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																										225	449	673	897	1094	1292	1489	1686	1865	2045	2224	2403	2583	2762	2941	3120	3300	3479	3658	3838	4017	4196	4376	4555
Minigroup with school residence, double room, no meals																										332	664	996	1327	1632	1937	2242	2547	2834	3120	3407	3694	3981	4268	4555	4842	5129	5416	5703	5989	6276	6563	6850	7137
Minigroup with school residence, single room, no meals																										359	718	1076	1435	1767	2098	2430	2762	3076	3389	3703	4017	4331	4645	4958	5272	5586	5900	6214	6527	6841	7155	7469	7783
Minigroup with host family, double room, halfboard																										377	754	1130	1507	1856	2206	2556	2905	3237	3569	3900	4232	4564	4896	5227	5559	5891	6223	6554	6886	7218	7549	7881	8213
Minigroup with host family, single room, halfboard																										404	807	1211	1614	1991	2367	2744	3120	3479	3838	4196	4555	4914	5272	5631	5989	6348	6707	7065	7424	7783	8141	8500	8858

Starting dates:	every Monday
Note:	1 lesson = 50 minutes
Course materials:	€29, 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: € 27 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): € 41 airport transfer on arrival and departure at/from San Jose International Airport (Juan Santamaria): € 81

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 / € 29 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										323	646	969	1292	1587	1883	2179	2475
Combined minigroup with school residence, double room, no meals										431	861	1292	1722	2125	2529	2932	3336
Combined minigroup with school residence, single room, no meals										458	915	1372	1829	2260	2690	3120	3551
Combined minigroup with host family, double room, halfboard										476	951	1426	1901	2349	2798	3246	3694
Combined minigroup with host family, single room, halfboard										503	1005	1507	2009	2484	2959	3434	3909

Number of weeks:

1

2

3

4

						1 week	2 weeks	3 weeks	4 weeks
Combined minigroup without accommodation						422	843	1265	1686
Combined minigroup with school residence, double room, no meals						529	1058	1587	2116
Combined minigroup with school residence, single room, no meals						556	1112	1668	2224
Combined minigroup with host family, double room, halfboard						574	1148	1722	2296
Combined minigroup with host family, single room, halfboard						601	1202	1803	2403

Starting dates:	every Monday
Note:	1 lesson = 50 minutes
Course materials:	€29, 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: € 27 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): € 41 airport transfer on arrival and departure at/from San Jose International Airport (Juan Santamaria): € 81

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 / € 29 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				1399	2690
D.E.L.E.-course with school residence, double room, no meals				1829	3551
D.E.L.E.-course with school residence, single room, no meals				1937	3766
D.E.L.E.-course with host family, double room, halfboard				2009	3909
D.E.L.E.-course with host family, single room, halfboard				2116	4125

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:	€29, 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: € 27 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): € 41 airport transfer on arrival and departure at/from San Jose International Airport (Juan Santamaria): € 81

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 / € 29 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				449	897
One-to-one with school residence, double room, no meals				556	1112
One-to-one with school residence, single room, no meals				583	1166
One-to-one with host family, double room, halfboard				601	1202
One-to-one with host family, single room, halfboard				628	1256

Starting dates:	every Monday
Note:	1 lesson = 50 minutes
Course materials:	€29, 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: € 27 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): € 41 airport transfer on arrival and departure at/from San Jose International Airport (Juan Santamaria): € 81

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 / € 29 to be paid directly at the school.