Description

Learn Spanish in Samara Beach, probably the nicest and safest beach in Costa Rica!

Samara is a charming beach town popular with swimmers, windsurfers and offers a superb coral reef. Just off the beach it has a picturesque wooded island named "Isla Chora". The surrounding area offers a typical fishing and farming community.

School has a tropical feel with many trees located on a road with in easy walking distance to shops, cafes and services!

Classes are held in a purpose built building right on the beach, with tropical gardens leading to the sand, ranchos, hammocks and social areas.

If your looking for a laid back atmosphere, professional Spanish course, on the BEACH.. this is our recommended location.

Highlights

* 4 lessons daily: (20 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 (mornings 8am)
- 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

* Hotels:
- Private room
- Small beach budget
- Bed linens provided; must bring towels
- You will be given a key to your lodgings
- Located 5 - 10 mins walking from school

After class and weekend activities:
Enjoy social and cultural outings during the week with other students from the school.

Latin dance and cooking classes (once a week), conversational interchanges with Tico students, optional tours, and a graduation activity at the beach side rancho.

Looking for more excitement, try surfing or mountain bike to nearby beaches or forests. Hang out try the local "bocas" (typical dish)and relax with new international students at a beach side bar or restaurant.

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