Learn Spanish in Costa Rica

Personalized Spanish School

Submitted by learnmore on Wed, 09/10/2008 - 21:03.

Learn Spanish in San Jose

We are a small, boutique Spanish school, which allows us to be totally dedicated to providing personal attention and the best learning environment for each of our students.

All of our Spanish Programs are Individually Designed for each student.

We will consider your requirements and will design an Individual Spanish Learning Plan (ISLP) – a unique teaching curriculum just for you, based on:

your objectives in learning Spanish language
your present level of Spanish competence
your special area of interest or Professional Concentration
your personal Natural Learning Style

Address #1::

Tres Rios, San Jose

Address #2::

San Jose.Costa Rica

Telephone:

2278-32-54

FAX::

2278-32-20

Maximum numbre of student per class::

Average Number of Students per Class::

Lesson duration::

1 hour

Accomodation::

Host Family

Facilities::

Individual learning styles,Spanish Intership Program, Special Programs (Healthcare, Business and law, children, spanish teachers, retirees), Materials,Cultural Activities, Internet, television, tropical fruits every day. There are supermarkets, restaurants, stores and others very near at the School. Our homestay family houses are located in some of the most secure and upscale neighborhoods in Costa Rica

Number Of Classrooms::

Activities::

Visit to museums, National Theater, Central Market, dancing classes, cooking classes, lectures about Costa Rica and Central American. Personalized visits (High School, hospital, etc)

Program Costs::

Personalized Spanish School has different programs: 4 hours in mini-group, 4 hours in semi-private group,4 hours of private instructions, 4 hours in mini-group + 2 private hours and 6 hours of private instruction. The price is between $385 until $1000 acoording to the program.

http://www.personalizedspanish.com

Conversa Spanish School in Costa Rica

Submitted by conversa on Tue, 08/19/2008 - 21:14.

Learn Spanish in Costa Rica City

Centro Lingüístico CONVERSA was founded in 1975. We have developed an ideal learning environment for intensive Spanish programs, and we have provided our instructors with the skills and tools necessary to help you learn the language.

Address #1::

Rio Oro

Address #2::

Santa Ana

ZIP/Postal Code::

n/a

Telephone:

1-888-669-1664

FAX::

(506) 2233-2418

Maximum numbre of student per class::

Average Number of Students per Class::

1.8

Lesson duration::

4 hrs or 5.5 hrs

Accomodation::

Host Family

Facilities::

Open air classrooms, Video room, Cafeteria, Swimming pool, Hiking trails, Spectacular views, Wireless internet, On campus lodging

Number Of Classrooms::

Activities::

Latin dance class, cooking class, yoga, movie-night, lectures, hiking

Program Costs::

Several program options - visit www.conversa.net for pricing information.

http://www.conversa.net

Epifania Spanish School

Submitted by Epifaniaschool on Thu, 07/24/2008 - 19:34.

Learn Spanish in San Pedro

At Epifania - Costa Rica Spanish School (Your Learning Spanish School), spanish students of all ages will enjoy a truly rewarding, fun and exciting experience of learning spanish as a new language. With stimulating spanish teachers, interesting fellow spanish students and spanish language improvement your time with us will be very productive and gratifying. Whether you are an absolute beginner or you are at a more advanced level you will receive our full attention so that your commitment to time and expense is as effective, rewarding and productive as possible.

Address #1::

San Pedro de Montes de Oca, 75 meters south from Machu Pichu restaurant.

Address #2::

San Pedro. Costa Rica

ZIP/Postal Code::

506

Telephone:

2524-1726

FAX::

2524-1726

Maximum numbre of student per class::

Average Number of Students per Class::

Lesson duration::

50 minutes

Accomodation::

Host Family

Facilities::

Internet use Internet access and use of computers is available to all learning spanish students free of charge during regular school hours. A wireless network is available at the school for those wishing to use their own laptops. There are also many internet cafes nearby where learning spanish students can have access to the internet for a small charge. Money The currency in Costa Rica is the Colon. As of January, 2007 there are approximately ¢515 Costa Rica colones to one U.S. dollar. Most restaurants and stores accept credit cards and U.S dollars while very few accept traveler’s checks. However, traveler’s checks may be changed at local banks. There are also many ATM machines where you can get dollars or colones. Climate There are only two seasons in Costa Rica, the rainy season and the dry season. In San Jose, the rainy season is normally from May through November and the dry season is from December through April. Even in the rainy season the mornings are normally dry and warm. It normally rains every afternoon for 2 or 3 hours and the rest of the day and evening is usually dry and cool. Temperatures do not vary much from month to month. The average temperature in San Jose is 75” F (24”C). It is warmer at the beaches and cooler in the mountains. Telephone Local calls are free at Epifania - Costa Rica Spanish School and learning spanish students may make long distance calls at the spanish school by calling collect or by using a telephone card. Epifania Spanish School also sells calling cards for international calls. Clothing Dress at Epifania Spanish School is informal. Learning Spanish Students usually wear jeans, shorts, or T-shirts. For evenings you might need a sweater or light jacket. Slacks and a sport shirt or blouse are appropriate for evening wear. For the rainy season, there is no need to bring a raincoat. Few Costa Ricans have one. It is better to bring, or buy locally, an umbrella. Local Transportation Local transportation is plentiful and much less expensive than in the U.S. For example, a bus ride from near the school to San Jose will cost approximately 35 cents. The same trip in a taxi from the spanish school to San Jose will cost less that $3.00.

Number Of Classrooms::

Activities::

Culturals- Dances Classes - Cooking Classes -

Program Costs::

We have differents programs of Spanish, and differents fees , please visit our website for more information

http://www.epifaniaschool.com

Academia Latinoamericana de Español

Submitted by alesa on Wed, 07/16/2008 - 16:55.

Learn Spanish in San Jose

With over 20 years of experience, our school is located in a nice residential area, walking distance from downtown. We offer group and private lessons in all levels of the language. Tours, Travelling Classroom Program, Latin Dance classes, Spanish for each profession, classes for DELE.

Address #1::

Avenida 8, entre calles 31 y 33, Bo. Francisco Peralta, San Jose, Costa Rica

Address #2::

Apdo 1280-2050, San Pedro , San Jose, Costa Rica

Telephone:

(506)22249917

FAX::

(506)22258125

Maximum numbre of student per class::

Average Number of Students per Class::

Lesson duration::

4 hours per day

Accomodation::

Host Family

Facilities::

Access to Internet, comfortable classrooms, patio, nearby pastry shop, pharmacy, supermarket.

Number Of Classrooms::

Activities::

Tours, Latin Dance classes, Travelling Classroom Program, walking tour of San Jose, we help you plan your own tours and activities

Program Costs::

$170 per week for 20 hours of Spanish lessons $150 per week for homestay with a Costa Rican family, breakfast, dinner and laundry included

http://www.alespanish.com

Costa Rican Language Academy CRLA

Submitted by crla on Thu, 07/10/2008 - 18:13.

Learn Spanish in San Jose

Learn Spanish, explore Costa Rica, experience our culture, join a volunteer project, make friends and much more.
Since 1989 we have been providing high-quality Spanish instruction. All our Spanish instructors have university degrees and practical experience teaching Spanish.

Address #1::

P.O. Box 1966-2050

Address #2::

San Jose.Costa Rica

Telephone:

+(506) 2280-1685

FAX::

+ (506) 2280-2548

Maximum numbre of student per class::

Average Number of Students per Class::

Lesson duration::

3, 4, 5 or 6 hours per day, Monday-Friday or Monday-Thursday

Accomodation::

Host Family

Facilities::

Located in an up-scale residential/commercial neighborhood in San Pedro, on the east side of San José, CRLA is close to places of interest for the students - across from the University of Costa Rica campus, close to the well-known San Pedro Mall and to a variety of restaurants, cinemas, banks, Internet cafes, and many stores. It is also a 20 minute walk from downtown San José. Our modern and comfortable facilities include: 40 classrooms, 2 computer rooms for students, free wireless internet access, sunny terraces, and a beautiful tropical garden.

Number Of Classrooms::

Activities::

Latin dance classes, Costa Rican cooking classes, conversation sessions, cultural activities, volunteer work, outings and tours, rafting, surfing, hiking, canopy tours.

Program Costs::

From $277 per week

http://www.spanishandmore.com

Natural Spanish School

Submitted by naturalspanish on Thu, 07/03/2008 - 21:45.

Learn Spanish in San Jose

Learn Spanish the fun and natural way in beautiful Costa Rica

Address #1::

San José

Address #2::

Costa Rica

ZIP/Postal Code::

Post Office 1758-2100

Telephone:

(506) 2280 8071

FAX::

(506) 8388 2070

Maximum numbre of student per class::

Average Number of Students per Class::

Lesson duration::

2 hrs

Accomodation::

Host Family

Number Of Classrooms::

Activities::

horseback riding, swimming, hiking, volcano and hot springs tour, rainforrest hike, river boating, canopy ride, rappelling

Program Costs::

$370 - $2,120

http://www.naturalspanish.com

La Escuela Del Sol

Submitted by laescueladelsol on Thu, 06/19/2008 - 15:27.

Learn Spanish in Guanacasta

La Escuela Del Sol is an adventure for people who want to learn Spanish, fire dancing, surfing or practice yoga in a tropical paradise. Programs, consisting of any one or two of the aforementioned courses are from 1 to 4 weeks, and may include a zipline canopy tour, horseback riding to private waterfalls, night time giant turtle egg laying tour, a waterfall hike and more. College credit is available.

Address #1::

300 Metros al Sur Del Centro Montezuma

Address #2::

Contiguo al Puente

Telephone:

(011-506) 8358-5312

Maximum numbre of student per class::

Average Number of Students per Class::

2-4

Lesson duration::

4 hours

Accomodation::

Hotel

Facilities::

All rooms include a fan or air conditioning and a private bathroom. All students will have access to a kitchen as well. The kitchen includes everything necessary to prepare your own meals, including a refrigerator, stove and microwave, however, because of the high quality and the low cost of the food, many of our students prefer to eat their meals in nearby restaurants. This gives you the opportunity to experience the incredible ambiance Montezuma has to offer as well as the chance to practice your Spanish.

Number Of Classrooms::

Activities::

Surfing, Yoga, Fire Dancing, Bonfires, Waterfall Hikes, Night Time Turtle Tour, Horseback Riding, Scuba, Snorkeling, Sea Kayaking, Salsa Dancing, Subtitled Movies, etc.

Program Costs::

From $500 for 1 week of Yoga only in a shared room to $2,690 for 4 weeks of Surfing and Spanish with private room. Please check our Rates and Dates page for more details.

http://www.laescueladelsol.com

Academia de Español D'Amore

Submitted by Academia DAmore on Mon, 06/16/2008 - 15:45.

Learn Spanish in Manuel Antonio

Academia de Español D'Amore is high quality educational institution created to facilitate the learning of Spanish under the whole language immersion modality of learning.

Address #1::

kilometro 3 carretera al Parque Nacional de Manuel Antonio

Address #2::

Contiguo a Bungalows Tulemar

ZIP/Postal Code::

67-6350

Telephone:

506-2777-0233

FAX::

506-2777-0233

Maximum numbre of student per class::

Average Number of Students per Class::

Lesson duration::

4 hours

Accomodation::

Host Family

Facilities::

Hotels Cabinas Hostels Apartment

Number Of Classrooms::

Activities::

Dance, Musi, Cook classes, Rainforest activities, Comunal Activities

Program Costs::

Depends on the course

http://www.academiadamore.com

AICR ~ Amistad Costa Rica

Submitted by Amistad on Mon, 06/16/2008 - 14:53.

Learn Spanish in Heredia

Amistad Institute at a Glance.
Amistad Institute offers specially developed Spanish language and Cultural Training; and Volunteer Programs. Our Campus is a beautiful 5 acre Private Reserve, filled with trees and wildlife. We offer a full range of intellectual, social, and cultural activities. Please ask for the syllabus in these different Semester Programs: Seminar for Spanish Instructors, Volunteering for Development, Cultural Studies of Costa Rica, and International Businesses.

Address #1::

Frente al EBAIS de Barrio Jesus

Address #2::

Santa Barbara, Heredia

ZIP/Postal Code::

3009

Telephone:

(506) 2269.0000

FAX::

(506) 2269.0062

Maximum numbre of student per class::

Average Number of Students per Class::

Accomodation::

Host Family

Facilities::

Our Campus is a beautiful 5 acre Private Reserve, filled with trees and wildlife. You can see goats, ducks, fish, and more. We also have internet access providing computers or wireless signal, so you can bring your own computer.

Number Of Classrooms::

Activities::

We offer a full range of intellectual, social, and cultural activities.

Program Costs::

Length Fee 1 Week $440 2 Weeks $885 3 Weeks $1,100 4 Weeks $1,298 Extra Week $302

http://www.amistadcostarica.com

Universal de idiomas Costa Rica

Submitted by julio on Sat, 06/14/2008 - 15:58.

Learn Spanish in Costa Rica City

Universal Costa Rica. The place to learn Spanish. Since 1981 Universal de Idiomas, San José has been offering Spanish classes with high academic standards at reasonable rates.

Address #1::

venida 2 and Calle (st) 9 corner building.

Address #2::

Costa Rica City. Costa Rica

ZIP/Postal Code::

751 2150 san jose

Telephone:

506 2257 0441

FAX::

506 22 23 99 17

Maximum numbre of student per class::

Average Number of Students per Class::

Lesson duration::

3 hours per day

Accomodation::

Host Family

Facilities::

Internet facilities next to building 70 cents per hour. Soda cafeteria in the building.

Number Of Classrooms::

Activities::

Staff helps planning with excursions tours Costa Rica

Program Costs::

Economical global package homestay and classes US$1100

http://www.universal-edu.com

123 Guide of Languages recommends these schools:

Learn Spanish in Costa Rica

Personalized Spanish School

Conversa Spanish School in Costa Rica

Epifania Spanish School

Academia Latinoamericana de Español

Costa Rican Language Academy CRLA

Natural Spanish School

La Escuela Del Sol

Academia de Español D'Amore

AICR ~ Amistad Costa Rica

Universal de idiomas Costa Rica

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