What we like about the school
- Small class sizes
Ilisa Language School
The language school Ilisa Language School was founded in San Jose, Costa Rica in 1984. Located in the quiet suburb of San Pedro, with easy access to museums, shops, bars and more.
The school address is: Avenida 16, calle 59 y 61, 2050 - San Jose, Costa Rica (see on map)
Accreditations and Quality seals
SIELESchool Size:
Facilities
Cafeteria
Restaurant
Daily press
Auditorium
Garden
Balcony / terrace
Student support desk
Free WIFI
Free parking
Classroom equipment
TV in some classrooms
Air conditioning in some classrooms
Ample natural light in all classrooms
Number of classrooms:
25Prices include
- Organized activities
- Free certificate of course attendance
- Language level placement test at first day of classes
- Language level placement test before arrival
Course material:
Generally course material is distributed free to students and will stay in student property.
Average number of students
- Adult courses in summer: 70
- Adult courses throughout the year: 15
Average age of students
- in summer: 25 years
- throughout the year: 45 years
- Read our recommendations for students over 30.
Average number of levels
- Adult courses in summer: 6
- Adult courses throughout the year: 6
Minimum age of students
- 18 years
- 4 years for specific Junior courses
teacher qualifications
- 100 % hold a university degree
- 50 % hold a recognised language teaching qualification
Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school):
10
5
75
Optional airport transfer
Juan Santamaría International Airport:35 US$ drop off
free airport transfer without additional costs pick up
Days without class
In 2019 (including national and regional bank holidays): 01.Jan.2019, 11.Apr.2019, 12.Apr.2019, 01.May.2019, 25.Jul.2019, 15.Aug.2019, 25.Dec.2019.
School policy regarding bank holidays:Private classes are recuperated or refunded. Group classes not.
Spanish Courses
Lessons per week: 30
| Max. group size: 4
442 US$ per week
Less
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | 465 442 | 930 884 | 1395 1326 | 1860 1767 | 2325 2209 | 2790 2651 | 3255 3093 | 3720 3534 | 4185 3976 | 4650 4418 | 5580 5301 |
General course schedule
6 daily lessons of 55 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
Afternoon: 13:15 - 15:15
Morning: 8:00 - 12:00
Afternoon: 13:15 - 15:15
Lessons per week: 20
| Max. group size: 4
228 US$ per week
Less
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | 240 228 | 480 456 | 720 684 | 960 912 | 1200 1140 | 1440 1368 | 1680 1596 | 1920 1824 | 2160 2052 | 2400 2280 | 2880 2736 |
General course schedule
4 daily lessons of 55 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
Morning: 8:00 - 12:00
Lessons per week: 20
| Max. group size: 1
452 US$ per week
More
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | 475 452 | 950 903 | 1425 1354 | 1900 1805 | 2375 2257 | 2850 2708 | 3325 3159 | 3800 3610 | 4275 4062 | 4750 4513 | 5700 5415 |
General course schedule
4 daily lessons of 55 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
Morning: 8:00 - 12:00
Lessons per week: 30
| Max. group size: 1
689 US$ per week
More
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | 725 689 | 1450 1378 | 2175 2067 | 2900 2755 | 3625 3444 | 4350 4133 | 5075 4822 | 5800 5510 | 6525 6199 | 7250 6888 | 8700 8265 |
Lessons per week: 40
| Max. group size: 1
889 US$ per week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | 935 889 | 1870 1777 | 2805 2665 | 3740 3553 | 4675 4442 | 5610 5330 | 6545 6218 | 7480 7106 | 8415 7995 | 9350 8883 | 11220 10659 |
Course includes lunchtime with the teacher. Cost for the lunch not included.
General course schedule
8 daily lessons of 55 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
Afternoon: 12:00 - 16:00
Morning: 8:00 - 12:00
Afternoon: 12:00 - 16:00
Note: All courses offered by Ilisa Language School, San Jose can be reserved online with LanguageCourse.Net. In case a course is not listed above, just mention the course description in the comment field of the online registration form.
Lesson duration: 55 minutes
Individual classesSingle individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 25 US$. The combination of group and individual lessons is highly recommended. Individual lessons will encourage you to actively speak the foreign language and will offer you the opportunity to discuss individual problems and weaknesses.
Comments about courses:If no suitable group course is available, a reduced number of private lessons will be offered.
Accommodation
Reserve as early as possible to get the best available homestay!
Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal
210 US$ per week
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| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
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| Price in US$ | 210 | 420 | 630 | 840 | 1050 | 1260 | 1470 | 1680 | 2100 | 2520 | 210 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Price per person
This accommodation option includes airport pickup.
Price extra night:
30 US$
(Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy:
Single room.
Includes:
TV, Daily cleaning, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Breakfast & 1 meal, Shared bathroom.
Age of students
Minimum age of students: 4
Maximum age of students: 99
Maximum age of students: 99
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