Learn Spanish in Alajuela
Spanish Immersion in Costa Rica
Learning Spanish abroad in Alajuela, Costa Rica is one of many language immersion programs offered by AmeriSpan. Known as the Switzerland of Central America, Costa Rica has an abundance of natural beauty and is populated by a friendly, well-educated people. Costa Rica has obtained the highest standard of living in Central America by embracing democracy and disbanding its army. This small country is a paradise for nature lovers with national parks, jungles, volcanoes, beaches, and more water per square mile than any other country in the world, excluding New Zealand. However, the small pre-Columbian indigenous population was wiped out by diseases brought to the new world by the conquistadors.
Learn Spanish Language in Costa Rica:
With a population of around 100,000 and average temperatures of 74-80 degrees, Alajuela offers the language traveler the relaxed environment of a small city and easy access to San Jose, Costa Rica’s capital (15 miles east of Alajuela).
School Facilities:
Large property on a hill surrounded by tropical flowers and fruit trees. Mainly outdoor and semi-outdoor classrooms. Auditorium, cafeteria. A short bus ride outside of the city of Alajuela. Capacity is 160 students/day.
Participants:
Mainly American of all ages, but some months many young Danish students.
Other:
This program integrates audio, visual, and dynamic exercises into a highly conversational teaching method, “the natural approach.”
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Spanish Immersion Program (included in tuition):
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- 4 hrs/day classes (20 hrs/wk)
- Group classes (max 4)
- Private room with host family
- Breakfast and dinner daily
- Laundry service
- City tours of Alajuela & San Jose
- Daily organized activities
- Airport pick-up & airport return
- Emergency message service
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Options (extra cost):
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- One-on-one classes
- Weekend excursions
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| What We Like: |
What We Don't Like: |
- Maximum 4 students per group class
- Private room & laundry service
- Only 1 student per family
- School organizes daily activities
- Also excellent for advanced/superior levels
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- Often a 15 minute bus ride to school
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2008 Prices (Click to see prices for 2007)
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Wk |
2
Wks |
3
Wks |
4
Wks |
Add'l
Wks |
Class
Size |
Meals |
| 4 hrs/day Group w/homestay |
$490 |
$960 |
$1420 |
$1820 |
$376 |
max 4 |
2 |
| 4 hrs/day Group classes only |
$345 |
$690 |
$1035 |
$1380 |
$345 |
max 4 |
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Airport Pickup: Included with homestay
Airport Pickup Comments:
*Airport pickup is not included or available if opting for classes only
*Plan to arrive before 10pm. If you cannot, contact AmeriSpan for late night procedure.
Program Additions & Upgrades:
* Extra homestay nights: $18/night
* Private Classes: $20/hr
Start Dates:
Start any Monday
Closed Dates:
2007: 12/25
2008: 1/1, 3/15-3/22, 4/11, 5/1, 7/25, 8/2, 8/15, 9/15, 10/12, 12/25
Other Comments:
*Private classes not available June-August; also no classes made up for classes missed on 1st day (orientation) or any Friday
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