Costa Rican Language Academy - Spanish language school in San José, Costa Rica |
1 - Language School Overview :
After several years in the education field, and later being involved in the tourism industry, we found the need for a program that combined the teaching of the Spanish language with the immersion in Latin American culture.
Our school was one of the first in Costa Rica to develop this type of program, which includes Spanish classes and cultural activities such as Latin Dance, Costa Rican Cooking, and educational trips. Since 1989 the Costa Rican Language Academy has been offering students an authentic cultural experience along with first rate Spanish instruction. Our school is completely owned and run by Costa Ricans, which ensures a true immersion in our culture.
OUR MISSION
At the Costa Rican Language Academy our mission is to always provide our students with a complete and effective learning experience in the Spanish language and a deeper understanding of the Costa Rican culture through
personalized attention and dynamic teaching methods in a professional and friendly atmosphere.
Only things which are pleasant and fun can be learned quickly and easily, and for this reason the essence of our courses is varied and active teaching. Our aim is to give classes which are intensive yet enjoyable. We also give each student the personal attention needed to reach his or her language goals.
OUR INSTRUCTORS
CRLA has a permanent teaching staff of 20 instructors. During the high season our staff increases to 30 teachers in order to ensure small groups and personalized attention.
Our teaching staff is accredited with the Costa Rican Ministry of Education and all of our instructors possess university degrees in Spanish, Education, Linguistics or Philology from the University of Costa Rica or the Universidad Nacional (the two most prestigious universities in the country).
2 - Location :
Located in a quiet, secure neighborhood, CRLA is close to places of interest for the students - across from the University of Costa Rica campus, close to the well-known San Pedro Mall and to a variety of restaurants, cinemas, banks, Internet cafes, and many stores.
It is also a 20 minute walk from downtown San José and a short bus ride from our homestay families.
CRLA is located in Barrio Dent, a very nice up-scale
residential/commercial neighborhood on the east side of San Jose.
The exact address is:
Barrio Dent, from Autos Subaru,
300 meters north and
50 meters west on Calle Ronda.
or
From the Mall San Pedro's north entrance
175 meters west
Distance to City Center :
2 km
Distance to nearest metro / bus station :
0.5 km
Distance to Airport :
18 km to JUAN SANTAMARIA AIRPORT
Public Transport access by :
Bus
3 - Teaching :
Minimum age of student :
6
Maximum Number of Students per class :
6 Students
Average Number of Students per class :
4 Students
Lesson duration :
55 minutes
Levels of learning :
beginner
4 - CSN, Bildungsurlaub, University Credits:
| University Credits |
Universities |
: Several Universities in the USA |
5 - Example Courses:
| Course |
Minimum duration |
Maximum duration |
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| Intensive |
1 Weeks |
4 Weeks |
| One to one |
1 Weeks |
4 Weeks |
6 - Accommodation :
| Host Family | | |
| Shared Flat | | |
| Student residence on campus | | |
| Student Residence off campus | | |
| Hotel | | |
7 - Facilities :
| Facility |
Free Access |
Available at Extra Cost |
| Internet |
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| Cafeteria |
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| Sport Centre/Gym |
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| airport |
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| Number of classrooms : 30 |
8 - Activities :
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organised by school |
possible near school |
distance in km |
| Excursions |
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15 Km |
| Cinema/Theatre |
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1 Km |
| Football |
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5 Km |
| Horse riding |
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20 Km |
| Surfing |
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50 Km |
| White water rafting |
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45 Km |
| Cookery classes |
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| Dance classes |
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9 - Price Example :
Language Course :
Intensive Course , 2 Weeks , 25 Lessons / Weeks
Price Language Course
596 Euro €
Accommodation :
Host Family , Single Room
Price Accommodation :
0 Euro €
10 - School Contact Details:
Address :
P. O. BOX 1966-2050
Contact person :
Cristina Soto
Important : Please note that the information on this profile is provided by the school and is for general information pruposes only. All data is subject to change and error and must be confirmed directly with the school.