Ilisa Language SchoolSan Jose, Costa Rica
- Five all-weather outdoor classrooms located in the school’s beautiful gardens.
- The school has its own restaurant for students on the terrace.
- Younger students should consider that the average age of students at this school is significantly higher than at most other schools.
- Nationality mix could be more balanced. 70% of students are from USA
Location: ILISA Language School San José is a Spanish school located in the bustling Costa Rican capital city of San José. Housed in a quiet suburb of San Pedro's "La Granja" neighbourhood, students can enjoy the busy capital of Costa Rica from a slight distance whilst having direct access to the city centre, which is a 40-minute bus ride away. Attractions and sites of interest within walking distance of the school include the Outlet Mall, San Pedro Mall and the Plaza del Sol shopping mall. The University of Costa Rica Campus is also close to the school, ensuring many amenities and social happenings for students nearby.
Course selection: In addition to General Spanish programmes available to students of all levels, ILISA San José also provides one-to-one Executive Spanish, combination programmes of both group and private lessons, and private lessons.
Social and cultural: As the capital city of Costa Rica, San José has many cultural sites and activities for students to enjoy. Such attributes include the museums, theatres, concerts, city tours, the central market, churches and craft churches. There are many eateries and social venues local to the school and the city centre is also just a bus ride away.
Additional information: ILISA San José has supplied language courses for over 40 years.
- The language school Ilisa Language School was founded in San Jose, Costa Rica in 1981.
- Legal name / parent company: Language Express S.A
- Tax registration ID: 3-101-554159
- Abbreviated name of school: ILISA San Jose
Spanish Courses
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
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Price at School Our price | 510 485 | 1020 969 | 1530 1454 | 2040 1938 | 2550 2423 | 3060 2907 | 3570 3392 | 4080 3876 | 5100 4845 | 6120 5814 | 510 485 |
This is a combination of the Group-4 program plus 2 hours of private tutoring in the afternoon (13:15-15:15). In the afternoon classes, special attention will be given to your particular needs and interests.
No new grammar structures are presented, but if you wish, old ones are reviewed. The emphasis of the afternoon class lies in improving your proficiency and extending active vocabulary.
For special interest groups, such as international aid workers, teachers, therapists or company employees, afternoon private classes can be tailored according to your needs and interests.
Morning: 8:00 - 12:00
Afternoon: 13:00 - 15:00
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
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Price in US$ | |||||||||||
Price at School Our price | 265 252 | 530 504 | 795 756 | 1060 1007 | 1325 1259 | 1590 1511 | 1855 1763 | 2120 2014 | 2650 2518 | 3180 3021 | 265 252 |
This is the most popular of our Spanish courses. You will be placed in a class with students of a similar ability level. With a maximum of four students per group, your participation is assured and progress guaranteed.
Classes are given from 08:00 to 12:00 with a 20-minute break at 10:00.
This program offers you a lot of Spanish instruction while still allowing you enough free time for other activities.
In the rare event that we are unable to place you in a group class due to differing skill levels, we shall instead provide 3 hours of individual tutoring.
Morning: 8:00 - 12:00
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
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Price in US$ | |||||||||||
Price at School Our price | 510 485 | 1020 969 | 1530 1454 | 2040 1938 | 2550 2423 | 3060 2907 | 3570 3392 | 4080 3876 | 5100 4845 | 6120 5814 | 510 485 |
If you have very little time available or have specialized language needs, you may prefer to concentrate on Spanish in one-to-one tutoring sessions.
They offer private classes for 4 or 6 hours a day. This program is available for every level and follows the same scheduling as the Group-4 and Group-4 Plus programs. Visits can be scheduled related to a certain profession when you start your study.
The emphasis of this program lies in improving general language skills and, depending on your needs, building skills and vocabulary specifically related to your profession. Included is a language competence report covering listening and reading comprehension, writing and speaking skills, and if applicable, professional speaking skills.
Morning: 8:00 - 12:00
Information for all courses offered by Ilisa Language School
If no suitable group course is available, a reduced number of private lessons will be offered.
01 Jan 2024, 06 Apr 2024, 07 Apr 2024, 10 Apr 2024, 01 May 2024, 24 Jul 2024, 02 Aug 2024, 14 Aug 2024, 03 Sep 2024, 15 Sep 2024, 01 Dec 2024, 25 Dec 2024.
Lessons needed per Spanish language level
Our price includes
- INCLUDED Organized activities
- INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
- INCLUDED Language level placement test at first day of classes
- INCLUDED Language level placement test before arrival
Ilisa Language School (ILISA)
General school facilities
Cafeteria
Restaurant
Auditorium
Garden
Balcony / terrace
Student support desk
Free WIFI
Free parking
Non-smoking (all indoor and all outdoor areas of school)
Tourist information
Assistance with entrance ticket purchases
Assistance with reservations for restaurants, bars, clubs
Assistance with organizing transportation
Classroom equipment
TV in some classrooms
Air conditioning in some classrooms
Ample natural light in all classrooms
Number of classrooms: 20Number of public PC workstations: 1
Additional comment about facilities of school
Student Age / Nationality
Top student nationalities
Age of students
Airport transfer
Visa Documents
Leisure activities
activity possible | distance from school | |
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Ballet | | - |
Baseball | | - |
Basketball | | 1 km |
Cooking | | - |
Cricket | | - |
Dancing | | - |
Field Hockey | | - |
Football (soccer) | | 2 km |
Golf | | - |
Horse riding | | 30 km |
Ice Hockey | | - |
Mountainbiking | | - |
Music | | - |
Rugby | | - |
Sailing | | - |
Squash | | - |
Swimming | | 2 km |
Table Tennis | | - |
Tennis | | 5 km |
Volleyball | | - |
Yoga | | 1 km |
Examples of leisure activities organized by the school
Adults - Free activities
Adults - Paid activities
Student opinions about Ilisa Language School, San Jose
FAQ about Ilisa Language School,
- What is the best price for a course at Ilisa Language School, San Jose?Spanish courses at Ilisa Language School start at 252 US$ for Group 4 course with 20 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.
- Is airport pickup offered by Ilisa Language School?Yes. The school offers pickup from Juan Santamaria International Airport (35 US$)
- What is the number of students per class at ILISA Language Institute?Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at ILISA Language Institute varies from 1 students (Private Lessons 20) to 4 students (Group 4 Plus)
- What is the qualification of the teachers at Ilisa Language School?100% of teachers at Ilisa Language School hold a university degree. 50% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
- Which countries are students of Ilisa Language School from?The highest Nationality percentage at Ilisa Language School comes from USA with a 70% representation, followed by students from Germany (10%) and Japan (10%).
- Is this price lower than booking directly with the school?Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.
- Ilisa Language School offers courses for which ages?Ilisa Language School offers courses from 4 years to 99. Average age is 25 during the summer and 35 for the rest of the year.