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 2021

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Prices in  €/EUR £/GBP $/USD

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																										215	430	645	860	1049	1238	1427	1616	1788	1960	2132	2304	2476	2648	2820	2992	3163	3335	3507	3679	3851	4023	4195	4367
Minigroup with school residence, double room, no meals																										319	637	955	1273	1565	1857	2149	2441	2717	2992	3267	3542	3817	4092	4367	4642	4917	5192	5467	5742	6017	6292	6567	6842
Minigroup with school residence, single room, no meals																										344	688	1032	1376	1694	2012	2330	2648	2949	3249	3550	3851	4152	4453	4754	5054	5355	5656	5957	6258	6559	6859	7160	7461
Minigroup with host family, double room, halfboard																										361	722	1083	1444	1780	2115	2450	2785	3103	3421	3739	4057	4375	4693	5011	5329	5647	5965	6283	6601	6920	7238	7556	7874
Minigroup with host family, single room, halfboard																										387	774	1161	1548	1909	2270	2631	2992	3335	3679	4023	4367	4711	5054	5398	5742	6086	6430	6773	7117	7461	7805	8149	8492

Starting dates:	every Monday
Note:	1 lesson = 50 minutes
Course materials:	€28, 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: € 26 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 (Juan Santamaria): € 39 airport transfer on arrival and departure at/from San Jose International Airport (Juan Santamaria): € 78

All prices include: administration fees course and accommodation as stated certificate of attendance In 2021 the school is closed on: 01/01/2021, 01/04/2021, 02/04/2021, 02/08/2021, 15/09/2021, 12/10/2021, 01/12/2021, 25/12/2021, 01/01/2022. 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 $ 32 / € 28 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 2021

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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										310	619	929	1238	1522	1805	2089	2373
Combined minigroup with school residence, double room, no meals										413	826	1238	1651	2038	2424	2811	3198
Combined minigroup with school residence, single room, no meals										439	877	1316	1754	2166	2579	2992	3404
Combined minigroup with host family, double room, halfboard										456	912	1367	1823	2252	2682	3112	3542
Combined minigroup with host family, single room, halfboard										482	963	1444	1926	2381	2837	3292	3748

Number of weeks:

1

2

3

4

						1 week	2 weeks	3 weeks	4 weeks
Combined minigroup without accommodation						404	808	1212	1616
Combined minigroup with school residence, double room, no meals						508	1015	1522	2029
Combined minigroup with school residence, single room, no meals						533	1066	1599	2132
Combined minigroup with host family, double room, halfboard						551	1101	1651	2201
Combined minigroup with host family, single room, halfboard						576	1152	1728	2304

Starting dates:	every Monday
Note:	1 lesson = 50 minutes
Course materials:	€28, 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: € 26 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 (Juan Santamaria): € 39 airport transfer on arrival and departure at/from San Jose International Airport (Juan Santamaria): € 78

All prices include: administration fees course and accommodation as stated certificate of attendance In 2021 the school is closed on: 01/01/2021, 01/04/2021, 02/04/2021, 02/08/2021, 15/09/2021, 12/10/2021, 01/12/2021, 25/12/2021, 01/01/2022. 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 $ 32 / € 28 to be paid directly at the school.

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

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 .

Prices 2021

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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 2021

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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				1341	2579
D.E.L.E.-course with school residence, double room, no meals				1754	3404
D.E.L.E.-course with school residence, single room, no meals				1857	3610
D.E.L.E.-course with host family, double room, halfboard				1926	3748
D.E.L.E.-course with host family, single room, halfboard				2029	3954

Starting dates:	every Monday
Note:	1 lesson = 50 minutes Prices of the D.E.L.E.-course do not include the exam fee. Due to the exam date it will be necessary to book the accommodation until Sunday. Price for extra night on request.
Course materials:	€28, 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: € 26 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 (Juan Santamaria): € 39 airport transfer on arrival and departure at/from San Jose International Airport (Juan Santamaria): € 78

All prices include: administration fees course and accommodation as stated certificate of attendance In 2021 the school is closed on: 01/01/2021, 01/04/2021, 02/04/2021, 02/08/2021, 15/09/2021, 12/10/2021, 01/12/2021, 25/12/2021, 01/01/2022. 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 $ 32 / € 28 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 2021

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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				430	860
One-to-one with school residence, double room, no meals				533	1066
One-to-one with school residence, single room, no meals				559	1118
One-to-one with host family, double room, halfboard				576	1152
One-to-one with host family, single room, halfboard				602	1204

Starting dates:	every Monday
Note:	1 lesson = 50 minutes
Course materials:	€28, 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: € 26 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 (Juan Santamaria): € 39 airport transfer on arrival and departure at/from San Jose International Airport (Juan Santamaria): € 78

All prices include: administration fees course and accommodation as stated certificate of attendance In 2021 the school is closed on: 01/01/2021, 01/04/2021, 02/04/2021, 02/08/2021, 15/09/2021, 12/10/2021, 01/12/2021, 25/12/2021, 01/01/2022. 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 $ 32 / € 28 to be paid directly at the school.