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The Affiliate Spanish Language School in Curridabat, Costa Rica

school history

In 1995, the Affiliate Spanish Language School in Costa Rica, opened its doors to foreigners from around the world with the intention of teaching Spanish as a second language and exposing students to the Costa Rican way of life.

Since its inception, this fine Spanish language school has been building its name and growing in popularity.

The experienced teachers have taught thousands of students Spanish and have enriched many students lives by exposing them to the rich Costa Rican culture.

There are many Spanish language schools to choose from in Costa Rica, but our Affiliate Spanish Language School in Costa Rica sets itself apart from the rest by providing experienced teachers, diverse offerings of courses , a quality curriculum, caring homestay families, competitive prices, and a conducive environment in which to learn Spanish.

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School Location

Curridabat, Costa Rica

It located in Curridabat, an upscale neighborhood that lies right outside of San Jose. Curridabat has many fine restaurants, parks, gyms, clubs, shopping malls, movie theaters, and a happening nightlife, which are all within walking distance!

For all of the ice cream lovers out there, there is a famous Costa Rican ice cream shop called Pops located next door to the school. So after a long day in class or on a hot Costa Rican day, you can treat yourself to a frozen cone.

The School

You can take Spanish grammar or Spanish conversation class in the garden.

Watch out, there is a huge mango tree in the garden and if it hears any students speaking any other language outside of Spanish, it has been known to drop mangos on the heads of the guilty party.

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Technology

Our Affiliate School in Costa Rica is known for being a technologically progressive Spanish language school and there are multiple computers for students to access the Internet. Phones are available for international and local calls, as well as a fax machine, which can be utilized by all students.

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social and cultural Activities

Tropical Fruit Class

You can participate in extra cultural learning activities, (*depending of the time of the year and number of students*), to enhance the student’s cultural awareness and increase the students' Spanish language skill.

A few commonly offered cultural learning activities offered are the Salsa/Latin Dance Class, the Tropical Exotic Fruit Class, coffee plantation tour, or local museum or market visits.

Salsa Class - Classes de baile

The school management has developed a system that makes learning Spanish through total immersion, fun, educational and memorable.

This Spanish immersion program has a diverse offering of activities to enhance Spanish language acquisition and cultural awareness.

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Testimonials

Name: Charles F.

State and Country: Virginia, USA

Testimonial:   "This is a first rate school and program. It is an excellent place for individuals to go to learn or improve their Spanish or for study abroad programs for upper level high school students or any level college students. I have coordinated 5 different trips since 1999 for university level students to study in Costa Rica for 3-4 weeks. I feel four weeks is most beneficial to anyone at any level; however, some is always better than none.

The school has excellent teachers. The staff is very accommodating, helpful and always willing to do whatever it takes to make the experience there the best it can be. My students have always returned home with nothing but wonderfully favorable comments on the entire experience. Moreover, they have enjoyed the homestay experiences which is further testimonial to the wonderful nature of the Ticos.

Lastly, the excursions offered are really great ways to get a study break and become more familiar with the many different aspects of Costa Rica.

I have no hesitation to recommend the school to anyone wishing to have a truly wonderful and beneficial life experience by going abroad to study Spanish."

Charles F.
Assistant Professor of French & Spanish
Bridgewater College
Bridgewater, VA

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Name:  Dr. Ruth S., University of Louisiana at Monroe

State and Country:  Louisiana. USA

Testimonial: "The University of Louisiana at Monroe has always been very pleased with the school. The faculty is very good, the families are carefully chosen, and the organization of activities is very well done. Nuria, Emma, the teachers, and all the staff work very hard to provide a quality educational experience and a safe learning environment. We have so much confidence in the school that we will allow students go alone to Costa Rica when they cannot go with our group.

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Name: Molly P. S. Co-Director/Travel Coordinator

State and Country: Colorado, USA

Testimonial:  "I highly recommend the school for anyone interested in a 'total package' immersion program! As travel coordinator for LingoLynx, LLC, I have been organizing trips for professionals for the past 5 summers. The administrators are caring and attentive to all students' needs, the teachers are fun and personable, and the host families are friendly and helpful."

"Our participants consistently claim their experience as the most rewarding they've had in foreign travel and language acquisition."

Web site:   www.lingolynx.com         

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additional information

Our Affiliate Spanish Language School in Costa Rica operates a first class Spanish-immersion-program, which has hosted clients from around the world. Even though most clients are from the U.S., many students have come from Belgium, Brazil, England, Ireland, the Bahamas, New Zealand, Australia, Canada, South Africa, Japan, China, Italy, France, South Korea, Austria, Switzerland and others. One brilliant thing is that while participating in this Spanish immersion program, you will meet people from around the world.

If you are college bound or a current college student, you can receive US academic credit for Spanish classes taken. This Spanish language school has a rich history of teaching Spanish to foreigners and offers a first-class Spanish immersion program!

*At the Costa Rica Airport you will have to pay a $27 tourist fee to depart to your home country.

Studying Spanish abroad in Costa Rica will be a truly enjoyable experience. Students who have attended this school have spoken highly about its friendly atmosphere, quality teaching methods, flexibility, ability to make modifications to meet the needs of their clients, competent and qualified teaching staff, quality homestay program, travel and weekend excursion planning, and ability to teach Spanish in a fun, practical and exciting way.

Go with Spanish Por Favor and learn Spanish by living it!

Please contact us with any questions or apply online and we will get back to you in less that 24 hours

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Curridabat, CosTa rica - prices points

*The Low Season starts mid-February & ends mid-May. It starts again mid-September till the first week of December.

*The High Season starts mid-December & ends mid-February. It starts up again the third week of May till mid-September.

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1.888.870.0427