Spanish Program & Accommodations

Standard Program (20 Lessons Per Week)

This program consists of classes with a maximum of 6 students per teacher. Courses are held from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Classes are composed of a combination of conversational grammar and practical conversation and/or lectures.

The prices below show the cost of the Spanish course along with either staying with a host family or staying in our popular student hostel.

All prices listed below are effective as of January 1, 2012

Standard Group With Student Hostel Option
Prices are listed in US Dollars
1 week: $440
2 weeks: $875
3 weeks: $1,250
4 weeks: $1,460
Each Extra Week: $365

Note: No meals are included with the residence option. However we do have an arrangement where students can get breakfast every day at a local restaurant. If you want this option, please add $25 per week to the above listed prices.

Standard Group With Home-Stay Option
Prices are listed in US Dollars
1 week: $455
2 weeks: $905
3 weeks: $1,295
4 weeks: $1,520
Each Extra Week: $375

Spanish & Surf Program (20 lessons per week)

Description: This program consists of classes with a maximum of 6 students per teacher. Courses are held from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Classes are composed of a combination of conversational grammar and practical conversation and/or lectures.

Surf Portion: Surf board rental is included in the cost of the program. The first 2 weeks you will receive in addition to the board rental 6 hours of surf instruction. Surf classes are provided by local surf professionals. On weeks 3 and 4 you will get one surf trip to a location outside of Tamarindo along with surf board rental.

The prices below show the cost of the course along with either staying with a host family or staying in our popular student residence.

Spanish & Surf Program With Student Hostel Option
Prices are listed in US Dollars
1 week: $625
2 weeks: $1,245
3 weeks: $1,805
4 weeks: $2,200

Note: No meals are included with the residence option. However we do have an arrangement where students can get breakfast every day at a local restaurant. If you want this option, please add $25 per week to the above listed prices.

Spanish & Surf Program With Home-Stay Option
Prices are listed in US Dollars
1week: $640
2 weeks: $1,275
3 weeks: $1,850
4 weeks: $2,260

Intensive Program (30 lessons per week)

The perfect Spanish program for someone who prefers a more intensive course. The format is the same as the Standard Program. The difference is that under this option you will receive an additional 2 hours per day of instruction in the afternoon. Courses are held from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Intensive Group With Student Hostel Option
Prices are listed in US Dollars
1 week: $555
2 weeks: $1,110
3 weeks: $1,610
4 weeks: $1,980
Each Extra Week: $490

Note: No meals are included with the residence option. However we do have an arrangement where students can get breakfast every day at a local restaurant. If you want this option, please add $25 per week to the above listed prices.

Intensive Group With Home-Stay Option
Prices are listed in US Dollars
1 week: $590
2 weeks: $1,170
3 weeks: $1,685
4 weeks: $2,040
Each Extra Week: $500

Private Program

If you have little time available or prefer something very intensive, then please consider taking private courses. If you are taking a group class and would like to add a few hours per day to your class this is possible.

If you prefer to have your entire course utilizing private instruction, this is possible as well. You can choose from 4-7 hours per day of private instructions. Private instruction can be utilized to cover general or specialized Spanish language topics.

Cost Per Hour Of Private Instruction: $20

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