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San Jose |
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The capital of Costa Rica, San José is located in the
Central Valley, a fertile basin 3,773 feet above sea level.
On the hillsides and near the volcanoes surrounding San José
you will find quaint villages, rolling pastures, small farms,
and vast coffee plantations.
In the basin itself lays the San José metro area. The
bustling city is home to an extensive collection of museums,
theaters, restaurants, nightclubs, and neighborhood markets.
Live music, trendy bars and restaurants, and dance clubs vibrating
with tropical rhythms are all vital parts of San José's
active nightlife. Cultural and educational options abound as
well, with theater, dance performances, museums, and visits
to historical monuments rounding out your itinerary. In addition,
the city's central location is a great starting point for adventures
to any part of beautiful Costa Rica.
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Three Good Reasons
to Study Spanish in San José |
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San José is centrally located
within Costa Rica, so you can easily explore all
that the country has to offer. |
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San José has fewer tourists
than many other Costa Rican destinations, so you
will have more opportunities to experience true
immersion and practice your Spanish with locals. |
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The school is ideally situated
far enough away from downtown San José to
enjoy life away from the big city, yet within a
convenient 10-minute bus ride from the city center. |
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San José Weather |
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The temperature in San José is
generally pleasant and stays between 70°F and 90°F
(21°C and 32°C). There are two distinct seasons:
the wet season (May- Nov.) and the dry season (Dec.-April).
During the wet season, mornings are usually clear, but
afternoons carry heavy rain nearly every day. The dry
season has less rain but relatively high winds. The average
annual humidity in San José is 80%. |
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Learn Spanish in San José |
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The Spanish school in San José has a perfect location for a language
center. It is located in San Pedro, a suburb of San José,
close to the majority of the host families that work with the
school. It is far enough from downtown San José to offer clean air and quiet surroundings, yet within a convenient
10-minute bus ride from the city center. Spanish students can easily
access San José's museums, shops, and bars. In addition,
San Pedro provides a variety of activities for Spanish students, thanks
to the presence of the University of Costa Rica, which lies
only five blocks away.
Inside the Spanish school, nearly all of the classrooms are built with
the student in mind. They have an abundance of natural light
and are well-ventilated and comfortably furnished, providing
optimum conditions for language learning. There is also a computer
lab with free Internet, an onsite café "Café
Entre Amigos," a garden, and a large terrace with great
views, all of which combine to create a fun and relaxing atmosphere
in which to learn Spanish.
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Highlights |
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Location: Located 10 minutes from the city center, in a suburb
of San José called San Pedro. Close to many
shops, cafes, bars, clubs, restaurants, and the
University of Costa Rica. |
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Facilities: Established in 1987, new school built in 1998 •
purpose-built classrooms with natural lighting •
garden • terrace • outdoor classrooms
• large computer lab with free Internet •
on campus café "Café Entre Amigos." |
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Group Class Size: Maximum of 4 students. |
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Student Body: 66% of students are from the USA, 28% from Europe,
and 6% from other countries. 60% of students are
ages 20-39, 16% are 40-50, and 24% are 50+. |
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San Jose |
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| Course |
1 week |
2 weeks |
3 weeks |
4 weeks |
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| Immersion (40hrs/wk incl lunch) |
$1135.00 |
$2070.00 |
$3005.00 |
$3940.00 |
$935.00 |
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| Private 4 (20 hrs/wk) |
$675.00 |
$1360.00 |
$2045.00 |
$2730.00 |
$475.00 |
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| Private 6 (30 hrs/wk) |
$925.00 |
$1860.00 |
$2795.00 |
$3730.00 |
$725.00 |
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| Group (20hrs/wk) |
$440.00 |
$680.00 |
$1340.00 |
$1790.00 |
$240.00 |
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| Group + (20hrs/grp/wk + 10hrs/priv/wk) |
$665.00 |
$1340.00 |
$2015.00 |
$2690.00 |
$465.00 |
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| Course |
1 week |
2 weeks |
3 weeks |
4 weeks |
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Host Family |
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| Immersion (40hrs/wk incl lunch) |
$1366 |
$2532 |
$3698 |
$4864 |
$1166 |
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| Private 4 (20 hrs/wk) |
$906 |
$1822 |
$2738 |
$3654 |
$706 |
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| Private 6 (30 hrs/wk) |
$1156 |
$2322 |
$3488 |
$4654 |
$956 |
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| Group (20hrs/wk) |
$671 |
$1142 |
$2033 |
$2714 |
$471 |
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| Group + (20hrs/grp/wk + 10hrs/priv/wk) |
$896 |
$1802 |
$2708 |
$3614 |
$696 |
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Hostel |
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| Immersion (40hrs/wk incl lunch) |
$1394 |
$2587 |
$3781 |
$4974 |
$1194 |
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| Private 4 (20 hrs/wk) |
$934 |
$1877 |
$2821 |
$3764 |
$734 |
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| Private 6 (30 hrs/wk) |
$1184 |
$2377 |
$3571 |
$4764 |
$984 |
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| Group (20hrs/wk) |
$699 |
$1197 |
$2116 |
$2824 |
$499 |
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| Group + (20hrs/grp/wk + 10hrs/priv/wk) |
$924 |
$1857 |
$2791 |
$3724 |
$724 |
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| Notes |
 Price includes books and airport pickup.
A class hour is 55 minutes.
Immersion does not include the price of lunch for the student.
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San Jose |
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Activities and Excursions |
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Costa Ricans have a flair for dancing, cooking and art...and
they want you to be a part of it! At the school in San José
you will have the opportunity to practice your Spanish outside
of your regular classes in workshops designed to give you a
taste of the Costa Rican culture. Many local jewelry makers
and other artisans come to the school regularly to give lessons
in their trade, eager to share their talent, experience and
language.
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Cooking Classes
Costa Ricans ("Ticos") have simple but
delicious tropical fare that is fun to cook and
even more fun to eat. The cooking classes offered
at the small café kitchen right on school
grounds give students, and their taste buds, a delicious
introduction to Costa Rican food.
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Dance Classes
The tropical rhythms of salsa and merengue are an
integral part of Costa Rica. If you visit any of
the many dance clubs in San José, you will
be impressed by the ease and gracefulness of the
local dancers—many who have been dancing since
they were old enough to walk! You can learn to dance
to this enticing music yourself at the weekly dance
classes at school.
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Jewelry Making
This is a fun and educational class where local
jewelry makers help students design and create their
own jewelry, speaking only Spanish, of course!
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Coffee
Tour - Half-Day
Costa Rican coffee is famous around the world for
its strong, smooth flavor and tantalizing aroma.
Cafe Britt, widely known for its gourmet coffee,
offers visitors a trip through a local coffee farm.
You will enjoy a multimedia presentation about the
history of coffee, a visit through the factory,
a then a delicious trip to the tasting room.
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Butterfly Farm
This farm features thousands of live butterflies
in all stages of the life cycle (eggs, larvae, chrysalides,
and adults) enclosed tropical garden. All visitors
will receive an hour-long guided tour to learn about
the farm's operations and the natural history of
the butterfly.
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San Jose |
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Children's Spanish
Why not take a language vacation for the whole family?!
We offer children between 5 and 15 years of age
a 25% discount on classes and homestay. Nannies
are available for kids under five years of age.
They can take kids to the zoo or parks, teaching
them Spanish the whole time!
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Spanish for
Speech Language Therapists and Audiologists
This class features courses with tailored vocabulary
and grammar to help you work with students from
Spanish-speaking backgrounds. The course includes
technical and cultural presentations relevant to
the field of speech therapy.
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also have the chance to visit local schools, hospitals
or clinics and get an insider’s view of Costa
Rica’s speech therapy infrastructure. If you
work with students of multiple language backgrounds,
this course is a MUST. |
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Private Courses
Other special courses in San José 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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San Jose |
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Rudy
Martinez
University Student, USA |
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very pleased with the entire experience here and Costa
Rica. I gained a better grasp of the language and people
than I ever imagined possible in four weeks. I look
forward to returning. I would suggest this experience
to anyone who was interested."
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Anita
Coffey
Spanish Teacher, USA |
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"Beautiful
facility and location. I would highly recommend this
school without reservation to my colleagues, friends,
family, and students. I was and have been quite impressed
by the organization of the program and personal attention
given to me, and the desire to help me achieve my goals.
I was very impressed with the overall organization,
the attitudes of the staff and faculty, and quality
of homestay families. I would definitely want to stay
with the same family when I come back next year!"
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Richard
Friend
Management Consultant,
USA |
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day, every week, I was amazed by the noticeable progress
I made. Not only did I hit a rhythm quickly, but I've
been dreaming in Spanish regularly! The quality and
diversity of the staff is exemplary. I really appreciated
the varied styles, backgrounds, and interests that helped
to animate classes so they were not off-the-shelf drills.
The staff goes the extra mile to customize the teaching
process so both the student and the professor are fully
engaged."
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Cheryl
Chisholm
Flight Attendant, USA |
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and I had a great time learning Spanish. Our activities
were fun and we were able to interact with other students
and teachers. Dance, cooking, cultural classes were
fabulous. I will definitely recommend this school to
others."
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Robert
Capers
Biology PhD Fellow, USA |
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school has outstanding instructors who provide a rigorous
educational experience in a relaxed, friendly and attractive
environment. It's a thoroughly professional operation
but is also completely comfortable, in large part because
everyone seems to genuinely like everyone else. And
no one here thinks that taking the work seriously means
you can't have a good time or have to stop laughing."
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Polly
Harrell
Retired, USA |
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trip to Costa Rica was wonderful, and I hope to return.
I have been to the school twice, and both times I met
some wonderful people, and the instructors are excellent.
Now I go to the Spanish church as often as possible, and
listen to Spanish programs on the television. I am even
teaching a beginner's Spanish class one day a week! I
am 70 years old and still learning. If I can do it, anybody
can." |
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Janice
Huie
Bishop, USA |
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here with some anxieties about whether a 55-year-old
woman with no previous Spanish training could start
from "zero," learn enough Spanish to make my effort
worthwhile, and still have an enjoyable time. Thanks
to the school, the answer is a resounding yes. I expect
to continue my work in Spanish at home and to return
to improve my skills. Thank You."
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Margherita
DeLuca
Administrative Assistant, Italy |
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not expect such a good school! I will certainly recommend
it to friends and family. I loved the atmosphere in
the school—Nice people, teachers, and students.”
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James
Heyden
Network Analyst, USA |
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experience was excellent. From the moment the driver
picked us up at the airport to the salsa dancing lessons,
the experience was unforgettable and one that I truly
would like to enjoy again. The staff is warm and considerate
and always ready to help. Thank you all for providing
this experience." |
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Mary
Attick
Entrepreneur, USA |
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grandchildren and I] enjoyed every minute of our experience—Spanish
lessons, professors, staff, food, and facilities. The
school made everything easy and fun! The homestay family
was fantastic. We felt very welcome and food and facilities
were excellent. The enrollment coordinator was especially
helpful with suggestions on restaurants, tips on taxis,
phone call assistance, and we loved her personality.
I would definitely recommend this school to my friends.
The school was able to accommodate all ages and backgrounds
and needs. Every professor and class was adjustable
and unique. The field trips for the children were appreciated—we
simply had a wonderful time." |
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Bill
Lafferty
USCG Officer, USA |
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most the interaction between the staff and students.
It is definitely a positive atmosphere. My family is
top-notch. They went out of their way to make me feel
part of their life. Living with them was the best experience
of my life. They opened their home and hearts to me.
That is irreplaceable. There was a lot of love in the
house. I was really lucky! I look forward to continuing
the relationship in the future. Muchas gracias." |
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