We welcome students to the EF Costa Rica school where they can build Spanish skills at our modern residential school – just 400 m from Playa Tamarindo’s beautiful beach. They don’t have to go far after their Spanish class to experience nature – Howler Monkeys can often be seen swinging on branches throughout town! Our students will expand their knowledge of the local culture through our EF staff, natives of Costa Rica who enjoy sharing their background and home country. This local flavor comes out in class at EF Costa Rica in the form of Special Interest classes ranging from Ecotourism and Latin American slang to Latin Humor. We have provided high quality language education since 1965. The agent network is a natural part of our organization and the majority of our agents have worked with us for more than 10 years. EF agents are supported by experience from our local offices, always being prepared to assist. You can find more information on the EF websites in the following languages: In English: EF Spanish Courses in Costa Rica In French: EF Séjour Linguistique au Costa Rica In German: EF Spanisch-Sprachkurse in Costa Rica In Russian: EF Курсы испанского языка на Коста-Рике Address: 150 mts S Hotel Jardín del Edén Tamarindo, Guanacaste Costa Rica Web site: www.ef.com/schools Telephone: +41(0)434304200 (one number for all agents)   + School Location One of Costa Rica's most popular coastal towns, Playa Tamarindo has a tropical climate with plenty of sun for enjoying the surrounding white beaches, national parks and breathtaking mountains. Students can learn Spanish in this relaxed beach town with a youthful nightlife and access to untouched nature. Students can build their Spanish skills at our modern residential school – just 400 m from Playa Tamarindo’s beautiful beach. They don’t have to go far after their Spanish class to experience nature – Howler Monkeys can often be seen swinging on branches throughout town!   + Courses - EF Intensive Course - EF General Course - EF Basic Course - EF Examination Preparation: DELE - EF Internship Programme - EF Academic Year Abroad Programme and Master Spanish Program - SPIN Class Examples: Ecotourism,Latin Humor,Business Culture   + Accommodation - EF International House: onsite residence with pool. - Casa Eleri: self-catering apartments next door to EF school. - Homestay with host family   + Practical information Transfer: When you complete the Enrolment Form, you can indicate if you would like an EF representative to meet you at your arrival airport and accompany you to your campus accommodation or to your host family's home. The fee for this optional arrival transfer service is $180 (San Jose) or $60 (Liberia). Flights: Our in-house travel agency can book your tickets on scheduled flights with the world's leading airlines and provide onward transfers to your school. We also offer comprehensive EF baggage and medical insurances and travel-money options. Activities: At EF, we not only take care of your language progress, we also make sure you have a great time – every day of the week. Every EF school has a full-time Activities Coordinator whose job it is to help you fill your free time with social, cultural and sporting activities. Your Activity Coordinator will plan plenty of optional day trips and weekend excursions to help you experience a little, or even a lot more of your host country. Join an excursion or explore on your own – it’s always your choice at EF. Activities, sports and excursions at EF group rates. Visa information: Let us take care of all your travel arrangements. We look after over a half-million students every year. We guarantee competitive prices, reliable service and convenient connections with the world's most respected airlines. What is included?: 20, 26 or 32 Spanish lessons per week (40-minute lessons) Carefully selected course material Twin room in homestay or triple room in student residence Homestay meals: Half board Mon-Fri; full board on weekends Residence meals: self-catering Wireless Wi-Fi Internet at EF school Placement and progress tests EF Course Certificate   + Accreditation Local accreditations: n/a International accreditations: EF courses around the world are US university certified through Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU). Through this certification EF students may also be eligible for US university transfer credit through SNHU for pre-approved coursework.   + Downloads Please download files to view them on your computer. Right click the file name or icon and choose "Save target as • EF offices around the world (pdf)   File added: 29th Apr 2010

Amistad Institute in Costa Rica offers a lot of different Spanish Courses, Volunteer Programs and Tours in 3 different locations in Costa Rica. Address: Costa Rica 3 different locations 258-3009 Santa Bárbara, Heredia, Santa Bárbara - Heredia Costa Rica Web site: www.amistadinstitute.net Telephone: (506)2269-0002

We are a school of Spanish immersion, located in Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica and also in the beautiful islands of Bocas Del Toro, Panama. We offer various academic programs, such as Spanish only, Spanish and Surf, Spanish and Adventure, Spanish and Scuba Dive, Spanish and Volunteer. In Bocas Del Toro we are located in the main town of Bocas on Isla Colon, just steps away from all the necessities and also from the main beach. Bocas is a place with en easy, relaxing island rhythm and it is very safe to walk and move around anywhere freely. We offer classes from a complete beginner, intermediate, advanced and superior (ACTFL). It is equivalent to European levels A1, A2, B1, B2, C1, C2. We are associated with West Coast University of Panama. Address: Km 1 via Manuel Antonio 6350, Manuel Antonio Costa Rica Web site: www.elparaisoschool.com Telephone: + 506-2777-4681

ESI offers intensive Spanish courses with the homestay program in a beautiful touristic destination. Our programs were designed to help students to learn how to survive in Spanish in a very short time. Also we offer volunteer opportunities for those who want to know more about our National Parks and Natural Refugees. Address: , San Rafael de Alajuela Costa Rica Web site: www.esi-edu.net Telephone: +506 2438-9110

Do you want to learn Spanish, meet new people, explore new cultures and have a once-in-a-life time experience? You'll find these opportunities and more at IECR. We are located in the capital of Costa Rica, in cultural and economic heart, San José. Since 1996 we have dedicated ourselves exclusively to the teaching of Spanish as a foreign Language. We are receiving students from all over the world. Our language course syllabus has been carefully chosen to ensure they provide you with quality service and a wide selection of courses to meet your language requirements. All materials integrate Spanish language education in the four linguistic abilities: speaking, comprehension, reading and writing. These abilities are taught creatively, alternating short lectures, conversation, exercises, music listening, and games in a way which enhances the classroom experience and makes learning fun. Address: , San Jose Costa Rica Web site: www.costaricaspanishschool.com Telephone: 506-22806622

Intercultura Costa Rica, Heredia and Samara Beach “Learn the Language, Live the Culture” We are a lively language school with 15 years of experience teaching Spanish to foreign students while they are immersed in the Costa Rican culture. We offer two campuses, one in the colonial and currently university town of Heredia (20 minutes from capital city San Jose) and another in the beautiful, rural Pacific coast town of Sámara (in the culturally rich region of Guanacaste). Students are welcome and encouraged to study at both campuses in order to experience both urban and rural Costa Rican culture and lifestyles. We offer a series of 18 courses designed by curriculum specialists, using interactive small groups in an environment of total immersion in Latin American culture. Our classes follow the communicative approach and focus on actual communication of the language rather than traditional grammar activities. Our professors are university trained and credentialed to teach Spanish as a second language. Homestays are available and recommended, and Latin dance and cooking classes are an integral part of our program. Weekly activities are scheduled both on and off campus (and all over the country) to keep students constantly involved and speaking Spanish. Volunteer opportunities and university credits are also available. Address: Apartado 1952-3000 , Heredia Costa Rica Web site: www.interculturacostarica.com Telephone: +506 2260 8480

Small, boutique Spanish Language School – Personalized Spanish – is best for people who are serious about learning Spanish. We have won several International Awards and were voted the Best Small Spanish School, but real measurement of our success is hundreds of satisfied students who choose to return to our school for further study or improvement of their Spanish language skills. We are proud to have the highest percentage of returning students of all of the Spanish Language Schools in Costa Rica. Personalized approach is at the center of our educational philosophy. Most of our students learn Spanish in Private or Semi-Private Classes. We also offer Small Group Spanish Classes with no more than 3 students per Spanish Teacher. Our personalized approach starts with advanced preparation of the Individual Learning Plan for each student, based on her or his current level of Spanish, reason for studying Spanish language and the student’s special area of interest. Most importantly, we design an Individual Spanish Program for each student based on his or her Natural Learning Style. Personal attention, Individual Programs, Professionally Certified Teachers, beautiful modern facilities with all the latest teaching tools to maximize your learning potential in a friendly, family environment guarantee that you will get the best value for your time and money. Personalized Spanish was created as a result of having worked in the field of Spanish language training for many years. We believe that there has been a lack of schools offering personalized programs for their students. Our programs offer a nontraditional learning environment, giving our students tools for functioning in the real world. Our students not only learn the Spanish language, they also learn to function independently within the contexts they require. Our program is based on a communicative philosophy and our lesson plans offer the flexibility to change to meet the needs of our students. We work together with our students, as a team, to construct a work plan that will allow them to learn what they need to function in a Spanish environment. We invite individuals from all walks of life to join us! Address: Urbanización Loma Verde Tres Rios, San Jose Costa Rica Web site: www.personalizedspanish.com Telephone: 00-506-2278-3254

VERITAS has many international academic agreements with universities and educational agencies and hosts over 500 foreign students per year. Universidad VERITAS has offered a variety of possibilities for Study Abroad students since 1993. Our Intensive Spanish and Latin American Culture Program offers different levels of intensive (4 weeks/80 hours) courses in Spanish grammar, conversation and composition (applied linguistics) courses. The use of authentic and practical contexts facilitates the acquisition of vocabulary and grammatical structures. Students are coached in the analysis of linguistic and extra-linguistic elements during the reading and writing practices. Our evaluation system in all Spanish courses integrates convergent (grammatical structures) and divergent (global use of language) techniques in our test procedures. All levels evaluate oral, listening, reading and writing assignments. There is a maximum of 10 students in each language acquisition course. Students who wish to take other courses in Culture, International Business, Intercultural Communication, Environmental Sciences and Photography but don’t have an advanced level of Spanish can enroll in courses taught in English. Address: Zapote, 1Km al oeste de Casa Presidencial , San José Costa Rica Web site: www.veritascostarica.com Telephone: 1866-9093659

Learn Spanish at one of the finest Language Schools in Costa Rica. WAYRA offers Spanish classes in Tamarindo since 1996 and is a certified Spanish school by the Cervantes Instituto. Address: Calle Real 001, Tamarindo Beach Costa Rica Web site: www.spanish-wayra.co.cr Telephone: +506 2653 0359