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Spanish Language Immersion Program
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...
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 Level 1 for students with no or little previous Spanish knowledge to High Advance where you will acquire advance communication skills and the ability to use both the Indicative and Subjunctive moods with relative comfort. Normally each course is one week, except the High Advance course, which can be taken in modules of one week up to twelve weeks. Students are placed according to their level a...
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
- Nicoya Peninsula, Costa Rica
- Samara, Costa Rica
- All Nationalities
Program Reviews
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Learning Spanish in Nicoya
by: Françoise - United KingdomProgram: Spanish Language Immersion ProgramI 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 ProgramMy 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...
Spanish teacher and trip leader
by: Wendy Dale - United StatesProgram: Spanish Language Immersion ProgramWe 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
Cost per week
Qualifications & Experience
Any/All Education Levels Accepted
Application Procedures
- Written Application
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