Costa Rican Language Academy CRLA, San Jose, Costa Rica
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General Information on San Jose
San José, the capital of Costa Rica, is Central America´s most cosmopolitan city and known as the core of Costa Rican life. A part from a vibrant night life, San José also hosts the Gold Museum, which offers a rare look at various gold artefacts of the ancient Latin American civilizations. If you are interested in exploring the land outside the city limits, you will find a stunning variety of landscapes, micro-climates, flora and fauna. The country is an ecotourism heaven, making it one of the best places to experience the tropics. Nature lovers will not be disappointed.
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General Information on Costa Rican Language Academy CRLA
The language school Costa Rican Language Academy CRLA was founded in San Jose, Costa Rica in 1989. Located in an up-scale residential/commercial neighbourhood in San Pedro, on the east side of San José, CRLA is close to places of interest for the students - across from the University of Costa Rica campus, close to the well-known San Pedro Mall and to a variety of restaurants, cinemas, banks, Internet cafes, and many stores. It is also a 20 minute walk from downtown San José.
Facilities
The school has 36 classrooms, 2 computer rooms and free wireless Internet, ample social areas, a beautiful tropical garden and terrace and a cafeteria serving lunch and snacks.
Accreditations and Quality seals of Costa Rican Language Academy CRLA, San Jose
ACTFL, CANATUR
Airport transfer
Best arrival airport is San José (SJO). It takes 40 minutes by car to school.
2.1. Language School Costa Rican Language Academy CRLA in figures
| Average no. of students: | Adult courses in summer: 120 Adult courses throughout the year: 80 | |
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| Average no. of levels: | in summer: 10 throughout the year: 10 | |
| Spanish teacher qualifications: | 97 % hold a university degree | |
| Facilities for disabled students: | no | |
| Average age of students: | in summer: 21 years throughout the year: 26 years | |
| Minimum age of students: | 16 years | |
| Student nationalities: | Germany 20 % England 20 % Holland 7 % | Japan 3 % Switzerland 3 % USA 40 % |
All prices in US $ (convert currency) Below the original school prices are displayed. The 5% DISCOUNT on the tuition fee will automatically be deducted on receipt of your registration.
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
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| Price in US $ | 324 | 637 | 927 | 1182 | 1478 | 1773 | 2364 | 2955 | 3545 | 296 |
| Starting dates: | Every Monday | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Morning: 9:00 - 12:00 Afternoon: 13:00 - 15:00 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
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| Price in US $ | 264 | 521 | 753 | 932 | 1165 | 1398 | 1864 | 2330 | 2796 | 233 |
| Starting dates: | Every Monday | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Morning: 9:00 - 12:00 Afternoon: 13:00 - 14:00 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
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| Price in US $ | 264 | 521 | 753 | 932 | 1165 | 1398 | 1864 | 2330 | 2796 | 233 |
| Classes from Monday to Thursday only. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | Every Monday | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Morning: 9:00 - 12:00 Afternoon: 13:00 - 15:00 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
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| Price in US $ | 394 | 777 | 1124 | 1419 | 1774 | 2129 | 2838 | 3547 | 4257 | 355 |
| Starting dates: | Every Monday | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Morning: 9:00 - 12:00 Afternoon: 13:00 - 16:00 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
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| Price in US $ | 158 | 317 | 452 | 585 | 731 | 878 | 1170 | 1463 | 1755 | 146 |
| Classes from Monday to Thursday only. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | Every Monday | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Morning: 9:00 - 12:00 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
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| Price in US $ | 212 | 422 | 598 | 756 | 945 | 1134 | 1512 | 1890 | 2268 | 189 |
| Classes from Monday to Thursday only. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | Every Monday | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Morning: 9:00 - 12:00 Afternoon: 13:00 - 14:00 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
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| Price in US $ | 317 | 631 | 898 | 1136 | 1420 | 1704 | 2272 | 2840 | 3408 | 284 |
| Classes from Monday to Thursday only. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | Every Monday | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Morning: 9:00 - 12:00 Afternoon: 13:00 - 16:00 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
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| Price in US $ | 300 | 600 | 900 | 1200 | 1500 | 1800 | 2400 | 3000 | 3600 | 300 |
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
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| Price in US $ | 400 | 800 | 1200 | 1600 | 2000 | 2400 | 3200 | 4000 | 4800 | 400 |
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
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| Price in US $ | 240 | 480 | 720 | 960 | 1200 | 1440 | 1920 | 2400 | 2880 | 240 |
| Classes 4 days a week. | ||||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
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| Price in US $ | 320 | 640 | 960 | 1280 | 1600 | 1920 | 2560 | 3200 | 3840 | 320 |
| Classes 4 days a week. | ||||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
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| Note: All courses offered by Costa Rican Language Academy CRLA, San Jose can be booked online with LanguageCourse.net. In case a course is not listed above, just mention the course description in the comment field of the online registration form. | |
| Lesson duration (minutes): | 55 minutes |
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| Individual classes: | Single individual lessons of tuition can be booked at 20.00 US $. The combination of group and individual lessons is highly recommended. Individual lessons will encourage you to actively speak the foreign language and will offer you the opportunity to discuss individual problems and weaknesses. |
| School closed: | In 2010 (including national and regional bank holidays): 01.Jan.2010, 19.Mar.2010, 01.Apr.2010, 02.Apr.2010, 11.Apr.2010, 01.May.2010, 29.Jun.2010, 25.Jul.2010, 26.Jul.2010, 02.Aug.2010, 15.Aug.2010, 15.Sep.2010, 12.Oct.2010, 25.Dec.2010 |
| Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school): | Spanish, English |
| Comments about courses: | The school offer optional free classes: - Latin Dance (2 hours daily) - Cooking class (1 hour/once per week) - Extra Conversation Sessions (1 hour, 2 days per week) |
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Show details of all accommodations | weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | [+] | |
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| Price in US $ | 139 | 278 | 417 | 556 | 139 | |
| Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday Includes laundry service Distance from school: 20 minutes by public transport Includes: Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Half board, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 19.8 US $ Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | ||||||
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| Comment | Airport transportation arrival&departure is included in the accommodation rates. Double rooms or two single rooms in the same home are available upon request for friends or family travelling together. Some rooms have private bathroom (upon request, no extra charge). |
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| Max. 1 student of each nationality possible? | yes |
| Single room | always |
| Leisure activities: | activity possible | course possible | organized by school | distance from school |
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| Dancing |  | 0 km | ||
| Diving | | 150 km | ||
| Horse riding | | 100 km | ||
| Music | | 0 km | ||
| Tennis | | 10 km | ||
| Windsurfing | | 150 km | ||
| Other leisure options: | soccer | |||
| Examples of social activities organised by Costa Rican Language Academy CRLA: | soccer games, nights out to dance clubs, holiday parties. | |||
| No. of reviews: | 2 |
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| Overall rating |  3.5/5.0 (Details) |
| City | 3.5/5.0 |
| Organisation |  4.0/5.0 |
| Facilities | 3.5/5.0 |
| Social activities |  4.5/5.0 |
| Course Quality / Progress in language |  5.0/5.0 |
| Value for money | 3.5/5.0 |
| Accommodation | |
| Host Family |  3.0/5.0 |
| Shared flat (apartment) | --- |
| Other | --- |
| To see the detailed reviews of former language study participants for Costa Rican Language Academy CRLA, San Jose click here | |
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Costa Rican Language Academy CRLA, San Jose, Costa Rica
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