Learn Spanish in San Jose
Spanish Immersion in Costa Rica
Learning Spanish abroad in San Jose, 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 over 1/2 million, San Jose is more similar to North American cities than most Central American cities. The city offers good shopping, fine dining and an active night-life, while the city's residential area where our partner school is located offers a more quiet study environment.
School Facilities:
Our school is located at a two story building in an eastern residential area of San Jose between San Pedro and Zapote. There are 17 classrooms, a kitchen with complementary coffee, tea, bread and natural juices, a lobby, a library with audio visual materials and a small garden. Computers available for student use at a small fee and wireless internet. Capacity is 70 students per day.
Participants:
The majority of the participants are students and independent travelers from 20 to 40 years old coming from North America.
Accreditation Memberships:
Member of: FYITO and ALTO.
Other:
Offers a Group 4 PLUS program where participants receive 4 hrs/day of group classes and 2 hours/day of private classes
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Spanish Immersion Program (included in tuition):
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- 4 hrs/day classes (20 hrs/wk)
- Group classes (max 8)
- Private room in host family
- Breakfast and dinner daily
- Laundry Service
- Some organized activities
- Airport pick-up in San Jose
- Emergency message service
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Options (extra cost):
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- One-on-one classes
- Group 4 Plus (Combines: 4 hrs group & 2 hrs 1-on-1 each day)
- Weekend excursions
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| What We Like: |
What We Don't Like: |
- Private room
- Laundry Service
- Walking distance to school
- School organizes some activities
- Possible to switch to school’s other campus in Manuel Antonio
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- Class sizes are larger than most of the other AmeriSpan schools in Costa Rica
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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 |
$450 |
$850 |
$1190 |
$1545 |
$370 |
max 8 |
2 |
| 4 hrs/day Group classes only |
$320 |
$625 |
$845 |
$1085 |
$260 |
max 8 |
0 |
| Group 4 Plus w/homestay |
$675 |
$1305 |
$1875 |
$2400 |
$595 |
max 8 |
2 |
| Group 4 Plus classes only |
$545 |
$1075 |
$1530 |
$1940 |
$485 |
max 8 |
0 |
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Airport Pickup: Included
Program Additions & Upgrades:
* Extra homestay nights: $20/night
* Private Classes: $21/hour
Start Dates:
Start any Monday
Closed Dates:
2007: 12/25
2008: 1/1,4/9-4/10, 5/1, 8/20, 12/25
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