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Tamarindo |
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Playa Tamarindo is one of Costa Rica's best beach locations,
where the only thing more exciting than its lively nightlife
is its unparalleled surfing. Nestled on the northwest coast
of Costa Rica, this tropical paradise boasts white sand, crystal
clear water, and fantastic waves that attract nature lovers,
surfers, giant-turtle watchers, and sun-seekers year round.
For the adventure-driven student, Tamarindo is brimming with
outdoor activities such as kayaking, surfing, snorkeling,
diving, fishing, horseback riding, hiking, canopy tours, and
mountain biking. The center of town also offers cultural points
of interest such as art galleries, gift shops stocked full
of handmade crafts, and a wide variety of restaurants and
cafés. And for those who are no stranger to a late
night "cerveza," Tamarindo offers a nightlife with
some of the best bars, live concerts, and nightclubs on the
coast.
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Three Good Reasons
to Study Spanish in Tamarindo |
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Tamarindo is a perfect place for
those who want to study in a fun, relaxing beach
town. |
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A surfer's paradise! Tamarindo
has some of the best beaches and surf in Costa Rica. |
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Close to rainforests, volcanoes,
and the beach, you are never at a loss for outdoor
activities in Tamarindo. |
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Tamarindo Weather |
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Tamarindo (along with other beach towns
on the North Pacific Coast of Costa Rica) receives the
least amount of rain in the country. Temperatures range
between 72ºF (22ºC) and 92ºF (34ºC)
during the year. Cool winds from northern latitudes can
lower the temperature pleasantly along the coast. The
rainy season begins in May. A typical day at this time
of the year has beautiful fresh mornings with sunshine
and a blue sky. Showers are no more than one to two hours
a day in the evening or at night, and it's not unusual
to have few days without rain. From mid-July to the end
of August there is a little summer called "El veranillo
de San Juan." It stops raining and is summer again
until the end of August. |
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Tamarindo |
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| Course |
1 week |
2 weeks |
3 weeks |
4 weeks |
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| Immersion (40hrs/wk incl lunch) |
$800.00 |
$1600.00 |
$2400.00 |
$3200.00 |
$800.00 |
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| Private 4 (20 hrs/wk) |
$400.00 |
$800.00 |
$1200.00 |
$1600.00 |
$400.00 |
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| Private 6 (30 hrs/wk) |
$600.00 |
$1200.00 |
$1800.00 |
$2400.00 |
$600.00 |
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| Group (20hrs/wk) |
$285.00 |
$570.00 |
$800.00 |
$900.00 |
$220.00 |
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| Group + (20hrs/grp/wk + 10hrs/priv/wk) |
$485.00 |
$970.00 |
$1400.00 |
$1700.00 |
$420.00 |
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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) |
$965 |
$1930 |
$2895 |
$3860 |
$965 |
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| Private 4 (20 hrs/wk) |
$565 |
$1130 |
$1695 |
$2260 |
$565 |
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| Private 6 (30 hrs/wk) |
$765 |
$1530 |
$2295 |
$3060 |
$765 |
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| Group (20hrs/wk) |
$450 |
$900 |
$1295 |
$1560 |
$385 |
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| Group + (20hrs/grp/wk + 10hrs/priv/wk) |
$650 |
$1300 |
$1895 |
$2360 |
$585 |
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Residence |
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| Immersion (40hrs/wk incl lunch) |
$954 |
$1908 |
$2862 |
$3816 |
$954 |
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| Private 4 (20 hrs/wk) |
$554 |
$1108 |
$1662 |
$2216 |
$554 |
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| Private 6 (30 hrs/wk) |
$754 |
$1508 |
$2262 |
$3016 |
$754 |
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| Group (20hrs/wk) |
$439 |
$878 |
$1262 |
$1516 |
$374 |
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| Group + (20hrs/grp/wk + 10hrs/priv/wk) |
$639 |
$1278 |
$1862 |
$2316 |
$574 |
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| Notes |
 Price includes books.
Airport pickup from Liberia is US$60, from Tamarindo $10.
If arriving to San Jose, a Saturday arrival is recommended. A taxi will be taken to the San Jose B&B for the night. The B&B stay is approx. $30. Then a taxi will be taken to a designated site near the airport (round trip taxi is approx. $15). Shuttle bus from San Jose to Tamarindo is approx. $35.
Immersion does not include lunch.
A class hour is 55 minutes.
Add Spanish and Surf to any program: $185/wk.
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Learn Spanish in Tamarindo |
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The Tamarindo Spanish language school is situated in the heart of Playa Tamarindo,
Costa Rica, where rainforests surround the school grounds and
where everything in town— including the beach—is
just a short walk away. In this unique location, Spanish students
can enjoy observing local wildlife such as parrots, iguanas,
and other small animals. You may even hear howler monkeys off
in the distance!
In the true tradition of the tropics, Spanish classes are
held in open-air, palapa-style classrooms, which are perfect
for both small group and private language instruction. These
outdoor areas are also used for activities or as a place to
relax and visit with other students. In addition, the Spanish school
has a number of air-conditioned student residences on-site,
all with cable TV and high-speed wireless Internet connection.
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Highlights |
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Location: In the center of the city within walking distance of the beach and many restaurants and cafés. |
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Facilities: Newly remodeled · outdoor palapa-style classrooms
· wireless Internet connection · on-site
air-conditioned residences with cable TV and high-speed
wireless. |
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Group Class Size: Maximum of 6 students. |
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Student Body: 50% of students are from the USA, 50% from the UK.
The majority of students are ages 18 - 25. |
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Tamarindo |
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Activities and Excursions |
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The school in Tamarindo offers a variety of cultural activities,
afternoon trips, and weekend excursions. Each week, depending
on student interest and what is happening in the surrounding
area, the school makes sure that you have a chance to discover
the best the Costa Rica has to offer. Students are welcome to
participate in activities such as dance classes (Merengue, Salsa,
Marcado, & Cumbia), lectures, cooking classes, and "Intercambios"
(exchanges) with local "Ticos" (Costa Ricans) who
are learning English. There are also trips to local points of
interest in which all students are encouraged to participate.
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Surfing
Tamarindo is an ideal location for those interested
in surfing. You can hit the waves at a nearby beach
by joining our special course or by renting a surfboard
at one of the local shops that offer special rates
to our students.
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River Rafting
Costa Rica is known as one of the best places in
the world to go white water river rafting. Home
to an abundance of wild and untamed rivers that
plunge through incredibly beautiful tropical rainforests,
the country has a river for rafters of all levels.
The school will help you arrange one of these incredible
trips to some of the best rivers in and around Playa
Tamarindo.
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SCUBA
diving and PADI certification
The waters off the Pacific Coast of Costa Rica are
teeming with exotic marine life, everything from
roosterfish, manta rays, red snapper, puffer fish,
to schools of bait fish, live corals, star fish,
and much more! You will find Playa Tamarindo a great
place to dive, or to learn how to dive. Certification
courses of all levels are available, including Open
Water Diver, Advanced Open Water Diver, Divemaster,
and more.
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you don't want a full certification, you can also
take what is known as a "Resort Course,"
which includes some theory, a pool lesson, and
one to two dives. |
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Deep Sea Fishing
A number of charter boats working in the Pacific
Coast area can take you on a deep sea fishing adventure.
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National Parks
Some of the best places to experience Costa Rica’s
famous beauty are the country's many national parks.
Many of these parks are close to Playa Tamarindo
and are the perfect place for you to explore the
area’s natural attractions.
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Canopy Tours
A canopy tour is one of the most popular and exciting
things to do in Costa Rica. High up in the rainforest,
you’ll gets the opportunity to see the country's
unique ecosystem, as well as experience the exhilaration
of zipping from treetop to treetop.
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Arenal Volcano
Arenal is considered to be one of the most active
volcanoes in the world. Rumbles from the volcano
can still be heard in the nearby town of Fortuna,
and lava and ash still spout from its top. A trip
to this fascinating site shouldn't be missed!
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Spanish & Surf
Surfers from around the world come to Costa Rica
to enjoy the amazing waves and mingle with friendly
locals. Playa Tamarindo is no exception. There are
spots that generate big waves for experienced surfers,
while others with smaller waves are great for novices.
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Playa
Tamarindo itself enjoys consistent swells throughout
the year. Within walking distance from the school
are numerous great surf breaks including Playa Tamarindo,
Playa Langosta, Playa Grande, Playa Avellanas, and
Witch's Rock. None of these locations are more than
30-45 minutes away from town.
Program
Details:
This program includes 20 Spanish lessons per week
(55 minutes per class) with a maximum of 6 students
per class. This program can be customized for any
number of weeks, but the recommended duration is
one month. The first two weeks you will receive
six hours of surf instruction (provided by local
surf professionals). During the third and fourth
weeks, you will take one surf trip to a location
outside of Tamarindo. The program includes surfboard
rental. |
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Private Courses
Other special courses in Tamarindo 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.
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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Medicine |
Journalism |
Engineering |
| Tourism |
Law |
Architecture |
And more... |
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Tamarindo |
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| John Corpening |
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Tamarindo very much. The people there are friendly and
there are lots of fun things to do. The teachers at the
school were excellent, and everyone was very nice. The
outdoor classrooms were brand new, and freshly landscaped.
I was one of the first students to use them, and thought
that they were very conducive to learning, and provided
a peaceful setting. I wish I had another week to spend
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| Lynda Greenwade Thorp |
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a wonderful time. One week was not enough. The teachers
were great. The classrooms had an openness to them that
provided relief from the heat. The owners were very friendly
and our host family great. We would happily go again.”
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