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WHO 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

100 % hold a University degree in the field of Second Language Acquisition or Philology

50% hold 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

Nationalities: Ages:
  • US & Canada: 35%
  • Switzerland: 17%
  • Netherlands: 11%
  • Germany: 8%
  • UK: 6%
  • Portugal: 5%
  • Scandinavia: 4%
  • Brazil: 4%
  • Russia: 3%
  • Asia: 2%
  • Italy: 1%
  • Others: 4%
  • 18-25: 32%
  • 26 – 35: 21%
  • 36-50: 20%
  • Over 50: 22%
  • Under 18: 5%

SCHOOL FACILITIES

  • Tropical gardens and terraces
  • Free WiFi, coffee and tea
  • Fridge and Microwave
  • Computer lab
  • Lounge & Study rooms
  • Smartboard & AC in every classroom
  • Adapted curriculum available
  • Ample natural light in all classrooms
  • 100% Solar-powered campuses
  • 15 Spanish classrooms in each campus
  • Wheelchair accessible lounge, classrooms, reception, kitchen and toilets

ADDITIONAL FACTS

  • Average number of students by campus: Heredia: 25 – 45   /  Sámara:  30 – 70
    Average number of students per class: 3-4 (max.6)
  • Number of levels offered:   12 from beginner (A1) through advanced (C1), plus 6 superior (C1-C2) levels.
    Minimum/maximum age of students: 
  • Adult classes: 18 years (no maximum age- oldest student so far: 85 years!)
  • Kids classes: 8-17years
  • Age ranges fluctuate: 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.
  • 90% of our students are solo-travelers

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: Heredia: Daily, Mon – Thurs. Sámara 2 x week
  • Latin American Cooking: 1/wk
  • City tour: At start of program
  • Varied activities (movie, volleyball, football, crafts): 1/wk
  • Zumba: 1/wk Heredia, 2/wk Sám.
  • Yoga: 1/wk
  • Evening Outing/Dance night: 1/wk
  • Local Cultural tour: 1/wk Heredia only

WEATHER

  • Heredia is the “land of eternal spring:” year-round average highs of 78-80° F  /  25-27° C
  • Sámara beach is always hot and sunny: average temperatures of 89° F / 31° C

Note: Green season (best time of year!) is May–Oct, with light rains in afternoons, mornings usually sunny.

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: the trip takes 1.5+hrs from LIR or 4.5+ hours from SJO.