What we like about the school
- Free Tandem Conversation Program
- Free Spansih Tutoring Table
- Small class sizes
Máximo Nivel
The language school Máximo Nivel was founded in San Jose, Costa Rica in 1994. The school is 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 school address is: De La Farmacia La Bomba 75m South, left side San Pedro - Montes de Oca, 11501 - San Jose (Costa Rica).
Facilities
Cafeteria
Microwave for student use
Fridge for student use
Computer lab
Free after-class access to language learning software
Lounge
Student support desk
Copy machine
Printer for student use
Free coffee
Free WIFI
Facilities for disabled students
Disabled toilet
Wheelchair access to cafeteria
Classroom equipment
TV in some classrooms
Ample natural light in all classrooms
Number of classrooms:
15Number of public PC workstations:
12Prices include
- Organized activities
- Internet access and use of school computers
- Wireless LAN zone at school
- Free certificate of course attendance
- Free airport pickup for all junior courses (both ways)
- Language level placement test at first day of classes
- For junior courses: every afternoon free organized leisure program
- For adult courses: a minimum of one free organized leisure activity per week
Course material:
Average age of students
- in summer: 23 years
- throughout the year: 28 years
- See our recommendations for students over 30.
Average number of levels
- Adult courses in summer: 70
- Adult courses throughout the year: 60
- Junior courses in summer: 30
Minimum age of students
- 17 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):
Airport transfer
Best arrival airport is SJO.It takes 40 minutes to school.
Language school closed
In 2018 (including national and regional bank holidays): 01.Jan.2018, 29.Mar.2018, 30.Mar.2018, 14.Apr.2018, 01.May.2018, 25.Jul.2018, 02.Aug.2018, 15.Aug.2018, 15.Sep.2018, 24.Dec.2018, 25.Dec.2018, 31.Dec.2018School policy regarding bank holidays:
Full number of lost classes are made up
Spanish Courses
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
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Price in US$ | 350 333 | 700 665 | 1050 998 | 1230 1169 | 1530 1454 | 1830 1739 | 2130 2024 | 2430 2309 | 3030 2879 | 3630 3449 | 300 285 |
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$ | 175 167 | 350 333 | 525 499 | 615 585 | 765 727 | 915 870 | 1065 1012 | 1215 1155 | 1515 1440 | 1815 1725 | 150 143 |
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$ | 175 167 | 350 333 | 525 499 | 615 585 | 765 727 | 915 870 | 1065 1012 | 1215 1155 | 1515 1440 | 1815 1725 | 150 143 |
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$ | 350 333 | 700 665 | 1050 998 | 1230 1169 | 1530 1454 | 1830 1739 | 2130 2024 | 2430 2309 | 3030 2879 | 3630 3449 | 300 285 |
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$ | 525 499 | 1050 998 | 1575 1497 | 1845 1753 | 2295 2181 | 2745 2608 | 3195 3036 | 3645 3463 | 4545 4318 | 5445 5173 | 450 428 |
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$ | 615 585 | 1230 1169 | 1845 1753 | 2145 2038 | 2680 2546 | 3215 3055 | 3750 3563 | 4285 4071 | 5355 5088 | 6425 6104 | 535 509 |
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 18:00
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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Price in US$ | 1095 1068 | 2190 2136 | 3285 3203 | 4380 4271 | 5475 5339 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Homestay, Triple 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. On the 02.07 and 16.07, course will take place in the school in Manuel Antonio and the price is $1245 per week. Price includes
Supervision 24/7, Airport transfer (return trip)
Morning: 9:00 - 12:00
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
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Price in US$ | -- | 1245 1214 | -- | 1925 1877 | 2160 2106 | 2395 2336 | 2630 2565 | 2895 2823 | 3365 3281 | 3835 3740 | 235 230 |
Homestay, Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal
It includes orientation, project management, academic advising and 4-6 hours per day of work.
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$ | 615 585 | 1230 1169 | 1845 1753 | 2145 2038 | 2680 2546 | 3215 3055 | 3750 3563 | 4285 4071 | 5355 5088 | 6425 6104 | 535 509 |
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 18:00
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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Price in US$ | -- | -- | -- | 1995 1946 | -- | -- | -- | 3445 3359 | -- | -- | -- |
Homestay, Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal
2 weeks of Spanish + 2 weeks of Volunteer OR 4 weeks of Spanish + 4 weeks of Volunteer.
Additional week Spanish only: $500.
Additional week Volunteer only: $215.
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 18:00
- Safety orientation, free walking tour, 24/7 support and emergency contact number
- Spanish placement exam
- Spanish textbook
- Tandem Conversation Program (Language Exchange)
- Private tutoring
- WI FI and computer lab
- Salsa and cooking lessons.
Accommodation
weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Additional Week |
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Price in US$ | 215 | 430 | 645 | 815 | -- |
Price per person
weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Additional Week |
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Price in US$ | 185 | 370 | 555 | 705 | -- |
Price per person
weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Additional Week |
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Price in US$ | -- | -- | -- | 795 | -- |
Price per person
weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Additional Week |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Price in US$ | 225 | 485 | 745 | 1005 | 260 |
Price per person
weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Additional Week |
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Price in US$ | 630 | 1365 | 2100 | 2835 | 735 |
Price per person
- Shared housing is typically in triple rooms. The school also works with different hostels and 3-star hotels. Prices are available upon request.
- Max. 1 student of each nationality possible? no
- Single room: on request
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