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Adult Spanish Immersion Program

by: Tico Lingo - Spanish Immersion School

9.88 (48)

Tico Lingo offers the most comprehensive and expertly-designed Spanish immersion program in Costa Rica. Our native Spanish professors help students focus on enhancing oral communication and integrate listening and writing techniques to help them achieve true proficiency in the Spanish language. Located in the heart of Costa Rica's Central Valley, in the vibrant city of Heredia, Tico Lingo guarante...

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Program Highlights

• Every program includes a Spanish exam (written and oral), pickup from SJO airport, all necessary class materials, a city tour of Heredia, and a certificate of completion.

• Participate in free after class activities like yoga, dance, and cooking classes. Satisfy your taste buds, groove to the beat, and find your inner zen.

• Stay with a local homestay family and expose yourself to more Spanish and the local culture, or select a Tico Lingo apartment for a more private and independent experience

• Meet other local Costa Rican's and practice your Spanish speaking during our free conversation class that's offered weekly

• Design your own program that fits your budget, timeframe, and personal goals. Study Spanish 1, 2, 3 or 4+ hours daily, and stay from one week up to twelve!

Quick Details

Locations
  • Heredia, Costa Rica
Availability
Year(s) OfferedYear RoundTerms Available:
  • Fall
  • Spring
  • Summer
  • Winter
  • Throughout the Year
Age Requirement:Varies
Types & Subjects:
  • Foreign Language
  • International Policy & Diplomacy
  • International Relations
  • Languages & Linguistics
  • Latin American Studies
  • See more
Guidelines:
  • American
  • European
  • Canadian
  • Australian
  • South African
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Recognitions

Program Reviews

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Overall Rating

9.86

Total Reviews

48

High quality instruction and overall program

by: Ann Levine - United StatesProgram: Adult Spanish Immersion Program
10

Tico Lingo is high quality Spanish language school for several reasons: it’s qualified instructors, administrators and homestay program. First, its instructors are top notch. My instructor, Kevin, who is also a MA candidate, has years of combined experience teaching Spanish language at Tico Lingo and at the University level. He is student centered, enthusiastic, hard working and effectively taught authentic Spanish based on the student interests and needs. I got the sense that Tico Lingo is...

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Tico Lingo - Spanish Immersion School responded to this reviewMay 23, 2023

Hola querida Ann:-) Que lindas tus palabras. Tico Lingo siempre será tu hogar en Costa Rica. Esperamos que puedas visitarnos cuando te sea posible. Siempre serás bienvenida. ¡Nuestros mejores deseos en tus futuros planes! Sigue hablando mucho es...

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Amazing experience

by: Thomas Alexander - United StatesProgram: Adult Spanish Immersion Program
10

I am so happy I found Tico Lingo! Everyone at Tico Lingo gives their all to make it a 'once in a lifetime' experience. The Spanish classes were methodical and strong - I really needed grammar lessons and I got them here. They were very well structured and with time to take notes that I will be using for a long, long time. Freddy is an inspiring teacher. His passion for Spanish and life shows up in his classes. He gives his all and I loved his sense of humor to boot. Yeni is amazing and keeps eve...

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Tico Lingo - Spanish Immersion School responded to this reviewMay 23, 2023

Hola amigo Thomas :-) Sinceramente, muchas gracias por compartir tu experiencia acerca del tiempo que nos acompañaste en nuestra escuela. Por favor ven a visitarnos cuando te sea posible. Siempre serás bienvenido. Todos aquí nos sentimos demasi...

Overall my experience was excellent

by: Richard Cooley - United StatesProgram: Adult Spanish Immersion Program
9

Overall my experience was excellent and would recommend Tico Lingo to anyone that is serious about learning and improving their Spanish language skills. My instructor Kevin provided me with a wonderful learning experience and is a valuable asset to the school. He uses his bright personality and sense of humor to open up his students to the learning process. Having made his students comfortable he then uses his excellent teaching skills to ensure all of his students gain the most from their...

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Tico Lingo - Spanish Immersion School responded to this reviewMay 23, 2023

Hola querido Ricardo :-) Desde el fondo de nuestro corazón, muchas gracias por compartir tu experiencia acerca de nuestra escuela. Nos causa mucha felicidad que tus meses en Tico Lingo hayan sido tan productivos. Tico Lingo siempre será tu hogar e...

Program Details

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Locations

  • Heredia, Costa Rica

Types and Subjects

  • Adventure Types
  • Backpacking
  • Cooking
  • Dancing

Availability

Years Offered: Year Round

Gap Year Timing:
  • After College
  • Career Break / Mid-Career
  • During College

Age Requirement

Age Requirement Varies

Guidelines

  • American
  • European
  • Canadian
  • Australian

Program Cost Includes

  • Tuition & Fees
  • Wifi Costs
  • Some Program Activity Costs
  • Some Meals / Partial Meal Plan

Accommodation Options

  • Home-stays

Qualifications & Experience

Any/All Education Levels Accepted

Application Procedures

  • Online Application

Frequently Asked Questions

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