San Jose Language School Ranking based on student ratings - 9 schools
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Spanish course types in San Jose
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General Spanish courses
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Private Spanish courses
Private Spanish classes are designed as a pack of lessons available in various formations. Students can have their one-to-one lessons in the school or online. -
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Business Spanish courses
Business Spanish classes come as packages of group or private classes, and have been tailor-made for professionals to know the fashionable Spanish used within this field. -
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Spanish exam preparation courses
Exam preparation courses cover a number of different Spanish exams, which are designed for completion of a specific Spanish level or for particular admission purposes.- DELE - San Jose (5)
- Other exams - San Jose (2)
- SIELE - San Jose (2)
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Junior Spanish courses
Junior Spanish courses have a selection of programmes available for teens or pre-teens to spend their school holidays meeting new people and improving their Spanish. -
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Specialty courses Spanish
Teacher training programmes and school trips are just some of the Spanish options students can take in the Specialty category. -
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Work & Study Spanish programmes
Offered as a combination of Spanish classes followed by the programme, the Work and Study option provides students with work placements or volunteering opportunities in certain fields.
San Jose ratings & opinions
How our students rated their experience in San Jose
What our students said about San Jose
Prices are the same or a little higher than in Japan. However, there are very few Japanese people in Costa Rica, so if you want to go to a place where you only speak Spanish in class and English when talking with friends, I recommend you to go to Costa Rica. Also, I think the charm of Costa Rica is that you can enjoy both the mountains and the ocean and you can encounter a lot of animals.
Japan
Coronado itself is not that beautiful, not a place where I would like spend my holidays. But as I was there for the school and to study Spanish it was great! In Coronado you find everything and there is every 10 minutes a bus to San José.
Luxembourg
I lived in Coronado, about 35 minutes by bus to San José, where I was only twice. The city was too noisy for me and offers very few attractions. But I am also more of a nature lover.
Germany
A little dangerous and not the best/beautiful to visit but the school and family are awesome!!
Canada
What school directors said about San Jose
Located in the Central Valley of Costa Rica, you have many opportunities to explore both Pacific and Caribbean coasts, volcanoes and waterfalls nearby
San Jose is the Capital of Costa Rica, you will find a lot of things to do, for example: tours, shopping, cultural activities and more. It has a lot of hotels, restaurants, stores, museums, theathers, zoo, amusement park, Malls, universities, schools and more.
Most recent student reviews of language schools in San Jose
Everything was great! People there, who were working there and organization and teachers were great!
If you really wanna be in an good immersion/learn latino culture and Spanish, go in a host family, they are awesome!
16 January 2023
Course: Intensive Course - 1 week
Student age: 30 years
Great teachers, good location for relaxation, friendly staff.
8 August 2022
Course: Intensive Course - 9 weeks
Student age: 39 years
It is a very small and cozy school. For this reason, the teachers are very close to the students and you can learn in a homey environment. There are activities on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and I really enjoyed them every week!
Have a great time in Costa Rica with a group of teachers full of personality!!!
29 June 2022
Course: Intensive Course - 12 weeks
Student age: 26 years
The school is very well organised and the teachers are very experienced. There are plenty of classrooms. The classes are actually put together according to level and the teacher changes every week. I liked that, because you always learn new teaching methods.
I can't say anything about the accommodation at the school, as I stayed with a family.
14 February 2022
Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeks
Student age: 68 years
- Very good and kind teachers,
- Fun activities,
- Proper and clean school,
- I felt really comfortable and welcomed,
- If you need help or have question there is always someone you can talk to,
- Great garden in front of the house,
- Surrounded by a lot of nature.
7 December 2021
Course: Intensive Course - 1 week
Student age: 20 years
The school team was very nice and open!
29 August 2018
Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeks
Student age: 23 years
The atmosphere, the teachers, the lessons were very adapted to the needs
4 January 2018
Course: Intensive Course - 1 week
Student age: 36 years
Good teachers, great organization, we felt looked after very well and set aside.
We were all totally uncomplicated and easy! At any time.
19 July 2010
Course: Spanish 6-4 - 1 week
Student age: 37 years
The staff were all very helpful.
I believe the school should not put students taking 3 hours of class in the same classroom as students with 5 hours of classes. I consistently felt behind because the rest of my class had an extra 2 hours of class everyday. I believe students should be put with other students taking the same amount of class time.
5 July 2010
Course: Spanish 3-4 - 4 weeks
Student age: 23 years
Facilities were great, teachers are very good and you can learn a lot in the time you are there if you study hard.
3 July 2010
Course: Spanish 6-5 - 3 weeks
Student age: 32 years
Information about San Jose
Key Facts about San Jose
- Student price index excluding rent:81* (19% cheaper than New York)
- Student price index including rent:81* (19% cheaper than New York)
- Price index food only:81* (19% cheaper than New York)
- Big Mac price (Costa Rica average):
2,106.47 CRC (24% cheaper than in USA)
- Residential voltage: 120 V
- Frequency: 60 Hz
Weather in San Jose
Events in San Jose
15 September 2023On September 15th Costa Ricans celebrate the anniversary of their existence as an independent country. Events often have an official feel to them and include concerts, traditional dances and parades.
What to do in San Jose
Arrival airport
Public transportation to city center:
Every 10 minutes, 30 minutes.
Main stops: San Jose Airport, San Jose
Taxi: 18 minutes drive to city center of San Jose
Q&A - Questions and answers about San Jose
- We are a couple of 60-plus years wanting to improve our Spanish and participate in cultural and travel options. Is it possible to book a homestay accommodation within a walking distance of the school?“In San Jose, Costa Rica, the average distance of the host families from the school is 20 minutes by public transportation. ”Ana Carolina Dos Santos, LanguageCourse.Net - Dec 01, 2022
FAQ about courses in San Jose
- What is the best language school for adults in San Jose?Academia Tica has received the best overall rating in San Jose.Which Spanish school in San Jose has the best location?Academia Tica, located in Quinta Toyopán, 400 este del Súper La Finca, San Rafael de Vázquez de Coronado has been voted as the school with the best location in San Jose.Which Spanish school offers the best rated teaching in San Jose?Academia Tica was rated highest for quality of teaching.Which school offers the best accommodation in San Jose?'Homestay' at Academia Tica is the best rated accommodation in San Jose.What are the costs of living in San Jose?The student price index in San Jose is 81.02. For details check the city's cost of living section.
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