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Costa Rica

The Costa Rican landscape is hugely diverse, ranging from dormant and active volcanos and green mangrove forests to deserted beaches. Small class sizes help students to learn Spanish quickly.

Costa Rica, San José

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Costa Rica, San José

Costa Rica’s unique landscape, friendly inhabitants and wealth of traditional culture make it an amazing place! This tropical country has active and dormant volcanoes, tropical rainforests and mangrove swamps, as well as long, deserted paradise beaches along the Pacific and Atlantic coastlines. Almost 30 % of Costa Rica is a conservation area. The Costa Rican state is like a bridge linking the two continents of North and South America. With only 3.7 million inhabitants, Costa Rica is one of the continent's smallest countries. It is also South America’s oldest democracy, free from military rule, and therefore safe for travellers.

All roads lead to the country’s capital, San José. The city lies on the Meseta Central, which is the country’s cultural and commercial centre. You can visit some of Costa Rica's finest monuments and museums here.

The school

Our language school is in Santo Domingo de Heredia, a 10 minute journey from the capital, San José. This small town offers bars, restaurants, parks, internet cafés and cinemas all within easy reach. The bus service to San José and Heredia starts just a couple of minutes away from the school.

The language school (under German management) has breathtaking views of the Meseta Central and its cliffs. The modern school building is on three floors and is set within a wonderful garden. The language school has 15 bright classrooms, equipped with TV, DVD, radio and CD-player. The school also boasts a terrace which is ideal for relaxing and studying.
The language school offers numerous group leisure activities, including lectures on a range of themes, dancing lessons, cookery classes for preparing traditional dishes, parties, acting sessions, group discussions and a guided tour of the city.

Spanish and more

At our language school in Costa Rica, we offer Spanish courses combined with interesting activites, such as salsa dancing, learning about Costa Rican cuisine or diving into the country’s culture. The free time activities take place on 2 afternoons a week, and each lesson lasts 60 minutes. They can be booked additionally to the standard course.

Basic information

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Language learning takes place in small groups which ensures intensive and rapid language acquisition. Courses here offer great value for money and provide students with the ideal conditions for learning Spanish and getting to know Costa Rica. Our tutors are highly motivated, native Spanish speakers with university degrees in teaching Spanish as a foreign language.

Sightseeing in Costa Rica

The best place to start a tour of San José is at the Museo Nacional in the Plaza de la Democracia. From there, proceed northwards past the Parque Nacional to the Castillo Azul, where Congress convenes. Other sights include the Biblioteca Nacional, with its unusual design, and the Centro Nacional Cultural, a former distillery. The city’s parks are called Parque Morazan, Parque Sabana and Parque Espana. To the west of Parque Espana lies the Edificio Metalico, which is well worth a visit. Definitely not to be missed are the town's historic quarters, Barrio Otoya and Barrio Amon. The famous Teatro Nacional is another must-see! It can be found in the Plaza de la Cultura. Nightlife in San José is located in the Centro Comercial El Pueblo, which is full of discos, shops and restaurants. Other places to visit include the Parque Nacional de Diversiones, a modern amusement park with a lake, the "Pueblo Antiguo“, which features a recreation of "old" Costa Rica, and the Parque Zoologico Simon Bolivar.
In San José, you can go on day trips to various places, such as the fascinating Meseta Central region, the coasts, or into the mountains. Other interesting places to visit include Cartago, Puerto Limón on the Caribbean coast, Puntarenas, Puerto Caldera, Liberia and Sámara on the Pacific coast.

Accommodation

Shared flat: Self-catered single (SR) or double rooms (DR) in a flat shared with other students from the school. All flats are equipped with shared lounge, shared kitchen and shared bathroom/WC. The flats are approx. 20 minutes walking distance from the school. Double rooms can only be booked by 2 people booking and travelling together.

Family: Single rooms (SR) with half board (HB) or full board (FB) in friendly host family. Average distance from the language school: 15 minutes on foot.

Apartment: Accommodation in a large apartment with a fully equipped kitchen, bathroom / WC and a lounge with TV. The city centre and shops are within easy walking distance. Apartments are equipped with a washing machine and some have their own garden. Self-catered single rooms (SR) available. Distance from the school: 20 minutes on foot.

All types of accommodation: Single tranfer from the airport is included in the price.

Courses and prices

Dates and services

Package includes:

• Language course as booked
• Accommodation as booked
• Loan of course materials
• Organised social/activity programme
• Travel advice and information
• Certificate on course completion

Additional services:

• Extra nights without lessons: £ 23
• Salsa, Cooking or Culture course: £ 60 per week
• Single transfer from airport to accommodation in San José: included in the price

Travel

We recommend that you book a flight to San José. The transfer from the airport to your accommodation is included in the course fees. For further information and advice, please contact our staff.