Description

Learn Spanish in San Jose, the capital and largest city in Costa Rica. Located in the Central Valley, San Jose is one of the youngest capital cities in Latin America and the center for national government, political, economic activity, and the major transportation hub.

Located in a quiet suburb of San Jose only 10 a minute ride from the city center and University between San Pedro and Zapote.

Highlights

You have the following course options:
* 4 lessons daily: (20 group lessons per week)
* 6 lessons daily: (20 group + 10 private per week)

- We accept all language levels / ages 18+
- Unlimited course length
- A "lesson" usually lasts approx. 50 minutes
- Course runs Monday through Friday
- Group lessons held 8am - 12noon or 1am - 5pm
- Loan of course materials are included
- Placement test and orientation on first day of course
- Maximum 8 students per group class

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 10 - 20 mins walk or bus from school

* Apartment:
- Private room
- Self catering - NO meals included
- Equipped kitchen including cooking utensils
- Computer with Internet access
- Bed linens provided; must bring towels
- You will be given a key to your apartment
- Rooms cleaned
- Located 10 - 20 mins walk or bus from school

After class and weekend activities:
Enjoy social and cultural outings during the week with other students from the school: traditional folk music and dance, hiking /walking in the surrounding areas, visiting local Boca bars. Lectures, viewing slide shows, or participating in cooking classes. Meringue and salsa dance lessons are also offered free once a week.

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

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