EF International Language CenterTamarindo Beach, Costa Rica
- Private swimming pool with sun deck and tropical garden
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Lessons are 40 minutes long, which is shorter than in other schools.
Location: EF International Language Center Tamarindo Beach is located in one of the world's hotspots for eco-tourism, Tamarindo, Costa Rica. Housed in a renovated colonial building, bordering lush forest, spectacular beaches and surrounded by wildlife, EF Tamarindo Beach offers a unique experience to all. The school is central to the town, only a short walk from the beautiful beach of Tamarindo, where students can find bars, markets, active nightlife and multiple resources for partaking in local activities such as sailing and scuba diving. The school's garden and outdoor swimming pool allow students to relax as much as study, ensuring that all students feel welcomed and comfortable at all times. Students of EF Tamarindo Beach are sure to have an excellent time whilst meeting their language goals.
School facilities: The facilities of the school are fantastic, offering everything a student may need to reach their language goals, from a comfortable and motivating environment. These facilities include a large garden area with multiple locations for sitting or lounging, an outdoor swimming pool, several terraces, a cafeteria, a computer lab, games tables and a Student Support Desk for any questions or queries that may arise. All classrooms are equipped with air conditioning, heating and ample natural light to create an optimal learning environment.
Accommodation Accommodation is available on-site with the school, a former resort hotel with a private pool and easy access to canopy tours, rainforest waterfalls and the leatherback turtle nesting grounds of the Parque Nacional Marino Las Baulas. Alternatively, local homestay and hotel facilities are also available.
School chain: EF was founded in Sweden over 55 years ago. It has since then helped millions of people experience new cultures, see new places and learn new things about the world and about themselves. Across the globe, they have more than 600 schools and offices in over 50 countries, delivering the best in education and student care throughout all locations. As a group, EF has hubs in Boston, London, Barcelona, Mexico City, São Paulo, Shanghai, Stockholm, Zürich, and more!
EF understands that language programmes can be much more than the sole process of learning a language, as cultural immersion and diversity play a key part in any student's educational and life development.
Throughout the EF schools, programmes are readily available to adults and juniors, for career, personal and educational development.
- The language school EF International Language Center was founded in Tamarindo Beach, Costa Rica in 1965.
- Legal name / parent company: EF Language Colleges Ltd
- Tax registration ID: CHE116289657
- Abbreviated name of school: EF Tamarindo Beach
Spanish Courses
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 16 | 20 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | |||||||||||
| Price at school Our price | -- | 1310 1278 | 1965 1916 | 2620 2555 | 3690 3598 | 4920 4797 | 5950 5802 | 7140 6962 | 9200 8970 | 11500 11213 | 575 561 |
This course is ideal for students who wish to gain a sound understanding of the language through a well-rounded course. Course tuition is structured as follows: 16 General language lessons, 4 project sessions, 4 special interest lessons and 2 lecture sessions each week. Course materials are not included in the price.
This carefully composed course of 26 weekly lessons (total tuition time of 17 hours and 20 minutes), held in the morning and afternoon, is designed to help you move up 1 course level every 6 weeks. The general language lessons build your grammar and vocabulary, while the project sessions improve your research and communication skills through practical work tailored to your interests. You’ll also benefit from 4 Special Interest lessons, which focus your studies on the subjects you enjoy and help you reach your academic goals – whether it’s your destination’s culture or preparing for an official exam.
Accommodation
Experience maximum cultural exchange by living with native speakers in a private home. Gain insight into local culture, pick up expressions with greater ease and return home with a more authentic accent. Enjoy breakfast and dinner with your host family on weekdays, and all meals on the weekend.
High season dates 01 Jun 2024 - 31 Aug 2024
Morning: 8:10 - 12:30
Afternoon: 13:40 - 16:30
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 16 | 20 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | |||||||||||
| Price at school Our price | -- | 1210 1150 | 1815 1725 | 2420 2299 | 3340 3173 | 4470 4247 | 5400 5130 | 6490 6166 | 8500 8075 | 10750 10213 | 538 512 |
Learn English with EF’s popular General English course at their Tamarindo Beach location. You will take 26 classes per week in this sunny paradise, and when you’re not too busy studying you can take advantage of the local surf opportunities, the dance activities offered by the school, and much more.
All aspects of language learning are taken into consideration, meaning that reading, listening, writing and speaking skills are developed evenly over the duration of the course. You will also be able to reap the benefits of the four special interest lessons included in the General English course, which are classes based on a subject of your choosing. This could be a grammar point that you’re unclear about, or even related to preparing yourself for an English exam or a professional opportunity.
This carefully composed course of 26 weekly lessons (total tuition time of 17 hours and 20 minutes), held in the morning and afternoon, is designed to help you move up 1 course level every 6 weeks. The general language lessons build your grammar and vocabulary, while the project sessions improve your research and communication skills through practical work tailored to your interests. You’ll also benefit from 4 Special Interest lessons, which focus your studies on the subjects you enjoy and help you reach your academic goals – whether it’s your destination’s culture or preparing for an official exam.
High season dates 01 Jun 2024 - 31 Aug 2024
Morning: 8:10 - 12:30
Afternoon: 13:40 - 16:30
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 16 | 20 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | |||||||||||
| Price at school Our price | -- | 1290 1226 | 1935 1839 | 2580 2451 | 3580 3401 | 4790 4551 | 5700 5415 | 6850 6508 | 9140 8683 | 11550 10973 | 560 532 |
This course is ideal for students who want to learn a language as fast as possible. Course tuition is structured as follows: 16 General language lessons, 4 project sessions, 10 special interest lessons and 2 lecture sessions each week. Course materials are not included in the price.
Make maximum progress during your stay abroad. Highly recommended for students who need to learn a language as quickly as possible for academic or professional reasons.
The highly structured curriculum, comprised of 32 morning and afternoon lessons a week (total tuition time of 21 hours and 20 minutes), will have you speaking and writing with confidence in the least amount of time. The general language lessons build your grammar and vocabulary, while our project sessions improve your research and communication skills through practical work tailored to your interests.
The Intensive Course offers the maximum number of Special Interest lessons, to ensure you successfully achieve your goals while studying abroad. Taught both in class and online, you can take SPIN Lessons focused on language skills, professional development, exam or university preparation or culture and arts.
High season dates 01 Jun 2024 - 31 Aug 2024
Morning: 8:10 - 12:30
Afternoon: 13:40 - 16:30
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 16 | 20 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | |||||||||||
| Price at school Our price | -- | 1390 1356 | 2085 2033 | 2780 2711 | 3930 3832 | 5240 5109 | 6250 6094 | 7500 7313 | 9840 9594 | 12300 11993 | 615 600 |
This course is ideal for students who want to learn a language as fast as possible. Course tuition is structured as follows: 16 General language lessons, 4 project sessions, 10 special interest lessons and 2 lecture sessions each week. Course materials are not included in the price.
Make maximum progress during your stay abroad. Highly recommended for students who need to learn a language as quickly as possible for academic or professional reasons.
The highly structured curriculum, comprised of 32 morning and afternoon lessons a week (total tuition time of 21 hours and 20 minutes), will have you speaking and writing with confidence in the least amount of time. The general language lessons build your grammar and vocabulary, while our project sessions improve your research and communication skills through practical work tailored to your interests.
The Intensive Course offers the maximum number of Special Interest lessons, to ensure you successfully achieve your goals while studying abroad. Taught both in class and online, you can take SPIN Lessons focused on language skills, professional development, exam or university preparation or culture and arts.
High season dates 01 Jun 2024 - 31 Aug 2024
Morning: 8:10 - 12:30
Afternoon: 13:40 - 16:30
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | |||||||||||
| Price at school Our price | -- | 1150 1093 | 1725 1639 | 2300 2185 | 2675 2542 | 3160 3002 | 3695 3511 | 4230 4019 | 4585 4356 | 5100 4845 | 6130 5824 |
This course is ideal for students who do not have a lot of time to dedicate to learning but want to communicate well. Course tuition is structured as follows: 16 General language lessons, 2 project sessions and 2 lecture sessions each week. Course materials are not included in the price.
This carefully composed course of 26 weekly lessons (total tuition time of 17 hours and 20 minutes), held in the morning and afternoon, is designed to help you move up 1 course level every 6 weeks. The general language lessons build your grammar and vocabulary, while the project sessions improve your research and communication skills through practical work tailored to your interests. You’ll also benefit from 4 Special Interest lessons, which focus your studies on the subjects you enjoy and help you reach your academic goals – whether it’s your destination’s culture or preparing for an official exam.
High season dates 01 Jun 2024 - 31 Aug 2024
Morning: 8:10 - 12:30
Afternoon: 13:40 - 16:30
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | |||||||||||
| Price at school Our price | -- | 1250 1219 | 1875 1829 | 2500 2438 | 2925 2852 | 3510 3423 | 4095 3993 | 4680 4563 | 5085 4958 | 5650 5509 | 6780 6611 |
This course is ideal for students who do not have a lot of time to dedicate to learning but want to communicate well. Course tuition is structured as follows: 16 General language lessons, 2 project sessions and 2 lecture sessions each week. Course materials are not included in the price.
Combine plenty of free time abroad with 20 morning and afternoon language lessons a week (total tuition time of 13 hours and 20 minutes) – combining General Language lessons, Project Sessions and Lecture Sessions. This course concentrates on understanding and speaking the language in practical situations. You’ll benefit from comprehensive materials, personalised instruction and interactive class time.
Accommodation
Experience maximum cultural exchange by living with native speakers in a private home. Gain insight into local culture, pick up expressions with greater ease and return home with a more authentic accent. Enjoy breakfast and dinner with your host family on weekdays, and all meals on the weekend.
High season dates 01 Jun 2024 - 31 Aug 2024
Morning: 8:30 - 12:30
Afternoon: 13:40 - 16:30
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 16 | 20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | |||||||||||
| Price at school Our price | -- | -- | -- | -- | 3075 2922 | 3640 3458 | 4870 4627 | 5800 5510 | 6970 6622 | 9300 8835 | 11750 11163 |
Lessons per week:
- 16 General English lessons
- 8 Exam preparation lesson
- 2 Special interest lessons focused on subject of student's choice
- 4 General teacher-guided lessons in project room
- 1 Lecture (double lesson)
Morning: 8:10 - 12:30
Afternoon: 13:40 - 16:30
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 16 | 20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | |||||||||||
| Price at school Our price | -- | -- | -- | -- | 3325 3242 | 3990 3891 | 5320 5187 | 6350 6192 | 7620 7430 | 10000 9750 | 12500 12188 |
Lessons per week:
- 16 General English lessons
- 8 Exam preparation lesson
- 2 Special interest lessons focused on subject of student's choice
- 4 General teacher-guided lessons in project room
- 1 Lecture (double lesson)
Accommodation
Experience maximum cultural exchange by living with native speakers in a private home. Gain insight into local culture, pick up expressions with greater ease and return home with a more authentic accent. Enjoy breakfast and dinner with your host family on weekdays, and all meals on the weekend.
High season dates 01 Jun 2024 - 31 Aug 2024
Morning: 8:10 - 12:30
Afternoon: 13:40 - 16:30
Information for all courses offered by EF International Language Center
The cost of course materials vary depending on the duration of the course:
1-6 weeks is EUR 55
7-12 weeks is EUR 95
13-18 weeks is EUR 145
19-24 weeks is EUR 195
25-30 weeks is EUR 245
31-36 weeks is EUR 295
37-42 weeks is EUR 345
43-48 weeks is EUR 395
49-52 weeks is EUR 445.
Cancellation Protection fee: EUR 85 (Non-refundable).
Students must book travel insurance, which covers the whole period of the course and stay in Tamarindo Beach. Students can book Erika Insurance Coverage via the school:
- Two weeks: EUR 85.
- Per additional extra week: EUR 40.
Students can have another insurance but they must prove they have booked another one.
Accommodation: - The twin room homestay included in the tuition price can be upgraded to a single room homestay for EUR 55 per week.
- Homestays are no further than 45 minutes by public transportation from school.
- Residence accommodation is also available upon request and subject to availability.
Classes are likely to take place on some days in the morning and other days in the afternoon. Students will be given the exact timetable closer to the start date. These are sample times and may change depending on availability and time of year. The 26 lessons is likely to follow the 20 lessons per week structure with the extra six lessons taking place after the morning classes or before the afternoon classes, two lessons on three days. Classes should fall somewhere within this timeframe.
01 Jan 2024, 28 Mar 2024, 29 Mar 2024, 11 Apr 2024, 01 May 2024, 25 Jul 2024, 02 Aug 2024, 15 Aug 2024, 01 Dec 2024, 25 Dec 2024.
Lessons needed per Spanish language level
Our price includes
- 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 before arrival
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EF International Language Center (EF)
General school facilities
Cafeteria
Drink vending machine
Computer lab
Lounge
Garden
Student support desk
Table tennis
Outdoor swimming pool
Free water dispenser
Free WIFI
Classroom equipment
TV in most classrooms
Air conditioning in all classrooms
Heating in all classrooms
Ample natural light in all classrooms
Number of classrooms: 15Number of public PC workstations: 40
Student Age
Airport transfer
Visa Documents
Accommodation
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | -- | 770 | 1155 | 1540 | 1925 | 2310 | 2695 | 3080 | 3850 | 4620 | 385 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Only available to book as an add-on for course options that don't already include accommodation.
Please note that the final price will fluctuate depending on whether booking is during the high season or not. Price will be confirmed upon initial booking request before payment.
FAQ about EF International Language Center, Tamarindo Beach
- What is the best price for a course at EF Languages Abroad, Tamarindo Beach?Spanish courses at EF Languages Abroad start at 547 € for Summer Course course with 20 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.
- Is airport pickup offered by EF Languages Abroad?Yes. The school offers pickup from Daniel Oduber Quiros International Airport ( €)
- What is the number of students per class at English First?Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at English First varies from 17 students (General Course + Accommodation ) to 17 students (General Course + Accommodation )
- Is this price lower than booking directly with the school?Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.
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