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Spanish Language Immersion Program

by: Academia de Español Nicoya

9.86 (7)

The Spanish Language Immersion program is designed to address the personal needs of the students. With our two-to-one student teacher ratio you will get the attention and support that you need to reach your highest potential, more encouragement to participate in class, connect with the professor and get the most out of our courses. The program is structured into seven courses, from Beginning...

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Program Highlights

Live in a local environment with a Costa Rican family to have more opportunity to improve your Spanish language learning.

Experience what locals like to do and where they like to go.

Twice weekly in-school activities such as regional cooking class, dance classes, cultural presentations, and a hike to our nearby forest reserve Cerro de la Cruz.

Live with native Spanish speakers to try out and learn new words and practice Spanish during your daily routine.

Stay with a family and feel quite at ease.

Quick Details

Locations
  • Nicoya Peninsula, Costa Rica
  • Samara, Costa Rica
Availability
Year(s) OfferedYear Round
Age Requirement:Open to All Ages
Guidelines:
  • All Nationalities
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Program Reviews

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Overall Rating

9.86

Total Reviews

7

Learning Spanish in Nicoya

by: Françoise - United KingdomProgram: Spanish Language Immersion Program
10

I booked two weeks of tuition at the Academia de Español in 2010. I could barely say anything in Spanish then and needed a good course to get me started. After two thoroughly enjoyable weeks of excellent teaching, I felt ready to travel in a Spanish speaking country. I returned recently with my husband who was initially reluctant as he does not really enjoy learning languages. However he loved his week of Spanish tuition and the whole experience this language school offers as much as I did a...

¡Pura vida!

by: Theresa Vasquez - United StatesProgram: Spanish Language Immersion Program
10

My history with Academia de Español Nicoya is quite interesting. I traveled there various times as an undergraduate and graduate student with Indiana University. Once I began my Spanish teaching career I knew that I wanted to give my students the same cultural experience that I had with this immersion program. Academia de Español offers students a unique combination of excursions and educational experiences to help them learn Spanish, develop as a person and broaden their understanding of, and r...

Surfing in Samara beachDowntown NicoyaShopping in Arenal

Spanish teacher and trip leader

by: Wendy Dale - United StatesProgram: Spanish Language Immersion Program
10

We have traveled to Costa Rica several times and both Gary and Alberto are wonderful to work with. The homestay families have always been polite and approachable. The food is fabulous. The town is very safe, friendly and culturally interesting. We keep coming back because the students love the experiences especially the school immersion program and the school visits. The activities and field trips are exciting! We love the water activities and zip lining. They always have an altruistic p...

Program Details

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Locations

  • Nicoya Peninsula, Costa Rica

Types and Subjects

  • Languages
  • Spanish

Availability

Years Offered: Year Round

Age Requirement

Open to All Ages

Guidelines

  • All Nationalities
  • This Program is also open to Couples, Families

Qualifications & Experience

Any/All Education Levels Accepted

Application Procedures

  • Written Application

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