IECR Instituto de Español Costa Rica, San Jose, Costa Rica

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Events during which it may be particularly attractive to visit San Jose:

Carnaval (22.Dec.2012)

Other Spanish schools in San Jose offering Spanish courses:  Academia Columbus Costa Rica 5.0/5.0  , Academia Tica , Study & Live in your Teacher's Home

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. It’s a convenient 10-minute bus ride to downtown San Jose. The school is located in Apdo. 1405 - 2100, San Jose (Costa Rica).

Facilities

School facilities include: Internet room for all students for free, wireless Internet connection in the 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.

Accreditations and Quality seals of IECR Instituto de Español Costa Rica, San Jose

ACTFL, Costa Rica Ministry of Education

Airport transfer

Best arrival airport is Juan Santamaría Int. Airport.  It takes 30 m minutes by car, taxi to school.

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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Regular Spanish Course (30)
Lessons per week: 30  | Max. group size: 6
392 US$ per week

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Price in US$	392	772	1136	1433	1805	2177	2921	3665	4409	372
Starting dates	Every Monday .
General course schedule	Morning: 8:00  - 12:00 Afternoon: 13:00  - 15:00
Required minimum language level	Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required

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Regular Spanish Course (20)
Lessons per week: 20  | Max. group size: 6
268 US$ per week

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Price in US$	268	524	768	893	1141	1389	1885	2381	2877	248
Starting dates	Every Monday .
General course schedule	Morning: 8:00  - 12:00 Afternoon: 13:00  - 15:00
Required minimum language level	Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required

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Spanish for Mature Adults (+50)
Lessons per week: 15  | Max. group size: 4
537 US$ per week

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Price in US$	537	1074	1611	2148	--	--	--	--	--	--
Includes: accommodation in homestay or in apartment (private bathroom) + airport pick-up and transfer to accommodation + lessons from Monday to Thursday + weekend trips (Tortuguero national park, Jaco Beach, Manuel Antonio national park & beaches, volcano Arenal & hot springs). In case of less than four weeks, you can select the excursions of your preference + 2 visits, cultural activities or excursions in the afternoons/evenings per week + all text books + orientation session, welcoming you to Costa Rica,placement test and personal interview + maps of Costa Rica and tourist information + house keys.
Starting dates	Every Monday .
General course schedule	Morning: 9:00  - 12:00 Afternoon: 13:00  - 16:00

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Specialized Individual Courses (20)
Lessons per week: 20  | Max. group size: 1
492 US$ per week

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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 Organizations.
Starting dates	Every Monday .
General course schedule	Morning: 8:00  - 12:00 Afternoon: 13:00  - 15:00
Required minimum language level	Lower intermediate (B1)

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Specialized Individual Courses (30)
Lessons per week: 30  | Max. group size: 1
742 US$ per week

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Price in US$	742	1334	1926	2518	3260	4002	5486	6970	8454	742
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 Organizations.
Starting dates	Every Monday .
General course schedule	Morning: 8:00  - 12:00 Afternoon: 13:00  - 15:00
Required minimum language level	Lower intermediate (B1)

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.
Lesson duration (minutes):	55 minutes
Exams offered:	DELF
Language school closed:	In 2012 (including national and regional bank holidays): 01.Jan.2012, 05.Apr.2012, 06.Apr.2012, 11.Apr.2012, 01.May.2012, 25.Jul.2012, 15.Aug.2012, 15.Sep.2012, 25.Dec.2012
Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school):	Chinese, Portuguese, German, Italian, French, Spanish, English
Comments about courses:	Assignment fee for voluntary work or internships: $150.We recommend to participate in a Spanish course but it is not obligatory. Spanish level should be intermediate–high.

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Homestay
Single room, Half board
133 US$ per week

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Price in US$	133	266	399	532	133
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday Price per person Airport pick-up and transfer to the host family included. Distance from school: 5 minutes by public transport Includes: Daily cleaning, Access to laundry service, Half board, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 19 US$ Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price.

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Standard Appartements (private Apartment)
Single room, Breakfast
435 US$ per week

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Price in US$	435	870	1305	1740	435
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday Price per person These private apartments are equipped with cable TV, spacious bath-room with shower, security box, wifi, parking, computers with Internet connection. Prices vary from $70 to $135/night ; $435 to $810/week ; $1390 to $2680/month depending on season and availability. Double occupancy also possible. Distance from school: 15 minutes walking Includes: TV, Phone, Daily cleaning, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Access to Wifi (wireless LAN) in building, Heating, Air conditioning, Breakfast, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. No extra nights bookable.

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Economic Appartments
Single room, No meals
160 US$ per week

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Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday Price per person Distance from school: 1 minutes walking Includes: TV, Phone, Daily cleaning, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Access to Wifi (wireless LAN) in building, Heating, No meals, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 28 US$ Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price.

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Economic Appartments
Double room, No meals
120 US$ per week

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Price in US$	120	240	360	400	120
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday Price per person Includes: TV, Phone, Daily cleaning, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Heating, Air conditioning, No meals, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Double room. Price extra night: 28 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. Airport pick-up and transfer to the host family or apartment included.
Max. 1 student of each nationality possible?	yes
Single room	always
Optional airport transfer:	SJO Airport: for 25 US$ (one way)

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