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Spanish Immersion Programs in Costa Rica

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Crla Costa Rican Language Academy:
The Costa Rican Language Academy, CRLA, offers the highest standards in Spanish instruction along with an authentic cultural experience. Our mission is to always provide our students with a complete and effective learning experience in the Spanish language and a deeper understanding of the Costa Rican culture through personalized attention and dynamic teaching methods in a professional and friendly atmosphere.

CRLA is completely owned and operated by Costa Ricans, which ensures a true immersion in our culture. The personal attention we provide, in addition to the professional service offered, sets us apart from other language schools. Our experienced and dedicated faculty and staff are fully committed to meeting the needs and expectations each student.

Location:

In a quiet, secure neighborhood, CRLA is close to places of interest for the students - across from the University of Costa Rica campus, close to the well-known San Pedro Mall and to a variety of restaurants, cinemas, banks, Internet cafes, and many stores. It is also a 20 minute walk from downtown San José and a short bus ride from our homestay families. CRLA has 28 comfortable classrooms, social areas, kitchen, a beautiful tropical garden and terrace, and a small café. Also available are a TV and a computer room where students can access the Internet for free.

Courses / Programs:

4 levels of Spanish instruction: Beginners I, II & III, Intermediate I, II & III, Advanced I, II & III, and Specialized courses. New classes start every week of the year. Individual private classes are also available. Spanish classes usually consist of 3 to 4 students, maximum six.

Also: Homestay program with carefully selected volunteer families, special volunteer work program, Costa Rican cooking & conversation classes, free daily Latin dance classes, excursions and cultural activities.

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Address: San Pedro, San Jose, Costa Rica
Related Schools & Programs. Inquire to our admissions team today:
Instituto de Español Costa Rica
Courses / Programs
Our Institute is located in the capital of Costa Rica, San José, in the eastern part called Guadalupe, about 400 m from the State University (Universidad de Costa Rica) and 10 minutes from downtown (using the public bus). San José is situated in the interior of the country, buses leave to every part of the country from here. This makes it easy to reach the beaches, e.g. it is just a 2 hours bus ride to get to Jacó Beach. The aim of the Instituto de Español Costa Rica is to enable students to really communicate in the Spanish language. For this reason our methodology is based on a new concept of Total Immersion in the Spanish language.
All materials integrate Spanish language education in the four linguistic abilities: speaking, comprehension, reading and writing. Our students can decide between small group or individual classes, or Specialized Spanish Programs.
Experience Mission
Courses / Programs
Based in Port Hadlock, Washington, Experience Mission is a Christian mission organization offering a 6 month immersion program in the Caribbean region that starts by serving in one of South Atlanta's toughest neighborhoods before volunteering abroad in Haiti, Jamaica and Costa Rica. Experience Mission also offers a mission program in Africa, that starts in the Native American Navajo Nation of northeastern Arizona, before travelling to South Africa, Mozambique and Botswana. We currently do not provide Spanish classes as part of our program in Costa Rica.

You will experience everything from the bustling inner city to the remotest parts of the rain-forest, building authentic relationships and partnering with local leaders to create sustainable change.

Our mission programs can be divided into three areas of focus: Volunteer Mobilization, Leadership Development, and Community Empowerment. These three distinct focuses are inextricably bound and share the common purpose of spreading the love of Christ to a world in need.
Christian Mission Program (6 months):

- Immersion. Atlanta to Caribbean. Start in South Atlanta and then travel to Haiti, Jamaica and Costa Rica.

We also offer a Navajo to Africa program where participants travel to South Africa, Mozambique and Botswana.

We currently do not provide Spanish classes with our programs.
Personalized Spanish Language School Costa Rica
Courses / Programs
PERSONALIZED SPANISH was established in 2001 as a boutique school to offer a better approach to teaching a foreign language. With classes of NO MORE than 3 STUDENTS PER CLASS, our program focuses on a communicative philosophy with flexible lesson plans to meet the needs of each one of our students at the same time that they are involved in the Costa Rican culture.

We offer a relaxed, cozy and yet professional environment with programs for adults, seniors and children from around the world at all levels: beginner, intermediate & advanced.

The school is located in a peaceful and safe suburban neighborhood between the two major cities of San Jose and Cartago. There is excellent public transportation with buses running regularly; it will take you only 30 minutes to get from here to downtown San Jose.

We provide academic excellence with a variety of programs for your convenience: Immersion programs, Spanish for groups and families, Spanish for travelers and Costa Rican expats, ON LINE CLASSES. You will get a home stays or other type of accommodation accordingly to your preference, airport transfer. Volunteer and internship opportunities available!
- Spanish immersion programs (private, semi-private and mini group (no more than 3 per group)
- Spanish for Professional Purposes (Spanish for Healthcare; Spanish for Business & Law)
- Spanish clash course for travelers
- Spanish for groups and families (discounts)
- Spanish for Expats and Costa Rican residents (discounts)
- ONLINE Spanish classes via Skype
ABC Languages - Westchester County NY, Southern CT & The Bronx
Courses / Programs
• ABC Languages provides private Spanish lessons for adult learners, college and high school students and elementary age children throughout Westchester County NY, The Bronx and Southern Connecticut. In addition, we offer corporate Spanish training to professionals and companies.

• We teach students of all levels of Spanish - total beginner to advanced. Tutors are available 7 days a week & can come to your home, office or library.

• Taking private lessons means that you can choose the schedule that best suits you and learn at your own pace.

• All of our teachers have a minimum of 2 years of teaching experience and are native or near-native speakers who are carefully hand-selected. They will create a customized curriculum to meet your specific learning needs.

• Private Spanish lessons in Westchester County NY in towns and cities including Rye, Rye Brook, Larchmont, Eastchester, Scarsdale, Mamaroneck, Bronxville, Pelham, Harrison, Greenburgh, Dobbs Ferry, Ardsley, Tuckahoe, Hastings-on Hudson, Pound Ridge, Irvington, Briarcliff Manor, North Castle, Lewisboro, Bedford, New Rochelle, Yonkers, Purchase, White Plains, Riverdale (in The Bronx), and more. Ask about your town in Westchester or Fairfield County CT.

• Also, Online Spanish Classes via Zoom / Skype for students and families living, for example, in
Westchester County, Orange County, Goshen, Dutchess County, Poughkeepsie, Albany County, Queens, Fairfield County CT, The Bronx, Long Island, across NYC, New York State, USA, & overseas.
Private & Semi-Private Spanish Lessons:

• One-on-one Private & Semi-Private Spanish lessons for adults at beginner, intermediate & advanced level.

• Private Spanish tutoring for kindergarten, elementary, middle & high school students.

• Business Spanish Classes for professionals / executives.

• Online Spanish Classes via Zoom / Skype.

• Quality private tutoring in a range of other second languages including Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Italian, English, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Russian.
Academia de Espanol D'Amore
Courses / Programs
The Spanish school in Manuel Antonio , Costa Rica was started in 1992 and is today recognized as one of the best Spanish language schools in Costa Rica. In addition to offering excellent Spanish language programs, you will be hard pressed to find a more beautiful location within Costa Rica. The school itself sits on the side of a mountain overlooking the Manuel Antonio Beach Park Area and the Pacific. Classrooms are comfortable, and are situated both inside the building and outside on the comfortable patio. This school is the perfect option for those who want to get away from to the beaches and natural parks of Costa Rica, while at the same time learning Spanish.
When students arrive at the Spanish school in Manuel Antonio, they are given an oral proficiency interview to determine their level. Based on this interview, they are placed tentatively in one of six levels. Once placed in a class, students will experience the schools' total immersion methodology. Classes are conducted completely in Spanish. The school uses custom designed curriculum and text materials.
Group Classes: 4 lessons per day in class sizes of no more than 6 individuals. Average class size ranges from 4-8 students. During four lessons sessions, students participate actively in a small group environment. Each student is assured attention to their individual academic needs. If total immersion becomes a difficulty, we offer supplemental instruction in English once a week in order to clarify any doubts.
Centro Panamericano de Idiomas
Courses / Programs
Centro Panamericano de Idiomas (CPI), is a Spanish immersion language institution in Costa Rica in Central America. CPI is the only Spanish immersion school in Costa Rica with campuses in three diverse regions of the country, with the same quality service: CPI Monteverde, CPI Heredia and CPI Flamingo. CPI Monteverde is located in the rural region of Monteverde, which is a 3-hour bus ride from San José. CPI Heredia is located in San Joaquín de Flores, a suburb of Heredia and is just a 30-minute drive from San José. CPI Flamingo is located in Flamingo, a beautiful Pacific coastal town in the province of Guanacaste, a 5 hr bus ride from San José.

Whether it be in a rural region in the mountains, a typical town near the city, or a tropical beach on the Pacific Coast, CPI can make your language immersion experience one to remember. Open to all ages, we offer a class methodology like no other seen in Central America. Class sizes are limited to 4 so you get extra personalized attention from our well-trained teaching staff.
-Standard Spanish Program
-Preparation for the Spanish DELE Exam
-Homestay Program with a Local Family
-Business Spanish Seminar
-Social Work Spanish Seminar
-Medical Spanish Seminar
-Seminar for Spanish Teachers
-Study Abroad Program for High School Students
-Family and Kids' Spanish Program
-Retirement Travel Spanish for Seniors
-Dive Certification with Spanish
-Soccer Camp Spanish Program
-Public Safety Spanish Program