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WAYRA Spanish SchoolTamarindo Beach, Costa Rica

4.4

Rating: 4.4/5.0

11 students - overall rating
Calle Este - 50309 Tamarindo Beach - see on map
Pay less than booking at the school
What we like about the school
  • Free travel advice and information from student advisors.
  • Homestay accommodation very close to school
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free assistance in finding flats for long-term students.
What we dislike about the school
  • Howling of monkeys can be distracting while in class.
Age of students
  Percentage of students
1-18 years 5%
18-24 years 25%
25-34 years 35%
35-50 years 25%
>50 years 10%
The average age outside summer is 5 years higher than in summer.

Location: WAYRA Spanish School Tamarindo Beach is located in the paradise-like beach town of Tamarindo Beach, Costa Rice. Housed in the centre of the town and a short 400m walk from the closest beach. There are various amenities, eateries, links to public transport and sites of interest within walking distance of the school. Such sites include Tamarindo Beach, the Tamarindo Night Market, Parque Nacional Marino Las Baulas and more.

Social and cultural: The school offers an activity plan that encompasses the surrounding area, including horseback riding, surfing, snorkelling, canopy and sunset sailing.

Course selection: WAYRA Tamarindo Beach provides General Spanish programmes to students of all levels, over various schedules and intensities. The school also provides Exam Preparation (DELE), Spanish for Specific Purposes, Spanish and surfing and several private tuition packages.

School facilities: The school has its own tropical garden, giving students ample opportunity to relax and socialise outside of class times. There is also a library, lounge area, a movie room, a games room, an outdoor swimming pool, free WiFi and free parking. All classrooms have ample natural light to create an optimal learning environment.

Accommodation: The school can provide accommodation within their own facilities or those of other accommodation providers within walking distance of the school. Homestay in local families is also available.

Spanish Courses

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General Language
Intensive CourseRecommended Spanish course
30 lessons per week
|
6 students (max)
Offer!from
612US$582US$
Course Details
Standard CoursePopular Spanish course
20 lessons per week
|
6 students (max)
Offer!from
368US$349US$
Course Details
Bildungsurlaub Course
30 lessons per week
|
6 students (max)
Offer!from
612US$582US$
Course Details
Standard Course + 10 Private Lessons
30 lessons per week
|
6 students (max)
Offer!from
687US$653US$
Course Details
Standard Course + 5 Private Lessons
25 lessons per week
|
6 students (max)
Offer!from
521US$495US$
Course Details
Junior
Childrens Program (6 to 12 years old)
20 lessons per week
|
6 students (max)
Only limited places left for the summer months!
Offer!from
368US$349US$
Course Details
Teenager Program (13 to 16 years old)
20 lessons per week
|
6 students (max)
Only limited places left for the summer months!
Offer!from
368US$349US$
Course Details
Private
One-to-One Spanish for Specific Purposes
20 lessons per week
|
1 student (max)
Offer!from
612US$582US$
Course Details
Private One-to-One General Spanish
20 lessons per week
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1 student (max)
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612US$582US$
Course Details
Semi-Private Two-to-One General Spanish
20 lessons per week
|
2 students (max)
Offer!from
459US$437US$
Course Details
Exam PreparationWhy exam preparation courses are excellent for optimum progress
DELE Exam PreparationRecommended Spanish course
20 lessons per week
|
6 students (max)
Offer!from
490US$466US$
Course Details
Language Plus Activity
Spanish and Surf Program
20 lessons per week
|
6 students (max)
Offer!from
568US$539US$
Course Details

Our prices for WAYRA Spanish School 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 Language level placement test at first day of classes
  • INCLUDED For adult courses: a minimum of one free organized leisure activity per week
  • INCLUDED Free assistance in finding flats for long-term students

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  • Ceramics workshop
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  • Diamante Eco Adventure Park (Tour)
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Student opinions about WAYRA Spanish School, Tamarindo Beach

4.4

Rating: 4.4/5.0

Overall school rating of
WAYRA Spanish School, Tamarindo Beach
11 authentic ratings from students who reserved with us
School
Location of the school
4.9 

Rating: 4.9/5.0

Facilities
4.2 

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Social activities
3.7 

Rating: 3.7/5.0

Organisation
4.5 

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Course
Quality of teaching
4.4 

Rating: 4.4/5.0

Value for money
4.2 

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Accommodation
Homestay
4.5 

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Shared Flat (apartment)
3.2 

Rating: 3.2/5.0

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

Rating: 0.0/5.0

Students 18-30 years (2 ratings)
4.5 

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Students 31-49 years (4 ratings)
4.5 

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Students 50+ years (5 ratings)
4.2 

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Verified reviews only, uncensored. All student opinions from students who booked a course at the school with LanguageCourse.net.
53 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“The professors were fantastic, and the school generously moved other students and classes around to place me at a different level when the class I was initially placed in didn't seem to be at the right level. I really, really enjoyed Professor Raul, who was my main professor during my course at Wayra. He is smart, interesting, funny, and kind. Learning from him was a highlight of my stay in Costa Rica.”
Disliked
“I was surprised to be placed in a class with a very junior student who didn't seem to understand basic vocabulary. But, as I mention in my comment about what I liked about the school — my professor was really wonderful and even though the other student didn't participate much, I was able to have very interesting conversations with Prof Raul that really exercised my ability to listen and follow spoken Spanish. ”
Insider tip: “Awareness that there are other lodging options besides Casa La Carolina”
Review details
Other comments The monkeys were a real bonus! So amazing. Also, don't forget to bring mosquito spray while at the school — the mosquitos are no joke.
Course: Standard Course - 1 week
Review date: 6. Nov. 2023 by Davina Pallone
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
46 years
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
“The school has a very open atmosphere. I really like these open classrooms. The interaction between teachers and us students was also very warm and open.”
Review details
Course: Intensive Course - 1 week
Review date: 28. Jan. 2019 by Jana Herzberg
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
31 years
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
“The school is very organized and serious. There is a system of daily assessment for students and weekly assessment for teachers.”
Insider tip: “The sunset on the beach is amazing”
Review details
Other comments The only downside, the school has mainly Swiss and this information was not well reflected on your site. Being Swiss myself I prefer to mix with other nationalities when I travel and I was unpleasantly surprised because it was part of my search criteria to make my choice of destination and schools on your site. Nevertheless the school was really good so I went over.
Course: Spanish Standard Course [Espagnol] - 8 weeks
Review date: 15. Jul. 2018 by Valéria Dali
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
35 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“The professionalism and the small classes, allowing personal attention.”
Review details
Course: Standard Spanish course + accommodation - 2 weeks
Review date: 11. Oct. 2014 by Emmy Muijsers
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
59 years
Overall rating
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

Liked
“The lodging was very nice.”
Review details
Other comments I was there for 2 weeks and didn't get to choose whether I wanted afternoons or mornings. They choose that for you. The teacher that I had the first week was really patient, spoke clearly and had clear instructions. However the 2nd week with teacher Alex, I wasn't able to understand him as he spoke quickly and too loud. He was less clear and I was generally anxious in that class. If I choose WAYRA next time, it won't be in Tamarindo.
Course: Standard Course - 2 weeks
Review date: 22. Jan. 2019 by Anne Schweizer
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
34 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“Everything”
Disliked
“not much learning on friday.”
Review details
Course: Standard Course - 3 weeks
Review date: 6. Feb. 2023 by Takuya Utsumi
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
59 years
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
“Teachers”
Insider tip: “Insects at dry time of the year”
Review details
Course: Standard Spanish course - 5 weeks
Review date: 28. Jan. 2015 by Mervi Kähönen-väre
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
See all reviews of WAYRA Spanish School Tamarindo Beach

Ratings of WAYRA Spanish School compared to ratings of all schools in Costa Rica

 WAYRA Spanish School Tamarindo BeachAverage of all other schools in Costa Rica
Overall school rating4.4

Rating: 4.4/5.0

4.4

Rating: 4.4/5.0

Location of the school4.9

Rating: 4.9/5.0

4.5

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Facilities4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

4.1

Rating: 4.1/5.0

Social activities3.7

Rating: 3.7/5.0

4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Organisation4.5

Rating: 4.5/5.0

4.4

Rating: 4.4/5.0

Quality of teaching4.4

Rating: 4.4/5.0

4.6

Rating: 4.6/5.0

Value for money4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Homestay3.7

Rating: 3.7/5.0

4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Shared flat3.7

Rating: 3.7/5.0

4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

WAYRA Spanish School

“Wayra is the perfect choice for students that want to learn Spanish in a serious environment and at the same time enjoy all the great outdoor activities that Tamarindo has to offer.”
Reto Patt
– 
Reto Patt
, 
Director of WAYRA Spanish School
Accreditations and Quality seals
Sistema de Acreditación de Centros Instituto Cervantes (SACIC)Preferential Terms in Case of Visa RefusalGlobal Edu
Spanish teacher qualifications
100% hold a university degree
80% 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 7:15
Student gender mix
58% male / 42% female
Offer for returning students
You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee if you already attended previously a course at WAYRA Spanish School and you book here.
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
Visa - logoMastercard - logoAmerican Express - logoBank Transfer - logo
Year of school foundation
1996
Legal name/parent company
Corporacion Inti Wayra S.A. | Tax registration ID: 3 101 197342
The school is an official exam center
The following language examinations can be taken directly at the school:

General school facilities

  • Cafeteria

  • Library

  • Movie room

  • Games room

  • Lounge

  • Garden

  • Balcony / terrace

  • Student support desk

  • Outdoor swimming pool

  • Table tennis

  • Soccer field / football pitch

  • Volleyball court

  • Copy machine

  • Free coffee

  • Free water dispenser

  • Free WIFI

  • Free parking

  • Non-smoking (all indoor and all outdoor areas of school)

  • Tourist information

  • Assistance with reservations for restaurants, bars, clubs

  • Assistance with organizing transportation

  • Laundry (paid)

  • Classroom equipment

    • TV in some classrooms

    • Air conditioning in some classrooms

    • Ample natural light in all classrooms

    • Number of classrooms: 10
    • Number of public PC workstations: 1

    Facilities for disabled students

    • Accessible Toilet

    • Wheelchair access to reception

    • Wheelchair access to cafeteria

Student Age / Nationality

Average number of students
In summer: 35
Throughout the year: 30
Junior courses - In summer: 39
Minimum age of students
16 years
6 years for specific Junior courses
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 15
Adult courses Throughout the year: 12
Junior courses In summer: 6
Junior courses Throughout the year: 6
Average age of students
In summer: 23 years
Throughout the year: 28 years
Read our recommendations for students in their 40s, 50s, 60s, and 70s.

Top student nationalities

Student Nationality Percentage of students
Switzerland 25%
USA 20%
Germany 10%
Netherlands 10%
Brazil 5%
England 5%
Sweden 5%
Japan 2%
Italy 2%
France 2%
Other nationalities 14%

Information for all courses offered by WAYRA Spanish School

Lesson duration
55 minutes
Course material
Generally course material has to be purchased by the student. The costs of course material will be approximately 40 US$ per course level.
Comments about courses

NOTE
School holidays:
There are no classes during the Easter Week from 20 Apr to 28 Apr, 2025 (lodging runs normally)
Additionally, the school will be closed from 17 Aug to 14 Sep 2025 (incl. lodging)
and during Christmas week from 21 Dec to 28 Dec, 2025 (lodging runs normally)

When there is only one student for the 20 lessons/week standard course, the course goes ahead with 15 private lessons per week and will shift back to 20 group lessons when more students arrive.



Individual classes
Single individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 35.70 US$. The combination of group and individual lessons is highly recommended. Individual lessons will encourage you to actively speak the foreign language and will offer you the opportunity to discuss individual problems and weaknesses.
Days without class
In 2025 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2025, 11 Apr 2025, 13 Apr 2025 - 20 Apr 2025, 01 May 2025, 25 Jul 2025, 15 Aug 2025, 17 Aug 2025 - 14 Sep 2025, 15 Sep 2025, 01 Dec 2025, 21 Dec 2025 - 28 Dec 2025.
School policy regarding bank holidays:Private classes are recuperated or refunded. Same as for nearly all language schools, group classes falling on bank holiday are not refunded and not recuperated.
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

Daniel Oduber Quiros International Airport:
113 US$ one way
226 US$ return (both ways)
Best arrival airport is Liberia Daniel Oduber International airport.
More details about airports near Tamarindo Beach and how to travel independently from the airport to the city on our Tamarindo Beach page. For flight comparisons to Tamarindo Beach, 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
Express shipment fee (via courier)
25 US$
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
Basketball-
Cooking-
Dancing0.5 km
Diving1 km
Field Hockey-
Football (soccer)-
Golf5 km
Horse riding1 km
Mountainbiking1 km
Sailing1 km
Swimming-
Table Tennis0.5 km
Tennis1 km
Volleyball1 km
Yoga0.5 km

Examples of leisure activities organized by the school

Adults - Free activities

- Volleyball.
- Boccia.
- Ping Pong.
- Hiking to the hill to see the sunset.
- Soccer.

Adults - Paid activities

- Surf lessons.
- Latin Dance classes.
- Cooking classes.
- Canopy tours.
- Sunset sailing and more.

Junior - Free activities

- Volleyball.
- Boccia.
- Ping Pong.
- Hiking to the hill to see the sunset.
- Soccer
- Games at the beach.
- And more.

Junior - Paid activities

Cooking classes.
Canopy tours.
Surf lessons.
Pottery classes.
Chocolate factory.
Leisure programme for adults & juniors (sample):
Tours in and around Tamarindo Beach
Tours in and around Tamarindo Beach

Accommodation

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Tip: Type of accommodation. What is best for you?
Casa La Carolina Most Popular Accommodation
Twin room, No meals
In high demand!
from
395.5 US$
Homestay Popular Accommodation
Triple room, Breakfast & 1 meal
from
276.85 US$
Casa El Mar
Double room, No meals
4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0
3 ratings
from
305.1 US$
Casa El Mar
Single room, No meals
Only limited places left for the summer months!
4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0
3 ratings
from
474.6 US$
Casa La Carolina
Single room, No meals
This accommodation tends to sell out quickly!
from
565 US$
Casa WAYRA
Single room, No meals
This accommodation tends to sell out quickly!
from
565 US$
Casa WAYRA
Triple room, No meals
from
395.5 US$

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Questions and answers about WAYRA Spanish School

  • “You should be at school by 7:15 on the first day of school.”
    Marcela, from WAYRA Tamarindo - Apr 26, 2024
  • “Placement Tests: All new students, regardless of language level, must complete oral, comprehension and written tests. This helps us understand your language skills and place you in the right course.”
    Marcela, Student Services from WAYRA Tamarindo - Apr 26, 2024
  • “Following the placement tests, we will hold a general assembly. During this session, one of our representatives will provide valuable information about various aspects of school life, including:
    • Class structures,
    • School activities,
    • Weekend trips,
    • Insights about Tamarindo and the surrounding areas.    ”
    Marcela, Student Services from WAYRA Tamarindo - Apr 26, 2024
  • “Orientation by the Academic Department: Once the level test and introductory meeting are completed, our academic department will guide you through the following:
    • Communicate your schedule,
    • Show the morning students the way to their classrooms,
    • Answer any additional questions.     ”
    Marcela, Student Advisor from WAYRA Tamarindo - Apr 26, 2024

FAQ about WAYRA Spanish School, Tamarindo Beach

  • “It is not possible for students to choose morning or afternoon. The exact schedule will be announced on the first day of class depending on the level. The test determines which group you are taught in.”
    Sabine Krafack, German Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.net - Aug 06, 2021
  • “No, the surf course must be taken in combination with a Spanish course. ”
    Reto Patt, Administration from WAYRA Instituto de Español - Nov 23, 2023
  • “The school can only arrange face-to-face lessons at the language school. They can't offer lessons at students' accommodation. ”
    Reto Patt, Admission officer from Wayra Spanish School - Nov 23, 2023
  • Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at WAYRA varies from 1 students (One-to-One Spanish for Specific Purposes) to 6 students (Intensive Course)
  • The highest Nationality percentage at WAYRA Spanish School comes from Switzerland with a 25% representation, followed by students from USA (20%) and Germany (10%).
  • WAYRA Spanish School offers courses from 6 years (Childrens Program, 20 lessons per week) to 99. Average age is 23 during the summer and 28 for the rest of the year.

PDF brochure / price list of WAYRA Spanish School

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Pricelist 2025
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WAYRA Spanish School DELE exam dates 2025
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Tamarindo Beach city attractiveness rated by our students:
3.7 

Rating: 3.7/5.0

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