Description

Learn Spanish in Tamarindo Beach, enjoy your Spanish learning or surf vacation in this small beach town known for its pleasantly year round climate.

Tamarindo is surrounded by National Parks, mountains and nature including Leatherback Turtles who lay their eggs in nearby locations.

Our school is situated in the heart of Playa Tamarindo everything in this small costal town (including the beach) are just a few minutes walk away.

Our classes are held in a a two storey - the top floor of the building is utilized for a student break area and a place to offer various cultural activities. Around the classrooms and the residence, students can enjoy beautiful and well maintained tropical gardens.

Highlights

You have the following course options:
* 4 lessons daily: (20 group lessons per week)
* 6 lessons daily: (30 group lessons per week)

- We accept all language levels / ages 18+
- Unlimited course length
- A "lesson" usually lasts approx. 50 minutes
- Course runs Monday through Friday
- Courses are held from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm
- Loan of course materials are included
- Placement test and orientation on first day of course
- Maximum 6 students per group class

Academic credit available: (if required)
- Undergraduate Credit Through Brookhaven College

Lodging options:

* Host Family:
- Private room
- Meals included: breakfast and dinner daily
- Meals will be local custom
- Shared bathroom with family
- Bed linens provided; must bring towels
- You will be given a key to your lodgings
- Located 5 - 20 mins walking or bus from school

The majority of our families are located in the towns of Santa Rose and Villa Real approximately 3-5 miles from Playa Tamarindo. Regular cheap public transportation are available. Taxis are available at virtually any hour.

* Residence:
- Private room
- No meals
- Next to school
- Basic and clean
- Bed linens provided; must bring towels
- You will be given a key to your lodgings

After class and weekend activities:
Enjoy social and cultural outings during the week with other students and optional weekend excursions. International students aged 18 - 40 make up 80% of school's population.

These type of activities constitute an important part of any Spanish language immersion program. Each week depending on student interest and depending what is going on in the surrounding area, we can offer or help to arrange an array of activities.

Languages

• Spanish

Languages Used as a Medium of Teaching

• Spanish

Cost in US$:

Various options

Program Fees Include:

- Selected language course and course length
- Placement test and orientation on the day
- Lodging as requested
- Meals if selected
- Use of teaching materials and borrowing books
- Optional cultural and social activities.
- Language proficiency certificate
- Academic credit available if requested

Credit Available

yes

This Program is open to

American, Asian, Australian, Canadian, European, Kiwi, South African and Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

Independently or in Groups

Application Process Involves

• Online Application plus Application Assessment

Typically The Application Process Time is

48 hours

Language Vacation's Mission Statement

Provide short or long term language courses and total cultural immersion abroad. Studying abroad, in the country a language is spoken is the most effective way to learn another language. Enjoy year round language programs worldwide for "Adults", junior summer language camps & programs abroad for "Teenagers" and affordable credit-bearing opportunities. Tailor made language courses for Business, Government & Diplomatic personal including the opportunity to Live & Study in the home of your own private language teacher!

Year Founded

2000