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San Joaquin Spanish School
San Joaquin, Costa Rica
- School Type: 1st Choice
- Language Taught: Spanish
- Spanish Program Quality:
Good
- Homestay Interaction:
Lots of Interaction
- Homestay Comforts:
Satisfactory
- School Organized Activities:
Some
Spanish School Facilities:
Very nice, modern building with large windows and view of a volcano. Located in San Joaquin de Flores, a few minutes outside of Costa Rica's capital. Classes take placemainly in class rooms, but also in the gardens. 17 class rooms. There is a cafeteria, administrative office, student room with 2 computers for email access, ping pong table. Capacity is 70 students/day.
What We Like:
- Maximum 4 students in group
- Private room & laundry service
- Only 1 student per family
- Homestays within walking distance (or transport provided.)
- Possible to switch to the school's other campuses at Flamingo Beach or in the Monteverde cloud fores
- School organizes activities
- Academic credit available
What We Don't Like:
- Many English-speaking expatriate residents
Participants:
Mainly university students and professionals from US and Canada. Some Europeans (mostly from Germany, UK and the Netherlands).
Accreditation Memberships:
Approved for credit through several US institutions.
Other:
Additional campus in Monteverde (in the mountains, bu the Cloudforest Reserve), and at Flamingo Beach. Accommodations with homestays. You can sign up fr the Monteverde or/and Flamingo Beach campus when registering. Onsite changes usually require 2 weeks notice, $50 charge, and are based on availability.
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