade levels) and the Centro Educativo Playa Chiquita – Punta Uva (offering primary education).

Comments can be left on the article and we do hope to keep the article current and accurate so please direct any corrections or omissions to info@puertoviejosatellite.com.