Learn Spanish in Monteverde
Spanish Immersion in Costa Rica
Learning Spanish abroad in Monteverde, 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.
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This small community located on the Tilaran mountain range was founded by North American Quakers in the 1950’s. The Quakers began conservation efforts of the cloud forest to protect the watershed. Today, the Monteverde Cloud Forest Preserve covers 10,500 hectares and receives thousands of visitors each year, making eco-tourism a big industry in this area. Despite the number of tourists, Monteverde and the adjoining town of Santa Elena (only 3 kilometers away) still maintain a small town community and a life that goes on outside of the busy tourism industry. This program is ideal for nature lovers.
School Facilities:
A modern 2-story building off the main road, surrounded by pine trees and facing the Gulf of Nicoya. 17 indoor classrooms, garden, video room with ping pong table, kitchen, dining area. Capacity is 70 students/day.
Participants:
Mainly university students and professionals from US.
Accreditation Memberships:
Approved for credit through several US institutions including: University of Southern Mississippi.
Other:
Additional campus in San Joaquin (a few minutes outside of San Jose), and Flamingo Beach. Accommodations with homestays. You may sign up for these campuses when registering. Onsite changes usually require 2 weeks notice, $50 charge, and are based on availability.
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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
- 2-3 organized activities per week
- Emergency message service
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Options (extra cost):
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- Airport pick-up in San Jose
- One-on-one classes
- Weekend & half day excursions
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| What We Like: |
What We Don't Like: |
- Private room & laundry service
- Only 1 student per family
- Walking distance to the school
- Safe town in a beautiful area with breathtaking views
- School organizes activities
- Many interesting eco-tourism activities in the area
- Possible to switch to San Joaquin or Flamingo Beach campuses
- Academic credit available
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- Very limited public transportation available for local commutes
- Many English speakers in the area
- Basic living conditions (small room, plain food, etc.)
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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 |
$465 |
$930 |
$1350 |
$1770 |
$425 |
max 4 |
2 |
| 4 hrs/day Group classes only |
$315 |
$630 |
$900 |
$1170 |
$425 |
max 4 |
2 |
| 4 hrs/day Private w/homestay |
$560 |
$1120 |
$1635 |
$2150 |
$520 |
1 to 1 |
2 |
| 4 hrs/day Private classes only |
$410 |
$820 |
$1185 |
$1550 |
$370 |
1 to 1 |
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Airport Pickup: $20
Airport Pickup Comments:
* No pick-up is available if not doing homestay.
* If you choose to receive an airport pick-up, you should plan to arrive to San Jose on the Saturday before classes start. You will be met at the San Jose airport and taken to a B&B/Hostel (not-included) and on Sunday students are transferred from the B&B/Hostel directly to their homestay in a private van service.
Program Additions & Upgrades:
* Extra homestay nights: $22/night, if 4 or more extra nights required then $150/week.
*Additional private classes $21/hour
Start Dates:
Start any Monday
Closed Dates:
2007: 12/17-1/1/08
2008: 1/1, 3/20-21, 4/11, 5/1, 7/25, 8/15, 9/15, 12/22-1/2/09
Other Comments:
*No private classes available June and July
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