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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
Website: Spanish Language Courses in Costa Rica

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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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Spanish & Culture in Costa Rica
At Intercultura, we offer intensive Spanish classes and free cultural activities to our students, such as Latin dance, cooking, film, "intercambios" (exchanges) with local students, lectures, etc. in Costa Rica at our beautiful Beach campus and/or our Colonial City campus. All of our teachers are university qualified, certified and have been trained in the Communicative Method of teaching. We offer academic credit through many universities. Homestays, Volunteer and Excursion programs are offered. We also have a special summer Spanish camp for Teens. Please contact us and check out our website for more information.

Start Dates: Every Monday except over Christmas and Easter. Inquire for closed dates (national holidays).
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) - 2260-8480 / 2656-0127
Phone in U.S. 1-866-978-6668 / 1-866-978-6813
Toll Free (Europe): 4420-7993-0822

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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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Language Immersion Vacations WORLDWIDE!
Costa Rica (Heredia, La Fortuna, Monteverde, Manual Antonio, Flamingo Beach, Playa Tamarindo, Playa Dominical, Turrialba, Samara Beach, San Jose — Spanish)
We offer a variety of language courses worldwide for all ages and budgets. Immerse yourself in the local culture, pick your accommodation type and enjoy many cultural activities with international students from around the world. We enjoy what we do and that's the difference!

Cost: See website
Dates: See website
Contact: Language Vacation, 131 Felbrigg Ave, Toronto, Ontario M5M 2M6 Canada
Phone: Toll Free: 1 888 494 3974 / 416 682 0898
Email: info@languagevacation.com
Website: www.languagevacation.com

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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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Amerispan Spanish Programs in Costa Rica
AmeriSpan offers Spanish programs in various cities in Costa Rica including Alajuela, Coronado, Flamingo Beach, Heredia, Jaco Beach, Manuel Antonio, Monteverde, Samara Beach, San Joaquin, and San Jose. Known as the Switzerland of Central America, Costa Rica has an abundance of natural beauty and is populated by a friendly, well-educated people. Costa Rica has obtained the highest standard of living in Central America by embracing democracy and disbanding its army. This small country is a paradise for nature lovers with national parks, jungles, volcanoes, and beaches. Studying Abroad in Costa Rica is available in a variety of different forms including Spanish Schools, Teen Study Abroad, Volunteer & Intern, Salud Medical Programs, Business & Professional, Educator, and Spanish & Fun.

Dates: All year round
Contact: AmeriSpan Study Abroad,1334 Walnut Street, 6th Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19107.
Tel: USA & Canada: 800-879-6640, UK: ++44 020-8123-6086, Worldwide: 215-751-1100. SKYPE: amerispan (you skype directly to our switchboard when we are offline!)
Facebook: amerispan.com/fb Twitter: AmeriSpanAbroad
Email: info@amerispan.com
Website: www.amerispan.com/country/Costa_Rica/schools/6

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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.

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

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.

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

CEEP Costa Rica (Personalized Spanish)
Spanish Language School 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
Spanish Language School in San Jose
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
Spanish Immersion School 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
Study Spanish in Costa Rica and Join the Community
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
Spanish Language School in Costa Rica
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 in Manuel Antonia, Costa Rica
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"
Spanish Language School in San Jose
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 the Spanish Language 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 School 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 Language School in San Jose, 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 Four Locations Across Costa Rica

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 School
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
Includes Spanish Language Programs and Much More
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.

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/

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

Study Spanish Abroad 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 the Spanish with WAYRA at the Tamarindo Beach Language School in 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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