IECR Instituto de Español Costa Rica, San Jose, Costa Rica
General Information on San Jose
San Jose, 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 Jose 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.
General Information on IECR Instituto de Español Costa Rica
The language school IECR Instituto de Español Costa Rica was founded in San Jose, Costa Rica in 1996. The IECR is located in the capital, on the East side of San Jose. The school lies in a quiet neighborhood of Guadalupe, close to places of interest. Its a convenient 10-minute bus ride to downtown San Jose.
Facilities
School facilities include: Internet room for all students for free, wireless Internet connection in our whole building, a green area with volcano stones for taking sun and relaxing as well as a terrace in the front and in the back part, and a library.
Accreditation & Organisation memberships of IECR Instituto de Español Costa Rica, San Jose
ACTFL; UTMB (University of Texas at Galveston, Medical Branch);Coastal Carolina University for Study Abroad Programs; Ministry of Education of Costa Rica
Airport transfer
Best arrival airport is Juan Santamaría Int. Airport. It takes 30 m minutes by car, taxi to school.
2.1. Language School IECR Instituto de Español Costa Rica in figures
| Average no. of students: | Adult courses in summer: 50 Adult courses throughout the year: 20 | |
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| Average no. of levels: | in summer: 6 throughout the year: 6 | |
| Spanish teacher qualifications: | 100 % hold a university degree 50 % hold a recognised language teaching qualification | |
| Facilities for disabled students: | partly | |
| Average age of students: | in summer: 28 years throughout the year: 30 years | |
| Minimum age of students: | 16 years | |
| Student nationalities: | France 10 % Holland 5 % | Japan 10 % Switzerland 15 % USA 45 % |
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.
| 1 Regular Spanish Course (20)Lessons per week: 20 / Max. group size: 6 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price US $ | 210 | 400 | 600 | 800 | 1000 | 1200 | 1600 | 2000 | 2400 | 200 |
| Starting dates: | Every Monday | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| 2 Regular Spanish Course (20) with HomestayLessons per week: 20 / Max. group size: 6 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price US $ | 280 | 540 | 810 | 1080 | 1350 | 1620 | 2160 | 2700 | 3240 | 270 |
| Consists of 4 hrs per day in a group, plus homestay (single room, half board). | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | Every Monday | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| 3 Regular Spanish Course (30)Lessons per week: 30 / Max. group size: 6 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price US $ | 310 | 600 | 900 | 1200 | 1500 | 1800 | 2400 | 3000 | 3600 | 300 |
| Starting dates: | Every Monday | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| 4 Regular Spanish Course (30) with HomestayLessons per week: 30 / Max. group size: 6 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price US $ | 380 | 740 | 1110 | 1480 | 1850 | 2220 | 2960 | 3700 | 4440 | 370 |
| Consists of 6 hrs per day in a group, plus homestay (single room, half board). | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | Every Monday | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| 5 Individual Course (20)Lessons per week: 20 / Max. group size: 1 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price US $ | 245 | 470 | 705 | 940 | 1175 | 1410 | 1880 | 2350 | 2820 | 235 |
| Starting dates: | Every Monday | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| 6 Individual Course (20) with HomestayLessons per week: 20 / Max. group size: 1 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price US $ | 315 | 610 | 915 | 1220 | 1525 | 1830 | 2440 | 3050 | 3660 | 305 |
| Consists of 4 hrs per day of individual lessons, plus homestay (single room, half board). | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | Every Monday | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| 7 Individual Course (30)Lessons per week: 30 / Max. group size: 1 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price US $ | 345 | 670 | 1005 | 1340 | 1675 | 2010 | 2680 | 3350 | 4020 | 335 |
| Starting dates: | Every Monday | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| 8 Individual Course (30) with HomestayLessons per week: 30 / Max. group size: 1 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price US $ | 415 | 810 | 1215 | 1620 | 2025 | 2430 | 3240 | 4050 | 4860 | 405 |
| Consists of 6 hrs per day of individual lessons, plus homestay (single room, half board). | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | Every Monday | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| 9 Specialized Individual Courses (20)Lessons per week: 20 / Max. group size: 1 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price US $ | 315 | 610 | 915 | 1220 | 1525 | 1830 | 2440 | 3050 | 3660 | 305 |
| Consists of 4 hrs per day of individual lessons in one of these areas: -Business Spanish-Legal Spanish-Medical Spanish-Spanish for Teachers-Spanish for Missionaries and Religious Organisations | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | Every Monday | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Lower intermediate (B1) | |||||||||
| 10 Specialized Individual Courses (20) with HomestayLessons per week: 20 / Max. group size: 1 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price US $ | 385 | 750 | 1125 | 1500 | 1885 | 2250 | 3000 | 3750 | 4500 | 375 |
| Consists of 4 hrs per day of individual lessons in one of the areas below PLUS homestay (single room, half board): -Business Spanish-Legal Spanish-Medical Spanish-Spanish for Teachers-Spanish for Missionaries and Religious Organisations | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | Every Monday | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Lower intermediate (B1) | |||||||||
| 11 Specialized Individual Courses (30)Lessons per week: 30 / Max. group size: 1 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price US $ | 415 | 810 | 1215 | 1620 | 2025 | 2430 | 3240 | 4050 | 4860 | 405 |
| Consists of 6 hrs per day of individual lessons in one of these areas: -Business Spanish-Legal Spanish-Medical Spanish-Spanish for Teachers-Spanish for Missionaries and Religious Organisations | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | Every Monday | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Lower intermediate (B1) | |||||||||
| 12 Specialized Individual Courses (30) with HomestayLessons per week: 30 / Max. group size: 1 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price US $ | 485 | 950 | 1425 | 1900 | 2375 | 2850 | 3800 | 4750 | 5700 | 475 |
| Consists of 6 hrs per day of individual lessons in one of the areas below PLUS homestay: -Business Spanish-Legal Spanish-Medical Spanish-Spanish for Teachers-Spanish for Missionaries and Religious Organisations | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | Every Monday | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Lower intermediate (B1) | |||||||||
| Lesson duration (minutes): | 55 minutes |
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| Click here for calculation of course prices >> | |
| Note: All courses offered by IECR Instituto de Español Costa Rica, 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. | |
| Individual classes: | Single individual lessons of tuition can be booked at 12 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. |
| Prices include: | Language level placement at first day of course, Free certificate of course attendance, Wireless LAN zone at school, Internet access, organized activities, course material, tuition |
| Course material: | Generally course material is distributed free to students and will stay in student property. |
| School closed: | National holidays in Costa Rica: 01.Jan, 21.Mar, 22.Mar, 23.Mar, 24.Mar, 11.Apr, 01.May, 25.Jul, 15.Aug, 15.Sep, 25.Dec |
| Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school): | German, French, Spanish, English |
| Languages taught at the school: | Spanish |
All prices in US $ (convert currency)
| 1 Homestay | ||||
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| / Distance from school: 5 minutes by public transport | ||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | ||
| Price US $ | 90 | 450 | ||
| As indicated accommodation is in general, already included in the course fees. Includes: Access to laundry service, Half board (breakfast + 1 meal), Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 15 US $ Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | ||||
| Comment | Families usually live within the area of the school so that students may either walk to class each day or take the bus. |
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| Max. 1 student of each nationality possible? | yes |
| Single room | always |
| Optional airport transfer: | yes, for 20 US $ (one way) |
| Click here for calculation of course prices >> | |
| Leisure activities: | activity possible | course possible | organized by school | distance from school |
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| Dancing |  | 1 km | ||
| Diving | | 100 km | ||
| Horse riding | | 20 km | ||
| Mountainbiking | | 5 km | ||
| Music | | 3 km |
IECR Instituto de Español Costa Rica, San Jose, Costa Rica
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