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WAYRA Spanish School
Tamarindo Beach, Costa Rica

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.

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

General Language
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Price at school (US$) Our price (US$) 367 349 734 698 1102 1047 1469 1396 1795 1706 2122 2016 2448 2326 2774 2636 3101 2946 3427 3256 4080 3876
Starting dates
Every Monday
Special Offers:
Book Student Housing and receive a 10% discount on the accommodation: for enrolments of a minimum of 1 weeks. Only valid for bookings at this website before May 23, 2025. Only valid for courses starting before Jun 01, 2025.
When booking here you benefit from this offer in addition to the discounted prices indicated above.
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
Book Student Housing and receive a 10% discount on the accommodation: for enrolments of a minimum of 1 weeks. Only valid for bookings at this website before Sep 26, 2025. Only valid for courses starting from Sep 14, 2025 untill Oct 05, 2025.
When booking here you benefit from this offer in addition to the discounted prices indicated above.
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.

If there is only 1 student registered for this course, WAYRA offers 15 lessons per week instead of 20.

Course specific data
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: 8:00 - 12:00
Afternoon: 13:00 - 17:00
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 6 / Average: 5
Lesson duration
55 min
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.
FREE changes
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 12
Price at school (US$) Our price (US$) 612 582 1224 1163 1836 1745 2448 2326 3019 2869 3590 3411 4162 3954 4733 4497 5304 5039 5875 5582 7018 6668
Starting dates
Every Monday
Special Offers:
Book Student Housing and receive a 10% discount on the accommodation: for enrolments of a minimum of 1 weeks. Only valid for bookings at this website before May 23, 2025. Only valid for courses starting before Jun 01, 2025.
When booking here you benefit from this offer in addition to the discounted prices indicated above.
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
Book Student Housing and receive a 10% discount on the accommodation: for enrolments of a minimum of 1 weeks. Only valid for bookings at this website before Sep 26, 2025. Only valid for courses starting from Sep 14, 2025 untill Oct 05, 2025.
When booking here you benefit from this offer in addition to the discounted prices indicated above.
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
Course specific data
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: 8:00 - 12:00
Afternoon: 13:00 - 17:00
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 6 / Average: 5
Lesson duration
55 min
FREE changes
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 12
Price at school (US$) Our price (US$) 612 582 1224 1163 1836 1745 2448 2326 3019 2869 3590 3411 4162 3954 4733 4497 5304 5039 5875 5582 7018 6668
Starting dates
Every Monday
Special Offers:
Book Student Housing and receive a 10% discount on the accommodation: for enrolments of a minimum of 1 weeks. Only valid for bookings at this website before May 23, 2025. Only valid for courses starting before Jun 01, 2025.
When booking here you benefit from this offer in addition to the discounted prices indicated above.
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
Book Student Housing and receive a 10% discount on the accommodation: for enrolments of a minimum of 1 weeks. Only valid for bookings at this website before Sep 26, 2025. Only valid for courses starting from Sep 14, 2025 untill Oct 05, 2025.
When booking here you benefit from this offer in addition to the discounted prices indicated above.
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.

This is an educational leave course designed for German employees to learn Spanish.

Course specific data
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: 8:00 - 12:00
Afternoon: 13:00 - 14:50
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 6 / Average: 5
Lesson duration
55 min
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Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 12
Price at school (US$) Our price (US$) 686 652 1373 1305 2020 1919 2693 2559 3325 3159 3958 3761 4590 4361 5222 4961 5855 5563 6487 6163 7752 7365
Starting dates
Every Monday
Special Offers:
Book Student Housing and receive a 10% discount on the accommodation: for enrolments of a minimum of 1 weeks. Only valid for bookings at this website before May 23, 2025. Only valid for courses starting before Jun 01, 2025.
When booking here you benefit from this offer in addition to the discounted prices indicated above.
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
Book Student Housing and receive a 10% discount on the accommodation: for enrolments of a minimum of 1 weeks. Only valid for bookings at this website before Sep 26, 2025. Only valid for courses starting from Sep 14, 2025 untill Oct 05, 2025.
When booking here you benefit from this offer in addition to the discounted prices indicated above.
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
Course specific data
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: 7:00 - 12:00
Afternoon: 13:00 - 17:00
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 6 / Average: 5
Lesson duration
55 min
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Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 12
Price at school (US$) Our price (US$) 520 494 1040 988 1561 1483 2081 1977 2560 2432 3040 2888 3519 3344 3998 3799 4478 4255 4957 4710 5916 5621
Starting dates
Every Monday
Special Offers:
Book Student Housing and receive a 10% discount on the accommodation: for enrolments of a minimum of 1 weeks. Only valid for bookings at this website before May 23, 2025. Only valid for courses starting before Jun 01, 2025.
When booking here you benefit from this offer in addition to the discounted prices indicated above.
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
Book Student Housing and receive a 10% discount on the accommodation: for enrolments of a minimum of 1 weeks. Only valid for bookings at this website before Sep 26, 2025. Only valid for courses starting from Sep 14, 2025 untill Oct 05, 2025.
When booking here you benefit from this offer in addition to the discounted prices indicated above.
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
Course specific data
General course schedule
5 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: 7:00 - 12:00
Afternoon: 13:00 - 17:00
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 6 / Average: 5
Lesson duration
55 min
Junior
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Price at school (US$) Our price (US$) 367 349 734 698 1102 1047 1469 1396 1795 1706 2122 2016 2448 2326 2774 2636 3101 2946 3427 3256 4080 3876
Starting dates
2025: 02 Jun 2025, 09 Jun 2025, 16 Jun 2025, 23 Jun 2025, 30 Jun 2025, 07 Jul 2025, 14 Jul 2025, 21 Jul 2025, 28 Jul 2025, 04 Aug 2025, 11 Aug 2025

This course includes a combination of educational field trips and lessons designed to stimulate the attention of young students using visual and manual aids.

Course specific data
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: 8:00 - 12:00
Afternoon: 13:00 - 17:00
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Minimum required student age
6 years
Age range:
6 - 12 years
Students per class
Maximum: 6 / Average: 5
Lesson duration
55 min
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Price at school (US$) Our price (US$) 367 349 734 698 1102 1047 1469 1396 1795 1706 2122 2016 2448 2326 2774 2636 3101 2946 3427 3256 4080 3876
Starting dates
2025: 02 Jun 2025, 09 Jun 2025, 16 Jun 2025, 23 Jun 2025, 30 Jun 2025, 07 Jul 2025, 14 Jul 2025, 21 Jul 2025, 28 Jul 2025, 04 Aug 2025, 11 Aug 2025

This course includes language lessons and activities such as walks on the beach and touring the center of Tamarindo. Different games are used to make the learning process interesting and fun.

In case of students from 16-18 years, we can accommodate them in our regular group classes during the whole year.

Course specific data
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: 8:00 - 12:00
Afternoon: 13:00 - 17:00
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Minimum required student age
13 years
Age range:
13 - 16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 6 / Average: 5
Lesson duration
55 min
Private
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Price at school (US$) Our price (US$) 612 582 1224 1163 1836 1745 2448 2326 3019 2869 3590 3411 4162 3954 4733 4497 5875 5582 7018 6668 22848 21706
Starting dates
Every Monday

Students can learn Medical Spanish, Spanish for Business and Finance, Spanish for Teachers, Spanish for Real Estate, and Spanish for Law Enforcement.

School holidays:
There are no classes during the Easter Week from April 20th - April 28th, 2025 (lodging runs normally)
Additionally, the school will be closed from August 17th - September 14th 2025 (incl. lodging)
and during Christmas week from December 21st - December 28th, 2025 (lodging runs normally)
National Holidays:
January 1, April 11, May 1, July 25, August 15, September 15, December 1 and December 25.
National holidays are subject to change. There is no refund for National Holidays.

Course specific data
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: 8:00 - 12:00
Afternoon: 13:00 - 17:00
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Required minimum language level
Elementary (A2) or higher
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 1 / Average: 1
Lesson duration
55 min
FREE changes
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 12
Price at school (US$) Our price (US$) 612 582 1224 1163 1836 1745 2448 2326 3019 2869 3590 3411 4162 3954 4733 4497 5304 5039 5875 5582 7018 6668
Starting dates
Every Monday
Course specific data
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: 8:00 - 12:00
Afternoon: 13:00 - 17:00
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 1 / Average: 1
Lesson duration
55 min
FREE changes
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 12
Price at school (US$) Our price (US$) 459 437 918 873 1377 1309 1836 1745 2264 2151 2693 2559 3121 2965 3550 3373 3978 3780 4406 4186 5263 5000
Starting dates
Every Monday
Course specific data
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: 8:00 - 12:00
Afternoon: 13:00 - 17:00
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 2 / Average: 2
Lesson duration
55 min
Exam PreparationWhy exam preparation courses are excellent for optimum progress
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Price at school (US$) Our price (US$) -- 979 931 1469 1396 1958 1861 -- -- -- -- -- -- --
Starting dates
2025: 28 Apr 2025, 05 May 2025, 12 May 2025, 22 Sep 2025, 29 Sep 2025, 06 Oct 2025, 27 Oct 2025, 03 Nov 2025, 10 Nov 2025
Special Offers:
Book Student Housing and receive a 10% discount on the accommodation: for enrolments of a minimum of 1 weeks. Only valid for bookings at this website before May 23, 2025. Only valid for courses starting before Jun 01, 2025.
When booking here you benefit from this offer in addition to the discounted prices indicated above.
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
Book Student Housing and receive a 10% discount on the accommodation: for enrolments of a minimum of 1 weeks. Only valid for bookings at this website before Sep 26, 2025. Only valid for courses starting from Sep 14, 2025 untill Oct 05, 2025.
When booking here you benefit from this offer in addition to the discounted prices indicated above.
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
WAYRA Spanish School is an examination centre for DELE.

This course prepares students for the DELE exam.

Start dates are in direct relation to the exam dates so students can complete their preparation and take the exam straight away.

Exams are held for all levels in May and November 2025. The May exam is for level A2 to C2, and the October exam excludes levels A1, C1 and C2.

Registration deadlines:
May Exam: 03 April
October Exam: 04 September
November Exam: 09 October

Course specific data
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: 8:00 - 12:00
Afternoon: 13:00 - 17:00
Possible course durations
2, 3, 4 weeks
Required minimum language level
Elementary (A2) or higher
Minimum required student age
18 years
Students per class
Maximum: 6 / Average: 5
Lesson duration
55 min
Exam dates
24 May 2025, 17 Oct 2025, 22 Nov 2025
Average DELE exam score of former students of this course
100
Language Plus Activity
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Price at school (US$) Our price (US$) 567 539 1039 988 1842 1750 2399 2280 -- -- -- -- -- -- --
Starting dates
Every Monday
  • 1 week surf program includes: 2 group lessons total, board rental + photography bundle.
  • 2 week surf program includes: 3 group lessons total, board rental + photography bundle.
  • 3 week surf program includes: 6 group lessons total, board rental, 1 surf trip + photography package. Or 9 group lessons total, board rental + photography package.
  • 4 week surf program includes: 8 group lessons total, board rental, 1 surf trip, free rash guard + photogr. package. Or 11 group lessons total, board rental, free rash guard + photography package.
    Photo bundle consists of 10 photos. Photography package consists of 10 photos + a video analysis.
Course specific data
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: 8:00 - 12:00
Afternoon: 13:00 - 17:00
Possible course durations
1, 2, 3, 4 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 6 / Average: 5
Lesson duration
55 min

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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Student opinions about WAYRA Spanish School, Tamarindo Beach

4.4
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 
Facilities
4.2 
Social activities
3.7 
Organisation
4.5 
Course
Quality of teaching
4.4 
Value for money
4.2 
Accommodation
Homestay
4.5 
Shared Flat (apartment)
3.2 
Overall school rating by student age group
Students < 18 years (0 ratings)
0.0 
Students 18-30 years (2 ratings)
4.5 
Students 31-49 years (4 ratings)
4.5 
Students 50+ years (5 ratings)
4.2 
Verified reviews only, uncensored. All student opinions from students who booked a course at the school with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
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
Details of the review
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.
Overall rating
4.0
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.
Details of the review
Course: Intensive Course - 1 week
Review date: 28. Jan. 2019 by Jana Herzberg
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0
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
Details of the review
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.
Overall rating
5.0
Liked
The professionalism and the small classes, allowing personal attention.
Details of the review
Course: Standard Spanish course + accommodation - 2 weeks
Review date: 11. Oct. 2014 by Emmy Muijsers
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
3.0
Liked
The lodging was very nice.
Details of the review
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.
Overall rating
5.0
Liked
Everything
Disliked
Not much learning on friday.
Details of the review
Course: Standard Course - 3 weeks
Review date: 6. Feb. 2023 by Takuya Utsumi
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0
Liked
Teachers
Insider tip: Insects at dry time of the year
Details of the review
Course: Standard Spanish course - 5 weeks
Review date: 28. Jan. 2015 by Mervi Kähönen-väre
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.

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 rating4.44.4
Location of the school4.94.5
Facilities4.24.1
Social activities3.73.9
Organisation4.54.4
Quality of teaching4.44.6
Value for money4.24.2
Homestay3.74.3
Shared flat3.74.3

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
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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)
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.
Year of school foundation
1996
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

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%
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.
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

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.

Leisure activities

Leisure programme for adults & juniors (sample):
Tours in and around Tamarindo Beach
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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.
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

Accommodation

Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 12 Additional
Week
Price in US$ 395.5 791 1186.5 1582 1977.5 2373 2768.5 3164 3955 4746 395.5
Minimum stay: 1 week
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Sunday
Price per person

Lodging at the student houses includes private or shared room and housekeeping.

Check-in
Sunday 13:00-15:00
Check-out
Sunday 10:00-12:00
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
Price extra night
62.15 US$ (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy
Twin room
Private bathroom
Included
Distance from school
5 minutes walking.
Includes
TV, Phone, Daily cleaning, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Air conditioning, Private bathroom.
Meals
No meals.
Minimum age of students
18
Maximum age of students
1
Dates
Not available/Fully booked: 17 Aug 2025 - 14 Sep 2025
Student comments about Casa La Carolina
Davina
Accommodation: 1.0
Location: 2.0
Room: 1.0
"Casa La Carolina looked a lot better from the outside (nice architecture) than it was on the inside. I haven't been in any youth hostels in about 40 years, but am guessing it's more at that level than we expected to find. I might recommend that if older women (we were 53 and 70 years old) inquire about staying there, it could be mentioned that the offering is very basic and has not been updated in a long time (e.g. only one small pillow per bed, no washcloths provided, the pillowcase had rough pilling on the fabric, the roof leaked when it rained, some bathroom fixtures were secured with electrical tape, bathroom tile was chipped and broken, no drain cover in the bathroom sink, etc)."
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 12 Additional
Week
Price in US$ 276.85 553.7 830.55 1107.4 1384.25 1661.1 1937.95 2214.8 2768.5 3322.2 276.85
Minimum stay: 1 week
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Sunday
Price per person

Lodging with host family includes private room, breakfast, dinner, laundry service and morning
transportation to the school.

Check-in
Sunday
Check-out
Sunday
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
Price extra night
45.2 US$ (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy
Triple room
Distance from school
15 minutes by public transport.
Includes
TV, Daily cleaning, Towels, Bedding/linen, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Shared bathroom.
Meals
Breakfast & 1 meal.
Minimum age of students
16
Maximum age of students
1
Dates
Not available/Fully booked: 17 Aug 2025 - 14 Sep 2025
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 12 Additional
Week
Price in US$ 305.1 610.2 915.3 1220.4 1525.5 1830.6 2135.7 2440.8 3051 3661.2 305.1
Minimum stay: 1 week
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Sunday
Price per person
Check-in
Sunday 13:00-15:00
Check-out
Sunday 10:00-12:00
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
Price extra night
50.85 US$ (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy
Double room
Distance from school
3 minutes walking.
Includes
TV, Phone, Daily cleaning, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Kitchen, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Shared bathroom.
Meals
No meals.
Minimum age of students
18
Maximum age of students
1
Dates
Not available/Fully booked: 17 Aug 2025 - 14 Sep 2025
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 12 Additional
Week
Price in US$ 474.6 949.2 1423.8 1898.4 2373 2847.6 3322.2 3796.8 4746 5695.2 474.6
Minimum stay: 1 week
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Sunday
Price per person

Lodging at the student houses includes private or shared room and housekeeping.

Check-in
Sunday 13:00-15:00
Check-out
Sunday 10:00-12:00
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
Price extra night
79.1 US$ (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy
Single room
Distance from school
3 minutes walking.
Includes
TV, Phone, Daily cleaning, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Kitchen, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Shared bathroom.
Meals
No meals.
Minimum age of students
18
Maximum age of students
1
Dates
Not available/Fully booked: 17 Aug 2025, 14 Sep 2025
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 12 Additional
Week
Price in US$ 565 1130 1695 2260 2825 3390 3955 4520 5650 6780 565
Minimum stay: 1 week
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Sunday
Price per person

Lodging at the student houses includes private or shared room and housekeeping.

Check-in
Sunday 13:00-15:00
Check-out
Sunday 10:00-12:00
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
Price extra night
90.4 US$ (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy
Single room
Private bathroom
Included
Distance from school
5 minutes walking.
Includes
TV, Phone, Daily cleaning, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Kitchen, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Air conditioning, Private bathroom.
Meals
No meals.
Minimum age of students
18
Maximum age of students
1
Dates
Not available/Fully booked: 17 Aug 2025 - 14 Sep 2025
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 12 Additional
Week
Price in US$ 565 1130 1695 2260 2825 3390 3955 4520 5650 6780 565
Minimum stay: 1 week
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Sunday
Price per person

Lodging at the student houses includes private or shared room and housekeeping.

Check-in
Sunday 13:00-15:00
Check-out
Sunday 10:00-12:00
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
Price extra night
90.4 US$ (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy
Single room
Private bathroom
Included
Distance from school
1 minutes walking.
Includes
TV, Daily cleaning, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Air conditioning, Private bathroom.
Meals
No meals.
Minimum age of students
18
Maximum age of students
1
Dates
Not available/Fully booked: 17 Aug 2025 - 14 Sep 2025
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 12 Additional
Week
Price in US$ 395.5 791 1186.5 1582 1977.5 2373 2768.5 3164 3955 4746 395.5
Minimum stay: 1 week
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Sunday
Price per person

Lodging at the student houses includes private or shared room and housekeeping.

Check-in
Sunday 13:00-15:00
Check-out
Sunday 10:00-12:00
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
Price extra night
62.15 US$ (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy
Triple room
Private bathroom
Included
Distance from school
1 minutes walking.
Includes
TV, Daily cleaning, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Air conditioning, Private bathroom.
Meals
No meals.
Minimum age of students
18
Maximum age of students
1
Dates
Not available/Fully booked: 17 Aug 2025 - 14 Sep 2025

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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

  • 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
  • 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
  • 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 (Standard 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.

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Terms of WAYRA Spanish School

First day of course
Written and oral level test is performed. Students should arrive at 7:15
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
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Legal name/parent company
Corporacion Inti Wayra S.A. | Tax registration ID: 3 101 197342

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.
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