Ilisa Language School San Jose, Costa Rica

- Five all-weather outdoor classrooms located in the school’s beautiful gardens.
- The school has its own restaurant for students on the terrace.
- Best rated school in San Jose
- Excellent rating of teaching quality5.0
- Top rated school facilities4.5
- Younger students should consider that the average age of students at this school is significantly higher than at most other schools.
- Nationality mix could be more balanced. 70 of students are from USA
Location: ILISA Language School San José is a Spanish school located in the bustling Costa Rican capital city of San José. Housed in a quiet suburb of San Pedro's "La Granja" neighbourhood, students can enjoy the busy capital of Costa Rica from a slight distance whilst having direct access to the city centre, which is a 40-minute bus ride away. Attractions and sites of interest within walking distance of the school include the Outlet Mall, San Pedro Mall and the Plaza del Sol shopping mall. The University of Costa Rica Campus is also close to the school, ensuring many amenities and social happenings for students nearby.
Course selection: In addition to General Spanish programmes available to students of all levels, ILISA San José also provides one-to-one Executive Spanish, combination programmes of both group and private lessons, and private lessons.
Social and cultural: As the capital city of Costa Rica, San José has many cultural sites and activities for students to enjoy. Such attributes include the museums, theatres, concerts, city tours, the central market, churches and craft churches. There are many eateries and social venues local to the school and the city centre is also just a bus ride away.
Additional information: ILISA San José has supplied language courses for over 40 years.
Spanish Courses
Group 4
20 lessons per week | 4 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from285US$271US$ / week More

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Price at school (US$) Our price (US$) | 285 271 | 570 542 | 855 813 | 1140 1083 | 1425 1354 | 1710 1625 | 1995 1896 | 2280 2166 | 2565 2437 | 2850 2708 | 3420 3249 |
Morning: 8:00 - 12:00
Group 4 Plus
30 lessons per week | 4 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from550US$523US$ / week More

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Price at school (US$) Our price (US$) | 550 523 | 1100 1045 | 1650 1568 | 2200 2090 | 2750 2613 | 3300 3135 | 3850 3658 | 4400 4180 | 4950 4703 | 5500 5225 | 6600 6270 |
Morning: 8:00 - 12:00
Afternoon: 13:00 - 15:00
Summer Program20 lessons per week | 4 students (max)Offer!from900US$878US$ / week Includes accommodationMore
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Price at school (US$) Our price (US$) | 900 878 | 1645 1604 | 2250 2194 | 3020 2945 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Private Lessons 1515 lessons per week | 1 student (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from430US$409US$ / week More
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Price at school (US$) Our price (US$) | 430 409 | 860 817 | 1290 1226 | 1720 1634 | 2150 2043 | 2580 2451 | 3010 2860 | 3440 3268 | 3870 3677 | 4300 4085 | 5160 4902 |
Private Lessons 2020 lessons per week | 1 student (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from570US$542US$ / week More
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Price at school (US$) Our price (US$) | 570 542 | 1140 1083 | 1710 1625 | 2280 2166 | 2850 2708 | 3420 3249 | 3990 3791 | 4560 4332 | 5130 4874 | 5700 5415 | 6840 6498 |
Private Lessons 3030 lessons per week | 1 student (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from860US$817US$ / week More
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Price at school (US$) Our price (US$) | 860 817 | 1720 1634 | 2580 2451 | 3440 3268 | 4300 4085 | 5160 4902 | 6020 5719 | 6880 6536 | 7740 7353 | 8600 8170 | 10320 9804 |
Private Lessons 4040 lessons per week | 1 student (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from1175US$1117US$ / week More
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Price at school (US$) Our price (US$) | 1175 1117 | 2350 2233 | 3525 3349 | 4700 4465 | 5875 5582 | 7050 6698 | 8225 7814 | 9400 8930 | 10575 10047 | 11750 11163 | 14100 13395 |
Our prices for Ilisa Language School include
- INCLUDED Organized activities
- INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
- INCLUDED Language level placement test at first day of classes
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Ratings of Ilisa Language School compared to ratings of all schools in Costa Rica
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Ilisa Language School (ILISA)
General school facilities
Cafeteria
Restaurant
Auditorium
Garden
Balcony / terrace
Student support desk
Free WIFI
Free parking
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 some classrooms
Air conditioning in some classrooms
Ample natural light in all classrooms
- Number of classrooms: 20
- Number of public PC workstations: 1
Student Age / Nationality
Student Nationality | Percentage of students |
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USA | 70% |
Japan | 10% |
Germany | 10% |
England | 5% |
Korea | 5% |
Percentage of students | |
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1-18 years | 14.285714285714% |
18-24 years | 14.285714285714% |
25-34 years | 28.571428571429% |
35-50 years | 28.571428571429% |
>50 years | 14.285714285714% |
Information for all courses offered by Ilisa Language School
If no suitable group course is available, a reduced number of private lessons will be offered.
Inscription fee includes: airport pick up, workbooks, certificate of attendance and cultural activities.
01 Jan 2025, 06 Apr 2025, 07 Apr 2025, 10 Apr 2025, 01 May 2025, 24 Jul 2025, 02 Aug 2025, 14 Aug 2025, 03 Sep 2025, 15 Sep 2025, 01 Dec 2025, 25 Dec 2025.
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Accommodation
Homestay Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal
Shared bathroom
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Price in US$ | 315 | 630 | 945 | 1260 | 1575 | 1890 | 2205 | 2520 | 3150 | 3780 | 315 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
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