Costa Rica Education System

What is the primary language spoken in Costa Rica?

How does the annual rainfall in Costa Rica compare to that of the UK?

What time do school days typically start for children in Costa Rica?

What is a common focus of education in Costa Rican schools?

What is one example of wildlife mentioned in the text that can be found in Costa Rica?

What is the typical duration of a school day for children in Costa Rica?

Why is learning English considered important for many students in Costa Rica?

What is the approximate ratio of students to teachers in Alison's classroom at Escuela de Gali?

At what age do children in Costa Rica typically complete their formal education?

What is a common feature of the natural beauty found in Costa Rica according to the text?

Costa Rica is a country in Central America where Spanish is spoken, known for its natural beauty including rainforests, mangroves, and beaches.
The country has a tropical climate with high humidity and receives over 635 centimeters of rain annually, five times more than the UK.
Costa Rica is home to a diverse range of wildlife including turtles, manatees, crocodiles, jaguars, sloths, monkeys, lizards, and tropical birds.
The population of Costa Rica is 4.8 million, with 1.1 million being children who typically start school at age 5 and finish at 18.
School days in Costa Rica start early at 6 AM from Monday to Friday, with children like Alison attending the Escuela de Gali in Matina Lamon.
Many children in Costa Rica come from families working in agriculture, and they have similar school subjects like math, English, and sports as in the UK.
Classes in Costa Rican schools have around 20 pupils who spend seven hours a day studying, with a focus on learning English as an important part of their education.
Alison, a 10-year-old student, has ambitions for her future after leaving school and values education as a way to achieve her dreams.