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Máximo NivelSan Jose, Costa Rica

3.5

Rating: 3.5/5.0

2 students - overall rating
De La Farmacia La Bomba 75m South, left side - 11501 San Jose - see on map
Pay less than booking at the school
What we like about the school
  • Free Tandem Conversation Program
  • Free Spansih Tutoring Table
  • Free coffee and tea.
  • Small class sizes
  • Top rated social activities
    4.5

    Rating: 4.5/5.0

What we dislike about the school
  • Nationality mix could be more balanced. 45 of students are from USA

Venue: The Maximo Nivel campus is located in San Pedro, the university district of San Jose. This lively neighbourhood offers a vibrant student atmosphere, with plenty of restaurants, gyms, shopping malls, and exciting night-life featuring live music and dancing.

The institute is just a quick 10-minute bus ride from downtown San Jose. The campus offers both indoor and outdoor study areas, making it an ideal space for local and international students to meet and collaborate. It serves as a great base to connect with others, plan activities, and practice your language skills. The institute includes 15 classrooms, a computer lab, an open-air snack bar, and spacious common areas. It is open 7 days a week, including holidays.

Spanish Courses

General Language
Junior
Private
Work & Study
Business

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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  • Students exploring
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  • Cokking
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  • Helpful Máximo Nivel staff
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Student opinions about Máximo Nivel, San Jose

3.5

Rating: 3.5/5.0

Overall school rating of
Máximo Nivel, San Jose
2 authentic ratings from students who reserved with us
School
Location of the school
4.5 

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Facilities
3.5 

Rating: 3.5/5.0

Social activities
4.5 

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Organisation
4.0 

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Course
Quality of teaching
4.5 

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Value for money
3.5 

Rating: 3.5/5.0

Verified reviews only, uncensored. All student opinions from students who booked a course at the school with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

Liked
Long opening hours, 24 h support, guidance
Disliked
Limited technical equipment
Review details
Course: Spanish Program - Group 20 - 1 week
Review date: 5. Mar. 2024 by Marion Jansen
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.

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

 Máximo Nivel San JoseAverage of all other schools in Costa Rica
Overall school rating3.5

Rating: 3.5/5.0

4.4

Rating: 4.4/5.0

Location of the school4.5

Rating: 4.5/5.0

4.6

Rating: 4.6/5.0

Facilities3.5

Rating: 3.5/5.0

4.1

Rating: 4.1/5.0

Social activities4.5

Rating: 4.5/5.0

3.9

Rating: 3.9/5.0

Organisation4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

4.4

Rating: 4.4/5.0

Quality of teaching4.5

Rating: 4.5/5.0

4.6

Rating: 4.6/5.0

Value for money3.5

Rating: 3.5/5.0

4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Homestay0.0

Rating: 0.0/5.0

4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Shared flat0.0

Rating: 0.0/5.0

4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Máximo Nivel

“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”
Emily Rozmajzl
– 
Emily Rozmajzl
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)
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.
Year of school foundation
1994

General school facilities

  • Microwave for student use

  • Fridge for student use

  • Drink vending machine

  • Snack vending machine

  • Cafeteria

  • 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 parking

  • Free WIFI

  • Free coffee

  • Smoking zones (outdoors)

  • Tourist information

  • Assistance with entrance ticket purchases

  • Assistance with reservations for restaurants, bars, clubs

  • Babysitter (paid)

  • Facilities for islamic students

    • Homestay option that can prepare halal food

    • Homestay option for female islamic students where no men are living in household and that prepare halal food

  • Classroom equipment

    • TV in some classrooms

    • Ample natural light in all classrooms

    • Number of classrooms: 15
    • Number of public PC workstations: 6

    Facilities for disabled students

    • 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: 70
Adult courses - Throughout the year: 60
Junior courses - In summer: 30
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: 23 years
Throughout the year: 28 years
Top student nationalities
Student Nationality Percentage of students
USA 45%
Germany 10%
England 10%
Brazil 5%
Switzerland 5%
France 5%
Netherlands 5%
Spain 5%
Japan 5%
Other nationalities 5%
Age of students
  Percentage of students
1-18 years 5%
18-24 years 50%
25-34 years 25%
35-50 years 15%
>50 years 5%
The average age outside summer is 5 years higher than in summer.

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)
    Programs include:
    – Orientation, walking tour, and safety presentation
    – Official Spanish Certificate
    – Letter of recommendation
    – Open 7 days a week—Great home base facilities!
    – Emergency contact 24/7
    – Free office-wide WiFi
    – Free onsite computer lounge
    – Free salsa dance classes
    – Free cooking classes
    – Free Spanish language tutoring table
    – Free Tandem Conversation Program
    – Free coffee and tea at the on-site snack bar
Days without class
In 2025 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2025, 11 Apr 2025, 17 Apr 2025, 18 Apr 2025, 01 May 2025, 25 Jul 2025, 02 Aug 2025, 15 Aug 2025, 15 Sep 2025, 01 Dec 2025, 25 Dec 2025.
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.

Airport transfer

Juan Santamaria International Airport:
30 US$ drop off
free airport transfer without additional costs one way
Best arrival airport is SJO.
More details about airports near San Jose and how to travel independently from the airport to the city on our San Jose page. For flight comparisons to San Jose, we recommend using skyscanner.com.

Visa Documents

Nationals from USA 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

Leisure programme for adults & juniors (sample):
 Schedule of activities - adults and juniors (PDF)
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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 San Jose
activity possibledistance from school
Basketball-
Cooking-
Dancing-
Diving175 km
Football (soccer)-
Golf10 km
Horse riding-
Mountainbiking-
Music-
Sailing-
Swimming-
Tennis-
Volleyball-
Windsurfing-
Yoga10 km

Accommodation

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Questions and answers about Máximo Nivel

  • Yes, we could definitely sign your children up for Private Spanish Lessons in San Jose. The minimum would be 1 hour daily.
    Nati, Admissions Team from Máximo Nível - Jul 25, 2021

FAQ about Máximo Nivel, San Jose

  • Spanish courses at Máximo Nivel start at 205 US$ for Spanish Program - Group 10 course with 10 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.
  • The accommodation Student Residence is the most popular among all our clients of Máximo Nivel
  • Yes. The school offers pickup from Juan Santamaria International Airport ( US$)
  • 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)
  • The highest Nationality percentage at Máximo Nivel comes from USA with a 45% representation, followed by students from Germany (10%) and England (10%).
  • Máximo Nivel offers courses from 13 years (Junior 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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Terms of Máximo Nivel

First day of course
Written and oral level test is performed. Students should arrive at 7:00
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