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																										290	579	869	1158	1426	1695	1963	2231	2477	2724	2970	3217	3464	3710	3957	4203	4450	4697	4943	5190	5436	5683	5930	6176
Minigroup with school residence, double room , no meals																										419	837	1255	1673	2070	2466	2863	3260	3635	4010	4386	4761	5136	5511	5887	6262	6637	7012	7388	7763	8138	8513	8889	9264
Minigroup with school residence, single room , no meals																										451	901	1351	1802	2231	2659	3088	3517	3925	4332	4739	5147	5554	5962	6369	6777	7184	7591	7999	8406	8814	9221	9629	10036
Minigroup with host family, double room , halfboard																										483	965	1448	1930	2391	2852	3313	3775	4214	4654	5093	5533	5972	6412	6852	7291	7731	8170	8610	9050	9489	9929	10368	10808
Minigroup with host family, single room , halfboard																										526	1051	1577	2102	2606	3110	3614	4118	4600	5083	5565	6048	6530	7012	7495	7977	8460	8942	9425	9907	10390	10872	11355	11837

Starting dates:	every Monday
Note:	1 lesson = 50 minutes
Course materials:	€38, 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 : € 22 per week Private bathroom in a single room : € 33 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 : EUR 54

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 / € 38 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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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										419	837	1255	1673	2070	2466	2863	3260
Combined minigroup with school residence, double room , no meals										547	1094	1641	2188	2713	3238	3764	4289
Combined minigroup with school residence, single room , no meals										579	1158	1737	2316	2874	3431	3989	4546
Combined minigroup with host family, double room , halfboard										612	1223	1834	2445	3035	3624	4214	4804
Combined minigroup with host family, single room , halfboard										655	1309	1963	2617	3249	3882	4514	5147

Number of weeks:

1

2

3

4

						1 week	2 weeks	3 weeks	4 weeks
Combined minigroup without accommodation						547	1094	1641	2188
Combined minigroup with school residence, double room , no meals						676	1351	2027	2702
Combined minigroup with school residence, single room , no meals						708	1416	2123	2831
Combined minigroup with host family, double room , halfboard						740	1480	2220	2960
Combined minigroup with host family, single room , halfboard						783	1566	2349	3131

Starting dates:	every Monday
Note:	1 lesson = 50 minutes
Course materials:	€38, 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 : € 22 per week Private bathroom in a single room : € 33 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 : EUR 54

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 / € 38 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.

Prices 2022

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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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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				2016	3860
D.E.L.E.-course with school residence, double room , no meals				2531	4890
D.E.L.E.-course with school residence, single room , no meals				2659	5147
D.E.L.E.-course with host family, double room , halfboard				2788	5404
D.E.L.E.-course with host family, single room , halfboard				2960	5747

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:	€38, 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 : € 22 per week Private bathroom in a single room : € 33 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 : EUR 54

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 / € 38 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				537	1073
One-to-one with school residence, double room , no meals				665	1330
One-to-one with school residence, single room , no meals				697	1394
One-to-one with host family, double room , halfboard				730	1459
One-to-one with host family, single room , halfboard				772	1544

Starting dates:	every Monday
Note:	1 lesson = 50 minutes
Course materials:	€38, 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 : € 22 per week Private bathroom in a single room : € 33 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 : EUR 54

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 / € 38 to be paid directly at the school.