Personalized SpanishSan Jose, Costa Rica
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What we like about the school
- Tailored programs: classes will be designed to meet your needs.
- Rooftop terrace
What we dislike about the school
- Nationality mix could be more balanced. 60% of students are from USA
How we create the points regarding what we like/dislike about a school
Location: Personalized Spanish is located in the Costa Rican capital city of San José. Housed in a beautiful Residential building with its very own patio and garden, the school is within a few moments' walk of many shopping malls, restaurants, banks and green spaces, ensuring students have all they need to further their learning from a comfortable environment.
School facilities: The facilities of Personalized Spanish are excellent, offering everything a student may need to reach their language goals. These facilities include a library, movie room, garden, free parking and a student support desk for any questions or queries that may arise. The school's layout ensures that most classrooms have ample natural light to create an optimal learning environment.
Course selection: Course selection offers options that are very personalised to the needs of each student, with group courses being in groups as small as 4 people and private or semi-private tuition available for a more tailor-made programme. Fully Immersive "Experience" programmes are available throughout the year, offering fantastic insights into the local culture and beautiful surroundings of Costa Rica. Such "Experience" programmes include "Living Costa Rica", "Spanish for Nature Lovers" and the "Spanish Family Experience" programme.
Additional information: The friendly and experienced staff of Personalized Spanish assess each student's needs and interests before giving them their personalised learning experience, designed to improve their Spanish from the first day!
- The language school Personalized Spanish was founded in San Jose, Costa Rica in 18.
- Legal name / parent company: Personalized Spanish Cerracos S.A.
- Tax registration ID: 3-101-380984
Spanish Courses
General Language
Living Costa Rica ![Popular Spanish course]( "Popular Spanish course")
15 lessons per week
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12 students (max)
Offer! from
735US$ 717US$
Includes accommodation
Based on the price of 3 weeks
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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| Price in US$ | -- | 1530 1492 | 2206 2151 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Special note for 2024 holiday season: If you plan to take a course during the high season months of April, June, July or August 2024 we urgently advise you to book as early as possible. In 2023 many schools were fully booked during the holidays, and the situation is unlikely to be different for 2024 due to a current shortage of teachers, which affects most schools.
Prices
Course price includes accommodation
Homestay, Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal
Costa Rican Maximum Experience
10 lessons per week
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4 students (max)
Offer! from
642US$ 626US$
Includes accommodation
Based on the price of 2 weeks
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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| Price in US$ | -- | 1283 1251 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Prices
Course price includes accommodation
Homestay, Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal
Spanish for Nature Lovers
10 lessons per week
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10 students (max)
Offer! from
675US$ 659US$
Includes accommodation
Based on the price of 2 weeks
See availability
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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| Price in US$ | -- | 1350 1317 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
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.
Prices
Course price includes accommodation
Homestay, Double room, Breakfast & 1 meal
Junior
Spanish Family Experience
10 lessons per week
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10 students (max)
Offer! from
990US$ 941US$
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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| Price in US$ | 990 941 | 1980 1881 | 2970 2822 | 3960 3762 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Information for all courses offered by Personalized Spanish
Lesson duration
60 minutes
Course material
Generally course material is distributed free to students and will stay in student property.
Days without class
In 2024 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2024, 09 Apr 2024, 10 Apr 2024, 11 Apr 2024, 01 May 2024, 25 Jul 2024, 02 Aug 2024, 15 Aug 2024, 15 Sep 2024, 12 Oct 2024, 25 Dec 2024.
01 Jan 2024, 09 Apr 2024, 10 Apr 2024, 11 Apr 2024, 01 May 2024, 25 Jul 2024, 02 Aug 2024, 15 Aug 2024, 15 Sep 2024, 12 Oct 2024, 25 Dec 2024.
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 email.
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.
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
Note: All courses offered by Personalized Spanish, San Jose can be reserved online with LanguageCourse.Net at a lower price than what you pay when booking directly at the school or at the school's website. In case a course is not listed above, just let us know.
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Personalized Spanish
Accreditations and Quality seals
Spanish teacher qualifications
90% hold a university degree
10% hold a recognised language teaching qualification
Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
First day of course
Students should arrive at 7:50
Student gender mix
50% male / 50% female
Offer for returning students
You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee If you already attended previously a course at Personalized Spanish and you book here.
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
General school facilities
Microwave for student use
Fridge for student use
Library
Movie room
Garden
Rooftop terrace
Balcony / terrace
Student support desk
Copy machine
Free coffee
Free WIFI
Free parking
Non-smoking (all indoor areas, but not all outdoor areas of school)
Classroom equipment
TV in some classrooms
Electronic whiteboard in some classrooms
Air conditioning in some classrooms
Heating in some classrooms
Ample natural light in most classrooms
Number of classrooms: 6Facilities for disabled students
Adapted for students with learning difficulty
Student Age / Nationality
Minimum age of students
18 years
6 years for specific Junior courses
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 4
Adult courses Throughout the year: 4
Junior courses In summer: 4
Junior courses Throughout the year: 4
Top student nationalities
Airport transfer
Juan Santamaria International Airport:
40 US$ drop off
free airport transfer without additional costs one way
free airport transfer without additional costs (return trip)
free airport transfer without additional costs one way
free airport transfer without additional costs (return trip)
More information about airports around San Jose and how to get from the airport to San Jose on your own here on our San Jose page.
Visa Documents
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.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.
Leisure activities
| activity possible | distance from school | |
|---|---|---|
| Ballet | | 4 km |
| Dancing | | 3 km |
| Diving | | 150 km |
| Football (soccer) | | 1 km |
| Tennis | | 1 km |
| Yoga | | 1 km |
Examples of leisure activities organized by the school
Adults - Free activities
Cooking class, dance class, welcome cocktail in a local bar, coffee and snacks at the school,final dinner at a local restaurant.
Adults - Paid activities
Not offered.
FAQ about Personalized Spanish, San Jose
- What is the best price for a course at Personalized Spanish, San Jose?Spanish courses at Personalized Spanish start at 626 US$ for Costa Rican Maximum Experience course with 10 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.
- Is airport pickup offered by Personalized Spanish?Yes. The school offers pickup from Juan Santamaria International Airport ( US$)
- What is the number of students per class at Personalized Spanish?Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at Personalized Spanish varies from 4 students (Costa Rican Maximum Experience) to 12 students (Living Costa Rica)
- What is the qualification of the teachers at Personalized Spanish?90% of teachers at Personalized Spanish hold a university degree. 10% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
- Which countries are students of Personalized Spanish from?The highest Nationality percentage at Personalized Spanish comes from USA with a 60% representation, followed by students from Japan (20%) and Switzerland (20%).
- Is this price lower than booking directly with the school?Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.
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