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Sámara |
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Sámara lies on the northern Pacific Coast of Guanacaste
and boasts three miles of white sand in a protected coral reef
bay. The beach is dotted with restaurants (serving fresh-caught
seafood, refreshing smoothies, and other local specialties)
as well as bars, discos, and even an art gallery exhibiting
work by local artists. The tranquil ocean is ideal for swimming,
diving, snorkeling, and surfing. Other activities at Sámara
include horseback riding, deep-sea fishing, dolphin watching,
waterfall visits, and canopy tours.
And the town’s recreational options expand into the
surrounding region. Within close proximity of Sámara
are tropical forests containing exotic wildlife, the Nicoya
region with its remnants of the Chorotega indigenous culture,
and the deserted Isla Chora— a short kayak trip away—perfect
for snorkeling and sunbathing. It’s easy to see why
Sámara is a favorite vacation spot for Costa Ricans
and visitors from around the world, and a wonderful place
to enhance your Spanish.
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Three Good Reasons
to Study Spanish in Sámara |
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The fun and relaxed atmosphere
of this beach town provides the perfect setting
for learning. |
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Sámara is one of the safest,
most unspoiled, and most beautiful beaches in Costa
Rica. |
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The many local celebrations provide
an opportunity to learn about the culture in a fun
and lively way. |
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Sámara Weather |
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The average temperature lies between
71°F (21°C) and 81°F (27°C). The coolest
months are from November through January, and the warmest
from March through May. The weather is usually divided
into two major seasons: dry and rainy. The dry season
runs from January through May and the rainy season from
June through December. |
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Sámara |
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| Course |
1 week |
2 weeks |
3 weeks |
4 weeks |
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| Immersion (40hrs/wk incl lunch) |
$880.00 |
$1760.00 |
$2640.00 |
$3520.00 |
$880.00 |
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| Private 4 (20 hrs/wk) |
$440.00 |
$880.00 |
$1320.00 |
$1760.00 |
$440.00 |
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| Private 6 (30 hrs/wk) |
$660.00 |
$1320.00 |
$1980.00 |
$2640.00 |
$660.00 |
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| Group (20hrs/wk) |
$300.00 |
$555.00 |
$790.00 |
$985.00 |
$215.00 |
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| Group + (20hrs/grp/wk + 10hrs/priv/wk) |
$520.00 |
$995.00 |
$1450.00 |
$1865.00 |
$435.00 |
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1 week |
2 weeks |
3 weeks |
4 weeks |
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| Immersion (40hrs/wk incl lunch) |
$1035 |
$2070 |
$3105 |
$4140 |
$1030 |
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| Private 4 (20 hrs/wk) |
$595 |
$1190 |
$1785 |
$2380 |
$590 |
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| Private 6 (30 hrs/wk) |
$815 |
$1630 |
$2445 |
$3260 |
$810 |
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| Group (20hrs/wk) |
$455 |
$865 |
$1255 |
$1605 |
$365 |
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| Group + (20hrs/grp/wk + 10hrs/priv/wk) |
$675 |
$1305 |
$1915 |
$2485 |
$585 |
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| Notes |
 Price includes books.
Private classes are subject to availability in high season.
The student should fly into Liberia, (1.5 hours from Sámara). Airport pickup costs $100 for pickup one way, paid directly to taxi.
A class hour is 50 minutes.
Pick up from San Jose w/ overnight lodging and public bus transfer to Samara: $85
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Learn Spanish in Sámara |
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Our premier Spanish language school is located in Playa Sámara, in beautiful new
beachfront facilities. Spanish classes are held in modern, air-conditioned
rooms, all with a view of the nearby ocean. You may even have
the chance to participate in a Spanish conversation hour in the tropical
gardens or on the beach under the shade of a palm tree. Other
school amenities include a large open-air rancho used for dance
lessons and special cultural activities, a kitchen for cooking
classes, student lounges, hammocks, and a tour services desk.
The Spanish school’s teachers are all university-qualified and
credentialed to teach Spanish as a second language. They have
also been certified by the school’s Professional Development
Training Program, and participate in ongoing seminars, both
in Costa Rica and abroad, to remain abreast of current methodology
trends and teaching concepts. And most of all, they are dedicated
to making sure you learn Spanish in Costa Rica —and have a good time
doing it!
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Highlights |
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Location: Located in Playa Sámara in beautiful new beachfront facilities. |
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Facilities: Modern, air-conditioned classrooms with audio equipment
• large communal study space • open-air
rancho for dance classes and cultural activities
• garden • kitchen for cooking classes
• several lounges • hammocks •internet and surrounding internet cafes •
reception and tour services desk. |
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Group Class Size: Maximum of 6 students, average of 4. |
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Student Body: 40% of students are from the US, 15% from Canada,
15% from Switzerland, 10% from the Netherlands,
7% from Germany, 5% from the UK, and 8% from other
countries. 6% are under the age of 18, 34% are 18-22,
30% are 23-30, 19% are 31-49, and 11% are 50+. |
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Sámara |
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Activities and Excursions |
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The school in Sámara offers a full calendar of activities,
special events and guided excursions. All students are encouraged
to participate in order to practice their Spanish, interact
with the locals, and have fun! Some of the available activities
are described below.
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Latin Dance Class
Learn the most popular dances in Costa Rica including
salsa, merengue, cumbia, and marcado. You’ll
have fun and get a workout too!
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Costa Rican Cooking Class
Once a week you can get together with fellow students
and learn how to make typical Costa Rican dishes.
This is a nice—not to mention tasty!—skill
to take home and share with friends and family.
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Lectures
A range of topics including the ecology and environment
of Costa Rica, Latin-American literature, politics,
and women’s studies are covered in lectures
and informal discussions.
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Film Night
Once a week the school shows a film in Spanish.
This is an entertaining and practical way to learn
the language.
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Intercambios
This program gives Spanish students the chance to
meet with Costa Ricans who are learning English.
This is an opportunity for both sets of students
to practice their language skills and learn about
each other’s culture.
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Fiestas
Patrionales
These local celebrations, held in Costa Rican cities
and villages every year, are an excellent source
of cultural entertainment. You can watch bullfights
"Tico" (Costa Rican) style, where the
bull is not harmed in any way, participate in traditional
games, and try out a variety of local fare.
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Local
Cultural Festivities
As part of your exposure to Costa Rican culture,
you are encouraged to plan your stay to coincide
with one of the yearly cultural celebrations held
in or near Playa Sámara. Popular festivals
include Independence Day in September, Encounter
of Cultures Day/Guanacaste Celebration Festival
in October, and the Pica de Leña Fiesta in
November.
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Sámara |
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Private Courses
The
special courses in Sámara are available as
one-on-one training and prepare students for the
special requirements of a particular topic. The
main language goals of these courses are to gain
subject-specific vocabulary, confident language
skills, precise formulation of ideas and sentences,
and fluency in speech.
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Students
are encouraged to fine-tune the content of the course
with their teachers so that it fully meets their
needs. Popular choices for special courses have
been the following:
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 Business |
Medicine |
Journalism |
Engineering |
| Tourism |
Law |
Architecture |
And more... |
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Sámara |
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Kimberly Arena
Bilingual Teacher and Guidance
Counselor |
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[the school’s] courses to be equivalent or superior
to university level Spanish courses in the U.S. I appreciated
the small class size, the professional, intensive instruction
along with the individual attention given to each student." |
Marie-Claude Perrault
Management Consultant |
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beach campus is absolutely amazing. Located in Samara,
a small typical beach village, you will quickly feel at
home and have countless opportunities to meet local new
friends to practice your Spanish. Make sure you also visit
the amazing natural sites this small country has to offer:
national parks, beautiful beaches, coffee plantations
and spectacular volcanoes. Go and see for yourself why
Costa Rica is also called the Switzerland of Central America.'' |
Tracy Hicks
University Student |
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very impressed with the professional manner in which the
school was run. Both the teachers and directors were very
accommodating in tailoring a program to fit my specific
skills and needs. The classes were demanding and interesting,
and after class, having fun with the cultural activities
was the high point of my day! My experiences with both
the school and the [homestay] family were exceptional." |
| Roger Edwards |
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you all for such an exciting and rewarding experience.
It really did my heart and soul good to escape the hectic
culture of the United States and to experience the charm
and friendliness of [Costa Rica]. I was thoroughly impressed
by my instructors and all the staff. I felt that my Spanish
really improved in the short time I was there. I know
your program was effective because, by the second week,
I could feel myself beginning to think a little in Spanish.
This was an exciting feeling! As a result of my stay in
Costa Rica, I have begun to understand the true meaning
of 'Pura Vida'." |
Sherman Fein
Honorary Consul of Costa Rica |
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school] is a well-organized and well-run academic institution
providing an excellent environment and high-quality training
[in the Spanish language]. I feel comfortable recommending
[this institution] with great enthusiasm." |
Gerald Scholefield
Superintendent of Schools
(retired) |
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| "I retired
after 30 years in education in Canada: as a teacher, school
principal, and superintendent responsible for several
schools. From this perspective I was most impressed with
[this institution] when I studied Spanish there recently.
The teachers of Spanish are knowledgeable, skillful, enthusiastic
and caring. The classes are small and the students dedicated
to learning. Moreover, the school "climate"
is happy, warm, and supportive…I would rate the
school and its services as outstanding." |
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