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Price comparison: 4 week General Spanish course
Intensive Course
The course covers general Spanish topics following a structured progression based on international standards. The group course is the backbone of Academia Tica's program and this can be combined with private lessons for further, deeper progression on your skills.
Lessons per week: 20 (50 minutes per lesson)
Max. students per class: 6
Selected starting date 27 May 2024 is possible.
Student comments about Intensive Course
5.0
Amélie: "Not learn as much as I would loved to cause not everyone in the class was at the same level! But the teacher was good, I just would love to practice/speak more and different stuff more (verb tense, etc)"
Bildungsurlaub Course
This programme consists of 20 group lessons and 10 semiprivate lessons.Spend your study leave in Costa Rica, studying Spanish with Academia Tica!
The school is recognized in both campuses and is accredited for the states of: Berlin, Bremen, Hamburg, Hessen, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Niedersachsen, Rheinland-Pfalz, Saarland, Schleswig-Holstein.
Lessons per week: 30 (50 minutes per lesson)
Group 4
This is the most popular of our Spanish courses. You will be placed in a class with students of a similar ability level. With a maximum of four students per group, your participation is assured and progress guaranteed.
Classes are given from 08:00 to 12:00 with a 20-minute break at 10:00.
This program offers you a lot of Spanish instruction while still allowing you enough free time for other activities.
In the rare event that we are unable to place you in a group class due to differing skill levels, we shall instead provide 3 hours of individual tutoring.
Lessons per week: 20 (60 minutes per lesson)
Max. students per class: 4
Selected starting date 27 May 2024 is possible.
Group 4 Plus
This is a combination of the Group-4 program plus 2 hours of private tutoring in the afternoon (13:15-15:15). In the afternoon classes, special attention will be given to your particular needs and interests.
No new grammar structures are presented, but if you wish, old ones are reviewed. The emphasis of the afternoon class lies in improving your proficiency and extending active vocabulary.
For special interest groups, such as international aid workers, teachers, therapists or company employees, afternoon private classes can be tailored according to your needs and interests.
Lessons per week: 30 (60 minutes per lesson)
Max. students per class: 4
Selected starting date 27 May 2024 is possible.
Spanish Program - Group 10
At Maximo Nivel, small group Spanish classes start every Monday, year round. Class schedules are available in the morning or in the afternoon. Group classes are offered at all levels, Basic through Advanced. Groups are formed based on your results on the free Spanish Placement Exam. Teachers keep the group classes small, ranging in size from 3–8 people, though most groups average only 3–6 people. Small group classes provide a great balance between personalized attention, social interaction, and engagement.
Benefits of Small Group Classes
– Small group classes are designed to facilitate interaction among all learners in the group
– Groups help provide a “safety net” and take the pressure off—everyone’s in it together
– Other learners may ask questions that you have not thought of—bringing more clarity to each lesson
– There is a great social aspect in group classes—easy to make friends and find study partners
Lessons per week: 10 (55 minutes per lesson)
Spanish Program - Group 20
Join the school in their San Jose location for their Group 20 Spanish course, in which you’ll commit to 20 lessons per week that are focused on bringing up your level on all language skills related to reading, writing, speaking and listening - to leave you with greater confidence when it comes to using your Spanish in real-life situations.
The programme makes use of a course book to provide students with a clear curriculum, and this is included in your fees, among other learning materials that you’ll be presented with throughout the experience. You’ll be able to take advantage of the school’s Tandem Conversation Programme, which is the school’s extracurricular club for all those students who wish to meet new people and socialise while practising their study language of choice.
At Maximo Nivel, small group Spanish classes start every Monday, year round. Class schedules are available in the morning or in the afternoon. Group classes are offered at all levels, Basic through Advanced. Groups are formed based on your results on the free Spanish Placement Exam. Teachers keep the group classes small, ranging in size from 3–8 people, though most groups average only 3–6 people. Small group classes provide a great balance between personalized attention, social interaction, and engagement.
Benefits of Small Group Classes
– Small group classes are designed to facilitate interaction among all learners in the group
– Groups help provide a “safety net” and take the pressure off—everyone’s in it together
– Other learners may ask questions that you have not thought of—bringing more clarity to each lesson
– There is a great social aspect in group classes—easy to make friends and find study partners
Lessons per week: 20 (55 minutes per lesson)
Standard 30
The original and most popular programme for adults. The programme completely immerses you in the target language and culture. You enjoy full board accommodation, private language lessons, and free time outside lessons and mealtimes to explore on your own or share the daily life of your host family. Your host family will show you around the area, local shops, public transport, and help you organise excursions and activities during your stay. Learn your target language fast with an intensive language programme. Choose from 15, 20, 25, or 30 hours of one-to-one language lessons with your host teacher per week.
• Full board accommodation in your teacher’s home
• 15 to 30 hours private language lessons per week
• Recommended age 18+
Lessons per week: 30 (60 minutes per lesson)
Standard 25
The original and most popular programme for adults. The programme completely immerses you in the target language and culture. You enjoy full board accommodation, private language lessons, and free time outside lessons and mealtimes to explore on your own or share the daily life of your host family. Your host family will show you around the area, local shops, public transport, and help you organise excursions and activities during your stay. Learn your target language fast with an intensive language programme. Choose from 15, 20, 25, or 30 hours of one-to-one language lessons with your host teacher per week.
• Full board accommodation in your teacher’s home
• 15 to 30 hours private language lessons per week
• Recommended age 18+
Lessons per week: 25 (60 minutes per lesson)
Standard 20
The original and most popular programme for adults. The programme completely immerses you in the target language and culture. You enjoy full board accommodation, private language lessons, and free time outside lessons and mealtimes to explore on your own or share the daily life of your host family. Your host family will show you around the area, local shops, public transport, and help you organise excursions and activities during your stay. Learn your target language fast with an intensive language programme. Choose from 15, 20, 25, or 30 hours of one-to-one language lessons with your host teacher per week.
• Full board accommodation in your teacher’s home
• 15 to 30 hours private language lessons per week
• Recommended age 18+
Lessons per week: 20 (60 minutes per lesson)
Standard 15
If you’re planning on visiting San Jose in Costa Rica and you need to work on your Spanish, then staying with one of HLI’s local homestay families could be an excellent option for you to consider. You will receive your 15 weekly private classes from your teacher in their home, and you can be assured of the quality of learning taking place thanks to every teacher possessing either a recognised teaching qualification or a university degree.
The school will make their best effort to match you with a family according to your interests and goals, as well as any special dietary requirements (if any). You will receive three meals per day as part of the experience, which are prepared by the host family. Whenever you’re not busy studying you can explore San Jose - just some of the experiences that you might expect to have here include tasting exotic fruit you’ve never tried before, taking advantage of the vibrant local nightlife scene, or taking in the awe-inspiring sights of Los Chorros waterfalls or Poas Volcano. If these activities aren’t to your liking, your host family will be happy to point you in the right direction for your interests.
The original and most popular programme for adults. The programme completely immerses you in the target language and culture. You enjoy full board accommodation, private language lessons, and free time outside lessons and mealtimes to explore on your own or share the daily life of your host family. Your host family will show you around the area, local shops, public transport, and help you organise excursions and activities during your stay. Learn your target language fast with an intensive language programme. Choose from 15, 20, 25, or 30 hours of one-to-one language lessons with your host teacher per week.
• Full board accommodation in your teacher’s home
• 15 to 30 hours private language lessons per week
• Recommended age 18+
Lessons per week: 15 (60 minutes per lesson)
Home Tuition 15
It is the most effective way to make rapid progress: you live with your teacher who will give you private language lessons and correct you at all times. It completely immerses you in the language you are learning as you put into practice what you have learnt during your lessons through social interactions and meal times with your host.
The Home Tuition Programme includes:
• 15 hours private language lessons per week
• Accommodation in your teacher’s home
• Meals and social interaction with your host
Choose the number of language lessons you require and personalise your Programme according to your needs, interests and preferences with a multitude of options and specialisations to choose from. Some things cannot be learnt by studying in the traditional way, fluency is achieved through living the language, using the target language constantly and in your everyday life. Culture, entertainment, leisure and current events are embedded in people’s language and these are as much part of the language learning process as the lessons.
Lessons per week: 15 (60 minutes per lesson)
Spanish for Nature Lovers
San Juan de Tres Rios
Check out the Essential Costa Rica Lovers Nature Programme, that has a lot activities because you will not only be learning about the Spanish language, but you will also be immersed in the Costa Rican cultural, recreational and traveling activities in this beautiful country.
Spanish Nature lovers Programme includes:
-Spanish classes in groups.
-Cultural and recreational activities.
-Airport pick up and transfer.
-Workbook and didactic materials.
-Wifi everywhere
-A real practical Spanish programme.
-Cultural activities inside and outside of the school
-Weekend travel arrangement and tours.
-Homestay; room, breakfast, dinner, laundry and WiFi.
Lessons per week: 10 (60 minutes per lesson)
Living Costa Rica
San Juan de Tres Rios
Costa Rican Maximum Experience
San Juan de Tres Rios
Combined Spanish 20 + 10
This course has been designed for students who want to improve their Spanish quickly and effectively in a dynamic and interactive environment that gives them the flexibility they need to explore the city and the culture. Students who participate in this course will gain fluency and improve their conversational skills in the shortest possible time.
Lessons per week: 30 (55 minutes per lesson)
Intensive 20
This course is designed for students who want to communicate as quickly as possible and who want to experience the culture of their chosen destination first hand. These classes are full of curious and adventurous students with whom you can share experiences and explore your new environment.
Lessons per week: 20 (55 minutes per lesson)
Intensive Spanish
**Student Profile**
Students who pursue the Intensive 20 Spanish Program are looking for a flexible program that allows them to experience a full linguistic immersion by giving them extra time to explore the city and culture.
Some students also like the added flexibility the reduced class hours give them because they can mold the program to their own needs by adding private classes or an internship program. Students particularly value having time to experience the culture and language both in and out of the classroom.
The students who prefer the Intensive 20 course are looking for a dynamic and interactive Spanish course with flexibility. There are 20 classes a week with a lot of free time for those who want to visit the city and discover new places.
**Benefits**
This program includes 20 weekly group classes which generally take place in the morning in small group classes with a maximum of 10 students and an average of 6 students. The classes are focused on oral expression and comprehension, as well as written communication and interaction, all of which are essential in learning a new language.
You will be placed in your correct Spanish level following an oral and written placement test that you will take the first day you arrive at the school. Every level starts every Monday. At the end of the program you will be handed a certificate documenting your progress, hours completed, and level of proficiency achieved.
Lessons per week: 20 (55 minutes per lesson)
You can find additional courses in our section of Spanish courses & camps for teenager and children in San Jose.
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Spanish course types in San Jose
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General Spanish courses
Generic Spanish courses cover the four main elements of a language: writing, reading, speaking and listening. They are available for all levels. -
Private Spanish courses
Private Spanish classes are designed as a pack of lessons available in various formations. Students can have their one-to-one lessons in the school or online. -
Business Spanish courses
Business Spanish classes come as packages of group or private classes, and have been tailor-made for professionals to know the fashionable Spanish used within this field. -
Spanish exam preparation courses
Exam preparation courses cover a number of different Spanish exams, which are designed for completion of a specific Spanish level or for particular admission purposes.- DELE - San Jose (5)
- Other exams - San Jose (2)
- SIELE - San Jose (2)
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Junior Spanish courses
Junior Spanish courses have a selection of programmes available for teens or pre-teens to spend their school holidays meeting new people and improving their Spanish. -
Specialty courses Spanish
Teacher training programmes and school trips are just some of the Spanish options students can take in the Specialty category. -
Work & Study Spanish programmes
Offered as a combination of Spanish classes followed by the programme, the Work and Study option provides students with work placements or volunteering opportunities in certain fields.
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