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Máximo NivelManuel Antonio, Costa Rica

4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

5 students - overall rating
30 metros Oeste del Banco Nacional Manuel Antonio - 00000 Manuel Antonio - see on map
Pay less than booking at the school
What we like about the school
  • Free Tandem Conversation Program
  • Outdoor classes surrounded by nature.
  • Amazing location amidst the rainforest and white sandy beaches.
  • Small class sizes
  • Outdoor swimming pool
What we dislike about the school
  • Nationality mix could be more balanced. 45% of students are from USA
Age of students
The average age outside summer is 3 years higher than in summer.

Location: Máximo Nivel Manuel Antonio is a Spanish school located in the beautiful and naturally diverse town of Quepos, Costa Rica. It is a two-story open-air institute with excellent access to the surrounding beaches of Manuel Antonio Beach, Dominical, Jaco, Herradura, Hermosa and more. Within walking distance of amenities, banks, eateries, links to public transport and the bustling marina. The Manuel Antonio National Park is close by, with further attractions and multiple beaches within walking distance. There are also eateries, restaurants, several eateries, supermarkets and convenience stores nearby.

Course selection: In addition to General Spanish courses, taught over various schedules and intensities and available to students of all levels, Maximo Nivel Manuel Antonio also supplies several choices of combination programmes of Spanish plus activities and specific subjects such as TEFL Teaching Certification, Scuba Certification, Surf School, internships, volunteer work and much more! There are also fully immersive junior programmes available during the summer for students aged 13-17 years. Medical Spanish and Business Spanish are also readily available all year round.

Social and cultural: The area is ripe with beaches, commercial shopping, a vibrant nightlife and coastal rainforest. Many activities and excursions are available in the area, several of which the school is happy to help students arrange.

School facilities: Máximo Nivel Manuel Antonio is housed in a two-storey building with a swimming pool and several on-site social areas. Facilities include indoor and outdoor social spaces, a snack bar, an on-site travel office, and free WiFi. The school also has covered parking and a security gate with 24/7 security, due to the on-campus accommodation.

Spanish Courses

General Language
Junior
Private
Work & Study
Business
Exam PreparationWhy exam preparation courses are excellent for optimum progress
Language Plus Activity

Our prices for Máximo Nivel include

  • INCLUDED Organized activities
  • INCLUDED Internet access and use of school computers
  • INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
  • INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
  • INCLUDED Free airport pickup for all junior courses (both ways)
  • INCLUDED Language level placement test at first day of classes
  • INCLUDED For junior courses: every afternoon free organized leisure program
  • INCLUDED For adult courses: a minimum of one free organized leisure activity per week

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  • Enjoying the nature
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  • Sunset in Manuel Antonio
    Sunset in Manuel Antonio 9/23
  • Beach
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  • Students holding Costa Rica flag
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  • Beach sunset
    Beach sunset14/23
  • Shared kitchen
    Shared kitchen15/23
  • Homestay building
    Homestay building16/23
  • Homestay
    Homestay 17/23
  • Host family in Manuel Antonio
    Host family in Manuel Antonio18/23
  • Enjoying a meal in Manuel Antonio
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  • Homestay lounge
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  • Accommodation in Manuel Antonio
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  • Homestay shared space
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Student opinions about Máximo Nivel, Manuel Antonio

4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Overall school rating of
Máximo Nivel, Manuel Antonio
School
Location of the school
4.4 

Rating: 4.4/5.0

Facilities
3.0 

Rating: 3.0/5.0

Social activities
2.7 

Rating: 2.7/5.0

Organisation
3.8 

Rating: 3.8/5.0

Course
Quality of teaching
4.6 

Rating: 4.6/5.0

Value for money
3.8 

Rating: 3.8/5.0

Accommodation
Homestay
4.0 

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Overall school rating by student age group
Students < 18 years (0 ratings)
0.0 

Rating: 0.0/5.0

Students 18-30 years (0 ratings)
0.0 

Rating: 0.0/5.0

Students 31-49 years (2 ratings)
3.0 

Rating: 3.0/5.0

Students 50+ years (3 ratings)
4.7 

Rating: 4.7/5.0

Verified reviews only, uncensored. All student opinions from students who booked a course at the school with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
We attended 2 hours of private lessons per day and were able to benefit a lot and at the same time we learned about life and the country Costa Rica
Disliked
The course material is very outdated
Review details
Course: Private Lessons 10 - 3 weeks
Review date: 9. Jan. 2023 by Peter Stucki
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
My teacher Marianela was so engaging, fun, systematic, and effective. Location was awesome too!
Insider tip: The gym 10 mins away next to a few excellent restaurants (Emilio’s café, café azul) and the hike down from there to the beach is well worth a visit.
Review details
Other comments My Spanish improved!
Course: Intensive Spanish - 2 weeks
Review date: 26. Feb. 2018 by Richard Campione
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
Flexible, great teachers, very nice staff
Disliked
No air conditioning at the school
Review details
Course: Spanish Program - Combo (20 group + 10 individual) [Spanisch] - 1 week
Review date: 9. Feb. 2023 by Michael Rohde
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
2.0

Rating: 2/5.0

Liked
The teacher was great
Disliked
The price, the time schedule, the accommodation, the lack of soul and atmosphere
Review details
Quality of teaching / language progress: A bit surprising that my hours were reduced by half. That said I appreciated the fact that the school added 2 hours at the end.
Course: Spanish Program - Group 10 [Spanish] + SURF Lessons - 1 week
Review date: 2. Jan. 2023 by David Wertenschlag
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.

Ratings of Máximo Nivel compared to ratings of all schools in Costa Rica

 Máximo Nivel Manuel AntonioAverage of all other schools in Costa Rica
Overall school rating4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

4.4

Rating: 4.4/5.0

Location of the school4.4

Rating: 4.4/5.0

4.6

Rating: 4.6/5.0

Facilities3.0

Rating: 3.0/5.0

4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Social activities2.8

Rating: 2.8/5.0

4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Organisation3.8

Rating: 3.8/5.0

4.4

Rating: 4.4/5.0

Quality of teaching4.6

Rating: 4.6/5.0

4.6

Rating: 4.6/5.0

Value for money3.8

Rating: 3.8/5.0

4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Homestay4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Shared flat4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Máximo Nivel

“We can't wait for you to experience the "Pura Vida" lifestyle of Costa Rica, we will take care of you from the moment you arrive in Costa Rica!”
Karen Campos
– 
Karen Campos
Director of Máximo Nivel
Accreditations and Quality seals
ALTONAFSAPreferential Terms in Case of Visa Refusal
Spanish teacher qualifications
100% hold a university degree
100% 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 8:00
Student gender mix
35% male / 65% female
Offer for returning students
You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee if you already attended previously a course at Máximo Nivel and you book here.
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
Visa - logoMastercard - logoAmerican Express - logoPayPal - logoBank Transfer - logo
Year of school foundation
2001
Legal name/parent company
Maximo Nivel SA | Tax registration ID: 3-101468809

General school facilities

  • Kitchen for student use

  • Microwave for student use

  • Fridge for student use

  • Cafeteria

  • Computer lab

  • Free after-class access to language learning software

  • Lounge

  • Garden

  • Balcony / terrace

  • Student support desk

  • Printer for student use

  • Outdoor swimming pool

  • Copy machine

  • Free coffee

  • Free WIFI

  • Free parking

  • Smoking zones (outdoors)

  • Classroom equipment

    • TV in some classrooms

    • Air conditioning in some classrooms

    • Ample natural light in all classrooms

    • Number of classrooms: 9
    • Number of public PC workstations: 2

    Facilities for disabled students

    • Disabled car park

    • Wheelchair access to classroom

    • Accessible Toilet

    • Wheelchair access to reception

    • Wheelchair access to cafeteria

Student Age / Nationality

Average number of students
Adult courses - In summer: 30
Adult courses - Throughout the year: 15
Junior courses - In summer: 10
Junior courses - Throughout the year: 10
Minimum age of students
16 years
13 years for specific Junior courses
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 10
Adult courses Throughout the year: 10
Junior courses In summer: 10
Junior courses Throughout the year: 10
Average age of students
In summer: 25 years
Throughout the year: 28 years

Top student nationalities

Information for all courses offered by Máximo Nivel

Lesson duration
55 minutes
Course material
Generally course material is distributed free to students and will stay in student property.
Comments about courses

Spanish Programs also include:

  • Airport pick-up

  • Safety orientation

  • Walking tour

  • Tandem Conversation Program (Language Exchange)
Days without class
In 2024 (including national and regional bank holidays):
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.
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 at the school on the first day of the course.
Lessons needed per Spanish language level
Level (CEFR) LESSONS needed per level WEEKS needed
(20 lessons per week)
A1 Beginner A1 to A2 80 4
A2 Elementary A2 to B1 160 8
B1 Intermediate B1 to B2 180 9
B2 Higher Intermediate B2 to C1 200 10
C1 Advanced C1 to C2 220 11
C2 Proficiency
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.

Visa Documents

Nationals from Germany do not require a visa to study short term courses up to 180 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 possibledistance from school
Cooking-
Dancing-
Diving-
Football (soccer)-
Horse riding-
Mountainbiking-
Music-
Sailing-
Swimming-
Tennis-
Volleyball-
Windsurfing-
Yoga2 km

Examples of leisure activities organized by the school

Adults - Free activities

Weekly salsa classes
Weekly cooking classes
Spanish Tutoring Table
Tandem Conversation Exchange
Weekly reflection workshop
Cultural lectures and shows

Adults - Paid activities

Various tours and trips:
Coffee Tour at Café Britt (1 day) - USD 61.
Volcan Irazu, Orosi Valley & Lankaster Gardens (1 day) - USD 127.
Tortuguero National Park (1 day) - USD 155.
Manuel Antonio (2D/1N) - USD 375.

Junior - Free activities

Weekly salsa classes
Weekly cooking classes
Spanish Tutoring Table
Tandem Conversation Exchange
Weekly reflection workshop
Cultural lectures and shows

Junior - Paid activities

San Jose City Tour - USD 66.
Toucan & Sloth Rescue Ranch - USD 95.
Video about leisure activities at Máximo Nivel Manuel Antonio

Accommodation

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Questions and answers about Máximo Nivel

  • Depending on the level and availability, the lessons are either in the morning: 9:00 - 13:00 or in the afternoon: 14:00 - 18:00.

    Both timetables have their advantages. Those who are in class in the morning have the afternoon free, for example for the beach. Note that many activities and tours in Costa Rica start early in the morning when it gets light. At this time, the animal world is very active. In the afternoon it is optimal in the shady school and you have enjoyed the morning. The school is open plan with airy classrooms and has a wonderful sea view.
    Sabine Krafack, LanguageCourse.Net - Mar 22, 2023
  • Spanish level will be evaluated once the students are in-country
    Valeria, Administration from Máximo Nivel - Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica - Aug 09, 2023
  • Yes, actually, you can buy a SIM card at the airport, and if not, there are stores available that also sell them like supermarkets and convenience stores.
    Valeria, Team Leader from Máximo Nivel - Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica - Sep 19, 2023

FAQ about Máximo Nivel, Manuel Antonio

  • Yes, the school offers Spanish programs for all levels, from A1 to C2 (beginner to proficiency). On your first day, you will do a short language test to identify your current level. This way, the school can place you in the right group. All the other students in your class will have a similar level to yours.
    Ana Carolina, Area Manager from LanguageCourse.net - Apr 19, 2022
  • The Spanish programme is available and can be booked for a 1-week, but Studio Apartments can only be booked in 4-week increments. For a 1-week stay, you can book a Host Family, Hostel, or Hotel.
    Valeria Trocel, Programme Manager, Agents & Partners from Máximo Nivel - May 06, 2022
  • Classes are open for participants of all ages! We will be happy to have you here.
    Valeria Trocel, Team Leader, Agents & Partners from Maximo Nivel - Nov 10, 2022
  • You can arrive at any time. Just make sure you send us your flight details and you're good to go!
    Robin Rebecca Pietersma, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Apr 16, 2024
  • The highest Nationality percentage at Máximo Nivel comes from USA with a 45% representation, followed by students from Germany (10%) and England (5%).
  • Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.
  • Máximo Nivel offers courses from 13 years (Junior Spanish Camp, 15 lessons per week) to 99. Average age is 25 during the summer and 28 for the rest of the year.

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