Learn Spanish in San Jose, Costa Rica
Boasting unbeatable springtime weather year round, San Jose combines a genuine Latin American vibe with its modern city surroundings. The capital city of Costa Rica has an array of international residents, uniting the many cultural influences with astonishing ease. San Jose is an ideal location to learn Spanish in Costa Rica.
Spanish School in San Jose, Costa Rica
Location: The Spanish school in San Jose is locatedin a safe, quiet neighborhood; the school is only a ten-minute bus ride from downtown.
Facilities: You can send faxes, send and receive mail, make phone calls and surf the internet all at a small cost.
Teachers: All have university education and many have linguistics degrees as well as teaching certifications.
Materials: Developed by the school and provided free of charge.
Spanish Courses in San Jose, Costa Rica
Type: Individual, Group, Combined (group/individual).
Classes per week: Individual - 20, Group - 20, Combined - 20 + 10.
Course Duration: one week minimum.
Lessons: 55 minutes.
Class size: Average of 2 -3, Maximum of 8.
Levels: All.
Start Dates: Spanish courses in San Jose start every Monday.
Includes: A selection of cultural activities like dance and cooking classes.
College Credit: Yes. Please ask your school for requirements.
Booking fee: None.
Spanish Learning + Cultural Activities
We offer a large variety of cultural activities, with Merengue and Salsa dance lessons and a cooking class on offer once a week. You can visit museums, see movies and other cultural activities that change frequently. Students receive discounts on tours to some of Costa Rica's premiere attractions, such as national parks and beaches, rafting, scuba diving, and dolphin watching. Our staff is happy to help with recommendations and arrangements. It is easy to reach many of the national parks by bus, with schedules and tickets available for free. Volunteer opportunities available through the school are a great way to enrich your cultural experience. (Part of your tuition is directed to environmental protection as well as the education and health of underprivileged children). 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.
San Jose Accommodation
Options: Homestay, Apartment (Hotel and hostel options available upon request).
Type: Single, Double.
Description: Homestay - a private room with house keys, breakfast, dinner and a laundry service; Apartment - equipped with an internet connection, oven, refrigerator, microwave oven, cooking utensils and television. Students can choose to rent the whole apartment or share. Each has three double bedrooms. Room cleaning service is provided.
Meals: Half board, No meals.
Travel time to school: Within walking distance.
Airport pickup: Available free of charge.
School Accreditations
- ALTO (Association of Language travel Organizations).
- FIYTO (Federation of International Youth Travel Organizations).
School Testimonials
“An outstanding school for anyone with the desire of learn Spanish. Teachers are excellent, patient, and motivating. The staff was always willing to assist in any way possible. It is a fantastic, friendly and reliable school. I hope to return one day soon“
Camille Weir, USA
“During my 8 weeks studying at the school, I found the teachers to be dedicated and very capable. As the class sizes are kept small, I was able to focus on what I needed to learn and I greatly increased my speaking ability. I met students from all over the world and enjoyed the culture and learning Spanish of Costa Rica. I highly recommend this school to anyone.”
Vanessa Chester, New Zealand
San Jose Spanish Course Fees (US$)
| Weeks |
Standard Mini Group (20 hrs) |
Individual (20 hrs) |
Combined (20+10 hrs) |
| 1 |
425 |
700 |
770 |
| 2 |
765 |
1235 |
1485 |
| 3 |
930 |
1760 |
2140 |
| 4 |
1190 |
2230 |
2730 |
| Extra |
290 |
560 |
680 |
Additional private lessons $23 per lesson
Accommodation Fees (US$)
| Weeks |
Home Stay |
Single Room in a Shared Apartment |
Double Room in a Shared Apartment |
Whole Apartment |
| 1 |
145 |
170 |
208 |
370 |
| 2 |
250 |
340 |
416 |
740 |
| 3 |
380 |
510 |
624 |
1110 |
| 4 |
500 |
525 |
650 |
1260 |
| Extra |
120 |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
| Extra Night |
n/a |
32 |
39 |
65 |
Booking
To inquire regarding Spanish courses in Costa Rica, or Spanish courses in Costa Rica, please complete details here: Inquiry
Begin the booking process to learn Spanish in Costa Rica, 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 Costa Rica works limited hours at weekends and therefore bookings made at weekends may take a little longer to process.
For a list of Spanish school locations in costa-rica, please visit this page Learn Spanish in Costa-rica
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