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.
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.
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.