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Costa Rica's language and spanish schools offer a multitude of options for those who wish to learn Spanish, or brush up on their Spanish speaking skills. Programs vary tremendously, depending on your skill level, time of stay, and budget. Classes range from two day "survival courses" to semester long programs. For most tourists visiting Costa Rica, one or two week classes are the most common . Students or tourists planning an extended stay might opt for a longer, more intensive program.

For those whose budget and time allow, a homestay with a Costa Rican family might be an attractive alternative. These programs can be arranged through your language school, and usually require a minimum stay. Several tourist magazines contain classified sections which list privately advertised homestays. These offerings, while a bit less expensive, might not provide the same level of service, or care as those arranged through your school. Also, be prepared to negotiate your homestay in Spanish, as not all those advertising homestays will be able to speak with you in your language.

Living with a Costa Rican family will provide you with an opportunity to speak the Spanish language, as well as acquire a greater understanding for Costa Rican culture and lifestyles. These homestays are not cheap, but normally accommodations, meals, and laundry services are included. Also, it is not uncommon to find your self sharing a home with several other students; sometimes as many as four. This we do not recommend, as the presence of other students, more often than not, will only prevent you from learning Spanish. All to often you will find yourself speaking your native tongue. We suggest homestays that provide accommodations for the fewest number of students.

We encourage you to contact the schools below directly, in order to obtain the most comprehensive and current information available regarding class prices, schedules and registration procedures.

ISLS - Institute for Spanish Language Studies
We have eight (8) different Spanish language schools in Costa Rica. Campuses at the beach, the mountains, the rainforest, the countryside and in the city. We have specialized programs for Medical professionals, college students, teachers, adults, families and teenagers. We provide assistance in planning of your study program as well as arrangements for your arrival, departure and many local activities, i.e. rafting trips, city tours, etc. If you want to study Spanish in Costa Rica, than we are your best resource with over 16 years of experience.

Adventure Education Center
Costa Rica's most unique Spanish immersion institute, with two distinctive locations from which to choose, providing students with increased flexibility and greater opportunities. AEC combines intensive, small group Spanish instruction with afternoon and weekend activities such as Latin Dance & cooking classes, as well as kayaking, river rafting, mountain biking and nights in the jungle.

Coastal Spanish
Offering quality intensive Spanish language courses in one of the most beautiful beach areas in Costa Rica, Playa Tamarindo. Students from around the world come to participate in our various Spanish language programs. Studying Spanish at Coastal Spanish will allow you to not only learn Spanish, but experience a truly unique immersion experience.

Youth Summer Spanish & Adventure Camps
We combine intensive Spanish language lessons with Adventure activities in Costa Rica, Mexico and Argentina. If you are 14 to 17, we have a number of unique travel abroad camps from which to choose. Learn Spanish and how to surf in Costa Rica and Mexico. Take Spanish lessons and Snowboard in the Andes of Argentina. Take art lessons from world renowned artists and brush up on your Spanish in Playa Tamarindo, Costa Rica. Take four hours of intensive Spanish lessons, live with a family and volunteer at a local orphanage in Turrialba. If you have children between 8 and 13 try our exclusive Spanish, Art and Sports Camp in Playa Tamarindo, Costa Rica. Each program is designed to make learning the Spanish language fun and interactive.