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.
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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.