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Enjoy a Spanish language course or holiday in Costa Rica at our language school in the city of San Jose.
The capital, San José was founded in 1737 and has a pleasant mixture of traditional and modern Spanish architecture. With a population of over half a million, San Jose is the political and administrative center of the country. San Jose is the transportation hub of the country, so most students spend at least a few days in the city.
The streets are narrow and busy, the liveliest place in the city can be found at the Plaza de la Cultural, the city's hub, where musicians, artists, and street vendors work the crowds.
It also has several excellent museums, some great restaurants, colorful markets and a fine climate. Mercado Central is the best market for bargains; it has a range of goods including lots of local leather work, and some of the cheapest meals in town.
Outside the city center is the sprawling Sabana Park, which houses the Museum of Costa Rican Art in the former airport terminal. San José is also a good center for excursions into the beautiful Meseta Central region.
Our school is located between San Pedro and Zapote in a quiet and safe suburb of San José only ten minutes bus ride from the city center. It offers a residential feel within the city!
Housed in a modern building with good facilities, our school is popular due to its friendly staff and professional teachers. Between breaks the school offers free juice,
fruit & coffee and after class many host families are within walking distance or a short bus trip.
The school has also developed its own grammar books, workbooks and teaching materials to reinforce what is being taught in the classroom. The books and materials to be used in class are included in the tuition.
The location is ideal, away from the hustle & bustle of the city center however just a 10 minute bus ride to downtown (the nearest bust stop is a 2 minute walk from the school and a taxi costs $2.00 one way).
The local University neighborhood is only 10 minutes away and offers a lively nightlife with student bars, live music & many restaurants for all budgets!
Most students prefer morning classes. During the rainy season (May to November) it is usually sunny in the morning and rainy in the afternoon. Thus, it is more advisable to take afternoon classes. Groups may be divided whenever a student demonstrates a different pace of learning. There are two ten-minute breaks between classes in which students and teachers enjoy coffee, juice, fruit and other snacks.
Class methodology is based on the modern communicative approach emphasizing conversation. Students will learn the language by using it in practical situations, facilitating their ability to think in Spanish. The classes are well organized and follow daily lesson plans. All teachers plan their day's classes in advance, in order to incorporate each student's particular needs.
Teachers are rotated every week to ensure that the student is exposed to a variety of Spanish accents.
Meringue and salsa dance lessons are also offered once a week. Students can also participate in cooking classes. Dancing and cooking classes are available at no extra cost.
In addition to the Spanish classes, the following courss are offered any time of the year in a private tutoring session: Business Spanish, Medical Spanish, Intercultural Communication, Spanish American Culture and Civilization and Latin American Current Events.
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 15 minutes walk away. However during peak times (June & July) students may have to catch a bus for about 15 minutes.
Each apartment has a computer with internet access through cable modem, refrigerator, stove, microwave oven, cooking utensils and TV. Room cleaning service is provided. Each apartments has 3 bedrooms with a double bed in each room. It is possible to rent the whole apartment or just one room.
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"An outstanding school for anyone with the desire of learn or improve their Spanish.
Teachers are excellent, patient, and motivating. The staff was always willing to assist in any way possible.
The school is a fantastic, friendly and reliable school. I hope to return one day soon "
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I met students from all over the world and enjoyed the culture of Costa Rica".
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I also felt welcomed into the "family" which includes it's teachers, staff, students, etc. All of the connections I made in Costa Rica have had a lasting impact even to this day."
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