Nosara Spanish InstituteNosara, Costa Rica
- Year-round surfing and water sports
- On-site swimming pool.
- Top rated social activities (4.3/5.0)
- Nationality mix could be more balanced. 50% of students are from USA
Location: Nosara Spanish Institute is located in the peaceful and natural coastal city of Nosara, Costa Rica. Housed just an 8-minute walk from the paradise-like beaches of Playa Guiones, the school is surrounded by eateries, yoga centres and supermarkets selling the finest in organic products. Nosara has for some time been hailed as one of the world's prime locations for yoga, yoga retreats and surfing. A quiet community with many ex-pats, retirees and young families, Nosara provides a unique and relaxed location, where students' may further their understanding of the Spanish language, whilst enjoying the beautiful waters and coastline activities available to the area.
Course selection: Spanish courses are taught in groups or privately, run all year round, with combination courses available including surf and yoga. A long-term community programme is also available, designed specifically for residents or long-stay visitors to the area.
School facilities: The school's facilities consist of a lounge area, a garden, free coffee and free WIFI. All classrooms are equipped with televisions, air conditioning and ample natural light to create an optimal learning environment.
Additional information: As mentioned, the area thrives on activities such as surfing, yoga and others, involving the local surrounding and marine life. Nosara Spanish Institute is happy to assist students in arranging many activities, including beach and mountain horseback riding, fishing, hiking, stand up paddleboarding and stand up paddle surfing, cooking classes, dance classes, music classes and more! Students are sure to have a fulfilling time whilst studying in Nosara.
- Nosara Spanish Institute operated previously under the name Malajugijumada S.A..
- The language school Nosara Spanish Institute was founded in Nosara, Costa Rica in 2009.
- Legal name / parent company: Nosara Spanish Institute
- Tax registration ID: 3101508214
Spanish Courses
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Price at school Our price | 375 357 | 695 661 | 995 946 | 1295 1231 | 1500 1425 | 1800 1710 | 2100 1995 | 2400 2280 | 2700 2565 | 3000 2850 | 3600 3420 |
The 20-hour program is the most comprehensive course option available.
The intensive programs are structured in 1:40-minute sessions hour sessions with classes
every Monday to Friday. Students can build their intensive program according to their goals
based on this structure and take up to two 1:40-minute sessions per day.
NSI offers year-round Spanish Immersion programs for adults 16 years and up. We focus on a communicative approach to language learning which emphasizes utilizing Spanish the way we actually use it in everyday situations. Our 20-hour program is offered daily Monday - Friday from 08:00 -11:40 or 13:00 -14:40, depending on the level of the student. In addition to classes, we also offer weekly activity options including cooking classes, dance classes, visits to see nesting turtles and much much more.
Morning: 8:00 - 11:40
Afternoon: 13:00 - 16:40
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
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Price at school Our price | -- | 575 547 | 775 737 | 975 927 | 1125 1069 | 1350 1283 | 1575 1497 | 1800 1710 | 2025 1924 | 2250 2138 | 2700 2565 |
This program is ideal for those that have other commitments or are unable to take the 20-hour program.
The intensive programs are structured in 1:40-minute sessions hour sessions with classes
every Monday to Friday. Students can build their intensive program according to their goals
based on this structure and take up to two 1:40-minute sessions per day.
NSI offers year-round Spanish Immersion programs for adults 16 years and up. We focus on a communicative approach to language learning which emphasizes utilizing Spanish the way we actually use it in everyday situations. Our 10-hour program is offered daily Monday - Friday most often from 08:00 - 09:40 or 13:00 -14:40, depending on the level of the student. In addition to classes, we also offer weekly activity options including cooking classes, dance classes, visits to see nesting turtles and much much more.
Morning: 8:00 - 9:40
Afternoon: 13:00 - 14:40
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
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Price at school Our price | 495 471 | 990 941 | 1485 1411 | 1980 1881 | 2475 2352 | 2970 2822 | 3465 3292 | 3960 3762 | 4455 4233 | 4950 4703 | 5940 5643 |
This is a package of 10 individual lessons that consist of 2 sessions per day.
The program is ideal for those that would like to work at their own pace and/or focus on a specific language point.
NSI offers year-round Spanish Immersion programs for adults 16 years and up. We focus on a communicative approach to language learning which emphasizes utilizing Spanish the way we actually use it in everyday situations. Our 10-hour private program is offered daily Monday - Friday most often from 08:00 to 9:40 am or 13:00 to 14:40 pm depending on the level of the student. In addition to classes, we also offer weekly activity options including cooking classes, dance classes, visits to see nesting turtles and much much more. This program may also be combined with yoga and/or surfing.
Morning: 8:00 - 9:40
Afternoon: 13:00 - 14:40
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
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Price in US$ | |||||||||||
Price at school Our price | 695 661 | 1390 1321 | 2085 1981 | 2780 2641 | 3475 3302 | 4170 3962 | 4865 4622 | 5560 5282 | 6255 5943 | 6950 6603 | 8340 7923 |
This is a package of 20 individual lessons that consist of 4 sessions per day.
It is ideal for those that would like to work at their own pace and/or would like to focus on a specific language point.
NSI offers year-round Spanish Immersion programs for adults 16 years and up. We focus on a communicative approach to language learning which emphasizes utilizing Spanish the way we actually use it in everyday situations. Our private 20-hour program is offered daily Monday - Friday from 08:00 -11:40 am or 13:00 to 16:40 pm depending on the level of the student. In addition to classes, we also offer weekly activity options including cooking classes, dance classes, visits to see nesting turtles and much much more. This program may also be combined with Yoga and/or Surfing lessons.
Morning: 8:00 - 11:40
Afternoon: 13:00 - 16:40
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
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Price in US$ | |||||||||||
Price at school Our price | 470 447 | 940 893 | 1410 1340 | 1880 1786 | 2350 2233 | 2820 2679 | 3290 3126 | 3760 3572 | 4230 4019 | 4700 4465 | 5640 5358 |
This course includes 10 language lessons and 2 2-hour professional group surf lessons per week.
NSI offers year-round Spanish Immersion programmes for adults 16 years and up. The school focuses on a communicative approach to language learning which emphasizes utilizing Spanish the way it's actually used in everyday situations. The 10-hour Spanish + Surfing is offered daily Monday - Friday between 08:00 to 16:40 depending on the level of the student. In addition to classes, the school also offers weekly activity options including cooking classes, dance classes, visits to see nesting turtles and much much more.
Morning: 8:00 - 9:40
Afternoon: 13:00 - 14:40
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
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Price in US$ | |||||||||||
Price at school Our price | 550 523 | 1100 1045 | 1650 1568 | 2200 2090 | 2750 2613 | 3300 3135 | 3850 3658 | 4400 4180 | 4950 4703 | 5500 5225 | 6600 6270 |
This course includes 20 language lessons and 2 2-hour professional group surf lessons per week.
NSI offers year-round Spanish Immersion programs for adults 16 years and up. We focus on a communicative approach to language learning which emphasizes utilizing Spanish the way we actually use it in everyday situations. Our 20-hour + Surf program is offered daily Monday - Friday between 08:00 am to 16:40 pm depending on the level of the student. In addition to classes, we also offer weekly activity options including cooking classes, dance classes, visits to see nesting turtles and much much more.
Morning: 8:00 - 11:40
Afternoon: 13:00 - 16:40
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
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Price in US$ | |||||||||||
Price at school Our price | 380 361 | 760 722 | 1140 1083 | 1520 1444 | 1900 1805 | 2280 2166 | 2660 2527 | 3040 2888 | 3420 3249 | 3800 3610 | 4560 4332 |
This course includes 10 language lessons and 5 Bodhi Tree yoga classes per week.
NSI offers year-round Spanish Immersion programs for adults 16 years and up. We focus on a communicative approach to language learning which emphasizes utilizing Spanish the way we actually use it in everyday situations. Our 10-hour + Yoga program is offered daily Monday - Friday between 08:00 am to 16:40 pm depending on the level of the student. In addition to classes, we also offer weekly activity options including cooking classes, dance classes, visits to see nesting turtles and much much more.
Morning: 8:00 - 9:40
Afternoon: 13:00 - 14:40
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
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Price in US$ | |||||||||||
Price at school Our price | 460 437 | 920 874 | 1380 1311 | 1840 1748 | 2300 2185 | 2760 2622 | 3220 3059 | 3680 3496 | 4140 3933 | 4600 4370 | 5520 5244 |
This course includes 20 language lessons and 5 Bodhi Tree yoga classes per week.
NSI offers year-round Spanish Immersion programs for adults 16 years and up. We focus on a communicative approach to language learning which emphasizes utilizing Spanish the way we actually use it in everyday situations. Our 20-hour group + Yoga program is offered daily Monday - Friday between 08:00 am to 16:40 pm depending on the level of the student. In addition to classes, we also offer weekly activity options including cooking classes, dance classes, visits to see nesting turtles and much much more.
Morning: 8:00 - 11:40
Afternoon: 13:00 - 16:40
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
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Price at school Our price | 670 637 | 1340 1273 | 2010 1910 | 2680 2546 | 3350 3183 | 4020 3819 | 4690 4456 | 5360 5092 | 6700 6365 | 8040 7638 | 670 637 |
NSI offers year-round Spanish Immersion programs for adults 16 years and up. We focus on a communicative approach to language learning which emphasizes utilizing Spanish the way we actually use it in everyday situations. Our 10-hour Private + Surf program is offered daily Monday - Friday between 08:00 am to 16:40 pm depending on the level of the student. In addition to classes, we also offer weekly activity options including cooking classes, dance classes, visits to see nesting turtles and much much more.
Morning: 8:00 - 9:40
Afternoon: 13:00 - 14:40
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
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Price in US$ | |||||||||||
Price at school Our price | 870 827 | 1740 1653 | 2610 2480 | 3480 3306 | 4350 4133 | 5220 4959 | 6090 5786 | 6960 6612 | 7830 7439 | 8700 8265 | 10440 9918 |
NSI offers year-round Spanish Immersion programs for adults 16 years and up. We focus on a communicative approach to language learning which emphasizes utilizing Spanish the way we actually use it in everyday situations. Our 20-hour Private + Surf program is offered daily Monday - Friday between 8am-440pm depending on the level of the student. In addition to classes, we also offer weekly activity options including cooking classes, dance classes, visits to see nesting turtles and much much more.
Morning: 8:00 - 11:40
Afternoon: 13:00 - 16:40
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
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Price in US$ | |||||||||||
Price at school Our price | 580 551 | 1160 1102 | 1740 1653 | 2320 2204 | 2900 2755 | 3480 3306 | 4060 3857 | 4640 4408 | 5220 4959 | 5800 5510 | 6960 6612 |
NSI offers year-round Spanish Immersion programs for adults 16 years and up. We focus on a communicative approach to language learning which emphasizes utilizing Spanish the way we actually use it in everyday situations. Our 10-hour Private + Yoga program is offered daily Monday - Friday between 8am-440pm depending on the level of the student. In addition to classes, we also offer weekly activity options including cooking classes, dance classes, visits to see nesting turtles and much much more.
Morning: 8:00 - 9:40
Afternoon: 13:00 - 14:40
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
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Price in US$ | |||||||||||
Price at school Our price | 780 741 | 1560 1482 | 2340 2223 | 3120 2964 | 3900 3705 | 4680 4446 | 5460 5187 | 6240 5928 | 7020 6669 | 7800 7410 | 9360 8892 |
NSI offers year-round Spanish Immersion programs for adults 16 years and up. We focus on a communicative approach to language learning which emphasizes utilizing Spanish the way we actually use it in everyday situations. Our 20-hour private + Yoga program is offered daily Monday - Friday between 8am - 440pm depending on the level of the student. In addition to classes, we also offer weekly activity options including cooking classes, dance classes, visits to see nesting turtles and much much more.
Morning: 8:00 - 11:40
Afternoon: 13:00 - 16:40
Information for all courses offered by Nosara Spanish Institute
Transportation 2024:
- Private shuttle, San Jose-Nosara, USD 240 each way.
- Private shuttle, Liberia-Nosara, USD 130 each way.
- Daily shared shuttle, Liberia-Nosara, USD 45 each way (limited departure times).
- Daily public direct bus (5.30AM), San Jose-Nosara, approx. USD 12.
- Flight, San Jose-Nosara, prices vary from USD 75-150, Sansa Airlines (please note that there are luggage restrictions).
01 Jan 2024, 28 Mar 2024, 29 Mar 2024, 11 Apr 2024, 01 May 2024, 25 Jul 2024, 02 Aug 2024, 15 Aug 2024, 25 Dec 2024.
Lessons needed per Spanish language level
Our price includes
- INCLUDED Organized activities
- INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
- INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
- INCLUDED Language level placement test at first day of classes
- INCLUDED Language level placement test before arrival
Nosara Spanish Institute
General school facilities
Microwave for student use
Lounge
Garden
Student support desk
Free coffee
Free WIFI
Smoking zones (outdoors)
Tourist information
Assistance with reservations for restaurants, bars, clubs
Assistance with organizing transportation
Classroom equipment
TV in all classrooms
Air conditioning in all classrooms
Ample natural light in all classrooms
Number of classrooms: 5Number of public PC workstations: 1Free parking (<500m)
Student Age / Nationality
Top student nationalities
Age of students
Visa Documents
Leisure activities
activity possible | distance from school | |
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Basketball | | - |
Cooking | | - |
Dancing | | - |
Diving | | 6 km |
Football (soccer) | | 5 km |
Horse riding | | 4 km |
Mountainbiking | | 1 km |
Music | | - |
Swimming | | - |
Tennis | | - |
Volleyball | | 1 km |
Yoga | | - |
Examples of leisure activities organized by the school
Adults - Free activities
Adults - Paid activities
SUP
Horseback riding
Biking
Dance classes
Music classes
Accommodation
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Price in US$ | 250 | 500 | 750 | 1000 | 1250 | 1500 | 1750 | 2000 | 2500 | 3000 | 250 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Sunday
Price per person
Living with a local Costa Rican family is the best way to learn a lot of Spanish in a short amount of time. Families are located in the nearby villages in Playa Garza and Esperanza. Host family students are given a private room as well as half board (daily breakfast and dinner) and laundry service is included in the price of the host family. Families are hand selected by the accommodation staff and are very accustomed to hosting students from around the world. Students should be prepared to live in simpler and more rustic homes than at home. If that doesn’t bother you, then you will be rewarded with a memorable experience and some new Tico friends. Students will have their own room and shared common areas/bathrooms.
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Price in US$ | 330 | 660 | 990 | 1320 | 1650 | 1980 | 2310 | 2640 | 3300 | 3960 | 330 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Sunday
Price per person
Casa Mathias can be described as a hybrid between a homestay and a student residence. The Rangel Cruz family has adapted their entire Esperanza property (1km from the school) to host NSI students. They offer 7 private rooms (with air-conditioning), divided between two houses. Rooms have either single or double beds. The family lives off-site but has staff on-site and regularly visit the property.
Features include: WiFi, Air-conditioning in each bedroom, a lounge area, shared kitchen and bathrooms and private bedrooms. Meals are NOT included but laundry and cleaning services are included.
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Student opinions about Nosara Spanish Institute, Nosara
Questions and answers about Nosara Spanish Institute
- What type of accommodations are available?“The school organizes homestay accommodations for students who will have their own rooms and shared common areas/bathrooms. A student house and private studios can be organized but are subject to availability.”Ana Carolina Dos Santos, LanguageCourse.Net - Dec 06, 2022
FAQ about Nosara Spanish Institute, Nosara
- What is the best price for a course at Nosara Spanish Institute, Nosara?Spanish courses at Nosara Spanish Institute start at 232 US$ for Group Spanish Program 10 course with 10 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.
- What is the most popular accommodation offered by Nosara Spanish Institute?The accommodation Homestay is the most popular among all our clients of Nosara Spanish Institute
- What is the number of students per class at Nosara Spanish Institute?Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at Nosara Spanish Institute varies from 1 students (Individual Spanish Program 10 ) to 6 students (Group Spanish Program 20)
- What is the qualification of the teachers at Nosara Spanish Institute?75% of teachers at Nosara Spanish Institute hold a university degree. 75% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
- Which countries are students of Nosara Spanish Institute from?The highest Nationality percentage at Nosara Spanish Institute comes from USA with a 50% representation, followed by students from Switzerland (15%) and Germany (10%).
- Is this price lower than booking directly with the school?Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.
- Nosara Spanish Institute offers courses for which ages?Nosara Spanish Institute offers courses from 16 years to 99. Average age is 25 during the summer and 35 for the rest of the year.