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29 Spanish Language Schools in Costa Rica Ranking 2024

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Costa Rica

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3.5

Rating: 3.5

(22 reviews)
Top Destinations: San Jose (city thumbnail)
3.7

Rating: 3.7

(4 reviews)
Top Destinations: Heredia (city thumbnail)
3.9

Rating: 3.9

(17 reviews)
Top Destinations: Jaco Beach (city thumbnail)
4.4

Rating: 4.4

(14 reviews)
Top Destinations: Puerto Viejo de Talamanca (city thumbnail)
3.7

Rating: 3.7

(10 reviews)
Top Destinations: Tamarindo Beach (city thumbnail)
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Best Spanish schools in La Flor by category - student age group, value for money

TOP Rated by
Students < 18 years
Academia Tica
Students < 18 years
5.0

Rating: 5

(2)
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TOP Rated by
Students 18-30 years
Intercultura Costa Rica Spanish Schools
Students 18-30 years
5.0

Rating: 5

(5)
Students 18-30 years
5.0

Rating: 5

(4)
Students 18-30 years
5.0

Rating: 5

(2)
TOP Rated by
Students 31-49 years
Intercultura Costa Rica Spanish Schools
Students 31-49 years
4.8

Rating: 4.8

(4)
Students 31-49 years
4.5

Rating: 4.5

(4)
Students 31-49 years
4.5

Rating: 4.5

(4)
TOP Rated by
Students 50+ years
Intercultura Costa Rica Spanish Schools
Students 50+ years
4.8

Rating: 4.8

(18)
Students 50+ years
4.8

Rating: 4.8

(6)
Students 50+ years
4.7

Rating: 4.7

(3)
TOP Rated by
Students all ages
Intercultura Costa Rica Spanish Schools
Students all ages
4.9

Rating: 4.9

(28)
Students all ages
4.8

Rating: 4.8

(5)
Students all ages
4.7

Rating: 4.7

(15)
TOP Rated by
Quality of teaching
Intercultura Costa Rica Spanish Schools
Quality of teaching
5.0

Rating: 5

(4)
Quality of teaching
4.9

Rating: 4.9

(17)
Quality of teaching
4.9

Rating: 4.9

(27)
TOP Rated by
Leisure programme
Máximo Nivel
Leisure programme
4.5

Rating: 4.5

(2)
Leisure programme
4.5

Rating: 4.5

(25)
Leisure programme
4.4

Rating: 4.4

(15)
TOP Rated by
Value for money
Academia Tica
Value for money
4.8

Rating: 4.8

(15)
Value for money
4.5

Rating: 4.5

(17)
Value for money
4.4

Rating: 4.4

(27)
TOP Rated by
Location of school
Intercultura Costa Rica Spanish Schools
Location of school
5.0

Rating: 5

(27)
Location of school
4.9

Rating: 4.9

(8)
Location of school
4.7

Rating: 4.7

(3)

Costa Rica's language schools ranking

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Information about Costa Rica

Costa Rica is, without a doubt, one of the most beautiful places on Earth. Catch a wave, bathe under a waterfall, or hike through clouds in a mountaintop cloud forest in the dictionary definition of “paradise.” Glide through a rain forest canopy in a floating gondola, soak yourself in waters heated by an active volcano, or watch rare sea turtles and crocodiles. Visit Ticos and enjoy the bountiful biodiversity and the complete contentment that comes with the “pura vida,” the “pure life”of Costa Rica. Don't worry; the beauty of this country is that you can change your surroundings as quickly as you change your mind.
Population: 5,000,000
Capital: San José
Time zone: GMT -6
Currency: CRC (1 CRC = 0.0020 USD)
Telephone country code: +506
Largest cities in Costa Rica:
  • 1. San José: 335,000
  • 2. Puerto Limon: 63,000
  • 3. San Francisco: 56,000
  • 4. Alajuela: 47,000
  • 5. Liberia: 45,000
Visa: Nationals from USA do not require a visa to study short term courses up to 90 days. Check visa requirements for nationals from other countries.
Visa requirements data last updated on 01 Dec. 2022 (Source)
For the most up-to-date visa information please consult with the embassy or consulate of Costa Rica in your country. List of embassies and consulates of Costa Rica on the official website - Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores y Culto de Costa Rica.
Largest international airport in Costa Rica:
Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO): 15 km. from San José city center
Cost of Living:
  • Big Mac price (Costa Rica average): 1,989.22 CRC
    (24% cheaper than in USA)
Mains electricity:
  • Plug Type A
  • Plug Type B
  • Residential voltage: 120 V
  • Frequency: 60 Hz

Most popular regions in Costa Rica for language travel

Q&A - Questions and answers about Costa Rica

  • We at LanguageCourse.Net cannot organise flights. We can organise courses, accommodations (depending on the school) and transfers (depending on the school).
    Tanja, Languagecourse.Net - May 08, 2023
  • At the time of writing, Intercultura Costa Rica in Samara it's the only school in Costa Rica with a beachfront campus. The school provides Spanish language tuition throughout the year.
    Ana Carolina Dos Santos, LanguageCourse.Net - Apr 21, 2023
  • In Jaco Beach there is a large beach with perfect waves. Academia Tica is the right language school for you.
    Sabine Krafack, LanguageCourse.Net - Apr 14, 2023
  • Our partner schools in Costa Rica offer group lessons with students of mixed ages and social activities and excursions.
    Ana Carolina Dos Santos, LanguageCourse.Net - Mar 26, 2023
  • We can recommend you Intercultura Costa Rica Spanish Schools in Samara. This is the only Spanish school in Costa Rica with a beachfront campus.
    Ana Carolina Dos Santos, LanguageCourse.Net - Feb 12, 2023
  • The schools accept students of all nationalities, but keep in mind that depending on how long you want to stay in Costa Rica, you may need to apply for a visa, so it is best to contact the embassy beforehand to clear all these doubts.
    Rubén De Haro, LanguageCourse.Net - Dec 15, 2022
  • In Costa Rica, our partner schools in Samara, Jaco Beach, San Jose, Turrialba, Manuel Antonio, Tamarindo Beach, Puerto Viejo de Salamanca, and Nosara offer homestay accommodation. Just let us know what your preferred dates and location are and we can send you more details.
    Ana Carolina Dos Santos, LanguageCourse.Net - Nov 22, 2022
  • In Samara, the school offers the following activities: Latin dance classes, yoga, Zumba, cooking classes, city tour, crafts, and films. Excursions can be booked on the spot.
    Ana Carolina Dos Santos, LanguageCourse.Net - Oct 27, 2022
  • Yes, our classrooms have AC in Coronado (San Jose) and Jaco Beach.
    Manuel Al-Ghassani Rodriguez, from Academia Tica - Oct 25, 2022
  • You can certainly book your own accommodation, it won't be a problem at all.
    It's not mandatory to book the accommodation offered by the school and we will be happy to help you by booking the language programme only.
    Ana Carolina, LanguageCourse.net - Jun 16, 2022

FAQ about schools in Costa Rica

  • We have no group courses exclusively for senior students, but you can book private lessons if you prefer not to study with younger students.
    Louise Granath, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Dec 11, 2023
  • Yes, of course! There are a lot of people over 45 who do language travel.

    Usually, people over 45 take general Spanish courses. We can check which school has a higher average age, so that there is a greater chance that you will meet peers.

    Check out these schools:
    - Intercultura Costa Rica Spanish Schools: the average age is 50 in the summer and 40 in the rest of the year.
    - Máximo Nivel (Manuel Antonio): the average age is 25 in the summer and 28 in the rest of the year.
    - Máximo Nivel (San Jose): the average age is 23 in summer and 28 in the rest of the year.
    Robin Rebecca Pietersma, Dutch Consultant from LanguageCourse.net - Apr 01, 2022
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