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Spanish Study in Mexico and Costa Rica for Educators by Anita Ensmann
Spanish Language Study in Latin America by Volker Poelzl 

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High Quality Language Courses in Traditional Costa Rican Surroundings
At Cactus we are only too aware of the importance of Spanish, be it for business, education or the sheer pleasure of being able to communicate with different people and cultures. As one of the UK's leading agencies in language travel abroad, we are proud to offer high quality Spanish courses in various locations across Costa Rica. Choose from the lush cloud forest of Monteverde, the wonderful golden coastlines of Playa Tamarindo, Playa Samara and Jaco Beach, or the bustling colonial town of Heredia, just outside San José. At Cactus you can also be sure to find a dedicated team of linguists and travellers, on hand to give you advice and consistently high levels of customer service, good value and enjoyment.

Dates: All year round
Contact: info@cactuslanguage.com
Web site: Spanish Language Courses in Costa Rica

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Spanish & Culture in Costa Rica
Intensive Spanish and Cultural activities in Costa Rica at our beautiful Beach campus and/or our Colonial City campus. University qualified, certified teachers; US academic credit. Free Latin Dance, cooking, film, “intercambios” with local students, lectures, music and theatre outings. Homestays, Volunteer and Excursion programs offered. New: Summer Spanish for Teens.

Start Dates: Every Monday except over Christmas and Easter. Inquire for closed dates.
Contact: Intercultura Language and Cultural Center, Costa Rica; Directors: Laura Ellington, MA, Marcelo Arroyo, M.Ed.
Email: info@interculturacostarica.com or info@samaralanguageschool.com
Website: www.interculturacostarica.com or www.samaralanguageschool.com
Phone in Costa Rica: (011- 506)- 260-8480 / 656-0127; Phone in U.S. (718) 436-0262

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IMAC Spanish Language Programs: Costa Rica
If you are looking for quality Spanish language schools, IMAC is recognized as one of the finest Spanish Language schools in Latin America and worldwide. Offering programs backed with over 36 years of experience, we have the best selection in Spanish Language courses, locations and extra-curricular activities. Let us help you choose the program that is just right for you in Costa Rica: San José or Alajuela!

Dates: All year round
Cost: From 1 to 52+ weeks. Visit website.
Contact: IMAC Spanish Language Programs, Donato Guerra No.180 (Historic Downtown Area), Guadalajara, Jalisco 44100, Mexico.
Tel: 52 - 33 - 3613-1080. Fax: 52 - 33 - 3613-4621.
TOLL FREE: USA: 1-866-306 5040; Canada: 1-866-306 5040; England: 0-800-404 9844; Australia: 0-800-0611 0136;New Zealand: 0-800-449-282.
Email: Spanish-Imac@Imac-ac.edu.mx.
Website: www.Spanish-School.com.mx/costarica/index.html

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Languages in Action
Spanish Language Courses and Schools in Costa Rica
Learn Spanish in Manuel Antonio, San Jose, Santo Domingo, Barva, and Guanacasta.
Languages in Action is the largest international organization of language centres worldwide. LIA offers a wide variety of high quality Costa Rican language courses and culture immersion in cities throughout Costa Rica. We aim to provide you with a memorable and useful experience of Costa Rican culture and with that, all the joys that Costa Rica has to offer. Our Costa Rican language schools have been providing language courses for many years and are now established leaders in this field. Our schools are accredited and meet international guidelines in providing first class language instruction within friendly supportive environments.

Dates: All year round
Email: info@languagesinaction.com
Website: www.languagesinaction.com/spanish_courses/costarica/index.php

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Casas Rio Chiquito Spanish Program
Casas Rio Chiquito’s Spanish program and volunteer opportunities provide support and economic development to the community of La Flor, Costa Rica. Students learn Spanish in a beautiful mountain setting, stay with local families, and can choose to volunteer in the community by teaching English, gardening, conservation work and more.

Dates: Program is offered year round
Cost: $346 - $746 USD
Contact: Sharon Taylor and Esteban Sojo, North American Representatives
Tel.: 204-785-8828
Email: info@riochiquito.org
Website: www.riochiquito.org

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Language study in Costa Rica

Spanish Course in Costa Rica with COINED
COINED has 7 Spanish schools in Costa Rica with innovative teaching methods. As a result, its courses are the favorite among participants around the world. We also have a wide variety of courses so that participants can select the one that suits them best. Our main objective is to offer services of incomparable quality. That is why all our study abroad programs offer an outstanding international educational experience. The goal of the Intensive Course is the development of communicative competence in the Spanish language providing contextualized grammar. It is the most selected among our students.

Dates: Starts every Monday the year round except on holidays
Cost: Check website for program specifics
Contact: Coined International. Tel.: +44 800-845-6693/  +1 18008979631 / +55 1331133989.
Email: info@intercoined.org
Website: www.coined-costarica.org

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Learn Spanish in Costa Rica
Costa Rica is a beautiful Central American paradise that offers a wide range of flora and fauna, and the possibility to practice outdoors sports. Choose where to learn Spanish: The colonial Heredia, the paradisiacal Flamingo and Jaco Beach, Monteverde with its vast rainforests and white sand coasts, and San Jose and Tamarindo with numerous parks and plantations. EasyGO Languages offers you language programs worldwide and the opportunity to have a wonderful experience without worrying about anything else. Our experience in the study abroad industry reflects itself in the quality of our programs selected to guarantee a successful trip. 

Dates: Starts every Monday the year round except on holidays
Cost: Visit our website for program costs
Contact: Easy Go Languages, 630 NE 34th St, Suite 3, Miami FL 33137.Tel: USA: +1 305-517-7772
Email: info@easygolanguages.com
Website: www.easygolanguages.com

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Amistad Institute S.A.
Spanish Courses for Foreigners in Costa Rica
We offer our very special Spanish courses for all levels from beginner to advanced.
Costa Rica Au Pairs
Come to Costa Rica for 3 months, study Spanish one month, then teach English to Costa Rican kids.

Contact: info@amistadinstitute.net, www.amistadinstitute.net

CEEP Costa Rica (Personalized Spanish)
Spanish Language Courses in Tres Rios, Costa Rica
Maximize your Spanish learning experience at an award-winning Spanish language school, where we design individual programs just for you. Courses include private and group Spanish as well as Spanish for children. Internships also available.

Contact: learnmore@personalizedspanish.com, www.personalizedspanish.com

Centro Cultural de Idiomas
Spanish in Action
A conversational Spanish course, with flexible scheduling. 2-4 hours per day, 1 week to 6 months. Private lessons also available.

Contact: info@spanish-in-action.com, www.spanish-in-action.com

Centro de Idiomas LOGOS
Students have again ranked Logos the #1 Spanish School in Central America. We focus on fun and enjoyment, (inter)action and professional language training, have super friendly host families, offer you great excursions and the very best locations.

Contact: kleandro@spanishlogos.com, www.spanishlogos.com

Centro Panamericano de Idiomas
Study Spanish in Costa Rica
(CPI) is the only Spanish immersion school in Costa Rica that lets students study at three separate campuses, in three distinct regions of the country - Heredia, Monteverde, and Flamingo Beach.

Contact: info@cpi-edu.com, www.cpi-edu.com

Christian Immersion Spanish Academy in Costa Rica
Offers the Regular Program which has been designed for students who would like a general and overall experience of doing both Spanish lessons and some community service within the Voz Que Clama Mission in Costa Rica. Also offers the Children's Program which is designed for families with children between the ages of 4-12 years old. The children are given the opportunity to be involved with learning Spanish in the school, as well as take part in the mission activities.

Contact: vqcmission@racsa.co.cr, www.cisacostarica.com

Comunicare
The center offers programs in Spanish language, Central American studies and culture, environmental studies, medical Spanish, volunteer work and high school teaching.

Contact: www.comunicare-cr.com

COSI (Costa Rica Spanish Institute)
COSI offers high quality instruction with a very professional and organized staff. We provide the unique possibility of taking Spanish classes in San José and at Manuel Antonio National Park (beach and rainforest).

El Paraiso Spanish School
Mini-Group and  Private Spanish Classes.
Learn Spanish and Scuba Dive in Costa Rica
Combine a Spanish program with various diving options.
Adventures and Spanish in Costa Rica
Combine Spanish lessons and adventure tours.

Contact: info@elparaisoschool.com, www.elparaisoschool.com

Escuela D'Amore
Immerse Yourself in Spanish
La Escuela De Idiomas D'Amore Spanish language school offers intensive immersion programs and homestay to students from over 30 countries. Founded in 1992, we are the original beach school and campus in Costa Rica. While our experience sets us apart from the rest, your experience is most important to us. New! Come and visit our beautiful on-campus Butterfly Farm.

Institute for Central American Development Studies c/o ICADS
Intensive Spanish Immersion Program - Costa Rica
The Institute for Central American Development Studies (ICADS) offers 30-day programs of Intensive Spanish Language - 4 1/2 hours daily, five days a week. Small classes (4 students or fewer) geared to individual needs. Extra lectures, activities and volunteer opportunities emphasize environmental and social justice issues. Supportive, informal learning environment. Award winning programs. 25 years of excellence in teaching.

Contact: info@icads.org, www.icads.org

IECR Instituto de Español "Costa Rica"
Offers intensive Spanish courses, volunteer, internship opportunities, homestays, business, medical, legal, and religious Spanish.

Contact: iespcr@racsa.co.cr, www.professionalspanish.com

ILISA Instituto Latinoamerica de Idiomas
Learn Spanish in Costa Rica
Serious Spanish students need only apply. Since 1987, ILISA has been providing high-quality, tailored Spanish immersion programs in San Pedro, Costa Rica to professionals and others intent on learning the language. Our classes are never larger than four students and private programs are individually-crafted to ensure you speak the Spanish you need for your studies, career or travels.

Contact: spanish@ilisa.com; www.ilisa.com

Institute for Central American Studies
Mesoamerica Language Program in Costa Rica
The Mesoamerica Language Program is a department of the Institute for Central American Studies, which is dedicated to the cause of peace, justice and the well-being of the people and land of Central America. The objective of our program is to provide an affordable, conversationally-oriented Spanish learning experience. Our program is designed to enable the student to converse in a short period of time, thus providing the possibility to communicate effectively and to gain a deeper understanding of Latin American culture; the methodology focus on developing communicative skills. We are credited by the government of Costa Rica and by ISO-9002.

Contact: mesoamerica@ice.co.cr, www.mesoamericaonline.net

Instituto Universal de Idiomas
Spanish in Costa Rica
Among the oldest Spanish institutes in Costa Rica - over 24 years of experience. The constant development has refined an educational program and philosophy that sets our students apart from any other language school. Our enthusiastic, qualified and experienced teachers provide a Spanish curriculum to fulfill your special needs - whether it is beginner, intermediate or advanced - about our language and culture. If you don't have enough time for a whole curriculum, join our Three Day Survival Crash Course!

Contact: info@universal-edu.com, www.universal-edu.com.

Language Link
Study Spanish at Language Schools in Heredia and San Jose

Quality complete immersion Spanish language programs in 2 different locations in Costa Rica. Academic credit available through U.S. accredited university. Excursions to explore this beautiful peaceful country, excellent homestays with 2 meals, all ages with special separate teen programs and children's classes, beach campus option, all levels, airport pickups included, insurance included, additional cultural classes including dance. Small classes (4-6) or private classes very suitable for professionals. Easy enrollment through our U.S. office, now in its 15th year of excellent service.

Pura Vida Language Institute
Costa Rica Spanish Immersion Abroad
Complete Spanish immersion programs customized to fit the desires and needs of each individual student. Join us in San Joaquin de Flores, Costa Rica where we offer small classes, home-stays, and weekend eco-tours throughout this beautiful country.
Traveling Spanish Program
For groups, families, couples or individuals. Our one-of-a-kind program combines the excitement of travel in Costa Rica with an enriching educational experience. Imagine touring the rainforest or fishing in the open seas – while learning to speak Spanish!

Contact: info@puravidalanguageinstitute.com, www.puravidalanguageinstitute.com

Proyecto Asis Spanish Institute
Spanish language courses taught in an ecological reserve of a rain forest near volcano Arenal with small groups.

Contact: info@institutoasis.com, www.institutoasis.com.

Rancho Leona
Explore, Experience, Learn in Costa Rica
Learn Spanish, volunteer and study Costa Rican culture at a beautiful relaxed lodge setting on the Sarapiqui river.

Contact: feslick@sbcglobal.net, www.rancholeona.com.

San Diego State University - College of Extended Studies
Spanish Language Immersion Program in Alajuela, Costa Rica
The Spanish Language Immersion Program in Costa Rica is a three-week intensive study of language and culture of this Central American country. Participants earn four units of SDSU resident credit in Spanish. Living accommodations with Spanish-speaking families throughout Alajuela Courses are taught by faculty of the Instituto de Cultura y Lengua Costarricense (Costa Rican Culture and Language Institute).
The Institute is located in Alajuela, a small city adjacent to San Jose, the capital.

Contact: travel.program@sdsu.edu, www.ces.sdsu.edu/travel/

School of the World
Spanish, Surfing, Art and Digital Photography in Costa Rica
The School of the World is a traveler's education school located on the Pacific coast of Costa Rica, in the town of Playa Jaco. Costa Rica's beautiful countryside, friendly native Spanish speaking people, and stunning beaches form the perfect backdrop for studying Spanish, surfing, art, and digital photography.

Contact: info@schooloftheworld.org, www.schooloftheworld.org

Sol Education Abroad
Spanish Immersion in Costa Rica
Take intensive Spanish classes and electives while living with a host family and taking in all that the people and culture of Costa Rica have to offer! Explore the verdant cloud forests and tropical coastlines of the Central American country while studying Spanish in either the colonial city of Heredia or the traditional, rural community of Atenas.

Contact: info@solabroad.com, www.solabroad.com

Spanish Abroad
Learn Spanish in Costa Rica
Spanish Abroad offers Spanish language programs throughout Latin America & Spain. Classes, accommodations, cultural activities, weekend excursions and more. General and specialized instruction such as medical programs, business programs internships, family, and group programs. Additionally we offer volunteer opportunities at select locations.

Contact: Spanish Abroad, Inc., 5112 N 40th St. Suite 203, Phoenix, AZ 85018 USA, Toll Free: 888-722-7623, Fax: 602-840-1545; Email: info@spanishabroad.com; Web site: www.spanishabroad.com.

Spanish, Ecology, Latin American Studies in Heredia and Puntarenas
Both locations offer intensive language studies which fulfill up to 2 years of university language Spanish requirements in only 1 semester or 8-week summer program in Heredia. Additional courses offered in political science, history, biology, teacher ed., business, literature, etc. Program organized week-long and weekend field trips, homestays, and many local university activities.

Spanish for Success in Costa Rica
Study abroad and learn Spanish at beautiful locations in the world. Learn the history, culture, and language of the people of Costa Rica. Whether you’re a youth looking for a summer program or an academic student or even a professional in any trade, we have courses for you.

Contact: info@spanishforsuccess.com, www.spanishforsuccess.com

Spanish Study Holidays
Students choosing Spanish courses at our school in Monteverde, Costa Rica, do so because they wish to combine a high quality Spanish language course with living next to a completely unspoiled tropical rain forest.

Contact: info@spanishstudyholidays.com, www.spanishstudyholidays.com.

Universidad Veritas
Learn Spanish in Costa Rica
Learn Spanish in a certified university in arts, design and architecture, 4 weeks courses, courses with ticos, adventure destiny. Ecology, Marine, Ecotourism, photography and a lot of different courses.

Contact: abarahona@uveritas.ac.cr, www.uveritas.ac.cr

WAYRA Instituto de Español
Learn Spanish with WAYRA at Tamarindo Beach, Costa Rica
WAYRA operates in a pristine environment and offers an ideal setting for people that are interested in learning Spanish by following a full immersion program.

Contact: info@spanish-wayra.co.cr, www.spanish-wayra.co.cr

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