Personalized SpanishSan Jose, Costa Rica
La Galera - Cluster - 30301 San Jose - see on mapPay less than booking at the school
What we like about the school
- Tailored programs: classes will be designed to meet your needs.
- Rooftop terrace
- Learning progress guarantee.
What we dislike about the school
- Nationality mix could be more balanced. 60 of students are from USA
Location: Personalized Spanish is located in the Costa Rican capital city of San José. Housed in a beautiful Residential building with its very own patio and garden, the school is within a few moments' walk of many shopping malls, restaurants, banks and green spaces, ensuring students have all they need to further their learning from a comfortable environment.
School facilities: The facilities of Personalized Spanish are excellent, offering everything a student may need to reach their language goals. These facilities include a library, movie room, garden, free parking and a student support desk for any questions or queries that may arise. The school's layout ensures that most classrooms have ample natural light to create an optimal learning environment.
Course selection: Course selection offers options that are very personalised to the needs of each student, with group courses being in groups as small as 4 people and private or semi-private tuition available for a more tailor-made programme. Fully Immersive "Experience" programmes are available throughout the year, offering fantastic insights into the local culture and beautiful surroundings of Costa Rica. Such "Experience" programmes include "Living Costa Rica", "Spanish for Nature Lovers" and the "Spanish Family Experience" programme.
Additional information: The friendly and experienced staff of Personalized Spanish assess each student's needs and interests before giving them their personalised learning experience, designed to improve their Spanish from the first day!
Spanish Courses
General Language
Living Costa Rica
15 lessons per week | 12 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
60 min/lesson
Minimum level: Elementary (A2) or higher
Offer!from
735US$717US$ / week
Includes accommodation
Course Details
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Starting dates Every Monday
Prices
Course price includes accommodation
Homestay, Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal
Special note for 2025 holiday season: If you plan to take a course during the high season months of April, June, July or August 2025 we urgently advise you to book as early as possible. In 2024 many schools were fully booked during the holidays, and the situation is unlikely to be different for 2025 due to a current shortage of teachers, which affects most schools.
Additional information for all courses
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Costa Rican Maximum Experience
10 lessons per week | 12 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
60 min/lesson
Minimum level: Elementary (A2) or higher
Offer!from
642US$626US$ / week
Includes accommodation
Course Details
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Starting dates Every Monday
This programme includes 20 hours of Spanish lessons in the morning, and cultural activities in the afternoon.
Prices
Course price includes accommodation
Homestay, Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal
Course specific data
General course schedule
2 daily lessons of 60 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
Possible course durations
2 weeks
Minimum required student age
18 years
Students per class
Maximum: 12 / Average: 10
Additional information for all courses
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Spanish for Nature Lovers
10 lessons per week | 10 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
60 min/lesson
Minimum level: Elementary (A2) or higher
Offer!from
675US$659US$ / week
Includes accommodation
Course Details
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| Price at schoolOur price | -- | 13501317 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
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Starting dates Every Monday
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Junior
Spanish Family Experience
10 lessons per week | 10 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
60 min/lesson
Minimum level: Elementary (A2) or higher
Offer!from
990US$941US$ / week
Course Details
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Starting dates Every Monday
All prices per person. The above mentioned price is for adults and teenagers. Price for children: USD 690 per week.
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Our prices for Personalized Spanish include
- 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
- INCLUDED Learning progress guarantee
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Personalized Spanish
Accreditations and Quality seals
Spanish teacher qualifications
90% hold a university degree
10% hold a recognised language teaching qualification
Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
Student gender mix
50% male / 50% female
Offer for returning students
You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee if you already attended previously a course at Personalized Spanish and you book here.
Year of school foundation
18
General school facilities
Microwave for student use
Fridge for student use
Library
Movie room
Garden
Rooftop terrace
Balcony / terrace
Student support desk
Copy machine
Free coffee
Free WIFI
Free parking
Non-smoking (all indoor areas, but not all outdoor areas of school)
Classroom equipment
TV in some classrooms
Electronic whiteboard in some classrooms
Air conditioning in some classrooms
Heating in some classrooms
Ample natural light in most classrooms
- Number of classrooms: 6
Facilities for disabled students
Adapted for students with learning difficulty
Student Age / Nationality
Top student nationalities
| Student Nationality | Percentage of students |
|---|---|
| USA | 60% |
| Switzerland | 20% |
| Japan | 20% |
| Germany | 10% |
| England | 10% |
| Netherlands | 10% |
| Sweden | 10% |
| Korea | 10% |
| Turkey | 3% |
Age of students
| Percentage of students | |
|---|---|
| 1-18 years | 4.5454545454545% |
| 18-24 years | 18.181818181818% |
| 25-34 years | 45.454545454545% |
| 35-50 years | 27.272727272727% |
| >50 years | 4.5454545454545% |
The average age outside summer is 7 years higher than in summer.
Minimum age of students
18 years
6 years for specific Junior courses
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 4
Adult courses Throughout the year: 4
Junior courses In summer: 4
Junior courses Throughout the year: 4
Average age of students
In summer: 28 years
Throughout the year: 35 years
Information for all courses offered by Personalized Spanish
Lesson duration
60 minutes
Course material
Generally course material is distributed free to students and will stay in student property.
Days without class
In 2025 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2025, 01 May 2025, 25 Jul 2025, 15 Aug 2025, 31 Aug 2025, 15 Sep 2025, 25 Dec 2025.
01 Jan 2025, 01 May 2025, 25 Jul 2025, 15 Aug 2025, 31 Aug 2025, 15 Sep 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.
Please note this school reserves the right to cancel confirmed bookings if a minimum number of students is not reached. Notification of such cancellation would happen at least 0 days before the course is due to start.
Level test
A test to assess your exact language level takes place before the start of the course via email.
Lessons needed per Spanish language level
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.
Leisure activities
Examples of leisure activities organized by the school
Adults - Free activities
Cooking class, dance class, welcome cocktail in a local bar, coffee and snacks at the school, final dinner at a local restaurant, tickets to museums.
Adults - Paid activities
Not offered.
FAQ about Personalized Spanish, San Jose
- What is the best price for a course at Personalized Spanish, San Jose?Spanish courses at Personalized Spanish start at 626 US$ for Costa Rican Maximum Experience course with 10 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.
- What is the number of students per class at Personalized Spanish?Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at Personalized Spanish varies from 10 students (Spanish for Nature Lovers) to 12 students (Living Costa Rica)
- Which countries are students of Personalized Spanish from?The highest Nationality percentage at Personalized Spanish comes from USA with a 60% representation, followed by students from Japan (20%) and Switzerland (20%).
- Personalized Spanish offers courses for which ages?Personalized Spanish offers courses from 3 years to 99. Average age is 28 during the summer and 35 for the rest of the year.
Terms of Personalized Spanish
First day of course
Students should arrive at 7:50
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
Legal name/parent company
Personalized Spanish Cerracos S.A. | Tax registration ID: 3-101-380984
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.
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The course includes 30 hours of Spanish lessons in the morning, and afternoon activities.