Language course Spanish in San José

The minigroup course includes 20 lessons of 45 minutes per week, in groups of 6 or less students.

General language course: reading, speaking, pronunciation, listening comprehension, grammar, vocabulary expansion, Central American culture. If there is only one participant for a given level, that participant will receive 15 units of private instruction per week during their minigroup course instead of 20 units of group.

Minimum age is 16 years .

Prices 2022

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Max. 6 per class

Number of lessons per week:

20

Number of weeks:

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

10

12

14

16

20

24

																										1 week	2 weeks	3 weeks	4 weeks	5 weeks	6 weeks	7 weeks	8 weeks	9 weeks	10 weeks	11 weeks	12 weeks	13 weeks	14 weeks	15 weeks	16 weeks	17 weeks	18 weeks	19 weeks	20 weeks	21 weeks	22 weeks	23 weeks	24 weeks
Minigroup without accommodation																										268	535	803	1070	1318	1565	1813	2061	2288	2516	2744	2972	3200	3428	3655	3883	4111	4339	4567	4794	5022	5250	5478	5706
Minigroup with school residence, double room, no meals																										387	773	1159	1546	1912	2279	2645	3012	3358	3705	4052	4398	4745	5092	5438	5785	6132	6478	6825	7172	7518	7865	8212	8558
Minigroup with school residence, single room, no meals																										416	832	1248	1664	2061	2457	2853	3249	3626	4002	4378	4755	5131	5508	5884	6260	6637	7013	7389	7766	8142	8519	8895	9271
Minigroup with host family, double room, halfboard																										446	892	1338	1783	2209	2635	3061	3487	3893	4299	4705	5111	5517	5924	6330	6736	7142	7548	7954	8360	8766	9172	9578	9984
Minigroup with host family, single room, halfboard																										486	971	1456	1942	2407	2873	3338	3804	4250	4695	5141	5587	6032	6478	6924	7370	7815	8261	8707	9152	9598	10044	10490	10935

Starting dates:	every Monday
Note:	1 lesson = 50 minutes
Course materials:	€35, to be paid directly on arrival
Info host family:	A double room can only be booked by 2 people who travel together.
Options host family:	Private bathroom double room: € 20 per week Private bathroom in a single room: € 30 per week
Info school residence:	The minimum age for the school residence is 18. A double room can only be booked by 2 people who travel together.

Transfer:

airport transfer on arrival at San Jose International Airport: € 50

All prices include: administration fees course and accommodation as stated certificate of attendance In 2022 the school is closed on: 01/01/2022, 14/04/2022, 15/04/2022, 25/07/2022, 02/08/2022, 15/08/2022, 15/09/2022, 01/12/2022. One-to-one lessons will be rescheduled, group lessons will not. The teaching materials can be borrowed without additional cost. Students can also buy the book (optional) for $ 35 / € 35 to be paid directly at the school.

The combined minigroup course includes 20 lessons of 45 minutes each, per week, in groups of 6 or less students.

General language course: reading, speaking, pronunciation, listening comprehension, grammar, vocabulary expansion, Middle American culture. If there is only one participant for a given level, that participant will receive 15 units of private instruction per week instead of 20 units of group.

In addition to the minigroup course with 20 lessons, you will have 5 lessons of 45 minutes each of private instruction per week to work on individual weaknesses/needs. You can also opt for 10 units of private instruction in addition to the minigroup with 20 hours. Duration: 1 to 34 weeks.

Minimum age is 16 years .

Prices 2022

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Prices in  €/EUR £/GBP $/USD

Max. 6/1 per class

Number of lessons per week:

25

30

Number of weeks:

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

										1 week	2 weeks	3 weeks	4 weeks	5 weeks	6 weeks	7 weeks	8 weeks
Combined minigroup without accommodation										387	773	1159	1546	1912	2279	2645	3012
Combined minigroup with school residence, double room, no meals										506	1011	1516	2021	2506	2992	3477	3962
Combined minigroup with school residence, single room, no meals										535	1070	1605	2140	2655	3170	3685	4200
Combined minigroup with host family, double room, halfboard										565	1130	1694	2259	2804	3348	3893	4438
Combined minigroup with host family, single room, halfboard										605	1209	1813	2417	3002	3586	4170	4755

Number of weeks:

1

2

3

4

						1 week	2 weeks	3 weeks	4 weeks
Combined minigroup without accommodation						506	1011	1516	2021
Combined minigroup with school residence, double room, no meals						624	1248	1872	2496
Combined minigroup with school residence, single room, no meals						654	1308	1962	2615
Combined minigroup with host family, double room, halfboard						684	1367	2051	2734
Combined minigroup with host family, single room, halfboard						724	1447	2170	2893

Starting dates:	every Monday
Note:	1 lesson = 50 minutes
Course materials:	€35, to be paid directly on arrival
Info host family:	A double room can only be booked by 2 people who travel together.
Options host family:	Private bathroom double room: € 20 per week Private bathroom in a single room: € 30 per week
Info school residence:	The minimum age for the school residence is 18. A double room can only be booked by 2 people who travel together.

Transfer:

airport transfer on arrival at San Jose International Airport: € 50

All prices include: administration fees course and accommodation as stated certificate of attendance In 2022 the school is closed on: 01/01/2022, 14/04/2022, 15/04/2022, 25/07/2022, 02/08/2022, 15/08/2022, 15/09/2022, 01/12/2022. One-to-one lessons will be rescheduled, group lessons will not. The teaching materials can be borrowed without additional cost. Students can also buy the book (optional) for $ 35 / € 35 to be paid directly at the school.

-The school has not confirmed yet the Travelling Classroom program for 2021 and 2022. As soon as the school confirms the program, we will update prices & dates.-

The Academia Tica Travelling Classroom program in Costa Rica gives students an integral travelling vacation for complementing language learning. The 2 or 4-week programme consists of 20 Spanish lessons per week, held on different locations, including the two main language schools in Coronado (near San Jose) and Jaco beach (at the Pacific coast). Apart from lessons, you’re joining many exiting and adventurous activities and excursions. This way you really get to know the beautiful country, the flora and fauna, the people and the culture.

During the 4-week programme, you’ll visit some important main locations, such as Coronado, Jacó Beach, Arenal/Monteverde, and Puerto Viejo. Additionally, some weeknd locations you’ll get to see include: Manuel Antonio, Pacuare, Río Celeste/Caño Negro. For the 2-week programme, you’ll get to see at least the two school locations in in Coronado (near San Jose) and Jaco beach (at the Pacific coast), but please see for a details programme overview the example of activities.

The program is designed for students with levels A2/B1 but level variations are possible. Students with a lower level can take a Spanish course prior to the starting date of the travelling classroom programme.
The course, accommodation and activities are all included in the price, as well as transfers from and to the airport to San Jose (arrivals on Sunday).
Breakfast is included in the accommodation during the whole programme. Dinner is included on the days you'll stay at a host family (during the first 2 weeks of the programme).

What is not included?
Flight tickets, lunches and some dinners, extras during meals, your personal expenses, towels (in home stays), laundry service on weeks 3 & 4, tips and optional activities.

Minimum age is 18 years .

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The D.E.L.E. (Diploma for Spanish as a Foreign Language) is the only official certificate for foreign students recognized by the "Instituto Cervantes". The diploma is a real asset for students who desire to study at Spanish universities or would like to work in a Spanish speaking country. The specific aim of the D.E.L.E course is to prepare students to pass the D.E.L.E. exam at any of its three levels:

The DELE preparation course consists of 20 lessons general Spanish + 10 lessons exam preparation per week and has a duration of 4 or 8 weeks.

To read more about the DELE examination course please click here.

Minimum age is 16 years .

Prices 2022

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Prices in  €/EUR £/GBP $/USD

Max. 6/3 per class

Number of lessons per week:

30

Number of weeks:

4

8

				4 weeks	8 weeks
D.E.L.E.-course without accommodation				1863	3566
D.E.L.E.-course with school residence, double room, no meals				2338	4517
D.E.L.E.-course with school residence, single room, no meals				2457	4755
D.E.L.E.-course with host family, double room, halfboard				2576	4992
D.E.L.E.-course with host family, single room, halfboard				2734	5309

Starting dates:	every Monday
Note:	1 lesson = 50 minutes Prices of the D.E.L.E.-course do not include the exam fee. Exam dates: 01/04/2022, 21/05/2022, 01/07/2022, 19/11/2022. Deadline for registration exam 2 months before the exam date. Due to the exam date it will be necessary to book the accommodation until Sunday. Price for extra night on request.
Course materials:	€35, to be paid directly on arrival
Info host family:	A double room can only be booked by 2 people who travel together.
Options host family:	Private bathroom double room: € 20 per week Private bathroom in a single room: € 30 per week
Info school residence:	The minimum age for the school residence is 18. A double room can only be booked by 2 people who travel together.

Transfer:

airport transfer on arrival at San Jose International Airport: € 50

All prices include: administration fees course and accommodation as stated certificate of attendance In 2022 the school is closed on: 01/01/2022, 14/04/2022, 15/04/2022, 25/07/2022, 02/08/2022, 15/08/2022, 15/09/2022, 01/12/2022. One-to-one lessons will be rescheduled, group lessons will not. The teaching materials can be borrowed without additional cost. Students can also buy the book (optional) for $ 35 / € 35 to be paid directly at the school.

This course is designed for those who want to optimise their study time. The aim of this program is to offer a fully personalised method of teaching designed to meet the specific student's needs and desires. As the classes are private, the student will be able to decide the schedule and content.

Minimum age is 16 years .

Prices 2022

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Prices in  €/EUR £/GBP $/USD

Max. 1 per class

Number of lessons per week:

20

Number of weeks:

1

2

				1 week	2 weeks
One-to-one without accommodation				496	991
One-to-one with school residence, double room, no meals				615	1229
One-to-one with school residence, single room, no meals				644	1288
One-to-one with host family, double room, halfboard				674	1348
One-to-one with host family, single room, halfboard				714	1427

Starting dates:	every Monday
Note:	1 lesson = 50 minutes
Course materials:	€35, to be paid directly on arrival
Info host family:	A double room can only be booked by 2 people who travel together.
Options host family:	Private bathroom double room: € 20 per week Private bathroom in a single room: € 30 per week
Info school residence:	The minimum age for the school residence is 18. A double room can only be booked by 2 people who travel together.

Transfer:

airport transfer on arrival at San Jose International Airport: € 50

All prices include: administration fees course and accommodation as stated certificate of attendance In 2022 the school is closed on: 01/01/2022, 14/04/2022, 15/04/2022, 25/07/2022, 02/08/2022, 15/08/2022, 15/09/2022, 01/12/2022. One-to-one lessons will be rescheduled, group lessons will not. The teaching materials can be borrowed without additional cost. Students can also buy the book (optional) for $ 35 / € 35 to be paid directly at the school.