Learn Spanish in Manuel Antonio
Manuel Antonio National Park has some of the best beaches on Costa Rica’s Pacific coast, with many areas offering exceptional opportunities for swimming and snorkeling.
The town of Manuel Antonio is a stone's throw away from the Manuel Antonio National Park. Learn Spanish in Manuel Antonio and enjoy this astounding place that is full of exotic wildlife, dazzling rainforests, stunning beaches, and magnificent mountains.
Spanish Language School in Manuel Antonio
Location: The Spanish language school in Manuel Antonio is locatedthree Kilometers from the town of Quepos and about the same distance from Manuel Antonio beach, the school is located in a safe and peaceful neighborhood.
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 Manuel Antonio
Type: Individual, Group, Combined group/individual.
Classes per week: Individual - 20, Group - 20, Combined - 20 + 10.
Course Duration: 1 week minimum.
Lessons: 55 minutes.
Class size: Average of 2 -3, Maximum of 8.
Levels: All.
Start Dates: Spanish courses in Manuel Antonio startevery 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.
Manuel Antonio Accommodation
Options: Homestay (Hotel and hostel options available upon request).
Type: Single, double and family options.
Description: Homestay - a private room with house keys, breakfast, dinner and a laundry service.
Meals: Half board.
Travel time to school: 20 minute bus ride.
Airport pickup: US$ 30.
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 to learn or improve their 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
“We are very glad that we chose the school. The entire staff is professional and organized. Our teachers here were excellent! The school in Manuel Antonio is a facility with an amazing view of the Pacific, and the fresh fruits and coffee at break times are always delicious. Our 4 weeks there was a most worthwhile vacation. ¡Perfecto!”
Shockey Family , USA
“When I arrived in Costa Rica, I was somewhat anxious because I did not know anyone and my Spanish was basic. By the time I left (2 months later), I was close to fluent in Spanish and had met many new friends from several different countries. I also felt welcomed into the "family" which includes its teachers, staff, students, etc. All of the connections I made in Costa Rica have had a lasting impact even to this day.”
Karen Dockery, USA
Manuel Antonio Spanish Course Fees (US$)
| Weeks |
Standard Mini Group
(20 hrs) |
Individual(20 hrs) |
Combined(20+10 hrs) |
| 1 |
395 |
620 |
620 |
| 2 |
700 |
1150 |
1150 |
| 3 |
920 |
1605 |
1605 |
| 4 |
1160 |
2015 |
2015 |
| Extra |
260 |
485 |
485 |
Accommodation Fees (US$)
| Weeks |
Home Stay |
| 1 |
130 |
| 2 |
230 |
| 3 |
345 |
| 4 |
460 |
| Extra |
110 |
Booking
Begin the booking process to learn Spanish in Manuel Antonio 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 Manuel Antonio works limited hours at weekends and therefore bookings made at weekends may take a little longer to process. |