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																										219	437	656	874	1067	1259	1451	1644	1818	1993	2168	2343	2517	2692	2867	3042	3217	3391	3566	3741	3916	4091	4265	4440
Minigroup with school residence, double room, no meals																										324	647	971	1294	1591	1888	2185	2483	2762	3042	3322	3601	3881	4160	4440	4720	4999	5279	5559	5838	6118	6398	6677	6957
Minigroup with school residence, single room, no meals																										350	700	1049	1399	1722	2046	2369	2692	2998	3304	3610	3916	4222	4528	4833	5139	5445	5751	6057	6363	6669	6975	7280	7586
Minigroup with host family, double room, halfboard																										368	735	1102	1469	1810	2150	2491	2832	3155	3479	3802	4126	4449	4772	5096	5419	5742	6066	6389	6712	7036	7359	7683	8006
Minigroup with host family, single room, halfboard																										394	787	1180	1574	1941	2308	2675	3042	3391	3741	4091	4440	4790	5139	5489	5838	6188	6538	6887	7237	7586	7936	8286	8635

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: € 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): € 40 airport transfer on arrival and departure at/from San Jose International Airport (Juan Santamaria): € 79

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										315	630	944	1259	1547	1836	2124	2413
Combined minigroup with school residence, double room, no meals										420	839	1259	1678	2072	2465	2858	3252
Combined minigroup with school residence, single room, no meals										446	892	1338	1783	2203	2622	3042	3461
Combined minigroup with host family, double room, halfboard										464	927	1390	1853	2290	2727	3164	3601
Combined minigroup with host family, single room, halfboard										490	979	1469	1958	2421	2885	3348	3811

Number of weeks:

1

2

3

4

						1 week	2 weeks	3 weeks	4 weeks
Combined minigroup without accommodation						411	822	1233	1644
Combined minigroup with school residence, double room, no meals						516	1032	1547	2063
Combined minigroup with school residence, single room, no meals						542	1084	1626	2168
Combined minigroup with host family, double room, halfboard						560	1119	1678	2238
Combined minigroup with host family, single room, halfboard						586	1172	1757	2343

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: € 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): € 40 airport transfer on arrival and departure at/from San Jose International Airport (Juan Santamaria): € 79

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				1364	2622
D.E.L.E.-course with school residence, double room, no meals				1783	3461
D.E.L.E.-course with school residence, single room, no meals				1888	3671
D.E.L.E.-course with host family, double room, halfboard				1958	3811
D.E.L.E.-course with host family, single room, halfboard				2063	4021

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: € 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): € 40 airport transfer on arrival and departure at/from San Jose International Airport (Juan Santamaria): € 79

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				437	874
One-to-one with school residence, double room, no meals				542	1084
One-to-one with school residence, single room, no meals				569	1137
One-to-one with host family, double room, halfboard				586	1172
One-to-one with host family, single room, halfboard				612	1224

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: € 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): € 40 airport transfer on arrival and departure at/from San Jose International Airport (Juan Santamaria): € 79

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.