Learn Spanish in Barva, Costa Rica
Despite its early colonization by the Spanish, Barva has been able to preserve the laid-back Costa Rican way of life. Nestled on the fertile slopes of the extinct Barva Volcano, the town’s old-fashioned ambiance is surrounded by pristine natural beauty.
Spanish School in Barva, Costa Rica
Location: Barva is a picturesque town that lies on the lush slopes of the extinct Barva Volcano in the fertile Central Valley. Located within the Private Reserve, a joint American and Costa Rican owned nature reserve, our Spanish school is just a few minutes from the historical town of Barva. The campus is on five acres of grounds that are home to 50 different kinds of native trees and plants, over 80 species of birds, and a large river adjoining the property.
Facilities: Six conveniently connected buildings with ten classrooms, administrative offices, and lots of room to study and rest.
Teachers: All teachers have university degrees and have taken an intensive course in teaching Spanish as a foreign language.
Materials: Included in the fee. Notebook and pens are not.
Spanish Courses in Barva, Costa Rica
Type: Individual, Group, Combined group/individual.
Classes per week: Individual - minimum of 10; Group - 20; Combined - 20 + 10, 20 +15.
Course Duration: one-week minimum.
Lessons: 55 Minutes.
Class size: Maximum of 6.
Levels: All.
Start Dates: Spanish courses in Barva begin every Monday.
Includes: Discounts on travel through our own travel agency.
Specialized: Grade and High School Educators, Medical Spanish, Environmental Spanish, Flight and Airport Staff Spanish, Social Workers Spanish, Kids Programs, High School Student Programs, Latin Culture, Sports and Athletics, Nature Lovers, Single’s Retreat, Golden Days.
College Credit: Available - contact your school for requirements.
Booking fee: None.
Spanish Learning + Cultural Activities
We organize a comprehensive cultural program, which runs along with the language classes. These weekly activities include theater nights, concerts, competitions and other games. Participating students are welcome to join our weekly Latino dance class at no extra cost. We offer a regular Costa Rican fruit and nut class, also at no extra charge. This class will introduce the wide variety of fruits common to Costa Rica, as well as the medicinal and traditional uses they have. We use the ten varieties of fruit found growing within the grounds of our school. Our proprietary travel agency is sure to give you among the very best prices available for travel in our beautiful country. Volunteer opportunities available through the school are a great way to enrich your cultural experience. Living with a Costa Rican family provides many opportunities to experience the local culture and is an important part of your experience at the school, should you choose this option.
Barva Accommodation
Options: Homestay.
Type: Single.
Description: All our host families offer a private room with a closet, shared bathroom, shared T.V., 3 meals a day, laundry service (sorry, no underwear).
Meals: Full board.
Travel time to school: Most within walking distance (some may require a short bus ride).
Airport pickup: Free.
Spanish School Accreditations
- Associated with the Brevard College in North Carolina.
Barva Testimonials
“We really enjoyed our stay with the school’s staff and our home stay. We learned a lot of Spanish, especially about Latino culture. This experience was amazing!”
John & Laura Brown, US
“The informal and friendly atmosphere allows for an ideal learning environment and an inspiring support system for meaningful volunteer work. I have had a fantastic experience here. I have loved just sitting around and ‘fixing the world’ with you, and I hope to be back soon to continue!”
Victoria Young, US
“We came again, and we are planning to come soon. This country and its people made us felt in love!”
Paul & Kate Link, US
Barva Spanish Course Fees (US$)
| Weeks |
Group 20 |
Individual 10 |
Group 20 + 10 |
Group 20 + 15 |
| 1 |
400 |
325 |
650 |
775 |
| 2 |
845 |
575 |
1225 |
1475 |
| 3 |
1060 |
825 |
1800 |
2175 |
| 4 |
1258 |
1075 |
2375 |
2875 |
| Extra |
302 |
1325 |
2950 |
3575 |
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Extra lessons (minimum of 2) 25/hr. |
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Accommodation Fees (US$)
Home stay Accommodation per Week: $115.
Booking
Begin the booking process to learn Spanish in Barva, Costa Rica by completing details here. We will check availability and get back to you with confirmation and deposit payment details within 24 hrs.
The administration at the Spanish language school in Barva works limited hours at weekends and therefore bookings made at weekends may take a little longer to process.
Should you have any questions on learning Spanish in Barva or Costa-Rica, please ask here, inquiries
For a list of Spanish school locations in Costa Rica, please visit this page Learn Spanish in Costa-Rica
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