Spanish Language Schools & Courses in Guanacaste, Costa Rica

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Learn Spanish in Guanacaste, Costa Rica

Originally part of Nicaragua, The Nicoya region of Guanacaste Province was annexed to Costa Rica by popular vote on July 25, 1824 and although it is now very much a part of the country, it is distinctive not only in its terrain, but also in its culture. The Gulf of Nicoya which separates the Nicoya Peninsula from the mainland of Costa Rica is a stunning marine and coastal landscape of wetlands, jagged rocky islands and cliffs, extensive mangrove habitat, and high biodiversity.

Beautiful beaches, fascinating national parks and a variety of activities, including world-class fishing and diving, awaits visitors to Guanacaste, the largest province of Costa Rica.

The perfect time to learn Spanish in Guanacaste, Costa Rica is, luckily enough, year round. The dry season affords the serious sun worshipper with plenty of tanning time, while the "green season" brings the trees into bloom with explosions of colour and fragrances.

Spanish Courses Guanacaste, Costa Rica - Fees

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Our Spanish School in Guanacaste, Costa Rica

Our Spanish School in Guanacaste, Costa Rica offers a different type of immersion experience located at our rustic and picturesque beach location in Paso Tempisque. The Spanish school's traditional Costa Rican architecture provides a quiet and secure environment in which to learn and practice the Spanish language, while nearby pristine white beaches and a beautiful blue sea provide an ideal atmosphere for relaxation between lessons. As well as the serene surroundings, we believe that the influence of the charming local people will give you a truly memorable experience with us.

“La Casona” as our privately owned Guanacaste school is known, is located just twenty minutes from the world famous beaches at Naranjo, Nancite, Nacascolo, Hermosa and Ocotal, to name but a few. Our location provides opportunities for Spanish learning, nature study, research and of course, relaxation. Ecotravellers, natural history lovers, student groups and bird watchers will all be delighted with the variety of flora and fauna and other activities that are available in the area surrounding our school.

Our Spanish schools methodology is based on providing the best Spanish language learning experience through the process of full language and cultural immersion. At our Spanish school in Guanacaste, Costa Rica we are convinced that anyone who chooses to study Spanish with us will encounter a once in a lifetime opportunity. This confidence stems from the knowledge that acquiring a stronger understanding of Spanish language and Latino culture opens the door to an exciting world of literature, history, music, art, philosophy, and business.

Our Guanacaste Spanish School organizes an extensive cultural program which runs along side its language classes, with a variety of activities on offer throughout each week. The weekly activities schedule is posted on the reception notice board and includes theater nights, concerts, competitions and other games etc. Participating students are also welcome to join our weekly Latino dance class at no extra cost, with no experience or rhythm required this always proves to be a fun occasion. As we say in Spanish “a mover el esqueleto”!

Another popular event at our school is the regular Costa Rican fruit and nut class, which is also open to all at no extra charge. This class will introduce you to the wide variety of fruits that are common in Costa Rica, as well as the medicinal and other traditional uses they each have. During this class we make use of the ten separate varieties of fruit that you will find growing within the grounds of our school.

Our Spanish Courses in Guanacaste, Costa Rica

In Guanacaste we offer a variety of Spanish language courses to suit all individual needs, with our standard Spanish Program being the most popular choice. Many students also take advantage of our one to one private lessons, while we also offer many other courses for more specific purposes which can be tailored to your own personal requirements.

Standard Spanish Course

Our General Spanish Course is a straight forward yet intense Spanish language review; the course includes general Spanish grammar rules, emphasis on pronunciation for increased ease of conversation and also allows for practice time for verbal and written Spanish. The goal of this program is to provide the student with basic language skills and functional fluency.

Individual Lessons

Our one to one private instruction courses are designed especially for people who want to advance at their own pace, work on specific vocabulary, have special needs or who simply have limited time. We recommend this program for students who are taking classes for only one week so you can maximize the effectiveness of your limited time with us.

Combined Spanish Course

Students can also choose a combination of both general group lessons and private one to one instruction. This option is useful for students who wish to reinforce what they learn in the classroom with the continuity of an individual tutor. Combination courses can also be effective for students who prefer the general classroom atmosphere but also have specific vocabulary requirements.

Our Spanish language School also offers the following programs:

• 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

Please ask for more information regarding these programs.

Spanish Courses in Guanacaste, Costa Rica - Accommodation

Our Spanish Language school is happy to assist our students with their accommodation arrangements. At our Guanacaste School we can organize and highly recommend our home stay with a local family option.

Host Family

Our host family option is very popular with our students as it offers you the opportunity of staying with a local Costa Rican family close to the school, where you can practice your Spanish skills while learning more about the culture and traditions of the people. All our host families are screened very carefully to ensure your stay will be enjoyable and productive, while the feedback we receive is carefully monitored to ensure a continuing high standard. The host family option places the student with a family that is usually located within walking distance of the school, although some may require a short bus journey. During your stay with a host family you will receive a private room with house keys, breakfast, lunch and dinner, as well as laundry service.

Please note: All prices are quoted in US dollars. For the equivalent in your currency, please visit www.xe.com/ucc.