CPI Spanish Immersion School Heredia, Costa Rica
San Joaquín de Flores, 150 metros este del cementerio. - 40801 Heredia - see on mapPay less than booking at the school
What we like about the school
- Free tutoring in the school library.
- Free weekly cooking and dance classes.
- Beautiful custom built campus including gardens, fountains, sporting areas, and open air dining facilities.
- Small class sizes
- Very favorable cancellation terms. You can cancel courses with less than 8 days notice.
What we dislike about the school
- Nationality mix could be more balanced. 85% of students are from USA
Venue: CPI Heredia is in San Joaquín de Flores, a quaint town in Costa Rica’s Heredia province, just north of the country’s capital. A safe and slower paced alternative to studying in busy San José, CPI Heredia offers students the possibility to experience local culture in an area with relatively few tourists. The Central Valley region, where San Joaquín is located, is surrounded by a volcanic mountain range and the school organises excursions to visit the closer peaks: Poás, Barva, and Irazú; as well as trips to local coffee plantations and orchid farms.
The school: CPI (Centro Panamericano de Idiomas) Heredia was founded in 1991. These years of experience have granted the school insight into what foreign students hope for when travelling to Costa Rica, shaping and inspiring the school and its programmes. They offer General Spanish courses, as part of a group or as one-to-one lessons, and they also offer courses for Spanish related to specific professions: Medical; Business; Social Work; Public Safety; and Pastoral Care; among others. Additionally, they offer Spanish programmes for children, or families; programmes for retirees; and they organise volunteering possibilities for their students.
Getting around: From the San Joaquin train station, the school can be reached by car in less than five minutes, or 15 on foot, and it is only a 15 minute drive to the International Airport serving San José, Juan Santamaría (SJO). It takes half an hour to reach downtown San José by bus.
Spanish Courses
General Language
Essential Spanish Course
20 lessons per week | 4 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from$490$466 / week More
Essential Spanish Course
20 lessons per week | 4 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
Offer!from
$490$466 / week
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FREE changes
FREE cancellation up to 7 days before the start of your course.
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school ($) Our price ($) | 490 466 | 980 931 | 1,470 1,397 | 1,960 1,862 | 2,450 2,328 | 2,940 2,793 | 3,430 3,259 | 3,920 3,724 | 4,410 4,190 | 4,900 4,655 | 5,880 5,586 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Monday
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 4 daily lessons of 60 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 8:00 - 12:00 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 18 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 4 / Average: 3
- Lesson duration
- 60 min
Additional information for all courses
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Retirement Travel Program20 lessons per week | 4 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from$490$466 / week More
Retirement Travel Program
20 lessons per week | 4 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
Offer!from
$490$466 / week
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FREE changes
FREE cancellation up to 7 days before the start of your course.
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school ($) Our price ($) | 490 466 | 980 931 | 1,470 1,397 | 1,960 1,862 | 2,450 2,328 | 2,940 2,793 | 3,430 3,259 | 3,920 3,724 | 4,410 4,190 | 4,900 4,655 | 5,880 5,586 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Monday
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 4 daily lessons of 60 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 8:00 - 12:00 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Students per class
- Maximum: 4 / Average: 3
- Lesson duration
- 60 min
Additional information for all courses
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Pura Vida Spanish Course10 lessons per week | 4 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from$245$233 / week More
Pura Vida Spanish Course
10 lessons per week | 4 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
Offer!from
$245$233 / week
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FREE changes
FREE cancellation up to 7 days before the start of your course.
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school ($) Our price ($) | 245 233 | 490 466 | 735 699 | 980 931 | 1,225 1,164 | 1,470 1,397 | 1,715 1,630 | 1,960 1,862 | 2,205 2,095 | 2,450 2,328 | 2,940 2,793 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Monday
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 2 daily lessons of 60 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Afternoon: 13:00 - 15:00 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 18 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 4 / Average: 3
- Lesson duration
- 60 min
Additional information for all courses
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Junior
Family Program20 lessons per week | 4 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from$490$466 / week More
Family Program
20 lessons per week | 4 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
Offer!from
$490$466 / week
More
FREE changes
FREE cancellation up to 7 days before the start of your course.
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school ($) Our price ($) | 490 466 | 980 931 | 1,470 1,397 | 1,960 1,862 | 2,450 2,328 | 2,940 2,793 | 3,430 3,259 | 3,920 3,724 | 4,410 4,190 | 4,900 4,655 | 5,880 5,586 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Monday
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 4 daily lessons of 60 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 8:00 - 12:00 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 4 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 4 / Average: 3
- Lesson duration
- 60 min
Additional information for all courses
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Private
Intensive Private Course20 lessons per week | 1 student (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from$612$582 / week More
Intensive Private Course
20 lessons per week | 1 student (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
Offer!from
$612$582 / week
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FREE changes
FREE cancellation up to 7 days before the start of your course.
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school ($) Our price ($) | 612 582 | 1,224 1,163 | 1,836 1,745 | 2,448 2,326 | 3,060 2,907 | 3,672 3,489 | 4,284 4,070 | 4,896 4,652 | 5,508 5,233 | 6,120 5,814 | 7,344 6,977 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Monday
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 4 daily lessons of 60 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 8:10 - 12:00 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 18 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 1 / Average: 1
- Lesson duration
- 60 min
Additional information for all courses
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Business
Business Spanish Course20 lessons per week | 4 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from$612$582 / week More
Business Spanish Course
20 lessons per week | 4 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
Offer!from
$612$582 / week
More
FREE changes
FREE cancellation up to 7 days before the start of your course.
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school ($) Our price ($) | 612 582 | 1,224 1,163 | 1,836 1,745 | 2,448 2,326 | 3,060 2,907 | 3,672 3,489 | 4,284 4,070 | 4,896 4,652 | 5,508 5,233 | 6,120 5,814 | 7,344 6,977 |
See Availability
- Starting dates
- Every Monday
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 4 daily lessons of 60 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 8:00 - 12:00 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 18 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 4 / Average: 3
- Lesson duration
- 60 min
Additional information for all courses
See Availability
Public Safety Spanish Course20 lessons per week | 4 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from$612$582 / week More
Public Safety Spanish Course
20 lessons per week | 4 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
Offer!from
$612$582 / week
More
FREE changes
FREE cancellation up to 7 days before the start of your course.
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school ($) Our price ($) | 612 582 | 1,224 1,163 | 1,836 1,745 | 2,448 2,326 | 3,060 2,907 | 3,672 3,489 | 4,284 4,070 | 4,896 4,652 | 5,508 5,233 | 6,120 5,814 | 7,344 6,977 |
See Availability
- Starting dates
- Every Monday
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 4 daily lessons of 60 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 8:00 - 12:00 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 18 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 4 / Average: 3
- Lesson duration
- 60 min
Additional information for all courses
See Availability
Social Work Program20 lessons per week | 4 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from$612$582 / week More
Social Work Program
20 lessons per week | 4 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
Offer!from
$612$582 / week
More
FREE changes
FREE cancellation up to 7 days before the start of your course.
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school ($) Our price ($) | 612 582 | 1,224 1,163 | 1,836 1,745 | 2,448 2,326 | 3,060 2,907 | 3,672 3,489 | 4,284 4,070 | 4,896 4,652 | 5,508 5,233 | 6,120 5,814 | 7,344 6,977 |
See Availability
- Starting dates
- Every Monday
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 4 daily lessons of 60 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 8:00 - 10:00
Afternoon: 10:20 - 12:00 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 18 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 4 / Average: 3
- Lesson duration
- 60 min
Additional information for all courses
See Availability
Medical Spanish Program20 lessons per week | 4 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from$612$582 / week More
Medical Spanish Program
20 lessons per week | 4 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
Offer!from
$612$582 / week
More
FREE changes
FREE cancellation up to 7 days before the start of your course.
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school ($) Our price ($) | 612 582 | 1,224 1,163 | 1,836 1,745 | 2,448 2,326 | 3,060 2,907 | 3,672 3,489 | 4,284 4,070 | 4,896 4,652 | 5,508 5,233 | 6,120 5,814 | 7,344 6,977 |
See Availability
- Starting dates
- Every Monday
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 4 daily lessons of 60 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 8:00 - 10:00
Afternoon: 10:20 - 12:00 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 18 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 4 / Average: 3
- Lesson duration
- 60 min
Additional information for all courses
See Availability
Exam PreparationWhy exam preparation courses are excellent for optimum progress
DELE Exam Preparation Course
20 lessons per week | 4 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from$535$509 / week More
DELE Exam Preparation Course
20 lessons per week | 4 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
Offer!from
$535$509 / week
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FREE changes
FREE cancellation up to 7 days before the start of your course.
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school ($) Our price ($) | 535 509 | 1,070 1,017 | 1,605 1,525 | 2,140 2,033 | 2,675 2,542 | 3,210 3,050 | 3,745 3,558 | 4,280 4,066 | 4,815 4,575 | 5,350 5,083 | 6,420 6,099 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Monday
DELE books are an additional cost.
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 4 daily lessons of 60 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 8:00 - 12:00 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 18 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 4 / Average: 3
- Lesson duration
- 60 min
Additional information for all courses
See Availability
Specialty Courses
Spanish Teacher Course20 lessons per week | 4 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from$612$582 / week More
Spanish Teacher Course
20 lessons per week | 4 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
Offer!from
$612$582 / week
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FREE changes
FREE cancellation up to 7 days before the start of your course.
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school ($) Our price ($) | 612 582 | 1,224 1,163 | 1,836 1,745 | 2,448 2,326 | 3,060 2,907 | 3,672 3,489 | 4,284 4,070 | 4,896 4,652 | 5,508 5,233 | 6,120 5,814 | 7,344 6,977 |
See Availability
- Starting dates
- Every Monday
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 4 daily lessons of 60 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 8:00 - 12:00 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 18 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 4 / Average: 3
- Lesson duration
- 60 min
Additional information for all courses
See Availability
Our prices for CPI Spanish Immersion School include
- INCLUDED Organized activities
- INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
- INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
- INCLUDED Language level placement test before arrival
- INCLUDED For adult courses: a minimum of one free organized leisure activity per week
CPI Spanish Immersion School
- Accreditations and Quality seals
Instituto Cervantes- Spanish teacher qualifications
- 100% hold a university degree100% hold a recognised language teaching qualification
- Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
- Student gender mix
- 30% male / 70% female
- Offer for returning students
- You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee if you already attended previously a course at CPI Spanish Immersion School and you book here.
- Year of school foundation
- 1991
General school facilities
Fridge for student use
Drink vending machine
Microwave for student use
Snack vending machine
Library
Games room
Lounge
Garden
Balcony / terrace
Student support desk
Volleyball court
Basketball court
Soccer field / football pitch
Table soccer / football
Self-study areas
Free WIFI
Free parking
Free water dispenser
Free coffee
Non-smoking (all indoor and all outdoor areas of school)
Tourist information
Assistance with entrance ticket purchases
Assistance with reservations for restaurants, bars, clubs
Assistance with organizing transportation
Classroom equipment
TV in all classrooms
Electronic whiteboard in most classrooms
Air conditioning in some classrooms
Ample natural light in all classrooms
- Number of classrooms: 20
- Number of public PC workstations: 4
Facilities for disabled students
Wheelchair access to classroom
Accessible Toilet
Wheelchair access to reception
Wheelchair access to cafeteria
Adapted for students with learning difficulty
Additional comment about facilities of school
The school has beautiful gardens and green area.
Student Age / Nationality
Top student nationalities
| Student Nationality | Percentage of students |
|---|---|
| USA | 85% |
| England | 5% |
| Switzerland | 5% |
| Other nationalities | 5% |
Age of students
| Percentage of students | |
|---|---|
| 1-18 years | 10% |
| 18-24 years | 10% |
| 25-34 years | 40% |
| 35-50 years | 20% |
| >50 years | 20% |
The average age outside summer is 10 years higher than in summer.
- Average number of students
- Adult courses - In summer: 75Adult courses - Throughout the year: 50Junior courses - In summer: 20Junior courses - Throughout the year: 10
- Minimum age of students
- 18 years4 years for specific Junior courses
- Average number of levels
- Adult courses In summer: 9Adult courses Throughout the year: 9Junior courses In summer: 9Junior courses Throughout the year: 9
- Average age of students
- In summer: 25 yearsThroughout the year: 35 years
Information for all courses offered by CPI Spanish Immersion School
- Lesson duration
- 60 minutes
- Course material
- Generally course material is distributed free to students and will stay in student property.
- Comments about courses
TAirport pick up is free of charge if the student stay with a CPI host family.
- Individual classes
- Single individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 30.6 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.
- Days without class
- In 2026 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2026 - 04 Jan 2026, 02 Apr 2026, 03 Apr 2026, 11 Apr 2026, 01 May 2026, 25 Jul 2026, 15 Aug 2026, 15 Sep 2026, 25 Dec 2026.If a bank holiday falls on a weekday there is no refund nor are missed lessons recuperated. This is the case for the majority of language schools. - Level test
- A test to assess your exact language level takes place before the start of the course via an online form.
Lessons needed per Spanish language level
Data above gives some guidance. For more details consult our page How long does it take to learn a language or reach a specific level.
Leisure activities
Leisure programme for adults & juniors (sample):
Schedule of activities - adults and juniors (PDF)
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Examples of leisure activities organized by the school
Adults - Free activities
- Walking tour to the typical town of San Joaquin & cooking class
Adults - Paid activities
- Guided visit to the National Theater, Volcano visits, Coffee tours, Waterfall trails, Canopy zipline, Animal refuge, catamaran boat tour, rafting.
Junior - Free activities
- Rain forest hikes
Junior - Paid activities
- National Theater, Volcano visits, Coffee tours, Waterfall trails, Canopy zipline, Animal refuge
Accommodation
Homestay Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal 
Shared bathroom
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$245/ week Show more
Homestay
Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal
Shared bathroom
from
$245/ week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in $ | 245 | 490 | 735 | 980 | 1225 | 1470 | 1715 | 1960 | 2450 | 2940 | 245 |
Minimum stay: 1 week
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Sunday
Price per person
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Sunday
Price per person
This accommodation option includes airport pickup.
- Check-in
- Sunday 15:00 or later
- Check-out
- Sunday
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
- Price extra night
- $35 (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
- Room Occupancy
- Single room
- Includes
- Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Shared bathroom.
- Meals
- Breakfast & 1 meal.
- Minimum age of students
- 18
Questions and answers about CPI Spanish Immersion School
How does payment for the shuttle service work and when will I receive further instructions on this?
“Payment for the transfer shuttle is made in the same week you will transfer between locations. Instructions and details are shared with the student a few days before the transfer. Transfers are usually on Saturday or Sunday, so details and instructions are given on Thursday.”
Josué Salazar García, Admissions from CPI Spanish Immersion School - Nov 05, 2024
FAQ about CPI Spanish Immersion School, Heredia
What is the difference between the Retirement Travel Programme and the Essential Programme?
“Both programmes are basically the same, except that they are paired with people of the same age in the group classes.”
Josué Salazar García, Admissions from CPI Spanish Immersion School - Nov 05, 2024
When is the placement test taken?
“The student assistant will contact the student about a month in advance.”
Josué Salazar García, Admissions from CPI Spanish Immersion School - Nov 05, 2024
Which countries are students of CPI Spanish Immersion School from?
“The highest Nationality percentage at CPI Spanish Immersion School comes from USA with a 85% representation, followed by students from England (5%) and Switzerland (5%).”
CPI Spanish Immersion School offers courses for which ages?
“CPI Spanish Immersion School offers courses from 4 years to 99. Average age is 25 during the summer and 35 for the rest of the year.”
Terms of CPI Spanish Immersion School
- First day of course
- Students should arrive at 7:45
- Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
- Legal name/parent company
- Inversiones Romy N y M S. A. | Tax registration ID: 3-101-549-854
Visa Documents
Nationals from USA do not require a visa to study short term courses up to 180 days.
Check visa requirements for nationals from other countries.
Nationals from countries that require a visa will receive documents from the school, related to booking confirmation, which is required for the visa application.
- Full payment of all fees required before school dispatches documents required for visa application
- No
- Preferential cancellation terms in case of visa refusal
- School agreed that students booking online on this site will benefit from preferential cancellation fees in case of visa refusal, and in this case will never exceed EUR 180.
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