What we like about the school
- Free Tandem Conversation Program
- Free Spansih Tutoring Table
- Excellent rating of teaching quality
- Excellent rating of homestay accommodation
- Excellent rating of student apartments
Máximo Nivel
- Conveniently located in San Pedro, about 15 minutes by bus from downtown San Jose and right by two major universities in an area full of diverse restaurants and shopping opportunities.
- The language school Máximo Nivel was founded in San Jose, Costa Rica in 1994.
- Address: De La Farmacia La Bomba 75m South, left side, 11501 - San Jose, Costa Rica (see on map)
- Legal name / parent company: Maximo Nivel SA
- Tax registration ID: 3-101468809
- Covid-19 Status: School currently open
Covid-19 related security measures that are taken by Máximo Nivel
• Soap and hand gel are available in all institutes.
• Masks are available at the institutes for those who choose to wear them.
• Antibacterial wipes are present in the classrooms.
• During orientation, a medical professional does free basic screening for symptoms.
• During orientation, a travel history (last 90 days) will be collected from each participant.
• We are following all requirements of local governments for social distancing.
• Masks are available at the institutes for those who choose to wear them.
• Antibacterial wipes are present in the classrooms.
• During orientation, a medical professional does free basic screening for symptoms.
• During orientation, a travel history (last 90 days) will be collected from each participant.
• We are following all requirements of local governments for social distancing.
Flights may or may not be available for student''s travel dates. We expect this to open gradually from 15 July.
“Get a taste of the true Costa Rican culture in the capital city, while accessing the beauty that Costa Rica has to offer through weekend and day trips”
School Size:
Facilities
Cafeteria
Microwave for student use
Fridge for student use
Computer lab
Library
Free after-class access to language learning software
Lounge
Balcony / terrace
Student support desk
Copy machine
Printer for student use
Soccer field / football pitch
Free coffee
Free WIFI
Classroom equipment
TV in some classrooms
Ample natural light in all classrooms
Number of classrooms:
15Number of public PC workstations:
12Facilities for disabled students
Wheelchair access to classroom
Disabled toilet
Wheelchair access to reception
Wheelchair access to cafeteria
Our price includes
- 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
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: 60
- Junior courses in summer: 30
- Junior courses throughout the year: 10
Average age of students
- in summer: 23 years
- throughout the year: 28 years
- Read our recommendations for students over 30.
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
Minimum age of students
- 16 years
- 13 years for specific Junior courses
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):
5
10
10
5
5
5
5
5
45
Optional airport transfer
Best arrival airport is SJO.
Juan Santamaría International Airport:30 US$ drop off
free airport transfer without additional costs pick up
Days without class
In 2021 (including national and regional bank holidays): 01 Jan. 2021, 25 Dec. 2021.
If a bank holiday falls on a weekday there is no refund nor are classes recuperated. This is the case for the majority of language schools.
Spanish Courses
General Language
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
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Price in US$ | 390 371 | 780 741 | 1170 1112 | 1540 1463 | 1910 1815 | 2280 2166 | 2650 2518 | 3020 2869 | 3760 3572 | 4500 4275 | 370 352 |
Starting dates
Every Monday.
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: 9:00 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 18:00
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 18:00
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
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Price in US$ | 195 186 | 390 371 | 585 556 | 770 732 | 955 908 | 1140 1083 | 1325 1259 | 1510 1435 | 1880 1786 | 2250 2138 | 185 176 |
Starting dates
Every Monday.
General course schedule
2 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: 9:00 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 18:00
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 18:00
Lessons per week: 30
| Max. group size: 8
642 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$ | 675 642 | 1350 1283 | 2025 1924 | 2650 2518 | 3275 3112 | 3900 3705 | 4525 4299 | 5150 4893 | 6400 6080 | 7650 7268 | 625 594 |
This course offer 20 group lessons + 10 private lessons per week.
Starting dates
Every Monday.
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: 9:00 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 18:00
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 18:00
Lessons per week: 20
| Max. group size: 8
717 US$ per week
(Based on the price of 4 weeks)
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Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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Price in US$ | -- | 1710 1668 | -- | 2940 2867 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Course price includes accommodation
Homestay, Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal
This course includes 4 hours of Spanish classes each day followed by a 1-week adventure and cultural tour including a cultural night + 3-in-1 Tour (Poas Volcano-La Paz Waterfall + Coffee Farm) + Catamaran to Tortuga Island + Manuel Antonio (3days/2nights).
Homestay, Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal
This course includes 4 hours of Spanish classes each day followed by a 1-week adventure and cultural tour including a cultural night + 3-in-1 Tour (Poas Volcano-La Paz Waterfall + Coffee Farm) + Catamaran to Tortuga Island + Manuel Antonio (3days/2nights).
Starting dates
Every Monday.
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: 9:00 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 18:00
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 18:00
Junior
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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Price in US$ | 1495 1458 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Course price includes accommodation
Homestay, Double room, Breakfast & lunch & dinner
It includes tours and social activities, camp T-shirt, books and materials, free salsa and cooking classes, access to WiFi and computer lounge, certificate.
Price includes
Supervision 24/7, Airport transfer (return trip)
Homestay, Double room, Breakfast & lunch & dinner
It includes tours and social activities, camp T-shirt, books and materials, free salsa and cooking classes, access to WiFi and computer lounge, certificate.
Price includes
Supervision 24/7, Airport transfer (return trip)
Starting dates
2021: 04 Jul. 2021, 18 Jul. 2021.
General course schedule
3 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: 9:00 - 12:00
Morning: 9:00 - 12:00
Private
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
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Price in US$ | 390 371 | 780 741 | 1170 1112 | 1540 1463 | 1910 1815 | 2280 2166 | 2650 2518 | 3020 2869 | 3760 3572 | 4500 4275 | 370 352 |
Course with 10 private lessons per week, tailored to the student's needs and interests.
Starting dates
Every Monday.
General course schedule
2 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: 9:00 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 18:00
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 18:00
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Price in US$ | 675 642 | 1350 1283 | 2025 1924 | 2570 2442 | 3115 2960 | 3660 3477 | 4205 3995 | 4750 4513 | 5840 5548 | 6930 6584 | 545 518 |
Course with 20 private lessons per week, tailored to the student's needs and interests.
Starting dates
Every Monday.
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: 9:00 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 18:00
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 18:00
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
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Price in US$ | 195 186 | 390 371 | 585 556 | 770 732 | 955 908 | 1140 1083 | 1325 1259 | 1510 1435 | 1880 1786 | 2250 2138 | 185 176 |
Course with 5 private lessons per week, tailored to the student's needs and interests.
Starting dates
Every Monday.
General course schedule
1 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: 9:00 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 18:00
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 18:00
Work & Study
Lessons per week: 5
| Max. group size: 8
487 US$ per week
(Based on the price of 4 weeks)
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Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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Price in US$ | -- | -- | -- | 1995 1946 | -- | -- | -- | 2995 2921 | -- | -- | -- |
Course price includes accommodation
Homestay, Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal
This option offers 1 hour a day of small group or private Spanish lessons and 6-8 hours per day in a project placement. It also includes orientation, project management and academic advising.
Homestay, Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal
This option offers 1 hour a day of small group or private Spanish lessons and 6-8 hours per day in a project placement. It also includes orientation, project management and academic advising.
Starting dates
Every Monday.
General course schedule
1 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: 9:00 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 18:00
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 18:00
Lessons per week: 20
| Max. group size: 8
372 US$ per week
(Based on the price of 4 weeks)
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Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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Price in US$ | -- | -- | -- | 1525 1487 | -- | -- | -- | 2535 2472 | -- | -- | -- |
Course price includes accommodation
Homestay, Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal
This option provides 2 weeks of Spanish plus 2 weeks of Volunteer OR 4 weeks of Spanish plus 4 weeks of Volunteer and includes airport pickup, orientation and project management.
Additional week Spanish with Housing: USD 585.
Additional week Volunteering with Housing: USD 235.
There is a special project surcharge of USD 75 which applies to medical, conservation, eco-agriculture and construction projects.
Homestay, Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal
This option provides 2 weeks of Spanish plus 2 weeks of Volunteer OR 4 weeks of Spanish plus 4 weeks of Volunteer and includes airport pickup, orientation and project management.
Additional week Spanish with Housing: USD 585.
Additional week Volunteering with Housing: USD 235.
There is a special project surcharge of USD 75 which applies to medical, conservation, eco-agriculture and construction projects.
Starting dates
Every Monday.
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: 9:00 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 18:00
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 18:00
Business
Lessons per week: 20
| Max. group size: 8
366 US$ per week
(Based on the price of 4 weeks)
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Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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Price in US$ | -- | 780 741 | -- | 1540 1463 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
This course focuses on building business vocabulary and developing speaking, writing, and presentation skills in Spanish within various business contexts and is designed to expand the student’s vocabulary and proficiency in Spanish for business. The course also examines topics on business protocol and etiquette in Latin America and Spain.
Starting dates
Every Monday.
Lessons per week: 10
| Max. group size: 8
366 US$ per week
(Based on the price of 4 weeks)
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Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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Price in US$ | -- | 780 741 | -- | 1540 1463 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
This course focuses on building medical vocabulary and developing speaking, writing, and presentation skills in Spanish within the context of healthcare and medicine. This includes role-play scenarios, research, vocabulary acquisition and when possible, guest speakers and visits to local clinics or hospitals.
Starting dates
Every Monday.
Note: All courses offered by Máximo Nivel, San Jose can be reserved online with LanguageCourse.Net. In case a course is not listed above, just let us know.
Lesson duration: 55 minutes
Comments about courses:Spanish Programs also include:
- Airport pick-up
- Safety orientation
- Walking tour
- Tandem Conversation Program (Language Exchange)
- Airport pick-up
- Safety orientation
- Walking tour
- Tandem Conversation Program (Language Exchange)
Accommodation
weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
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Price in US$ | 225 | 450 | 675 | 855 | 1070 | 1285 | 1500 | 1715 | 2145 | 2575 | 215 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Price per person
This accommodation option includes airport pickup.
Price extra night:
38 US$
(Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy:
Single room.
Includes:
TV, 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: 16weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
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Price in US$ | 195 | 390 | 585 | 740 | 925 | 1110 | 1295 | 1480 | 1850 | 2220 | 185 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Price per person
This accommodation option includes airport pickup.
Price extra night:
33 US$
(Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy:
Triple room.
Includes:
TV, 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: 16
Single room, No meals
| Minimum stay in weeks: 4
From 795 US$ per month
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weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
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Price in US$ | -- | -- | -- | 795 | -- | -- | -- | 1590 | -- | 2385 | -- |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Price per person
Can only be booked in 4-week blocks.
This accommodation option includes airport pickup.
No extra nights bookable.
Room Occupancy:
Single room.
Distance from school:
15 minutes by public transport
Includes:
TV, Towels, Bedding/linen, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), No meals, Private bathroom.
Age of students:
Minimum age of students: 18weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
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Price in US$ | 240 | 540 | 810 | 1080 | 1350 | 1620 | 1890 | 2160 | 2700 | 3240 | 270 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Price per person
This accommodation option includes airport pickup.
Price extra night:
40 US$
(Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy:
Single room.
Distance from school:
10 minutes walking
Includes:
Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), No meals, Shared bathroom.
Age of students:
Minimum age of students: 18weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
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Price in US$ | 630 | 1365 | 2100 | 2835 | 3570 | 4305 | 5040 | 5775 | 7245 | 8715 | 735 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Price per person
This accommodation option includes airport pickup.
Price extra night:
105 US$
(Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy:
Single room.
Distance from school:
15 minutes walking
Includes:
TV, Phone, Daily cleaning, Towels, Bedding/linen, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Air conditioning, Breakfast, Private bathroom.
Age of students:
Minimum age of students: 18Shared housing is typically in double rooms. The school also works with different hostels and 3-star hotels. Prices are available upon request.
Reviews
4.0
Overall school rating
1 authentic review from students who reserved with usLocation of the school
4.0
Organisation
4.0
Facilities
4.0
Social activities
4.0
Course quality / Progress in language
5.0
Value for money
4.0
- What is the best price for a course at Máximo Nivel, San Jose?Spanish courses at Máximo Nivel start at 186 US$ for Spanish Program - Group 10 course with 10 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.
- Is airport pickup offered by Máximo Nivel?Yes. The school offers pickup from Juan Santamaría International Airport ( US$)
- What is the number of students per class at Máximo Nivel?Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at Máximo Nivel varies from 1 students (Private Lessons 10) to 8 students (Spanish Program - Group 20)
- What is the qualification of the teachers at Máximo Nivel?100% of teachers at Máximo Nivel hold a university degree. 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
- Which countries are students of Máximo Nivel from?The highest Nationality percentage at Máximo Nivel comes from USA with a 45% representation, followed by students from Germany (10%) and England (10%).
- Is this price lower than booking directly with the school?Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.
- Máximo Nivel offers courses for which ages?Máximo Nivel offers courses from 13 years (Spanish Camp, 15 lessons per week) to 99. Average age is 23 during the summer and 28 for the rest of the year.
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