What we are and what we do!
Widely recognized as one of the top language schools in Costa Rica, Intercultura Costa Rica has a variety of Spanish programs for all ages and learners.
You can learn Spanish in Costa Rica with our internationally recognized Spanish programs, offered year-round at both city and beach campuses. Each Spanish course is designed for full immersion in real-life contexts and social interactions.
STUDENT RATING:
100 % 5/5 ***** on Trip Advisor
Spanish teacher qualifications:
100 % hold a University degree in the field of Second Language Acquisition or Philology,
50% hold post-graduate certificates and
20% have Master´s degrees.
WHAT STUDENTS LIKE ABOUT INTERCULTURA COSTA RICA:
- Our two beautiful, custom-built campuses:
- The vibrant Samara beachfront campus, whose gate leads right onto the sand!
- The historic Heredia campus, a tropical oasis in the heart of the city
- Small, fun classes with dynamic & highly qualified professors
- Friendly atmosphere, multilingual support staff and welcoming facilities – students’ home away from home
- Free daily cultural activities like Latin dance, cooking and yoga – students are never bored!
- Amazing homestays make students feel like part of the family, creating lifelong relationships
- Great place for solo travelers to easily make friends and meet fellow students of all ages and nationalities.
ACCREDITATIONS, STUDY PROGRAMS & WORKSHOPS:
- ACTFL, SIELE, Bildungsurlaub, United Nations Global Compact IALC – (regional visit pending), iStudy Global Award Winner,
- Duke University, UNC Kenan- Flagler Business School, Organization for Tropical Studies, UCR, Crear Association, U of Southern Mississippi, Lead Abroad, Austin College, Francis Parker Charter, CEGEP Montreal, College de Maisonneuve, Putney UK, CR TEFL, UPeace United Nations Mandate
- ICEF, ACTFL, WYSTC, NAFSA, AATSP, OECD, Harvard Extension School.
STUDENT BODY DATA:
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NOTE:
- Average number of students by campus: Heredia: 25 – 45 / Sámara: 30 – 70
Average number of students per class: 3-4 (min.1, max.6) - Number of levels offered: 12 from beginner (A1) through advanced (C1), plus 6 superior (C1-C2) levels.
Minimum/maximum age of students: 18 years (except family or school groups, run separately)/ no maximum age (so far, our oldest student was 85)! - During school holidays, there are more families, groups and college-age students.
- At other times of the year independent travelers of all ages and nationalities are the norm.
- Most students travel by themselves
SCHOOL FACILITIES:
- Free coffee and tea
- Microwave for student use
- Fridge for student use
- Computer lab
- Movie room
- Lounge
- Gardens
- Study rooms
- Free WIFI
- Smartboard in every classroom
- Adapted curriculum available
- Air conditioning in all classrooms
- Ample natural light in all classrooms
- 100% Solar paneled schools
- 15 Spanish classrooms in each campus
- 2 public PC workstations in each campus
- Wheelchair accessible classrooms, reception, coffee and toilets
Languages spoken by staff:
English, Spanish, German, French & Portuguese
PRICES INCLUDE:
- Daily activities (Latin dance, cooking, films, local tour, zumba, yoga and arts)
- Free Wifi
- Certificate of course attendance
- Language level placement test at first day of classes
- Free pickup for Heredia students with homestay from SJO airport
- Course book
FREE SCHOOL ACTIVITIES:
- Latin Dance: Daily, Mon – Thurs
- Latin American Cooking: 1/wk
- City tour: At start of program
- Movie afternoon/evening: 1/wk
- Zumba: 1/wk Heredia, 3/wk Sám.
- Yoga: 1/wk Heredia / 3/wk Sámara
- Local outing: 1/wk Heredia only
THE WEATHER:
- Heredia is the “land of eternal spring:” year-round averages of 78 F / 5 C
- Sámara beach is always hot and sunny: average temperatures of 89 F / 31.6 C
Note: Green season (best time of year!) is May – Oct, with light rains in afternoons.
Our reading tip: Why coming to Costa Rica during green season!
AIRPORT TRANSFER
- Free from San José airport (SJO) for students with min 1 week Heredia homestay
- For Sámara Beach students, students can arrive at SJO (San José) or LIR (Liberia) and take public or private transport ($20 – $220) to Sámara: trip takes 1.5+hrs from LIR, or 4.5+ hours from SJO.