Things to think about when choosing a Spanish School in Costa Rica
Whether you're young or old, in a group or travelling individually,
4 main factors should be taken into consideration
before choosing the right Spanish School here in Costa Rica.

 As Hostel, Guest House, Tourist information, restaurant and of course Spanish School owners for the past 10 years
we have come to know first hand about the needs of the average traveller and the importance of
Spanish Language Education to the student.
   Each student should think about the following "LLLP Quick Hints" system:
L1
 Level

Level in relation to student / teacher ratio that the school offers
  • The student's present level of Spanish
  • Does the student have any leanrning disablilties
  • Can this level be improved in a multi student classroom
  • What would be the maximun number of student in the class that would still be fesible for improving their level.
Example:
A beginner student can be in a group setting but an intermediate student
with or without learning disablities would not gain as much out of a group class.

L2
 Location

Location of the school
  • What type of climate or surroundings will help develope the Spanish Language skills.  
  • What is the community surrounding  the School like.  Does the town speak English.  Has the town become overly populated by foreigners.  Finding a town where there is mainly Spanish speakers will make the push to practice Spanish an everyday ocurrance. 
  • A smaller town that allows students to feel safe is the next step.  The chances of getting out and practicing your Spanish is highly unlikely if you're afraid of getting out and about.  
Example:
The beach might seem like a great place to study but between the heat and temptation of the
local  party atmosphere, after class studying is mostly put aside for more "interesting distractions"

L3
 Learning

Learning Burn Out
  • What is the obligated length of the study program offered by the school.  Many Spanish Schools here in Costa Rica offer a discounted price ONLY AFTER 4 weeks of study.
  • The average student can only absorb about 2 weeks of new information before overload begins, causing the student to feel frustrated which in turn affects the performance in the classroom.  The best package is a 3 week program including 2 weeks of new information and 1 week of pure conversational practice.
Example:
Most schools do not give refunds once the program has begun, which means if your having an overload of info, your classes will not be as productive as could be.  Choose a shorter program and then add once you see how the learning cycle is going.


P1
 Price


Price
  • Prices are normally based on what accommodations you are choosing... homestay family or hotel.  
  • Many Costa Rica Spanish schools offer homestays included in their prices.  Please always remember to inquire about the family distance to the school.  Many in-city schools have their families located in smaller outskirts which can be a 1/2 hour bus ride away from the school.  This then has an extra travel costs to and from the school each day that are not normally included in the package price.
  • Please becareful to check that the tours included on the site's pages are actually included in the price quoted.  Many have small notes saying that overnight lodging, park entrances and food are not included.
  • A more expensive price does not mean better learning program
The Costa Ricans are wonderful people and love working with Foreigners and will always do their best.  
That's how every school can offer a great personalized service and great teachers.

  
                            



               







After spending about 4 1/2 full working weeks in investigating, printing, rechecking and compiling the info
of the above chart, we have, as owners of a Spanish School, come to notice how hard it is to see all the
details needed to make the right decision.

So what do you do to choose the right school?

Know your LLLP facts about each Spanish school, check guide book writeups like the Lonely planet and Let's go,
review word of mouth message boards and most importantly choose based on your budget.  
For every few hundred dollars saved you can extend your travel time ... Don't pay too much!!

Helpful Notes:
Most Spanish schools do not replace or refund any classes missed due to government holidays.
Many Spanish schools charge a deposit fee.  Please make sure you are aware of the deposit system... does it come off your final bill or is it extra then the quoted price.
Many Spanish Schools sites have 2 price quotes: with homestay and without homestay.  Please rememeber that WITHOUT  homestay really means the price of JUST CLASSES
     with hotel accommodations normally be quoted separately.   Be sure to read the OPTION  and INCLUDES descritions carefully.
Most schools will not refund anything after your course has started so book less then more just to be sure.
Are you in doubt about class sizes?  Look at  the websites photos.  They are almost always showing at least 3 students per teacher.
Please remember that credit card payments in CR normally have an extra charge of 7-15%.  
*CO means Classes Only ie no accommdations included.  LS means Low Season and HS means High Season*
        "DOWNLOAD HERE" your own workable excel version of our comparison chart.
Why can we say we're the cheapest on the 2,3 & 4 week homestay package...
Thinking of studying in different areas in Costa Rica
Use this chart to help you make the right decision



 Spanish Schools


 Open Since
  $ Valid Until
 Short name
NAME
 PLACE
 # TEL
 Website
 Email Address
 Student Capacity 
 Tent
 4 Classes
5
Nights Hotel
 4 Classes
5 Nights
Family		 5
Classes
6
Nights Hotel
 5
Classes
6
Nights Family
 10 Classes
13 Nights
Hotel
 10 Classes
13 Nights
Family
 15 Classes
20 Nights
Hotel
 15 Classes
20 Nights
Family
 20 Classes
27
 Nights
Hotel
 20 Classes
27
 Nights
Family
 # of Stud/ Class 
 # Hours/ Class
 Confirm/Deposit/Payment
 Refund/Holidays
 Extra Classes
 PackageIncludes&Notesonhomestay

1997
 Dec 2006
 ML
 Montaña Linda
Spanish Schools Costa Rica 
 Orosi, Cartago
 533-3640
 http://www.montanalinda.com    http://www.spanishschoolscostarica.net
 info@montanalinda.com
 30 max average 15-20
 $85.00
 $110.00
 $155.00
 $135.00
 $185.00
 $250.00
 $350.00
  $365.00
 $515.00
 $480.00
 $680.00
 Normally
1 on 1
 with 3 student max
3
 No deposit, last minute bookings okay with payment upon arrival 
 Holiday classes are replaced.
 $18.00 per 3 hours 
 Package includes: Accommodations in Hostel dorm, private rooms $4.00 extra per night.Dance classes $2.00 extra.  Homestay includes: breakfast and dinner and are located within a 5 minute walk to school.
1

ACCE
 Academiacentroamericanadeespañol
Spanish Schools Costa Rica
 Grecia
http://www.acce.co.cr 
 info@acce.co.cr 
N/A
 N/A
 N/A
 $350.00
 $335.00
 $680.00
  $650.00
  $1,000.00
 $950.00
 $1,315.00
$1,250.00
    Max 3
 4


Both packages include breakfast and dinner, dance classes
2
2006
 Columbus
 Academia Columbus
Spanish Schools Costa Rica
 Heredia 
 1-877-240-2160 
 http://www.academia-columbus.com
 usa@academia-columbus.com 
 60 averag low season 10-20e
 N/A
 N/A
 N/A
 CO 184.00
  $289.00
CO 359.00
$569.00   
 CO 534.00
 $849.00
CO 709.00
 $1,129.00
 Max. 5 average 3 
 4 
 10 % due on signup and toher 90% due 2 weeks before arrival.
 No replacement or refund for holiday, no refund after starting
 $16.00 per hour 
 Package includes: Materials and certificate airport pickup, city tour and Homestay family includes: Breakfast and dinner.  All homestay within 15 minute walk from school
3


Academia Costarricense de Lenguaje Spanish Schools Costa Rica
 Sabanilla
     221-1624



















4


Academia de idiomas Escazu Spanish Schools Costa Rica
 Escazu
 228-7736
 http://www.amerisol.com/costarica/edu/escazu
 escazu@amerisol.net

N/A  N/A
 N/A
 N/A
 N/A
  CO 280.00
  $540.00
 CO 420.00
 $740.00
 CO 560.00
  $975.00
 Average 4



50.00 registration fee. Package includes:
5

ALE
 Academia Latinoamericana de Español Spanish Schools Costa Rica
 San Pedro
 224-9917 



















6
 1998
NewLA 
 Academia New Learning
Spanish Schools Costa Rica
 San Jose
 280-5036 / 283-3385
 http://www.newlearningcr.com
 info@newlearningcr.com
N/A 
 CO 135.00
 $230.00
CO 165.00  
  $255.00
 CO 330.00
 $510.00
 CO 495.00
$765.00
 CO 660.00
  $1,020.00
Max 7 average 2-4
 3
 $200.00 2 weeks prior, balance paid upon arrival
 No refunds after first week 
 $15.00 per hour
 $50.00 Registration fee not included. $50.00 Materials not included

1998
NewLA  
 Academia New Learning
Spanish Schools Costa Rica 
 Guadalupe
 280-5036 / 283-3386 
 http://www.newlearningcr.com
 info@newlearningcr.com
N/A
 CO 135.00
  $230.00
 CO 165.00
$255.00
 CO 330.01
  $511.00
CO 495.01
$766.00  
 CO 660.01
      $1,021.00
 Max 7 average 2-5 
 3
 $200.00 2 weeks prior, balance paid upon arrival
 No refunds after first week
 $15.00 per hour 
 $50.00 Registration fee not included. $50.00 Materials not included
7
 1986
 dic 31 2006
Academia Tica
Spanish Schools Costa Rica
 Coronado
 229-0013
 http://www.academiatica.com
 actica@racsa.co.cr
N/A
 N/A
 N/A
 CO 210.00
 $345.00
  CO 400.00
 $670.00
CO 600.00
$1,005.00
CO 800.00
 $1,340.00
 Max. 6 3-4 average
 4
No refund for hoiliday on group classes .  Private class hours are replaced.
 $25.00 per lesson
 Package includes: airport to family, dance, cooking and tropical fruit classes. Homestay includes breakfast and dinner and  families are located within walking or 5 minute bus.
8


Ad Astra Spanish Immersion Progam Spanish Schools Costa Rica
 Guadalupe
 236-7401 



















9
2006
 AEC
 Adventure Education Center Spanish Schools Costa Rica
 Arenal
 248-0147 
 http://www.adventurespanishschool.com
 main@adventurespanishschool.com
N/A
 N/A
 N/A
 CO 315.00
  $415.00
 CO 605.00
 $805.00
 CO 845.00
  $1,145.00
 CO 1050.00
 $1,450.00
Max. 4     
 4
 20% deposit required, balance upon arrival 
 No refunds for holidays 
 $20.00 per hour
 Packages includes. Airport pickup with overnight, transport to 1st school, internet and laundry


2006 
 AEC
 Adventure Education Center Spanish Schools Costa Rica 
 Turrialba
 556-4609/4614 
 http://www.adventurespanishschool.com
 main@adventurespanishschool.com
N/A
 N/A
 N/A
  $315.00
 N/A
 $805.00
N/A
 $1,145.00
 N/A
 $1,450.00
N/A
 Max. 5 
 4
    20% deposit required, balance upon arrival
 No refunds for holidays  
 $20.00 per hour 
 Packages includes. Airport pickup with overnight, transport to 1st school, internet and laundry.


2006  
 AEC 
 Adventure Education Center Spanish Schools Costa Rica 
 Playa Dominical
 787-0023
 http://www.adventurespanishschool.com
 main@adventurespanishschool.com
N/A
 N/A
    N/A 
 CO
$415.00
 N/A
 CO  $605.00  
 $805.00
 CO $845.00
 $1145.00

 CO 1050.00
 $1450.00
 Max. 6
 4  
 20% deposit required, balance upon arrival
 No refunds for holidays 
 $20.00 per hour 
 Packages includes. Airport pickup with overnight, transport to 1st school, internet and laundry.
10

AICR 
 Amistad Institute
Spanish Schools Costa Rica
 Heredia
 269-0000/6591
 http://www.amistadinstitute.net
 info@amistadinstitute.net
N/A
 N/A
 N/A
 CO 287.00
$402.00
 $575.00
 $805.00
  CO 655.00
 $1,000.00
 CO720.00
  $1,180.00

$150.00 deposit 2 weeks before start date. Full payment on Monday arrival
$25.00 per hour 2 hour min
 Packages includes:  Homestays include 3 meals a day



AICR 
 Amistad Institute
Spanish Schools Costa Rica 
 Arenal 
 269-0000/6591
   http://www.amistadinstitute.net
   info@amistadinstitute.net  
N/A 
 N/A
 N/A
 CO 287.00
 $402.00
 $575.00
 $805.00
 CO 655.00
  $1,000.00
 CO720.00
$1,180.00


$150.00 deposit 2 weeks before start date. Full payment on Monday arrival
$25.00 per hour 2 hour min.
11


Alajuela Spanish Schools
Costa Rica  





















12


American institute of english and spanish, Spanish Schools Costa Rica
 
 online.co.cr/iadi 


















13
 1993 
 2006
Amerispan  
Spanish Schools Costa Rica
 Alajuela
 UK: ++44 020-8123-6086
 http://www.amerispan.com
 info@amerispan.com
 160
 N/A 
 N/A
 N/A
 CO 310.00
 $450.00
CO 620.00
  $900.00
CO 930.00
  $1,320.00
 CO 1240.00
  $1,620.00
Max. 4
 4
 $100.00 deposit with application.  Total balance due 4 weeks prior to start date.
 No refunds for holidays.  No refund after class start date. 
 $20.00 per hour
 Package includes:City tour, organized activities, airport pickup Travel assitance.  Homestay includes Breakfast and Dinner

1993
 2006
Amerispan SpanishSchoolsCostaRica
 Flamingo 
 UK: ++44 020-8123-6087
 http://www.amerispan.com 
 info@amerispan.com
 150
 N/A
 N/A
 N/A
 CO 270.00
 $395.00
CO 525.00
$775.00
  CO 685.00
$1,060.00
CO 885.00
$1,385.00
Max. 4
 4
 $100.00 deposit with application.  Total balance due 4 weeks prior to start date. 
 No refunds for holidays.No refund after class start date. 
 $18.00 per hour
 Package includes:Organized activities and Travel assitance.  Homestay includes Breakfast and Dinner

 1993
 2006
Amerispan
Spanish Schools Costa Rica
 Heredia
 UK: ++44 020-8123-6088
 http://www.amerispan.com
 info@amerispan.com
 100
 N/A
 N/A
 N/A
 CO260.00
 $370.00
 CO 490.00
  $700.00
 CO 680.00
  $990.00
 CO 795.00
  $1,205.00
 Max. 6
 4 
 $100.00 deposit with application.  Total balance due 4 weeks prior to start date.
 No refunds for holidays.  No refund after class start date. 
 $18.00 per hour
 Package includes:Dance classes, organized activities, airport pickup Travel assitance.  Homestay includes Breakfast and Dinner

1993
 2006 
Amerispan
Spanish Schools Costa Rica
 Manuel Antonio
 UK: ++44 020-8123-6089
 http://www.amerispan.com 
 info@amerispan.com  
 35
 N/A 
 N/A 
 N/A
 N/A
 N/A
 CO 880.00
 $1,015.00
 CO 1185.00
 $1,360.00
  CO 1475.00
 $1,695.00
 Max. 6
   4 
 $100.00 deposit with application.  Total balance due 4 weeks prior to start date. 
 No refunds for holidays.  No refund after class start date.
 avail.only by request
 Package includes: First Sunday night hotel, Travel assitance.  Homestay includes Breakfast and Dinner

1993
 2006  
Amerispan
Spanish Schools Costa Rica
 Monteverde
 UK: ++44 020-8123-6090
 http://www.amerispan.com
 info@amerispan.com
 70
 N/A
 N/A 
 N/A
 CO 270.00
 $395.00
CO 525.00
 $775.00
 CO 685.00
 $1,060.00
CO 885.00
  $1,385.00
Max. 4 
 4 
 $100.00 deposit with application.  Total balance due 4 weeks prior to start date.
 No refunds for holidays.  No refund after class start date. 
 $18.00 per hour
 Package includes:Organized activities, Travel assitance.  Homestay includes Breakfast and Dinner

1993
 2006
Amerispan
Spanish Schools Costa Rica
 Samara
 UK: ++44 020-8123-6091
 http://www.amerispan.com
 info@amerispan.com 
 80
 N/A
 N/A 
 N/A
 CO       260.00
 $370.00
  CO 490.00  
 $700.00
CO 680.00
  $990.00
 CO 795.00
 $1,205.00
 Max. 6
 4
 $100.00 deposit with application.  Total balance due 4 weeks prior to start date.
 No refunds for holidays.  No refund after class start date.
 $18.00 per hour
 Package includes:Dance classes, organized activities and Travel assitance.  Homestay includes Breakfast and Dinner

1993
 2006  
Amerispan
Spanish Schools Costa Rica
 San Joaquin
 UK: ++44 020-8123-6092
 http://www.amerispan.com
 info@amerispan.com
 70
 N/A
   N/A 
 N/A
 CO 270.00
 $395.00
  CO 525.00
$775.00
 CO 685.00
  $1,060.00
 CO 885.00
 $1,385.00
Max. 4
 4
 $100.00 deposit with application.  Total balance due 4 weeks prior to start date.
 No refunds for holidays.  No refund after class start date. 
 $18.00 per hour
 Package includes:Organized activities, airport pickup Travel assitance.  Homestay includes Breakfast and Dinner

1993 
 2006
Amerispan
Spanish Schools Costa Rica 
 Tamarindo
 UK: ++44 020-8123-6093
 http://www.amerispan.com 
 info@amerispan.com  
 100
 N/A
 N/A
 N/A  
  $380.00
  $350.00
 $750.00
  $690.00  
  $1,100.00
 $1,010.00
$1,400.00
 $1,280.00
 Max. 6 
 4
 $100.00 deposit with application.  Total balance due 4 weeks prior to start date. 
 No refunds for holidays.  No refund after class start date.
 $23.00 per hour
 Package includes:Organized activities and Travel assitance.  Homestay includes Breakfast and Dinner

1993 
   2006
Amerispan
Spanish Schools Costa Rica 
 San Jose 
 UK: ++44 020-8123-6094
 http://www.amerispan.com
 info@amerispan.com
 150
 N/A 
 N/A
 N/A 
 CO 430.00
  $570.00
 CO 660.00
 $940.00  
 CO 890.00
 $1,310.00
CO 1125.00
 $1,680.00
 Max. 4 
 4
 $100.00 deposit with application.  Total balance due 4 weeks prior to start date.
 No refunds for holidays.  No refund after class start date. 
 $24.00 per hour 
 Package includes:Organized activities, airport pickup Travel assitance.  Homestay includes Breakfast and Dinner
14


Amistad institue
Spanish Schools Costa Rica
 San isidro
 834-5353
 http://www.amistadinstitute.net 

N/A
 N/A
 N/A
 CO 287.00
$402.00
  $575.00
 $805.00
CO 655.00
 $1,000.00
CO 720.00
 $1,180.00






15
 2006

Apple lanuguages
Spanish Schools Costa Rica
 Monteverde 
 UK: 011 44 1509 211612
 http://www.applelanguages.com  http://www.languagesabroad.co.uk 
 info@applelanguages.com 
N/A
 N/A
 N/A
 $490.00
  $476.00  
  $789.00
 $760.00
$1,020.00
$977.00
$1,280.00
 $1,223.00
Max. 4
 4


Package includes:  Dance  and cooking classes, many cultural activities and hikes.

2006

Apple lanuguages
Spanish Schools Costa Rica
 Flamingo
 UK: 011 44 1509 211613
 http://www.applelanguages.com http://www.languagesabroad.co.uk  
 info@applelanguages.com
N/A
 N/A 
 N/A
  $583.00
  $476.00
 $1,008.00
   $760.00
 $1,365.00
 $977.00
  $1,520.00
 $1,223.00  
 Max. 5 
 4  


Registration $75.00  Package includes:  Dance  and cooking classes, many cultural activities and hikes.

2006 

Apple lanuguages
Spanish Schools Costa Rica
 San Joaquin
 UK: 011 44 1509 211614 
 http://www.applelanguages.com    http://www.languagesabroad.co.uk
 info@applelanguages.com
 22 classrooms 
 N/A
 N/A
 N/A   
 $585.00
 $476.00
$879.00
 $760.00
 $1,105.00
 $977.00
  $1,335.00
 $1,223.00
Max. 6
 4 


Registration $75.00.  Package includes: MaterialsAirport to family, Dance  and cooking classes, many cultural activities and hikes.
16


Arco Iris 
Spanish Schools Costa Rica  
686-6948
 http://www.arcoiriscostarica.com 
 info@arcoiriscostarica.com 
N/A
 N/A
 N/A 
 CO 345.00 
 N/A 
 CO 595.00
 N/A  
 CO 795.00  
 N/A  
 CO 1095.00
 N/A
4 

$25.00 per hour 
 Package Includes: airport pickup, class materials and breakfast
17


Bridgelinguatec
Spanish Schools Costa Rica 
 Flamingo
 1-800-724-4210 (USA & Canada) 
 http://www.bridgelinguatec.com 
22 classrooms 
 N/A
 N/A
 N/A
  CO 270.00
 N/A 
 CO 525.00
N/A
    CO 685.00
N/A 
 CO 885.00
N/A
4


Package includes materials.




Bridgelinguatec
Spanish Schools Costa Rica 
 Heredia
 1-800-724-4210 (USA & Canada)
 http://www.bridgelinguatec.com

 N/A 
 N/A
 N/A 
 CO 270.00
N/A
 CO 525.00  
 N/A 
 CO 685.00  
 N/A 
 CO 885.00
 N/A
4 


Package includes materials. Airport pickup included




Bridgelinguatec
Spanish Schools Costa Rica 
 Manuel Antonio
 1-800-724-4210 (USA & Canada) 
 http://www.bridgelinguatec.com 
12 classrooms 
 N/A 
 N/A
 N/A 
 CO 326.00
N/A
 $652.00
N/A
  $978.00
 N/A
$1,304.00
 N/A
  4  


Package includes materials.




Bridgelinguatec
Spanish Schools Costa Rica
 Monteverde
 1-800-724-4210 (USA & Canada)
 http://www.bridgelinguatec.com
Office Phone: 206-583-8191

N/A 
 N/A
  N/A
  CO 270.00
 N/A
 CO 525.00
   N/A
  CO 685.00
   N/A
 CO 885.00
 N/A
4  


Package includes materials.




Bridgelinguatec
Spanish Schools Costa Rica 
 San Jose
 1-800-724-4210 (USA & Canada) 
 http://www.bridgelinguatec.com   

N/A
 N/A
 N/A
 CO 430.00
  N/A 
  CO 660.00
N/A 
 CO 890.00
N/A
 CO 1120.00
N/A 
4


Package includes materials.
18
 2005 

Cahuita International Institue Spanish Schools Costa Rica
 Cahuita
 755-0469Fax # 253-850-0454 or # 808-879-7697 
 http://www.cahuitainternational.com

N/A 
 N/A
 N/A 
 CO 325.00
$375.00
 CO 650.00
 $750.00
CO 975.00
$1,125.00
 CO 1250.00
  $1,375.00
4


Package includes text materials, airport pickup adn cultural activities.  Homstay includes breakfast and dinner
19


Casa de lenguas
Spanish Schools Costa Rica
 Flamingo
http://www.casadelenguas.com 
 info@casadelenguas  

















20


Castilian House
Spanish Schools Costa Rica
 Alajuela 
 443-0241  
info@castilianhouse

















21
 1990 
CSA
 Center for Study Abroad international Spanish Schools Costa Rica
 San Jose
 206-726-1498 
 http://www.centerforstudyabroad.com/
 info@centerforstudyabroad.com
N/A
 N/A 
 N/A
 N/A
 N/A
 CO 1495.00
  $1,795.00
 N/A
 N/A  
 CO 1995.00
  $2,595.00
 4-6
 4
 $95.00 deposit required. Full payment 3 weeks prior

Package includes: Orientation, housing confirmation with a family, class materials, airport pick-up.   Excursions are optional and cost extra. Homestay includes breakfast and dinner

1990 
CSA
 Center for Study Abroad international Spanish Schools Costa Rica
 San Jose con Veritas university 
 206-726-1499
 http://www.centerforstudyabroad.com/
 info@centerforstudyabroad.com  
N/A
 N/A
 N/A 
 N/A 
 N/A 
  N/A 
   N/A 
 N/A 
 N/A 
 $2,695.00
 $3,220.00
4 


Books not included $50.00.Package includes airport pickup, certificate and organizing family
22
 1984
CAIA, ICAI
 Central American institute for International Affairs Spanish Schools Costa Rica
 Barrio Amon
 233-8571
 http://www.educaturs.com 
 icai@expreso.co.cr
N/A 
 N/A 
 N/A
 CO 300.00
 $450.00
CO 492.00  
 $792.00
CO 540.00
 $990.00
 CO 560.00
  $1,160.00
 Max. 4
 4
 $100.00 deposit 
 No refunds after starting, no refunds holidays
 $25.00 per hour 2 hour min.
 Packages includes:airport pickup, orientacion tour, cultural activities and materials included.  Homestays include brealfast and dinner and are 20 min. Bus ride from school
23


Central valley spanish institute Spanish Schools Costa Rica
240-5363
 http://www.spanishincostarica-cevasi.com  


















24

CCCNCR 
 Centro Cultural Costarricense NorteamericanoSpanish Schools Costa Rica
225-9433 



















25
 1986  
CCI 
 Centro cultural de Idiomas
Spanish Schools Costa Rica
 Alajuela
 441-9202 
 http://www.spanish-in-action.com
 info@spanish-in-action.com
N/A 
 N/A 
 N/A 
 N/A 
 N/A
 N/A
 N/A
 N/A
 N/A
 CO 480.00
  $830.00
 Max. 4  Min. 2
 4


$9.75 per hour
 Text books $30.00.  Package includes: airport, Arranges: tours, dance classes, cooking classes, car rental.  Homestays include 2 meals
26

CEEP
 Centro de Estudios español personalizado Spanish Schools Costa Rica
 Tres Rios 
 278-3254
 http://www.personalizedspanish.com
 learnmore@personalizedspanish.com 
N/A
 N/A
 N/A
 CO 383.00
 $488.00
 CO 606.00
 $816.00
 CO 829.00
 $1,144.00
 CO 1072.00
  $1,492.00
 Max. 3
 4 
 Payment in Advance 
 No refunds for holiday
 $22.00 per hour
 $50.00 registration fee. Package includes:  Airport pickup, cultural activities.  Homesatys include 2 meals and are within walking distance of school
27
 2002
 2008
 CIEC 
 Centro Internacional de Español y Cultura Spanish Schools Costa Rica
 San Antonio de Belen
 239-6301/6334 
 http://www.learnspanish-costarica.com
 info@learnspanish-costarica.com 
 30 students in 5 rooms, average LS 8-12, HS 20-25
 N/A
 N/A 
 N/A
 CO 250.00
 $355.00
  CO 474.00
  $690.00
 CO 710.00
 $1,025.00
 CO 940.00
 $1,360.00
Max 3-5
 4 
 Payment first day of classes
 No refunds after starting classes and no replacement of missed classes for holidays 
 $17.00 per lesson
 Package includes: airport pickup to famlies only, cooking, dance lectures certificate, internet, related cultural activities, orientation.  Homestays include 2 meals and are within walking distance of school.

2002
 2008 
 CIEC
 Centro Internacional de Español y Cultura Spanish Schools Costa Rica
 Beach 
 239-6301/6335 
 http://www.learnspanish-costarica.com
 info@learnspanish-costarica.com 
 30 students in 5 classrooms, average LS 8-12, HS 20-25
 N/A 
 N/A 
 N/A
 $429.00
 N/A
 $858.00
 N/A
$1,287.00
 N/A
  $1,716.00
 N/A
 Max. 3-5
  4 
   Payment first day of classes  
 No refunds after starting classes and no replacement of missed classes for holidays
 $17.00 per lesson
 Only possible if 6 or more students are booked for your dates. Package Includes: certificate, internet, related cultural activities, orientation and help for tour reservations.  Payments via credit cards add 13% extra to costs listed above.
28

CII
 Centro Internacional de idiomas Spanish Schools Costa Rica
 Heredia
 263-5761 
 http://studyspanishcr.port5.com/

N/A  
 N/A 
 N/A  
 CO 200.00
  $295.00
 CO 360.00
 $535.00
  CO 525.00
  $780.00
 CO 655.00
 $985.00
 Max. 2-4
 4  
 Payment made upon arrival in CR

Package includes: weekly cultural activities.  Homestay includes breakfast, dinner and Laundry
29
 1975 
 2006
 Conversa
 Centro Linguistico Conversa Spanish Schools Costa Rica
 San Jose
 221-7649
http://www.conversa.net/
centralamerica.com/cr/school/conversa.htm
 info@conversa.net
 40 students in 25 Classrooms
 N/A
 N/A
 N/A  
  $625.00
 $500.00
 $1,200.00
 $950.00
$1,700.00
$1,325.00
 $2,190.00
  $1,690.00  
 max. 4
 4 
 $200.00 deposit
 No refunds for holidays, leave early refund available - $200.00 deposit
 $15.00 per hour 
 Package includes: airport pickup materiales, cultural actiivities and shuttle from campus to families.  Homestays and hotel include breakfast and dinner

1975 
 2006 
 Conversa
 Centro Linguistico Conversa Spanish Schools Costa Rica 
 Santa Ana
 221-7649
http://www.conversa.net    centralamerica.com/cr/school/conversa.htm
 info@conversa.net
 112 in 28 classroms average 50-75 per week
 N/A 
 N/A 
 N/A
 $840.00
 $715.00
  $1,625.00
 $1,375.00
 $2,335.00
 $1,960.00
 $2,990.00
  $2,490.00
 max. 4
 4 
 $200.00 deposit
 No refunds for holidays, leave early refund availabel - $200.00 deposit
 $15.00 per hour
 Package includes: airport pickup materiales, cultural actiivities and shuttle from campus to families.  Homestays and hotel include breakfast and dinner
30

Comunicar 
 Centro Linguistico Cultural Comunicar Spanish Schools Costa Rica
 Alajuela 
 442-3279 
 http://www.amerisol.com/costarica/edu/comunicar
 waspmh@sol.racsa.co.cr 
N/A
 N/A
 N/A
 CO 225.00
$330.00
CO 400.00
 $595.00
  CO 545.00
$850.00
 CO 645.00
 $985.00
 Max. 6
 4

$11.00 per hour
 Work book not included! Package Includes: airport pickup to family, materials, dance and cooking classes and interchanges. Homestay includes breakfast and dinner
31

CLL
 Centro linguistico Latinoamericano Spanish Schools Costa Rica
 Belen
 293-0128/239-1869 
 http://www.spanish.co.cr/


















32
 2003
 2006 
 Logos
 Centro de Idiomas Logos Language Institute Spanish Schools Costa Rica
 Downtown San Jose 3 rd floor building 
 258-7021 
 http://www.centro-logos.com
 Karla@centro-logos.com
 25 students per week
 N/A
 N/A
 N/A
  CO 239.00
 $366.00
 CO 478.00
 $732.00
CO 717.00
 $1,098.00
  CO 956.00
  $1,464.00
 Max. 5
Average2-3
 4
 Payment and enrollment online.  Full payment in advance. 
 No refunds or replacement for holidays. No refunds after calsses have started.
 $15.00 per 55 minutes
 Package includes: airport pickup activities free snack break during classes.  Homestay include 2 meals and are 10-20 minute BUS RIDE away from downtown
33
 1991
 2006 
 CPI
 Centro Panamericano de Idiomas Spanish Schools Costa Rica
 San Joaquin, Heredia
 265-6306
 http://www.spanishlanguageschool.com
 info@cpi-edu.com
 100 students per week.
LS 25-60 HS 80-100
 N/A
 N/A
   N/A
  CO 270.00
 $395.00
  CO 525.00
 $775.00
 CO 685.00
  $1,060.00
 CO 885.00
 $1,385.00
 Max. 4
 4
10% nonrefundable fee, 2 changes included, 3 dates changes add $50.00, changes in CR $50.00    No refunds for holidays or missed classes
 $18.00 per hour
 Package includes:textbooks, placement test, airport pick up and drop off from Juan Santamaría international airport to San Joaquín de Flores (to the homestay for CPI Heredia students and to the B&B La Dehesa for CPI Flamingo/Monteverde students) and free activities in each campus.  Homestay includes 2 meals and are located clsoe to school or to pickup area.

1996
 2006 
 CPI
 Centro Panamericano de Idiomas Spanish Schools Costa Rica 
 Monteverde
 645-5441
 http://www.spanishlanguageschool.com
 info@cpi-edu.com 
 100 students per week.
LS 25-60  HS 80-100 
 N/A
 N/A
 N/A
 CO 270.00
  $395.00
CO 525.00
  $775.00
 CO 685.00
 $1,060.00
 CO 885.00
  $1,385.00
 Max. 5  
 5 
10% nonrefundable fee, 2 changes included, 3 dates changes add $50.00, changes in CR $50.00    No refunds for holidays or missed classes 
 $18.00 per hour
 Package includes:textbooks, placement test, airport pick up and drop off from Juan Santamaría international airport to San Joaquín de Flores (to the homestay for CPI Heredia students and to the B&B La Dehesa for CPI Flamingo/Monteverde students) and free activities in each campus.  Homestay includes 2 meals and are located clsoe to school or to pickup area.

2000
 2006
 CPI
 Centro Panamericano de Idiomas Spanish Schools Costa Rica 
 Flamingo Beach
 654-5001
 http://www.spanishlanguageschool.com 
 info@cpi-edu.com 
 100 students per week.
LS 25-60 HS 80-100 
 N/A
 N/A
 N/A
 $430.00
 $395.00
 $845.00
$775.00
  $1,165.00
 $1,060.00
 $1,525.00
$1,385.00
Max. 6  
 6
10% nonrefundable fee, 2 changes included, 3 dates changes add $50.00, changes in CR $50.02    No refunds for holidays or missed classes 
 $18.00 per hour
 Package includes:textbooks, placement test, airport pick up and drop off from Juan Santamaría international airport to San Joaquín de Flores (to the homestay for CPI Heredia students and to the B&B La Dehesa for CPI Flamingo/Monteverde students) and free activities in each campus.  Homestay includes 2 meals and are located clsoe to school or to pickup area.
34


Cerro Coyote Spanish Language School Spanish Schools Costa Rica
 San Ramon
 383-0544 
 http://www.cerrocoyote.com http://www.costaricatravelreview.com/id20.html
 info@cerrocoyote.com
N/A
 N/A
 N/A
 N/A 
 N/A 
 N/A 
 N/A
 N/A
 N/A
 N/A
 N/A




Prices for classes only  availabel only upon email request!
35


City Playa Language Institute San Jose Jaco Spanish Institute Spanish Schools Costa Rica
Guadalupe, San Jose 
 280-6622
 http://www.spanish-institute.com/    http://www.costarica-spanishschool.com 
 institute@racsa.co.cr
N/A 
 N/A
 N/A
 N/A
    N/A 
 N/A
  $535.00
N/A 
 N/A
   N/A
 $1,067.00
2-5
 4
 Payment in full due first day of classes

Package includes airport pickup to family, materials, test and orientation.  Homestay includes:2 meals??




City Playa Language Institute San Jose Jaco Spanish Institute Spanish Schools Costa Rica
 Jaco
 643 2123   
 http://www.spanish-institute.com/    http://www.costarica-spanishschool.com
 institute@racsa.co.cr 
N/A
 N/A
 N/A
 N/A
 N/A 
 N/A 
  $535.00
 N/A
 N/A
 N/A  
 $1,067.00
2-5 
 4 
 Payment in full due first day of classes

Package includes airport pickup to family, materials, test and orientation.  Homestay includes:2 meals??
36


Comunicare
Spanish Schools Costa Rica 
 San Pedro 
 281-0432
 http://www.comunicare-cr.com
 comunica@comunicare-cr.com 
NO RESPONSE 









5-6 max
 4 

N/A 
37
 1994 
 DIC 2006
 COSI 
 Costa Rica Spanish Institute
Spanish Schools Costa Rica
 San Pedro/Zapote area
 234-1001 
 http://www.cosi.co.cr  
http://www.spanish-costarica.com/
 office@cosi.co.cr 
N/A
 N/A
 N/A 
 $439.00
  $399.00
  $878.00
$798.00
 $1,317.00
  $1,197.00
  $1,616.00
  $1,596.00
   Max. 8
   4
  $100.00 deposit, full payment on first day
 No refund after starting
 $22.00 per hour
 Package includes: cultural activities, airport pickup to family, materials.  Homestay includes breakfast, dinner and be within walking distance, if not 15 minute bus ride.

1994
 DIC 2006
 COSI
 Costa Rica Spanish Institute
Spanish Schools Costa Rica
 Manuel Antonio 
http://www.cosi.co.cr   
http://www.spanish-costarica.com/ 
 office@cosi.co.cr 
N/A 
 N/A
 N/A
 CO 326.00
 $446.00
 CO 652.00
$892.00
  CO 978.00
  $1,338.00
CO 1304.00
 $1,784.00
Max. 8
 4  
   $100.00 deposit, full payment on first day
 No refund after starting
 $22.00 per hour 
 Includes airport pickup in San Jose, books materials and some cultural activities.Hotels can be booked separately from $52.00 to $83.00 per night for those not wanting homestay. Homestay includes breakfast and dinner. Bus ride necessary to get to school from families
38
 2004
 2006
Costa Rica Study Spanish & Surf  Spanish Schools Costa Rica
 Quepos/Manuel Antonio
 777-4681 
 http://www.studyspanishandsurf.com/  
 http://www.spanish-language.org
 info@studyspanishandsurf.com
 40 students average is 30 July/Aug 40
 N/A
 N/A 
 N/A 
 CO 280.00
$390.00
  CO 540.00
 $760.00
 CO 780.00
 $1,110.00
 CO 1000.00
  $1,440.00
 Max. 5 normal 2-3
 4
 $100.00 deposit, full payment first day prior to classes
 Discounted price for holidays    No refund after classes have started. Prorated for holidays if 2 in same week. 
 $19.00 per hour
 2 minutes from beach in Bush setting.  Surfing package add about $95.00 per week. Package includes: Materials, activities, exam , break snacks and discount card to National Park.  Homestays include breakfast and dinner and are lcoated minutes fromt he school.
39


Costa Rican Culture and Language  institue Spanish Schools Costa Rica
 Alajuela
 433-8293



















40
 1989
2006
 CRLA
 Costa Rican Language Academy Spanish Schools Costa Rica 
 San Pedro, San Jose
 280-1685
 http://www.spanishandmore.com    http://www.amerisol.com/costarica/edu/crlang.html    http://www.learn-spanish.com
 spanish@crla.co.cr
 240 students in 40 classrooms
 N/A 
 CO 191.00
$312.00
 CO 239.00
 $364.00
 CO 458.00
  $712.00
 CO 676.00
$1,050.00
CO 832.00
  $1,289.00
 Max. 6 normal 3-4 
 4
 No deposit and pay on first class.  Weekly payments can be done
 No refund after starting, refund or replacement for mised classes due to holidays.
 $18.00 per hour 
 Package includes: Materials, dance & cooking classes airport transportation .  Homestays include breakfast and dinner and are located 10-15 minute bus ride away.
41

CRLI 
 Costa Rican Language Institute Spanish Schools Costa Rica
 Heredia
http://www.spanishinstitute.com 
 fernandorjsv@yahoo.com  


















 

CRLI 
 Costa Rican Language InstituteSpanish Schools Costa Rica
 Tamarindo
http://www.spanishinstitute.com
 fernandorjsv@yahoo.com 




















CRLI 
 Costa Rican Language Institute Spanish Schools Costa Rica
 Monteverde 
http://www.spanishinstitute.com
 fernandorjsv@yahoo.com 

















42

CPH
 CPH Language & Cross-Cultural Spanish Schools Costa Rica
 Santa Ana 
 282-9920
 http://www.spanishincostarica.com 
 info@spanishincostarica.com 
N/A 
 N/A
 N/A
 CO 405.00
 $450.00
 CO 760.00
 $850.00
 CO 1065.00
 $1,200.00
 CO 1370.00
$1,550.00
Max. 3-4
 4
 $100.00 deposit 3 weeks before start, full payment on first day. 
 No refunds after halfway point or voluntary absence
Package includes: airport pickup and activities.  Homestay includes 3 meals and are located within walking or short BUS RIDE to campus.
43
 1994

Cultourica spanish school Costa Rica @ El Marañon
Spanish Schools Costa Rica
 Cuidad Colon
 249-1271 
 http://www.cultourica.com
 cultourica@racsa.co.cr 
N/A
 N/A 
 N/A 
 € 425.00 
 € 425.00
 € 850.00 
 € 850.00
   € 1,275.00
 € 1,275.00
 € 1,700.00
 € 1,700.00
 Max. 2-4 
 4 
 Deposit of 10% and full payment due 4 weeks before arrival. 
 10% kept as cancellation fee for cancelattion after 2 months before arrival.
 € 15.00 
 Package includes: insturction and materials.  Dance at  € 20.00 per hour and activities package ay € 100.00 per week. Homestay includes 2 meals.
44


ECO spanish Spanish Schools Costa Rica
 MA
http://www.ecospanish.com 


















45


Edukativa Foundation
Spanish Schools Costa Rica
244-3986  



















46


El Paraiso Language School
Spanish Schools Costa Rica
 Manuel Antonio
 777-4681
 http://www.spanish-language.org  
http://www.studyspanishandsurf.com/
 info@elparaisoschool.com
N/A
 N/A
 N/A
 CO 280.00
 $390.00
 CO 540.00  
  $760.00
 CO 780.00
 $1,110.00
 CO 1000.00  
 $1,440.00
 Max. 5 2-3 
 4 
 $100.00 deposit, full payment first day prior to classes.
 Discounted price for holidays    No refund after classes have started.
   $19.00 per hour
 Package inlcudes materials, fees, exam activties, free pickup in homestay in mornings.  Homestays include breakfast and Dinner and are lcoated within a walking distance of the school.
47


Eme institute
Spanish Schools Costa Rica

http://www.emeidiomas.com


















48
 1989
 2006
Enforex
Spanish Schools Costa Rica
 Heredia  
 US Toll-free : 1-866-60-SPAIN
 http://www.enforex.com
 info@enforex.es 
N/A 
 N/A
 N/A 
 $440.00
 $405.00
$865.00
  $795.00
 $1,195.00
  $1,090.00
 $1,565.00
  $1,425.00
 Max. 10 average 5
 4
 $100.00 application fee added to listed prices. 

Package includes airport to host family in Heredia, some activities free some not included. Homestays include 2 meals

1989 
 2006 
Enforex
Spanish Schools Costa Rica
 Flamingo 
 US Toll-free : 1-866-60-SPAIN
 http://www.enforex.com
 info@enforex.es
N/A
 N/A 
 N/A 
 $440.00
  $405.00
  $865.00  
 $795.00
 $1,195.00
 $1,090.00
  $1,565.00
 $1,425.00
Max. 10 average 5
 4


Package includes airport to host family in Heredia.  Homestaysd include 2 meals

1989 
 2006 
Enforex
Spanish Schools Costa Rica
 Monteverde
 US Toll-free : 1-866-60-SPAIN 
 http://www.enforex.com
   info@enforex.es
N/A 
 N/A 
 N/A 
  $440.00
  $405.00  
  $865.00
 $795.00
 $1,195.00
  $1,090.00
 $1,565.00
  $1,425.00
Max. 10 average 5
 4


Package includes airport to host family in Heredia.  Homestaysd include 2 meals
49


Escuela de español Dalfa
Spanish Schools Costa Rica
226-8584 
 http://www.westnet.com/costarica/edu/dalfa.html
 dalfad@sol.racsa.co.cr 
N/A
 N/A
 N/A
 N/A
 N/A
 N/A
 N/A
 N/A
 N/A
 CO 400.00
 N/A 
 3-5
 4 

10.00 per Lesson
50
 1986

Escuela de Idiomas
Spanish Schools Costa Rica 
 Desamparados, San Jose
 218-1862
 http://www.escueladeidiomascostarica.com 
 Info@escueladeidiomascostarica.com 
N/A
 N/A
 N/A 
 N/A
 N/A  
 N/A 
 N/A
 N/A
 N/A
 CO 600.00
 N/A
Max 5 average 3
4
 $200 deposit, Rest due upon beginning, Begin first Monday of the month, must be signed up  at least 2 weeks in advance.

Package includes materials test certificate only. 
51
 1992
 2006 
Escuela de Idiomas d'Amore
Spanish Schools Costa Rica
 Manuel Antonio
 777-1143 
 http://www.escueladamore.com 
 info@escueladamore.com 
 35 monthly average 10
 N/A
 N/A 
 N/A
 N/A 
 N/A
 CO 845.00
 $980.00
 CO 1150.00
  $1,325.00
 CO 1440.00
  $1,690.00
Max. 6
 4 
 $100.00 deposit
No refund or make up for holidays.  No refunds after first week
 $30.00 per hour
  Package  includes: free 1 hour daily optional tutorial. Homestays include breakfast and dinner and are located 4 km so BUS RIDE away.
52


Escuela de Idiomas Rey de Nosara Spanish Schools Costa Rica
 Nosara
 682-0215
 http://www.reydenosara.itgo.com 

N/A
 N/A
 N/A
 N/A
 N/A
 N/A
 N/A
 N/A
 N/A
 N/A
 N/A



only and at 18.00 per hour 
53


Escuela International
Spanish Schools Costa Rica
 San Rafael de Coronado
http://www.escuelai.com
 info@escuelai.com 
N/A
 N/A
 N/A
   N/A 
 N/A 
  $620.00
  $620.00
 $930.00
  $930.00
  $1,240.00
  $1,240.00
 max. 6
 4 
 120.00 deposit 
 No refund for holidays
Course starts every 2 weeks.Package includes:Airport to family and materials included.  Homestays include breakfast and dinner
54


Escuela Latina de Lenguas
Spanish Schools Costa Rica
 Barva
 242-237-5450/261-5233
 http://www.amerisol.com/costarica/edu/escuela/index.html  
 eslatina@amerisol.com 
 5 classrooms
 N/A
 N/A 
 N/A
 CO 227.00
 $325.00
 CO 429.00
 $625.00
 CO 631.00
$925.00
 CO 703.00
 $1,095.00
Max.6 
 4
 $100.00 deposite 2 weeks in advance, balance due upon beginning
 No discount or replacement of holidays
 $13.00 per hour 
 Package includes airport pickup,  dance cooking, music and other cultural activties, materials.  Homestay includes breakfast and dinner and are within walking distance fo the school.
55


Espanol segundo idioma
Spanish Schools Costa Rica
 heredia
 438-9110 



















56
 1979
 2006
 FORES
 Forester Instituto Internacional Spanish Schools Costa Rica
 Los Yoses, San Jose
 225-3155
 http://www.fores.com
 forester@racsa.co.cr 
 22 classrooms 
 N/A 
 CO 120.00
  $450.00
$150.00
  $480.00
  CO 550.00
$810.00
 CO 610.00
$1,000.00  
  CO 660.00
  $1,180.00
 Max. 6 
 4 
 $200.00 deposit at least 3 weeks in advance.  Balance due before first day of classes.
 No subsitution, no refund for first 4 weeks.
 $20.00 per 50 minutes
 Package Includes: Materials, daily Latin dance classes, free internet and  coffee.  Homestay includes breakfast and dinner and most are located  at 20 minute BUS RIDE
57

GEOS
 Geos Language Institute
Spanish Schools Costa Rica
 Near Paseo Colon, San Jose
 257-2264
 http://www.geosspanish.com
 geoscr@racsa.co.cr
 60 students per week
 N/A
 N/A
 N/A
 CO 176.00
 $316.00
 CO 352.00
  $632.00
CO 528.00
  $948.00
 CO 668.00
  $1,228.00
 Max. 8 
 4
 New session every 4 weeks. Full payment due on first day 
 No refunds for holidays 
 $17.00 per hour
 Enrollment fee $50.00 not included in price.  Package includes: Homestays include: 2 meals weekdays and 3 on weekends and are lcoated a few minutes BUS RIDE away.
58


Horizontes de Montezuma 
 Montezuma 
http://www.horizontes-montezuma.com 

N/A 
 N/A 
 N/A 
 $420.00
N/A
  $790.00  
 N/A
 $1,190.00
N/A
  $1,590.00
 N/A
 Max. 6
 4 
 $200.00 4 weeks prior full payment on 1st day before starting classes
 No refunds after courses have started, no refunds for holidays 

59
 1990 
ICADS 
 Institute for Central American Developement Studies
Spanish Schools Costa Rica
 San Pedro, San Jose
 225-0508
 http://www.icadscr.com/  
http://www.icads.org/spanishimmersion.htm
 info@icadscr.com
N/A 
 N/A 
 N/A
 N/A
 N/A
 N/A
 N/A
 N/A
 N/A
 N/A
 $1,700.00
 Max 4
4
 250.00 deposit at least 2 weeks in advance.  Balance due 1st day 
 No refunds once classes have begun. No refunds for holidays
Closed whole month of December.  Package includes:Lectures, Airport pickup, field trips and activities.  Homestays inlcude: breakfast, dinner and are lcoated a BUS RIDE away.
60
 1987
 2006 
 ILISA
 ILISA Spanish Schools Costa Rica 
 San Pedro, San Jose
 280-0700
 http://www.ilisa.com
 spanish@ilisa.com
 25-85/29 classrooms
 N/A
 N/A
 N/A
 CO 430.00
$570.00
 CO 660.00
  $940.00
 CO 890.00
  $1,310.00
CO 1120.00
  $1,680.00
 Max. 4 average 2.5
 4
 $200.00 deposit needed 3 weeks in advance.  Balance due on first day of classes. 
 No refunds or replacement of classes for holidays.  No refunds after the program has begun. 
Package includes: Airport pickup to family, materials and computer use and cultural activities.  Homestays include: breakfast and dinner and are lcoated.....
61


Innovis International Traning Center Spanish Schools Costa Rica
San Jose
 272-7797 
 http://www.innoviscenter.com 
 info@innoviscenter.com 
N/A
 N/A
 N/A
 CO 175.00  
 $290.00
 CO 345.00
 $575.00
 CO 475.00
  $820.00
 CO 595.00
$1,055.00
 Max 4
 4  

$15.00 per hour 
 Packages includes:  Airport pickup to family, one excursion per week.  Homestays include: 2 emals a day and are located a few blocks away from school.
62
 1982 
Mesoamerica/ICAS/MLP
 Institute for Central America Studies Mesoamerica Spanish Schools Costa Rica
 San Pedro, San Jose
 253-3195
 http://www.mesoamericaonline.net
 info@MesoamericaOnline.Net 
N/A
 N/A
 N/A
 N/A
 $315.00  
 N/A
 not listed
N/A
 not listed
N/A
  $1,155.00
 Max. 2-5
 4 
 $50.00 deposit. 
$15.00 per hour
 Package includes:... Homestays Include:  ...and are located .....
63
 1992
 2006  
 ILERI 
 Languages and International Relations Institute Costa Rica Spanish Schools Costa Rica
   Escazu
 228-1687
 http://www.ilerispanishschool.com
 info@ilerispanishschool.com
 Variable 
 N/A
 N/A
 N/A 
 CO 200.00
 $300.00
 CO 400.00
$500.00
 CO 600.00
 $750.00
 CO 800.00
 $1,000.00  
 Max 4
 4 
 Payment upon arrival
 Replacement classes offered for holidays
 $12.00 per hour 
 Package Includes: Airport pickup, dance classes, hiking, city tour cooking classes registration and materials.  Homestay includes breakfast and Dinnerand are located at wlaking distance from the school.
64
 1995 

Institute of Modern Spanish
Spanish Schools Costa Rica
 San Jose
http://www.modernspanish.com/sanjose.html 
 2learn@modernspanish.com.
N/A
 N/A
 N/A
 CO 190.00
 $312.00
 CO 380.00
 $624.00
CO 570.00
$936.00
 CO 760.00
  $1,248.00
Max 5 
 4
  
 $100.00 non refundable  deposit     No refunds for holidays and onlu up until 1 week prior.
Prices above are when paid in full. Package includes: materials cultural classes  Homestay Includes 3 meals a day and are located...
65


Instituto Americano de Ingles and Spanish Spanish Schools Costa Rica
 Tibas  
 258-1231  



















66
 2000
 2006
 ASIS
 Instituto Asis Spanish Institute Costa Rica Spanish Schools Costa Rica
 Javillos, San Carlos 
 475-9121
 http://www-institutoasis.com
 info@institutoasis.com
 Variable 
 N/A
 N/A  
 N/A 
 N/A  
  $380.00
 N/A  
  $725.00
 N/A
  $1,025.00
 N/A
  $1,300.00
Max 5 
 4 
 $150.00 required within 5 days of submitting.  Full balance due upon arrival 
 No refunds from 15 days prior nor the deposit  
   $10.00 per hour 
 Package includes: Materials workshops and certificate.  Homestay includes: 3 meals a day and are located 1 to 5 kilometers fron the school.
67
2006  
Instituto Britanico
Spanish Schools Costa Rica
 Paseo Colon 
 248-2489
 http://www.institutobritanico.co.cr  
 info@institutobritanico.co.cr  
N/A
 N/A 
   N/A
 CO 220.00
  $345.00
  CO 440.00
  $690.00
 CO 620.00
 $995.00
  CO 800.00
  $1,300.00
4


$50.00 Registration fee and materials.  Package includes:  Homestay include breakfast and dinner and are located.....


2006  
Instituto Britanico
Spanish Schools Costa Rica
 Los Yoses 
 225-0256
 http://www.institutobritanico.co.cr
 info@institutobritanico.co.cr
N/A 
 N/A
 N/A
  CO 220.00
  $345.00
  CO 440.00  
 $690.00
 CO 620.00
  $995.00
  CO 800.00   
 $1,300.00

4 


$50.00 Registration fee and materials.  Package includes:  Homestay include breakfast and dinner and are located.....
68

ICEC
 Instituto Costarricense de español y Cultura Spanish Schools Costa Rica
 Alajuela 
 430-9039/430-9042
 http://www.go2learnspanish.com/  












Max 2-5




69
 1992 
 Dec. 2006
 ICLC
 Instituto de Cultura y Lengua Costarricense Spanish Schools Costa Rica
 Alajuela
 458-8485 
 http://www.iclc.ws
   info@iclc.ws 
 120 students  average 30
 N/A
 N/A
 N/A
  CO 310.00
 $450.00
CO 620.00
  $900.00
 CO 930.00
$1,320.00
 CO 1240.00
  $1,620.00
 Max.5 average 4 
 4 
 Full payment due 4 weeks prior
 No refunds after starting no holiday refunds.
 $20.00 per hour 
 Learning materials NOT included.Package Includes: airport pickup and return, city tour welcome lunch. Homestay includes: Breakfast and dinner and are located both within walking and a BUS RIDE away.
70
 1997
 2006
   IECR 
   Instituto de Español Costa Rica Spanish Schools Costa Rica
Guadalupe, San Jose 
 280-6622
 http://www.professionalspanish.com
Work with city playa school for beach classes
 iespcr@racsa.co.cr 
 20-30 per week 
 N/A
 N/A 
 N/A  
  CO 190.00
$257.00
 CO 378.00
  $527.00
 CO 550.00
$778.00
CO 733.00
 $1,030.00
 Max 3
 4 
 No deposit required full payment 1st day 
 No refunds after start of classes.
   $30.00 added to program for private classes Package Includes airport pickup materials certificate of attendance Cultural activities. Homestay: 2 meals and are located short BUS RIDE from school
71


Instituto de Lenguas Estranjeras  Spanish Schools Costa Rica
 EdificioSherwin Williams, San Jose




















72


Instituto El Inquistico Spanish Schools Costa Rica
 San Jose 




















73
 1996
 2006 
Instituto Guanacasteco de idiomas Spanish Schools Costa Rica
Nicoya 
 686-6948
 http://www.spanishcostarica.com
 info@spanishcostarica.com 
 40 max average 20 
 N/A
 N/A
 N/A
 CO 295.00
  $365.00
 CO 595.00
 $665.00  
 CO 795.00
  $965.00
 CO 1095.00
 $1,295.00
 Max 4 aver. 2 
 4
 $100.00 non refundable deposit
No refunds for holidays but replacement YES! and no refunds after starting 
 $21.00 per hour 
 Package Includes:  Airport pickup, coffee and juice, materials.  Homestays include:breakfast and dinner and are located a 10 minute walk from the school.

1996
 2006 
Instituto Guanacasteco de idiomas Spanish Schools Costa Rica
 Samara 
 686-6948
 http://www.spanishcostarica.com
 info@spanishcostarica.com
 40 max average 20 
 N/A 
 N/A  
 N/A
 $429.00
 N/A
  $799.00
  N/A
 $1,189.00
 N/A
 $1,499.00
N/A  
 Max 4
5  
 $100.00 non refundable deposit
 No refunds for holidays buit replacement YES! and no refunds after starting 
 $21.00 per hour 
 Package Includes:  Airport pickup, coffee and juice breakfast housing in hotel with swimming pool, materials. 
74


Instituto Interactivo de Idiomas Spanish Schools Costa Rica

http://www.institutointeractivo.com 


















75

ILAT
 Instituto Linguistico Atenas
Spanish Schools Costa Rica
 Atenas
 446-6517



















76
 1984 
IPED
 Instituto Profesional de Educacion Daza Spanish Schools Costa Rica
 Heredia
 237-1801 
 http://www.learnspanishcostarica.com 
 ipedcr@racsa.co.cr 
N/A 
 N/A
 N/A 
 CO 225.00  
  $320.00
 CO 385.00
 $560.00
  CO 545.00
  $800.00
CO 670.00
 $1,000.00
 Max 6 2-3 average
 4
 100.00 deposit  
$12.00 per hour 
 Textbooks are rented for $15.00  other materials have a charge not included.  Package includes:  Airport, dance, cooking, cultural activities.  Homestay includes 2 meals and are normally located within walking distance.
77
 1980  
Intensa 
 Intensa Instituto Interamericano de Idiomas Spanish Schools Costa Rica 
 San Pedro, San Jose
 281-1818 
 http://www.intensa.com
 info@intensa.com
N/A
 N/A
 N/A
 CO 303.00
 $428.00
 CO 510.00
  $760.00
 CO 718.00
 $1,093.00
 CO 792.00
  $1,292.00
max. 6
 4
 $150.00($100.00 non refundable) deposit needed 3 weeks in advance, Balance on first day
 No refunds for late start or holiday. None for first 4 weeks after starting.
 $17.00 per lesson 
 Package Includes airport pickup Homestays include: 2 meals and are at a communting distance to the school

1980 
Intensa
 Intensa Instituto Interamericano de Idiomas Spanish Schools Costa Rica 
 Alajuela
 441-1360
 http://www.intensa.com
 info@intensa.com
N/A
 N/A
 N/A
 CO 303.00
 $428.00
 CO 510.00
 $760.00
 CO 718.00
  $1,093.00
 CO 792.00
  $1,292.00
 max. 6 
 4
 $150.00($100.00 non refundable) deposit needed 3 weeks in advance, Balance on first day
 No refunds for late start or holiday. None for first 4 weeks after starting. 
 $17.00 per lesson 
 Package Includes airport pickup Homestays include: 2 meals and are at a communting distance to the school
78


Intercambios Educativos
Spanish Schools Costa Rica
 San Antonio de Belen
 816-0511



















78


Intercultura Siglo XXI
Spanish Schools Costa Rica
 San Jose
 225-5449



















80


Intercultura
Spanish Schools Costa Rica
 Heredia
 260-8480
info@interculturacostarica.com 



 $260,- 
 $370,-
$490,-
  $700,-
 $680,-
  $995,-
 $795,-
  $1215,-
max. 6 
    4

$18,-
 Latin dance, music, film and cooking classes




Intercultura
Spanish School Costa Rica
 Samara
 656-0127 
 http://www.samaralanguageschool.com
 info@samaralanguageschool.com 

















81

ISSCR
 International Spanish schools of Costa Rica INC.
 Heredia 
 263-5761
 http://www.learn-spanish-costa-rica.com/ 
 lesstresscr@hotmail.com 
N/A
 N/A 
 N/A
  CO 200.00
$295.00
 CO 360.00
  $535.00  
 CO 525.00
  $780.00
CO 655.00
  $985.00
 max. 4
 4

$11.00 per hour 
 Package Includes:  Homestays include: and are within walking distance
82
 1993 
 2006  
 IPEE
 Instituto Profesional de Español para Extranjeros Spanish Schools Costa Rica 
 Curridabat, San Jose
 (813)-643-0416 
 http://www.ipee.com
   ipee@gate.net
 85 max average 60-65
 N/A
 N/A
 N/A 
  N/A  
  $440.00
 N/A
 $710.00
 N/A
  $1,020.00
  N/A  
  $1,285.00
 max. 6 
 4
 15% of tuition with balance due on first day of classes
 No refund on first $100.00 of deposit and no refunds for first 4 weeks after starting
 $23.00 per lesson
 Package Includes airport pickup and materials Friday cultural dance of fruit classes.  Homstays include: breakfast and dinner and are located within walking distance of school.
83


Kalexma Language institue
Spanish schools Costa Rica
 La Uruca  
 232-0115, 290-2624
 http://www.kalexma.com
 frontdesk@kalexma.com 
N/A
 N/A
 N/A
 CO 220.00
 $320.00
 CO 370.00   
 $570.00
CO 520.00
 $820.00  
 CO 670.00
  $1,070.00
Max. 5 normal 3
 4 

$12.00 per hour 
 Package includes: airport to and from, dance internet.  Homestays include 2 meals a day and are located....
84


La Escuelita de Dominical
Spanish Schools Costa Rica
 Dominical
 787-0103 
 http://www.westnet.com/costarica/edu/escuelita.html

N/A
 N/A
 N/A
 $350.00
     N/A
 $650.00
 N/A
 $950.00
 N/A
  $1,150.00
  N/A
 min. 2 
 3 


Package include classes, materials, room in cabinas and food
85
 1998
La Flor
 La Flor de Paraiso
Spanish Schools Costa Rica
 La Flor, Cartago
 534-8003
 http://www.la-flor-de-paraiso.org/index.html
 asodecah@racsa.co.cr
 34 Students 
 N/A
 N/A
 N/A
 N/A  
 $370.00  
 N/A 
  $740.00
 N/A
 $1,110.00
N/A 
  $1,480.00
2-4
 4 
 Send email one month in advance.
$10.00 per hour 
 School offers volunteer work to get the classes for lower prices (normally guest work 4,5 hours a day, in the morning) Classes are more expensive when not wanting to do volunteer work.
86


La Montana
Spanish Schools Costa Rica
 Alajuela 
 474-4006 



















87


Language Courses Abroad
Spanish Schools Cost Rica
 Flamingo Beach
 0044-01509-211612  
info@languagesabroud.co.uk 
N/A
 N/A
 N/A
 $367,-
N/A
 $549,-
N/A
  $680,-  
 N/A
 $843,-  





Free Salsa, Merengue and Cumbria classes at school, Costa Rican cookery classes, lectures on Costa Rican culture, History, Society, film evenings, Latin music evenings




Language Courses Abroad
Spanish Schools Cost Rica
 Monteverde
 0044-01509-211612
info@languagesabroud.co.uk
N/A
 N/A
 N/A
 $367.00
 N/A
 $549.00
 N/A
 $680.00
 N/A
 $843.00






88


Language Link
Spanish Schools Costa Rica

http://www.langlink.com 


















89

LSI 
 Language Studies International
Spanish Schools Costa Rica
 Coronado




















90


Latin American Language Center Spanish Schools Costa Rica





















91


learn spanish school
Spanish Schools Costa Rica
 Atenas
learn-spanish-school.net 


















92


Lisa Ohlenbush
Spanish Schools Costa Rica
 San Antonio de Belen




















93
 1982 
Lisa TEC
 Lisa Tec
Spanish School Costa Rica
 Cuidad Cariari
 239-2225
 http://www.lisatec.net
 questions@lisatec.net
N/A
 N/A
 N/A
  $478.00
 $478.00
 $908.00
  $908.00
 N/A
 N/A
  $1,725.00
  $1,725.00
 Max. 4
 4
 $200.00 30 day prior refundable, payment in full 1st day
 $200 cancellation fee no refund for holidays
 $20.00 per hour
 Packages Includes: airport pickup and return, materials, 2 tours.  Homestays include  2 meals a day and are located....

1982
Lisa TEC 
 Lisa Tec
Spanish Schools Costa Rica
 San Carlos
 239-2226 
 http://www.lisatec.net
 questions@lisatec.net
N/A
 N/A  
 N/A
  $478.00  
  $478.00
 $908.00
 $908.00
 N/A
 N/A
 $1,725.00
 $1,725.00
 Max. 4
 4
 $200.00 30 day prior refundable, payment in full 1st day
 $200 cancellation fee no refund for holidays 
 $20.00 per hour 
94


Living and Learning
Spanish Schools Costa Rica
 Cacao
 825-0891
 http://www.speakspanish-costarica.com/about.htm
 info@speakspanish-costarica.com
N/A
 N/A
 N/A
 N/A 
  $175.00
 N/A 
 $350.00
 N/A
  $525.00
N/A
  $700.00
 Max. 6 
 4
 $100.00 deposit

Package Includes: Materials, airport pickup.  Homestay includes 2 meals (3 cacao) a day amd families are located.....




Living and Learning
Spanish Schools Costa Rica
 Heredia  
 825-0891 
 http://www.speakspanish-costarica.com/about.htm
 info@speakspanish-costarica.com
N/A
 N/A
 N/A 
 N/A
 $250.00
 N/A
  $500.00
N/A
  $750.00  
 N/A 
  $1,000.00
 Max. 6
 4 
 $100.00 deposit  





























96


Monteverde Institute
Spanish Schools Costa Rica
 Monteverde
http://www.costarica.cea.edu 


















97


Morpho
Spanish Schools Costa Rica
 San Jose




















98
 2003
   2006
Natural Spanish Costa Rica
Spanish Schools Costa Rica
 Guadalupe 
 283-7636
 http://www.naturalspanish.com
 info@naturalspanish.com
 small school 
 N/A
 N/A
 N/A
 CO 195.00  
 $320.00
 CO 380.00
 $630.00
  CO 565.00
 $940.00
 CO 755.00
  $1,255.00
 Normally 1-3 
 4 
 No deposit necessary 
 No refunds or replacements for holiday.
   $16.00 per hour 
 Packages includes: 1 tour per weeka airport pickupto families materials free coffe during breaks.  Homestay includes 2 meals a day and are located a 10 minute walk from school
99


Pacifico Spanish School
Spanish Schools Costa Rica
 Manuel Antonio 
 777-0805
http://www.pacificospanishschool.com
 info@pacificospanishschool.com
N/A
 N/A
 N/A 
 CO 285.00
 $385.00
 CO 565.00
 $765.00
CO 775.00  
  $1,075.00
 CO 990.00
  $1,390.00
Max. 4 
 4 
 $150.00 2 weeks prior to start date.Balance due on Monday before classes.
 No refunds after starting classes.  No refunds or replacements for holidays.

Package includes: .....




Pacifico Spanish school
Spanish Schools Costa Rica





















100


Pura Vida Instituto de Lenguaje Pura vida Spanish Schools Costa Rica
 San Joaquim de flores 
 490-0559/ 237-0387 
puravida@amerisol.com 

















101
 1994 

Rancho de español Language school costa rica
 La Guácima, Alajuela 
 438-0071 
 http://www.ranchodeespanol.com/index-2.html

N/A
 N/A
 N/A
 $460.00
$375.00
 $900.00
 $730.00
 $1,285.00
 $1,030.00
 $1,685.00
$1,345.00
 Max. 4 
 4
 $100.00 deposit with enrollment form, balnce due on first day of classes
 No refunds after starting classes.  No refunds or replacements for holidays.
 $35.00 per hour 
 Package includes: Materials, dance and cooking classes and field trips can be added to curriculum.  Homestays include: 3 meals a day and are lcoated within walking distance to the school.
102
 1995

Riosonador Language Institute Spanish Schools Costa Rica
 Longo Mai, south of San Isidro del General
http://www.costaricareisen.com/info/schulen/riosonador/en_courses.html  

N/A
 N/A
 N/A
 N/A 
 $240.00
 N/A
  $480.00
 N/A
 $720.00
   N/A
  $950.00
 Normal 2
 4  


Package includes materials, certificate 7 nights of accommodatiosn in family.
103


River immersion Spanish institute Spanish Schools Costa Rica
 Turrialba 
 531-3061
 http://www.risicostarica.com   












4-6 max 
 4



104


Samara Language School
Spanish Schools Costa Rica
 Samara 
 656-0127

  info@samaralanguageschool.com
N/A
   N/A
  N/A
  $250,-
 $360,-
 $465,-
 $675,-
  $655,-
   $965,-
 $755,-
 $1165,-
 max. 6 
 4

$ 17.00 per hour
105


Samasati
Spanish Schools Costa Rica
 4 miles before Puerto Viejo
http://www.samasati.com
   samasati@samasati.com
N/A
 N/A
 N/A
 $994.00
 N/A
  $1,360.00
N/A
N/A
 N/A
 N/A
 N/A




Package Includes: accommodation food guided national park, guided waterfall trek 1 hour massage airport.
106


San Jose
Spanish Schools Costa Rica 
San Jose
http://www.spanishlanguageschools.net 

N/A
 CO 184.00
  $300.00
CO 230.00
 $350.00    
 CO 460.00
 $700.00
 CO 690.00
 $1,050.00
  CO 920.00
  $1,400.00
Max. 6 average 3-4 
 4 

17.00 per hour 
 Package includes materials dance class cooking conversation airport offer cultural classes outside regular hours.  Homestay includes break and dinner and are located 10 to 15 BUS RIDE away from school
107


Santa  Teresa spanish school & Surf camp Spanish Schools Costa Rica
 Sanata Teresa
 381-2035/640-0049
 http://www.costaricasurfcamp.net 
20   
 N/A
   486.00
 N/A
 $550.00
  N/A
  $1,100.00
    N/A
 $1,650.00
    N/A
  $2,200.00
 N/A
max 4 
 4  


Price quotes is a shared cabin, with cooking facilities in cabin
108


Sarapiqui Learning Center
Spanish Schools Costa Rica
766-6482



















109
 1997
 Sept 2006
School of the World
 Spanish Schools Costa Rica
 Jaco
 643-2462 
 http://www.schooloftheworld.org 
 info@schooloftheworld.org
 Max 30 avaerage 18
 N/A
 N/A
 N/A 
  $635.00
 $735.00
  $1,145.00
  $1,345.00
  N/A
 N/A
$1,995.00
 $2,395.00
 Max 5 
 2+2 labs
 $275.00 deposit needed balance due upon arrival
 Deposit non refundable
 N/A 
 Package includes: 2 hours per day spanish class 1 or 2 hours lab, 1,2 or 3 hikes depending upon how many weeks you're studying, lodging in  guest house or families.  Homestays include breakfast and dinner.
110


Senderos del mar
Spanish Schools Costa Rica
 Jaco
http://www.senderosdelmar.com 


















111

SEPA
 Spanish Language and Environmental protection center Spanish Schools Costa Rica 
 San Isidro
 770-1457 
 http://www.sabalolodge.com/sepa.html 
 spanish@sabalolodge.com
N/A
 N/A
 N/A 
  CO 195.00
  $333.00
 CO 365.00
  $573.00
 CO 530.00
  $813.00    
  CO 622.00
 $993.00
4


Pacakge includes:  welcome lunch tour, orientation session, exam, materials. lectures and certificate.  Homestays include breakfast and dinner and families are located...
112


Shakespere
Spanish Schools Costa Rica
 SJ  




















113


Si Se Spanish Schools Costa Rica
 Quepos
 777-3632
 http://www.sisespanishschool.com


















114


Spanish Heredia
Spanish Schools Costa Rica
 Heredia
 270-2380



















115


Spanish as a foriegn Language program (UCR)
Spanish Schools Costa Rica
 San Jose
 207-5634
 http://www.cariari.ucr.ac.cr/%7Efilo/ingles.htm

N/A
 N/A
 N/A
 N/A
 N/A
 N/A
 N/A 
   N/A
   N/A
 CO 600.00
N/A
 group 
 2

N/A
 This program is run through the university, 2 hour classes 3 times a week
116


Spanish Courses
Spanish Schools Costa Rica

http://www.spanishcourses.info


















117


Spanish in paradise
Spanish Schools Costa Rica 
 Tamarindo
 653-0031 



















118


Spanish in the World
Spanish Schools Costa Rica
 Flamingo
http://www.spanishintheworld.com
 info@spainshintheworld.com  
 15 classrooms
 N/A  
 N/A
 N/A
 $440.00
  $405.00
 $865.00
$795.00
  $1,195.00
 $1,090.00
 $1,565.00
  $1,425.00






1991 

Spanish in the World
Spanish Schools Costa Rica
 San Joaquin, Heredia
http://www.spanishintheworld.com
 info@spainshintheworld.com 
N/A
 N/A
 N/A
 $440.00
$405.00
  $865.00  
  $795.00
 $1,195.00
  $1,090.00
  $1,565.00
 $1,425.00  






1996

Spanish in the World
Spanish Schools Costa Rica 
 Monteverde
http://www.spanishintheworld.com
 info@spainshintheworld.com
N/A 
 N/A
 N/A 
 $440.00
$405.00
  $865.00
  $795.00
  $1,195.00
 $1,090.00
 $1,565.00
 $1,425.00  





119


Spanish Institute
Spanish Schools Costa Rica
 Guadalupe 
 280-6622 



















120


Spanish Language institute via Universidad Empresarial
Spanish Schools Costa Rica
 Zapote 
 253-5950













Max. 5   




121


Speaking Costa rica
Spanish Schools Costa Rica

http://www.speakcostarica.com


















122


Step Abroad Language School Spanish Schools Costa Rica





















123


Su espacio
Spanish Schools Costa Rica
 Atenas
 446-7735
 http://www.suespacio.org
 info@suespacio.org 
N/A
 N/A
 N/A
 N/A
  N/A
 N/A
 N/A
 CO 480.00
 N/A 
 CO 640.00
 $810.00
 1
 4 


Classes only!
124
 1981
 2006/2007 
Universal de idiomas
Spanish Schools Costa Rica
 Down town San Jose, teatro nacional 
 223-9662 
 http://www.universal-edu.com
 spanish@universal-edu.com 
 Max. 80 average 20
 N/A 
 CO 140.00
  $330.00
CO 177.50
  $317.50
 CO 355.00
  $635.00
 CO 490.00
 $910.00
CO 580.00
 $1,100.00
 Max. 8
average 2-8
 4
 $200.00 deposit payment after first haapy week.
 Hours for holidays are replaced.
 14.00 per hour 20 hr minumum
 $50.00 registration fee included in prices.  Package includes: Airport pickup and student exchange.  Dance cooking etc can be aranged.  Homestay include breakfast and dinner and are located a BUS RIDE away.
125


Victory Institute
Spanish Schools Costa Rica
 Heredia   
263-4017 
 http://www.victoryinstitute.crtimes.com/ 

N/A
  CO 125.00
  N/A
 CO 150.00
  $280.00
  CO 290.00
 $550.00  
 CO 430.00
$800.00
CO 570.00
 $1,000.00
Max. 6
4

$12.00 per hour
 Package includes, excursions (entrance fee additional), certificate and materials.  Homestay includes:...
126
 1996
 2006
Wayra instituo de español  
Spanish Schools Costa Rica
 Tamarindo 
 653-0359
 http://www.spanish-wayra.co.cr/
 info@spanish-wayra.co.cr 
 75 max average 25-60
 N/A
 N/A 
 N/A 
 $380.00
 $350.00
 $750.00
  $690.00
  $1,100.00
 $1,010.00
 $1,400.00
 $1,280.00
max. 6 normal 3-4 
 4
 Full payment or at least one week paid of spanish and lodging as deposit. Balance due upon arrival. 
 No refunds after starting, holidays no but 1 class refund for easter
 $23.00 per hour 
 Lodging at student houses including breakfast.Package includes:Materials and cultural activities beach volleyball, danceHomestays includes breakfast dinner and morning transport to school
127


Cahuita
Spanish School s Costa Rica





















128

ICARI
 Instituto Caribeño de Idioma
Spanish Schools Costa Rica
























Spanish School Listings

These are websites that are not directed to an actual Spanish School site but offer information on studying spanish in both Cost Rica and around the world.  My school list above has also reviewed these sites as well to make sure I didn't miss a school.  If you're looking for a "School Broker" to do the work for you then these listings will help you.  Please remember that they are more expensive then booking directly with the school.


 School Listings Sites  
1
 http://www.gowithcea.com/programs/costa_rica.html
 Cultural expèriences abroadbroker for Veritas
2
 http://www.gotoed.com/spanish/costa-rica/ 
 8 listings already covered 
3
 http://www.usac.unr.edu/usac/program_by_country.aspx?menu=1&country=5&term=Summer 
 UCR university program
4
 http://www.a2zlanguages.com/costarica.htm
 broker to:CPI Intercultura, School. of the World, Ilisa, D'Amore, COSI, Wayra 
5
 http://www.alitas.ch/costa_rica_spanischschule/index_spanisch_lernen.html
    European site  
6
 http://www.cactuslanguage.com/en/languages/spanish/costa_rica.php
 Coronado, Heredia, Jaco, Manuel Antonio, Monteverde, Tamarindo, San Jose, San Joaquin 
7
 http://www.edufind.com/languages/learn_spanish.cfm?selectedcountry=COSTA%20RICA&order=1 
 Limited 19 sites
8
 http://www.edvisors.com/International/Language_Schools/Spanish/Spanish_in_Costa_Rica/index.html 
 selected 
9
 http://www.eurolingua.com/Spanish_in_Costa_Rica.htm
 San Jose ,Heredia
10
 http://www.firststepworld.com/language_schools/spanish_courses.php
 San Jose ,Heredia, Flamingo, Manuel Antonio, Monteverde and Tamarindo
11
 http://www.forumjam.co.uk/flc/language_details/spanish/costarica/spanish_costarica.html 
12
 http://www.globaldiscover.com/
13
 http://www.gopata.com/pricelist.htm
 CRLA
14
 http://www.govisitcostarica.com 
15
 http://www.guiascostarica.com/guia/edu1.html 
16
 http://www.langlink.com/index.php?option=displaypage&Itemid=76&op=page&SubMenu=76
 Inercultura, Ilisa, coversa, 
17
 http://www.languagecourse.net/search_main2.php?page_language=en&language=2  
18
 http://www.languageliaison.com/countrylist.htm?country=Costa%20Rica 
 COSI, Dominical, Santa Ana, Tamarindo, Turrialba 
19
 http://www.language-museum.com/language-courses/spanish/costa-rica/costa-rica.php 
 No CR listings 
20
 http://www.languagepilot.com/searchschools1.asp
 good listing
21
 http://www.languagesabroad.co.uk/costa_rica.html 
 APPLE Lanuguages:Flamingo, monteverd, San Joaquin
22
 http://www.language-schools-directory.com/fcity.php3?Title=Costa+Rica&Country=554&Language=gb
 Bad 1 lisitng and it's hidden 
23
 http://www.links-abroad.com/costarica.htm
 great listing with links 
24
 http://www.lsi.edu/en/coronado.html 
 for acamdemia Tica
25
 http://www.mlsa.com/costarica.html 
 UCR
26
 http://www.nrcsa.com/country/costa_rica.html 
 6 listings  
27
 http://www.searchlanguage.com/centers/language/america/costarica/   
28
 http://www.spanishcourses.info/spanishcourses.asp
 good site 
29
 http://www.spanish-language.org/spanish_in_costa_rica.htm
 broker to:CPI intercultura, school of the world, el Paraiso
30
 http://www.spanishstudyholidays.com/Spanish_in_Latin_america.html 
 Flamingo, San Joaquin monteverde
31
 http://www.studiesabroad.com/programs/country/costa_rica/
 Veritas University, ULACIT 
32
 http://www.studyabroad.com/simplehtml/Language_Breakdowns/spanish_costarica.html
 Independant listing
33
 http://www.studyabroadlinks.com/search/Costa_Rica/Learn_Spanish/index.html 
 Independant listing
34
 http://www.study-mexico.com 
35
 http://www.study-spanish.com/laender/costa_rica.html 
 Broker for COSI, Intercultura, CRLA
36
 http://www.talkingtraveler.org/Adults/CostaRica/ad_costa_rica.htm#About%20the%20schools
 Heredia, monteverde, flamingo
37
 http://www.tesol.net/links/Languages%20other%20than%20English%20(Spanish%20-%20Learn%20Spanish%20in%20Costa%20Rica).html Limited 9 sites
38
 http://www.wiseabroad.org/costarica_study_abroad.htm
 Universidad de San Jose
39
 http://www.worldwide.edu/ci/costa_rica/flschools_adult3.html
 Great but no link to sites only contact info
40
 World Language Center
none in cr
41
 http://www./costaricahomepages.com/education/spanish_schools/index
 Same final link as westnet to costa rica homepages
42
 http://www.123teachme.com/
 most comprehensive with writeups of schools from past students
43
 http://www.amerisol.com/costarica/education.html 
 Same final link as westnet to costa rica homepages
44
 http://www.cocori.com/library/life/lrnspan.htm
45
 http://www.costaricainfo.com/learn/learn.html  
46
 http://www.costaricareisen.com/info/schulen/index_eng_htm 
47
 http://www.csun.edu/~hcedu013/schoolsonline.html#Costa%20Rica
48
 http://www.dir.yahoo.com/.../Languages/Specific_Languages/ Spanish/Education/Language_Schools/ 
49
 http://www.escapeartist.com/oque7/edu.htm 
50
 http://www.flsas.com/  
 Louise harber school broker
51
 http://www.frommers.com/destinations/costarica/029021086.html 
52
 http://www.ibw.com.ni/~nssmga/CR.htm 
53
 http://www.isls.com/costarica/
 Broker:Institute for Spanish language studies 
54
 http://www.languagepilot.com/studyabroad/language
55
 http://www.languagesabroad.co.uk/
56
 http://www.languagesabroad.com/   
 Broker?
57
 http://www.lanic.utexas.edu/la/ca/cr 
58
 http://www.latinamericalinks.com/  
59
 http://www.learn4good.com/great schools/costa_rica_spanish_language_programs.htm   
60
 http://www.linguaserviceworldwide.com
 cosi, forester  
61
 http://www.planetedu.com/listings/languageschools/10246/x/verbose/learn/spanish   
62
 http://www.spanish.about.com/cs/costarica 
63
 http://www.spanishabroad.com/pricesspanish1.htm
 Broker:same schools as :Institute for Spanish language studies above
64
 http://www.spanishforsuccess.com 
 Broker  
65
 http://www.spanishinlatinamerica.com/costa-rica.asp
 Don quijote linked schools   
66
 http://www.spanish-language.org/  
67
 http://www.spanish-language.org/spanish_in_costa_rica   
68
 http://www.strayreality.com/dir_education.htm  
69
 http://www.studyabroad.com
 Links to FLAS.com
70
 http://www.studyglobal.net/costarica.htm 
 intercultura  
71
 http://www.study-mexico.com/english/6/spanish-school-costa-rica.cfm 
72
 http://www.studyspanish.com/schools/costarica_2.htm 
 great site  
73
 http://www.vacationcity.com/costa-rica/spanish/  
74
 http://www.westnet.com/costarica/education.html
 Same final link as westnet to costa rica homepages 
75
 http://www.worldheadquarters.com/cr/language_schools/  
76
 http://www.worldwide.edu/ci/costa_rica/flschools_adult.html
 Great listing but no website links justi nfo
77
 http://www.1costaricalink.com/goldendoor/door-costarica-193.htm
 Great listing
78
 http://www.spanishamigos.com/costarica.html 

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