Costa Rica
Spanish Language Immersion Program in San Jose
Our language immersion programs offer you a range of learning programs and leisure activities to enable you to speak your chosen language with native speakers.
The most effective way to develop your language skills and make progress while discovering the rich history and culture of Costa Rica.
The most effective way to make progress
YOU LEARN THE LANGUAGE BY LIVING IT
You stay in your private host's home, you are the only student and you are totally immersed in the language.
Whatever your age, level or objectives (personal, academic, professional), the program of tuition and/or activities is entirely tailored to you and your needs, and you practise your language through sharing daily family life. You choose your dates (Sunday to Saturday), the desired duration and the required hours of tuition and options.
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Choose your Program and add Options to suit your profile and objectives. The Home Tuition Program includes one-to-one language lessons with your host teacher, and the Lifestyle Program is an immersive experience based on activities only, without tuition.
HOME TUITION PROGRAM
Choose the number of language lessons you require and personalise your program according to your needs, interests and preferences with a multitude of options and specialisations to choose from. Some things cannot be learnt by studying in the traditional way, fluency is achieved through living the language, using the target language constantly and in your everyday life.
Home Tuition Program Prices
The Home Tuition Program includes one week private language lessons, accommodation in your teacher’s home, meals and social interaction with your host.
Region
10hrs Lessons
15hrs Lessons
20hrs Lessons
25hrs Lessons
30hrs Lessons
All Regions
$1 035
$1 260
$1 485
$1 710
$1 935
10 hours must be combined with General Activities and/or Cultural Visits and/or Farm Activities. Students under 18 must book General Activities, Farm Activities and/or Cultural Visits with their Home Tuition Program
ADD LEISURE OPTIONS TO YOUR HOME TUITION PROGRAM
​General Activities
Apply what you have learnt during your lessons, practise your language skills through varied family activities with your host.
Activities are decided between you and your host and can include:
Cooking/baking, shopping, bowling, mini-golf, a sport event, a ball game, cinema, theatre, sightseeing, conversation practice & debates, board games, nature walk, a local festival or event, a street or farmer’s market, an outdoor outing (beach, picnic, lake, etc.), historic downtown, a typical village, a local place of interest, afternoon tea or country pub (18+), arts & crafts, etc.
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General Activities Prices
All costs are included: the transport, entrance fees (if applicable) and activity expenses for the student and the accompanying person.
Region
5hrs Activities / week
All Regions
$305
10hrs Activities / week
$610
15hrs Activities / week
$915
20hrs Activities / week
$1 220
Cultural Visits in Costa Rica
Visit places of interest and/or museums with your host who becomes your own private guide.
Understanding the culture of your target language improves your experience and facilitates the learning process, it also enables you to practise your language skills in a different environment.
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Cultural Visits Prices
All costs are included: the transport, entrance fees (if applicable) and activity expenses for the student and the accompanying person.
Region
All Regions
3 cultural visits / week
$315
4 cultural visits / ​week
$395
5 cultural visits / ​week
$475
PERSONALISE YOUR HOME TUITION PROGRAM WITH OTHER OPTIONS
Add options to your program to further customise and optimise your immersion experience. A wide range of options are available, including leisure, academic, professional and practical homestay options, each specifically designed to suit the needs of the participant and make the immersion a success on all levels.
SPORT
Sport usually includes 3 sessions, accompanied transport, equipment & all costs
EXCURSIONS
Excursions include the accompanied outing, transport and entrance fees where applicable
Business, Professional & Specialised / week
$150
Closer Supervision / week
$150
Exam & Academic Preparation / week
$150
Special Needs / week
$180
Private Bathroom / week
$180
Special Diets / week
$110
Accompanying person accommodation / week
$739
10 Online Lessons
$400
Superior Homestay / week
$360
Extra night
$90
Christmas or New Year
$150
One Way Transfer to/from nearest airport
$100
LIFESTYLE HOMESTAY PROGRAM
Stay with a host who is not necessarily a teacher but who wants to share his/her daily life and culture with you.
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An immersive experience for those who want to learn through practice and do not want to follow the traditional “sit-down” lessons. Having fun while you learn is the best way to remember what you learn! Activities will vary depending on the host and their location.
The Lifestyle Homestay Program includes:
One week full board accommodation in your host’s home and activities from the list below and the related costs:
Cooking/baking, shopping, bowling, mini-golf, a sport event, a ball game, cinema, theater, sightseeing, conversation practice & debates, board games, nature walk, a local festival or event, a street or farmer’s market, an outdoor outing (beach, picnic, lake, etc.), historic downtown, a typical village, a local place of interest, afternoon tea or country pub (18+), arts & crafts, etc.
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Cultural visits, sport, excursions and other options can be added on request.
Lifestyle Homestay Prices
All costs are included: the transport, entrance fees (if applicable) and activity expenses for the student and the accompanying person.
Region
All Regions
15hrs activities
$1 220
20hrs activities
$1 400
25hrs activities
$1 580
30hrs activities
$1 760
OTHER PROGRAMS
LESSONS ONLY PROGRAM
You have arranged your own accommodation and only require private language lessons. The lessons usually take place at the teacher's home. If you wish us to organise lessons at a different location a supplement for the teacher's transport may apply.
15hrs lessons
20hrs lessons
25hrs lessons
30hrs lessons
$750
$1 000
$1 250
$1 500
25hrs lessons
$1 250
30hrs lessons
$1 500