What we like about the school
- The only Spanish school in Costa Rica with a beachfront campus.
- Students can take a quick dip in the ocean during their break.
- Homestay accommodation very close to school
- Top rated school facilities (4.5/5.0)
- Electronic whiteboards in all classrooms.
- For chain schools: Same conditions for waiving the inscription fee also apply if the student has booked at another school of the same school chain.
What we dislike about the school
- 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. 50.5% of students are from USA
Location: The school is right on the beach. The town center, shops, surf schools and restaurants are just a very short walk away.
- The language school Intercultura Costa Rica Spanish Schools was founded in Samara, Costa Rica in 1993.
- Legal name / parent company: Centro de Idiomas Intercultura S.A.
- Tax registration ID: 3-101-154356
- Covid-19 Status: School currently open
Spanish Courses
General Language
Standard Course 20

20 Lessons per week
| 6 Students (max)
Offer!
from
335US$
319US$
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
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Price in US$ | 335 319 | 670 637 | 1005 955 | 1340 1273 | 1525 1449 | 1830 1739 | 2135 2029 | 2440 2318 | 2650 2518 | 3180 3021 | 265 252 |
Course specific data
Starting dates
Every Monday
General course schedule
4 daily lessons of 54 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: 13:00 - 17:00
Morning: 8:00 - 12:00
Afternoon: 13:00 - 17:00
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Minimum required student age
18 years
Students per class
Maximum: 6 / Average: 5
Student comments about "Standard Course 20"
Rebecca:
"For me, 20 hours per week was ideal. Anything else would have been too much. "
Mirjam:
"The school recommends taking private lessons so that you can work individually. I wanted to take private lessons that week, but the school couldn't offer any because all the teachers are fully booked. It would be good if the school offered conversation groups as an alternative instead of just nothing. The conversation parts in class were terribly boring because we all lacked the necessary vocabulary. The school should be didactically more skillful here and introduce a basic vocabulary that allows everyday life to be better formulated. Grammar is very important, although the aim of the students is to be able to speak Spanish."
Ralf:
"Great language school, nice, competent team in a great location, right behind palm trees on the beach. I can recommend."
Junior
Kids & Teen Camp (8 to 17 years old)
20 Lessons per week
| 6 Students (max)
This course tends to sell out quickly!
Offer!
from
355US$
338US$
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 16 | Additional Week |
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Price in US$ | 355 338 | 710 675 | 1065 1012 | 1420 1349 | 1775 1687 | 2130 2024 | 2840 2698 | 3550 3373 | 4260 4047 | 5680 5396 | 355 338 |
This course includes 20 lessons per week for kids and teens. Children or teens must have a parent or legal guardian present in Samara with them, for the duration of their child's program.
Course specific data
Starting dates
2022: Every Monday
General course schedule
4 daily lessons of 54 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: 13:00 - 17:00
Morning: 8:00 - 12:00
Afternoon: 13:00 - 17:00
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Minimum required student age
8 years
Age range:
8 - 17 years
Students per class
Maximum: 6 / Average: 5
Teen Spanish Leadership Camp (13 to 17 years old)
20 Lessons per week
| 6 Students (max)
Only limited places left for the summer months!
Offer!
from
1500US$
1463US$
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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Price in US$ | 1500 1463 | 2430 2370 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Prices
Course price includes accommodation
Homestay, Single room
Course specific data
Starting dates
2022: 13 Jun. 2022 - 17 Jun. 2022, 27 Jun. 2022 - 01 Jul. 2022, 04 Jul. 2022 - 08 Jul. 2022, 18 Jul. 2022 - 22 Jul. 2022
Possible course durations
1, 2 weeks
Minimum required student age
13 years
Age range:
13 - 17 years
Students per class
Maximum: 6 / Average: 5
Information for all courses offered by Intercultura Costa Rica Spanish Schools
Comments about courses
Holidays which fall on a Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday will be moved to the Friday of that same week.
If there happens to be only one student in a class/level, class hours will be adjusted to 2.5 hours per day of private instruction. Class time goes back to 4 hours per day as soon as another student joins the class/level.
Airport Transfers:
Standard: Transfer from SJO Airport to San Jose bus station and bus ride to Samara, ticket included (USD 78).
Special: Transfer from SJO Airport to a homestay in Heredia, overnight stay with the host, transport to the San Jose bus station the next day and bus ride to Samara, ticket included (USD 102).
SJO Private: Private transfer from SJO Airport to accommodation in Samara (USD 250).
LIR Private: Private transfer from LIR Airport to accommodation in Samara (USD 150).
Lesson duration
54 minutes
Level test
A test to assess your exact language level takes place at the school on the first day of the course.
Individual classes
Single individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 28 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 2022 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan. 2022, 11 Apr. 2022 - 15 Apr. 2022, 01 May 2022, 25 Jul. 2022, 15 Aug. 2022, 15 Sep. 2022, 01 Dec. 2022, 19 Dec. 2022 - 31 Dec. 2022.
01 Jan. 2022, 11 Apr. 2022 - 15 Apr. 2022, 01 May 2022, 25 Jul. 2022, 15 Aug. 2022, 15 Sep. 2022, 01 Dec. 2022, 19 Dec. 2022 - 31 Dec. 2022.
School policy regarding bank holidays:Private classes are recuperated or refunded. Same as for nearly all language schools, group classes falling on bank holiday are not refunded and not recuperated.
Course material
Generally course material is distributed free to students and will stay in student property.
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 Intercultura Costa Rica, Samara can be reserved online with LanguageCourse.Net. In case a course is not listed above, just let us know.
Intercultura Costa Rica Spanish Schools
Spanish teacher qualifications
100% hold a university degree
75% hold a recognised language teaching qualification
Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
First day of course
Written and oral level test is performed. Students should arrive at
Recommended type of transportation to city centre and name of most convenient stop for the school: Bus:
* Alfaro (bus stop) .
Walking distance from the school to recommended public transport stop: 5 minutes
Combine courses at different Intercultura Costa Rica Spanish Schools chain schools and save
Intercultura Costa Rica Spanish Schools will charge their administration fee only once on your first booking.
Combine courses at these schools: Intercultura Costa Rica Spanish Schools (Heredia). Just mention in the comments field of our online registration form that you have also booked classes at another school from the chain.
Offer for returning students
You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee If you already attended previously a course at Intercultura Costa Rica Spanish Schools 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
Computer lab
Movie room
Lounge
Garden
Balcony / terrace
Student support desk
Free coffee
Free water dispenser
Free WIFI
Free parking
Classroom equipment
TV in some classrooms
Electronic whiteboard in all classrooms
Air conditioning in all classrooms
Ample natural light in most classrooms
Number of classrooms: 15Number of public PC workstations: 3Facilities for disabled students
Disabled car park
Wheelchair access to classroom
Wheelchair access to reception
Student Age / Nationality
Minimum age of students
18 years
8 years for specific Junior courses
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 15
Adult courses Throughout the year: 15
Junior courses In summer: 8
Junior courses Throughout the year: 8
Average age of students
Top student nationalities
Age of students
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.
Accommodation
Samara Residence

Single room, No meals
In high demand!
343 US$ per week
2 reviews
weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
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Price in US$ | 343 | 686 | 1029 | 1372 | 1715 | 2058 | 2401 | 2744 | 3430 | 4116 | 343 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Sunday
Price per person
Price per person
Check-in:
Sunday
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.
Deposit (refundable)
Upon arrival a refundable deposit of 200US$ is charged and will be refunded to you when you leave the accommodation provided there are no damages.
Price extra night
49 US$
(Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy
Single room
Private bathroom
Included
Distance from school
1 minutes walking.
Includes
Towels, Bedding/linen, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Air conditioning, Private bathroom.
Meals:
No meals.
Minimum age of students
18
Maximum age of students
99
Student comments
Janine: "Clean and basically ok, but somehow a bit careless and drearily furnished (the rooms). Especially not recommended for longer stays."
Homestay

Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal
This accommodation tends to sell out quickly!
Reserve as early as possible to get the best available homestay!
195 US$ per week
2 reviews
weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
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Price in US$ | 195 | 390 | 585 | 780 | 975 | 1170 | 1365 | 1560 | 1950 | 2340 | 195 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Sunday
Price per person
Price per person
Check-in:
Sunday
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
28 US$
(Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy
Single room
Includes
Towels, 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
8
Maximum age of students
99
Student comments
Beate: "This accommodation is only suitable for young people, completely simple, a little dirty and the food is eaten in a large group of people (family and guests)."
Samara Residence
Shared room (multiple beds), No meals
This accommodation tends to sell out quickly!
154 US$ per week
2 reviews
weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
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Price in US$ | 154 | 308 | 462 | 616 | 770 | 924 | 1078 | 1232 | 1540 | 1848 | 154 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Sunday
Price per person
Price per person
Check-in:
Sunday
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.
Deposit (refundable)
Upon arrival a refundable deposit of 200US$ is charged and will be refunded to you when you leave the accommodation provided there are no damages.
Price extra night
22 US$
(Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy
Shared room (multiple beds)
Distance from school
1 minutes walking.
Includes
Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Air conditioning, Shared bathroom.
Meals:
No meals.
Minimum age of students
18
Maximum age of students
99
Reviews
4.7
Overall school rating of
Intercultura Costa Rica Spanish Schools, Samara
15 authentic reviews from students who reserved with usIntercultura Costa Rica Spanish Schools, Samara
School
Location of the school
5.0
Organisation
4.8
Facilities
4.5
Social activities
4.5
Course
Course quality / Progress in language
4.8
Value for money
4.3
Accommodation
Homestay
3.0
Shared Flat (apartment)
3.5
Other
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What students liked about Intercultura Costa Rica Spanish Schools, Samara
Hannele
55 years“I very much liked the overall atmosphere: students and teachers and other staff and all human beings are appreciated. Teachers seem to like each other and their work!
I also liked to sit on a real chair and around a table (to be able to write!), not just on a plastic chair like somewhere else. The air conditioning worked, too - thank you!”
Overall rating
5.0
Value for money
5.0
Detailed review
City/place
4.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
5.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0
School organization
5.0
Social activities
4.0
Accommodation
Rebecca
25 years“Nice teachers, cool students, good timetables and the school is right next to the beach. For me, it was the perfect place to learn Spanish and I can only recommend it to everyone.”
Overall rating
5.0
Value for money
5.0
Detailed review
City/place
5.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
5.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0
School organization
5.0
Social activities
5.0
Accommodation
Mirjam
60 years“Very good organization and infrastructure (lockable boxes, coffee, clean water, showers and food during breaks and at lunchtime. Great!”
Overall rating
4.0
Value for money
5.0
Detailed review
City/place
3.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
4.0
School organization
5.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
4.0
Accommodation
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Janine
46 years“Super great teachers, focus on spoken language. Great vibe and location. Very pleasant, also social life and activities in Samara.”
Overall rating
4.0
Value for money
4.0
Detailed review
City/place
4.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
4.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0
School organization
5.0
Social activities
3.0
Accommodation
Homestay
2.0
Other
2.0
Samara Residence
2.0
Beate
59 years“Very good teachers, use of many media, proximity to the beach; shower, changing room and locker in the school”
Overall rating
4.0
Value for money
3.0
Detailed review
City/place
5.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
4.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
4.0
School organization
3.0
Social activities
4.0
Accommodation
- What is the best price for a course at Intercultura Costa Rica, Samara?Spanish courses at Intercultura Costa Rica start at 319 US$ for Standard Course 20 course with 20 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.
- What is the most popular accommodation offered by Intercultura?The accommodation Samara Residence is the most popular among all our clients of Intercultura
- What is the number of students per class at Intercultura?Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at Intercultura varies from 6 students (Standard Course 20) to 6 students (Standard Course 20)
- What is the qualification of the teachers at Intercultura Costa Rica Spanish Schools?100% of teachers at Intercultura Costa Rica Spanish Schools hold a university degree. 75% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
- Which countries are students of Intercultura Costa Rica Spanish Schools from?The highest Nationality percentage at Intercultura Costa Rica Spanish Schools comes from USA with a 46.5% representation, followed by students from Switzerland (21.4%) and Germany (8.9%).
- Is this price lower than booking directly with the school?Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.
- Intercultura Costa Rica Spanish Schools offers courses for which ages?Intercultura Costa Rica Spanish Schools offers courses from 8 years (Kids & Teen Camp, 20 lessons per week) to 99. Average age is 50 during the summer and 40 for the rest of the year.
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