Language School

In today’s global community, it is becoming more and more necessary to be able to communicate in more than one language. Spanish is the second most common language in the world with 7% of the population speaking it as their first language. It is estimated that in the United States alone, 55% of the population claims Spanish as their primary language with limited or no fluency in English.

Our language immersion program combines Spanish classes with cultural immersion, providing structure for learning Spanish in an environment where it can be put to use. Here the emphasis isn’t on reading and writing, it is on speaking which ensures that students receive almost instant gratification as they are able to improve their verbal communication quickly regardless of their beginning level.

The accredited college program was developed based on the University of Texas Spanish Program and allows students to study here and fulfill foreign language credits at their respective universities. Having our language program accredited speaks volumes for the excellent staff and teachers that support and make this language program succeed.

The basic program includes a standard twenty hours of classroom time per week plus a Latin Dance class, Costa Rican Cooking Class, and Explornatura Adventure Points. We also have several options for individuals interested in upgrading their packages. The Intensive Program adds eight additional one-on-one tutoring hours per week and is designed for students that are serious about learning Spanish and want to take advantage of every second they have in Costa Rica.

We also offer programs designed specifically for medical students or medical professionals. These programs include the standard twenty-hour week plus a special medical schedule that includes clinic hours, hospital visits, and classes with Costa Rican medical professionals that concentrate on the ‘medical vocabulary’ and how to use it to examine and effectively communicate with non-English speaking patients.