Spanish Courses in Costa Rica:
Come to our Spanish language school and study Spanish in

Costa Rica

You will discover that the locals of San José have a real lust for life.
You will probably share this feeling too when discovering this country's unique natural surroundings; dormant and active volcanoes,
mangrove woods and paradisical beaches, just brilliant!
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Costa Rica, San José

Costa Rica’s unique landscape, together with its friendly and lively inhabitants and its wealth of traditional cultures, make it a truly amazing place! This tropical country features active and dormant volcanoes, tropical rainforests and mangrove swamps, as well as long, deserted, dreamy 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, as such, safe for travellers.

The country’s capital, San José, is the place where all the highroads meet. The city lies on the Meseta Central, which is the country’s cultural and commercial centre. You can visit the finest monuments and museums in the country there.

The school

Our language school is in Santo Domingo de Heredia, a 10 mins journey from the capital, San José. It is situated in the middle of a little town, with bars, restaurants, parks, Internet cafés and cinemas within easy reach. The bus service to San José and Heredia starts only 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 provides a room with 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.

Brief information

Average group size
3, maximum 5
Students
Adults of all ages, minimum age 18
Language levels
all
Internet access
free in school. Internet access is also available, Wireless LAN,
if you bring your own computer / laptop.
Average daily temperatures
summer/ winter 27 ° C

LISA! Quality Mark

Language learning takes place in small groups which ensures intensive and rapid language acquisition. The good value for money provides ideal conditions for learning Spanish and getting to know beautiful 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, we 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 green lungs 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 just has to be seen! 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 gastronomical establishments. Other places that simply have to be experienced include the Parque Nacional de Diversiones, a modern amusement park with a lake, and the "Pueblo Antiguo“, which features a recreation of „old“ Costa Rica, and the Parque Zoologico Simon Bolivar.
In San José, you can join expeditions to various places, such as the interesting Meseta Central region or the coasts, or into the mountains. Other fascinating places to visit include Cartago, Puerto Limón on the Caribbean coast, Puntarenas, Puerto Caldera, Liberia and Sámara on the Pacific coast.

Accommodation

Shared school-flat: Single (SR) or double room (DR) in a large flat (2 - 3 bedrooms) with other students from the school. All flats are equipped with shared lounge with TV, shared kitchen (fully equipped) including washing machine and shared bath/WC. The flats are approx. 20 minutes walking distance from the school.

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

Apartment: Accommodation in a large apartment with a fully equipped kitchen, bath / WC and a lounge with TV. The city centre as well as various shops are within easy walking distance. Apartments are equipped with a washing machine and sometimes a garden. Single rooms (SR). Distance from the school: 20 minutes on foot.

Courses and prices

Standard courses
20 lessons (60 minutes each) group tuition per week
Prices in £ shared school flat Family Apartment
  DR SR SR HB SR FB SR
1 week 352 371 376 396 435
2 weeks 416 455 465 504 582
3 weeks 616 675 690 749 866
4 weeks 817 896 915 994 1,151
8 weeks 1,558 1,715 1,754 1,911 2,225
12 weeks 2,303 2,538 2,597 2,832 3,303
extra week 185 205 210 229 269

 

Intensive course
30 lessons (60 minutes each) group tuition per week
Prices in £ shared school flat Family Apartment
  DR SR SR HB SR FB SR
1 week 406 425 430 450 489
2 weeks 538 577 587 626 705
3 weeks 798 857 871 930 1,048
4 weeks 1,048 1,126 1,146 1,224 1,381
8 weeks 1,965 2,122 2,161 2,318 2,631
12 weeks 2,886 3,121 3,180 3,415 3,886
extra week 229 249 254 273 313

 

Star Course Plus 10
20 lessons (60 minutes each) group tuition per week.
+ 10 lessons private tuition per week
Prices in £ shared school flat Family Apartment
  DR SR SR HB SR FB SR
1 week 445 465 469 489 528
2 weeks 636 675 685 724 803
3 weeks 940 999 1,013 1,072 1,190
4 weeks 1,234 1,312 1,332 1,410 1,567
extra week 283 303 308 327 367

 

Star Course 20
20 lessons (60 minutes each) private tuition per week
Prices in £ shared school flat Family Apartment
  DR SR SR HB SR FB SR
1 week 455 474 479 499 538
2 weeks 778 817 827 866 945
3 weeks 1,039 1,098 1,112 1,171 1,289
4 weeks 1,302 1,381 1,400 1,479 1,636
extra week 303 322 327 347 386

 

Star Course 30
30 lessons (60 minutes each) private tuition per week
Prices in £ shared school flat Family Apartment
  DR SR SR HB SR FB SR
1 week 528 548 553 572 612
2 weeks 907 946 956 995 1,073
3 weeks 1,229 1,288 1,302 1,361 1,479
4 weeks 1,538 1,616 1,636 1,714 1,871
extra week 357 376 381 401 440

Dates and services

Day of arrival: Day of departure:
Sunday Saturday
Courses start:
Courses begin every Monday
No lessons on the following dates:
01.01.; 01.04.; 02.04.; 01.05.; 26.07.; 15.09.; 12.10.; 25.12.; 31.12.

Package includes:

Additional services:

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.

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