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#1 Puerto Viejo de Talamanca

Rating: 4.5

 4.5
reviews: 8|
schools: 2
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#2 Tamarindo Beach

Rating: 3.3

 3.3
reviews: 7|
schools: 2
Top Destinations: Tamarindo Beach (city thumbnail)
#3 San Jose

Rating: 3.1

 3.1
reviews: 11|
schools: 5
Top Destinations: San Jose (city thumbnail)
#4 Turrialba

Rating: 4.5

 4.5
reviews: 10|
schools: 1
Top Destinations: Turrialba (city thumbnail)
#5 Jaco Beach

Rating: 4.3

 4.3
reviews: 7|
schools: 2
Top Destinations: Jaco Beach (city thumbnail)
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#1
Intercultura Costa Rica Spanish Schools

Among the Top 20% most popular Spanish schools in Costa Rica in the last 12 months Organized social activities were rated by students as the best or among the top 20% of all schools in Costa Rica Average student rating for this school was the best or in the top 20% among all schools in Costa Rica
Samara

Rating: 4.8

4.85 reviews
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School accredited by Instituto Cervantes

The school is right on the beach. The town center, shops, surf schools and restaurants are just a very short walk away.... More

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Standard Course 20 - 20 lessons per week | Max. group size: 6
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670US$ 637US$
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#2
Spanish by the River

Turrialba

Rating: 4.7

4.79 reviews
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The school was founded in June 2002 and is located a little outside of the typically 'tico' town of Turrialba. The... More

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Standard Spanish - 20 lessons per week | Max. group size: 6
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460US$ 439US$
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#3
Academia Tica

Organized social activities were rated by students as the best or among the top 20% of all schools in Costa Rica
Jaco Beach

Rating: 4.6

4.67 reviews
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The school is conveniently located in a quiet residential neighborhood just a short walk from downtown Jacó and the... More

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Intensive Course - 20 lessons per week | Max. group size: 6
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620US$ 589US$
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#4
Academia Tica

San Jose
San Rafael de Vázquez de Coronado

Rating: 4.5

4.54 reviews
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School accredited by Instituto Cervantes

The school is located in Coronado, an authentic typical small Costa Rican town just outside the capital city of San... More

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Intensive Course - 20 lessons per week | Max. group size: 6
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500US$ 475US$
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#5
Spanish by the Sea

Puerto Viejo de Talamanca

Rating: 4.2

4.28 reviews
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The school is located between the soccer field and Soda Lydia´s. More

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Standard Spanish - 20 lessons per week | Max. group size: 6
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460US$ 439US$
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#6
WAYRA Spanish School

Tamarindo Beach

Rating: 4.1

4.17 reviews
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School accredited by Instituto Cervantes

WAYRA is centrally located in Playa Tamarindo and just 150 meters from the beach. The school is situated in a beautiful... More

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Standard Course - 20 lessons per week | Max. group size: 6
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655US$ 623US$
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#7
Don Quijote / Academia Columbus

Santo Domingo de Heredia

Rating: 4.0

4.04 reviews
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School accredited by ALTO (Association of Language Travel Organisations) School accredited by NAFSA (Association of International Educators)

The Don Quijote / Academia Columbus Santo Domingo de Heredia school is located in the picturesque town of Santo Domingo... More

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Intensive 20 - 20 lessons per week | Max. group size: 8
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603US$ 576US$
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Personalized Spanish

San Jose
San Juan de Tres Rios
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The language school is located near several cultural attractions such as the Costa Rican National Theater, the Jade... More

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Standard Program in Mini Group 4 Hours - 20 lessons per week | Max. group size: 3
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703US$ 671US$
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EF International Language Center

Tamarindo Beach
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Unique location in a colonial building bordering a lush forest with exotic wildlife and only 5 minutes walk to the... More

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General Course + Accommodation - 26 lessons per week | Max. group size: 17
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Manuel Antonio
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School accredited by ALTO (Association of Language Travel Organisations) School accredited by NAFSA (Association of International Educators)

Overlooking the pristine waters of the Pacific coast, the school offers participants the opportunity to study amidst... More

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Spanish Program - Group 20 - 20 lessons per week | Max. group size: 8
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860US$ 817US$
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San Jose
San Pedro - Montes de Oca
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School accredited by ALTO (Association of Language Travel Organisations) School accredited by NAFSA (Association of International Educators)

Conveniently located in San Pedro, about 15 minutes by bus from downtown San Jose and right by two major universities... More

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Spanish Program - Group 20 - 20 lessons per week | Max. group size: 8
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780US$ 741US$
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Intercultura Costa Rica Spanish Schools

Heredia
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School accredited by Instituto Cervantes

The school is located right in the center of Heredia, with easy access on foot to shops, entertainment and... More

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Standard Course 20 - 20 lessons per week | Max. group size: 6
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590US$ 561US$
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Ilisa Language School

San Jose
Barrio La Granja
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School accredited by Instituto Cervantes

Located in the quiet suburb of San Pedro, with easy access to museums, shops, bars and more. More

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Group 4 - 20 lessons per week | Max. group size: 4
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680US$ 656US$
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Nosara Spanish Institute

Nosara
Playa Guiones
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Playa Guiones of Nosara, Costa Rica, a pristine tropical environment usually described as 'where the jungle meets the... More

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Group Spanish Program 20 - 20 lessons per week | Max. group size: 6
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655US$ 623US$
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Study & Live in your Teacher's Home

San Jose
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School accredited by ALTO (Association of Language Travel Organisations) School accredited by UNOSEL (Union Nationale des Organisations de Séjours Linguistiques) School accredited by WYSE/FIYTO (World Youth Student & Educational Travel Confereration)

Over 2000 qualified teachers in 30 countries all over the world are associated with the school organisation. 'Study & L... More

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Standard Programme 15 - 15 lessons per week | Max. group size: 1
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2380US$ 2261US$
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Spanish School Pura Vida

Puerto Viejo de Talamanca
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The Spanish language school is located in the natural paradise known as Puerto Viejo de Talamanca. Students can enjoy... More

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Standard Spanish - 20 lessons per week | Max. group size: 6
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504US$ 481US$

School of the World Surf Camp

Jaco Beach
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Sun, sea and palm trees are what people talk about when they visit the beautiful beach town of Jaco Beach. On this... More

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Spanish - 15 lessons per week | Max. group size: 5
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654US$ 622US$
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Finca Agroecologica La Flor

La Flor
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The language school is located in a natural environment in the village of La Flor with beautiful views. More

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Intensive Spanish Course - 20 lessons per week | Max. group size: 10
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500US$ 475US$
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Key Facts about Costa Rica

Costa Rica is, without a doubt, one of the most beautiful places on Earth. Catch a wave, bathe under a waterfall, or hike through clouds in a mountaintop cloud forest in the dictionary definition of “paradise.” Glide through a rain forest canopy in a floating gondola, soak yourself in waters heated by an active volcano, or watch rare sea turtles and crocodiles. Visit Ticos and enjoy the bountiful biodiversity and the complete contentment that comes with the “pura vida,” the “pure life”of Costa Rica. Don't worry; the beauty of this country is that you can change your surroundings as quickly as you change your mind.

Population: 4,517,000

Capital: San José

Time zone: GMT -6

Currency: CRC (1 CRC = 0.0017 USD)

Telephone country code: +506

Religion:

  • Catholicism  60%
  • Evangelicalism  14%
  • Other Protestant  6%
  • Atheist, agnostic and unclassified  12%
  • Other religions: Other Protestant, Latter-Day Saints  8%

Costa Rica quality of life rating:

Rating: 3.8

3.8 (60 reviews by our former students)

Visa: Nationals from USA do not require a visa to study short term courses up to 90 days. Check visa requirements for nationals from other countries.

Largest cities in Costa Rica:

  • 1. San José: 335,000
  • 2. Puerto Limon: 63,000
  • 3. San Francisco: 56,000
  • 4. Alajuela: 47,000
  • 5. Liberia: 45,000

Largest international airport in Costa Rica:

Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO): 4.600.000 Passengers/Year; 0 Terminals; 15 km. from San José city center

universities: 39 (rankings of universities in Costa Rica)

Cost of Living:
  • Big Mac price (Costa Rica average):2,352.86 CRC (31% cheaper than in USA)
Mains electricity:
  • Plug Type A
  • Plug Type B
  • Residential voltage: 120 V
  • Frequency: 60 Hz

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    FAQ about schools in Costa Rica

  • 439€ for 2 weeks is the lowest price for a Spanish course in Costa Rica. The average cost of a language course in Costa Rica is 293€ per week.
  • Students rated the activity program at Intercultura Costa Rica Spanish Schools as the best.
  • Don Quijote / Academia Columbus has received the best overall rating in Santo Domingo de Heredia.
  • Intercultura Costa Rica Spanish Schools, located in From The Dorado Hostel, 150m South, Samara has been voted as the school with the best location in Costa Rica.
  • Spanish by the River was rated highest for quality of teaching.
  • 'Homestay' at Don Quijote / Academia Columbus is the best rated accommodation in Costa Rica.
  • You can take courses for just 1 week. For significant progress opt for longer durations.
  • In Costa Rica electricity is 120 Volt and 60 Hz. Plug type A, B.
  • In Costa Rica the following courses are offered specifically for business Spanish: Business One-to-One, Spanish for Doctors.
  • Schools in Costa Rica offer specific preparation courses for the following exams: DELE, SIELE.
  • In Costa Rica there are course packages where you can learn the following activities: Spanish & Cooking, Spanish & Dancing, Spanish & Surf, Spanish & Yoga.

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