Learn Spanish in Heredia
Spanish Immersion in Costa Rica
Learning Spanish abroad in Heredia, 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:
Heredia (pop 50,000) is located 6 miles north of San Jose. The city and its surrounding areas provide all the conveniences of a medium-sized city in an environment, which has escaped, to a large extent, the normal urban problems affecting the capital. The city has a surprisingly youthful and urban feeling despite its small size. This is due to the presence of the many young Costa Ricans attending the National University. Many of Costa Rica’s famous coffee plantations surround Heredia where one can still see ox-carts loaded with beans.
School Facilities:
A few blocks from the central plaza with easy access to shops, entertainment, transportation. A large, older, comfortable, Spanish colonial-style house. Security guard on duty during school to ensure students' safety. Several classrooms, dance studio, kitchen, and a green area. Capacity is 120/students/day.
Participants:
Majority from US and Canada, some from Germany and Switzerland. During summer many college students, otherwise mainly ages 19-40. Also, English is taught to locals here.
Accreditation Memberships:
Approved for academic credit by several US Institutions including Brookhaven College
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Spanish Immersion Program (included in tuition):
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- 4 hrs/day classes (20 hrs/wk)
- Group classes (max 6)
- Private room with host family
- Breakfast and dinner daily
- Laundry service
- Daily Latin dance classes
- Daily organized activities
- Airport pick-up
- Emergency message service
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Options (extra cost):
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- One-on-one classes (limited availability)
- Weekend excursions
- Apartment (no meals) instead of host family
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| What We Like: |
What We Don't Like: |
- Private room & laundry service
- Daily Latin dance classes
- School organizes daily activities
- Walking distance to school
- Possible to switch to Samara Beach campus
- Academic credit available
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- Sometimes more than 1 student per family
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2008 Prices (Click to see prices for 2007)
| Course Name |
1
Wk |
2
Wks |
3
Wks |
4
Wks |
Add'l
Wks |
Class
Size |
Meals |
| 4 hrs/day Group w/homestay |
$395 |
$740 |
$1065 |
$1390 |
$325 |
max 6 |
2 |
| 4 hrs/day Group w/residence, shared room |
$355 |
$660 |
$975 |
$1230 |
$284 |
max 6 |
0 |
| 4 hrs/day Group classes only |
$270 |
$490 |
$690 |
$890 |
$200 |
max 6 |
n/a |
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Airport Pickup: Included with lodging
Airport Pickup Comments:
*Airport pickup is not included or available if opting for classes only
Program Additions & Upgrades:
* Extra homestay nights: $18/night
* Private Classes: $19/hour (not available in January or summer)
Start Dates:
Any Monday
Closed Dates:
2007:12/17-12/31
2008: 1/1-1/4, 3/17-3/21, 4/11, 5/1, 7/25, 8/15, 9/15, 10/12, 12/15-1/2/09
Other Comments:
* Private classes not offered January or June through August
* Extra residence nights are not available.
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