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Enjoy a Spanish language course in Costa Rica at our language school in the city of Monteverde.
Located in a rural region about a 4.5 hour bus ride from San José, Monteverde is a small village community located on the Tilaran mountain range (5,600 feet) and is one of Costa Rica's most popular destinations.
Monteverde's biggest attraction is the Cloud Forest, which is a private reserve spanning the Continental Divide (over 400 bird species, 420 species of orchids and more than 100 species of mammals including 5 species of cats). It also offers the opportunity to visit Sky Trek which is a system of trails, suspension bridges, and zip lines that offers visitors the opportunity to observe and appreciate tropical vegetation from different vantage points, above the canopy.
Another must see, is the Volcán Arenal which is located just to the west of La Fortuna, in San Carlos and also belongs to the Tilarán Mountain Range.
Newspaper Article - Costa Rica: a Walk in the Clouds
Monteverde is the perfect location for students to visit the cloud forest and enjoy many outdoor activities on a daily basis whilst enjoying the clean fresh air of the mountains.
Enjoying the beautiful mountain views, watching the wild life and long walks are just part of the experience in Monteverde - if you decide to walk to school this is your morning treat!
Our school is located just outside of the village center, surrounded by lush vegetation and is reachable by walking or public bus. It is a newly renovated modern building, located within its own private campus and gardens.
Many activities take place outdoors under the roofed terrace or garden, where students can enjoy lectures, workshops, dance lessons and snacks. It has good general facilities and offers both a family & international atmosphere. Students come from around the world, the majority are aged between 19 to 60.
The schools teaching staff consists of professionals with university training and experience in teaching Spanish as a second language. The teaching staff is accredited with the Costa Rica Ministry of Education.
The teaching method emphasizes conversation and provides the students the opportunity to speak Spanish from their first moment in class. We tailor our programs to the academic goals of the student. The professors are open to teaching survival skills and grammatical structures which are most important to students.
After classes are over for the day, our program allows you plenty of time to discover your new country, culture, traditions, customs and everyday life.
Other outdoor activities could include: horseback riding, hiking some of the 24 kilometers of well-maintained trails, bird watching, visit a Butterfly Garden, coffee producing cooperatives or one of the many Monteverde art and craft galleries. Monteverde is a great location for those students who have a strong appreciation of nature and wildlife.
All families are chosen after a careful selection procedure and are visited regularly by the school to ensure that high living standards are maintained. As many of our host families live in the surrounding neighborhoods, the trip to school, is usually not more than 20 minutes away. Only one student per family.
Within a 5 minute walk to school, the apartments offer students quality lodging located in the quiet forested area of Monteverde. Apartments feature comfortable beds, bathrooms with bathtub, cable TV, a strong box (available with a deposit of $20), fully equipped kitchens with an electric stove, refrigerator, microwave, and coffee maker.
Students also have access to a small laundry area with a washer, dryer, iron and board. We also offer two larger units for a family or group of four students travelling together.
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"I had a great experience in Monteverde.
Although there were more American tourists there than I expected, I was still able to practice my Spanish and enjoy all the scenic parts of the mountain. My host family was very welcoming and involved me in the daily conversations, which really helped my Spanish.
The location in Santa Elena was good because it was a bit of a distance but gave me the chance to explore more on my way to and from class. Languages Abroad - everything was very well organized. All my questions were answered and I found the staff to be extremely competent and helpful."
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The language schools were phenomoenal and I learned an incredible amount of spanish while I was there. Living with my host families was my favorite part of the whole experience I made long lasting relationships with all three. Living in three diferent regions of Costa Rica for one month each was a great way to immerse in Costa Rican culture and I learned a great deal about the country and the people. I highly recommend the costa rica explorer program.
Future Advice: I can't think of any advice off hand, but if there are students with questions regarding this program I would be happy to answer them. Feel free to pass along my e-mail address to inquiring students."
The following day (Sunday) they will be placed on a public or private bus to Monteverde (bus fare not included), this bus trip will take between 4-5 hours in length on decent roads.
No airport transfers are offerred from Liberia International Airport but we can arrange taxi transfers.
Visit G3Visas for comprehensive information on visa, passport, permit and general country entry requirements.
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Standard: 4 lessons daily (20 lessons per week)
Activities could include: dance classes at the school including: Salsa, Merengue and Cumbia, cooking classes: learn about local Costa Rican cuisine and cook a delicious free lunch with your classmates. Movie night is popular at the school or enjoy one of the free cultural activities.
Living with a host family is probably the best and most effective way to become fully immersed into the language and culture of your chosen country. 
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