Language Programs in Nicoya Peninsula, Costa Rica

I don’t remember exactly how I first saw Nosara Spanish Institute (NSI) as a possibility for my next steps in Spanish, but I am profoundly grateful that this opportunity came to me. Studying at NSI was exactly what I needed for my next steps in Spanish. The staff at NSI not only helped me progress much more rapidly in my language acquisition, but they gave me a huge-hearted welcome to the people and culture of Costa Rica. From my first inquiry email through the last day of my classes, all of the staff at NSI have been wonderful. They give sincere attention and care to each of their students, creating a safe place for everyone to learn and practice together, a “no judgment” zone that reduces the fear and anxiety and increases the enjoyment of learning a new language. All of the instructors are well-educated about the structure of language and the process of language acquisition, and they encourage each student to dive deeply into the life topics that are most interesting for them. The staff also organize varied and very enjoyable activities at the school and in the Nosara area. To make the most of any period of study at NSI, however, I also highly recommend taking the opportunity through NSI to live with one of the host families. My host family was extremely supportive and helpful. I believe this enabled me to settle into a much more comfortable and enriching experience of studying Spanish and Nosara. The ultimate question for any endeavor, of course, is “Was it worth it?” I can tell you that, for me, it was worth far more.

I studied for a week here with the fantastic Jean. I did 20 hours of private classes with him and he was easy going, fun and most importantly an excellent teacher. If you're looking to improve your Spanish I highly recommend the Nosara Spanish Language Institute. Brock - the owner was very easy and pleasant to deal with and expertly accommodated my last minute requests. Cynthia - the office manager was always so happy and positive. The free coffee was a welcome bonus too. Thank you guys - I hope to come back soon. Paul (from England) xxx