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Learn Spanish in Costa Rica

Custom Spanish immersion in Costa Rica

Learn Spanish with classes, then practice with locals while enjoying warm, welcoming, and wonderful Costa Rica with our trusted hosts and language educators, Máximo Nivel.

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Improve your Spanish quickly, affordably, and memorably with an experienced team.

Choose from group or private lessons with certified, native-Spanish speaking teachers at beautiful Máximo Nivel school facilities. You can study from 1-6 hours per day. At least once per week, the program has an activity (salsa dancing, cooking class, etc.) to bring participants together!

A flexible experience

Do you want a city vibe, or a beach vibe? A lot of learning, or just a little? Stay a week or a whole season? It’s all up to you, your schedule, and your learning and travel goals!

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How it works

Sign Up

Sign up with our partner to initiate the process.

Location

Choose between Manuel Antonio or San José, Costa Rica

Program dates

Start any weekend throughout the year. Program durations are your choice, one week or several more!

Application deadline

Sign up at least one month before your desired travel date

FAQs

What level of Spanish do I need to participate?

None! Or, you could improve your skills. The local language schools have options for a focus on conversational language or learning areas of your choice. As part of the program, you’ll complete a brief, informal placement exam and have a program orientation upon arrival.

You’ll have access to the school 7 days a week, but many people opt to learn Monday-Friday. At the schools you’ll have comfortable areas to study, community of students, friendly staff, and social activities.

Choose from host families, hotels, or hostels.

For each location, a program representative will meet you at the airport and accompany you to your host family home or lodging. 

It is up to you how to use free time, but the team is there to support! From local hikes, visiting wildlife sanctuaries, going to the beach, and exploring towns – you can take in the beautiful, rugged nature and warm, welcoming culture that Costa Rica is famous for. Book weekend getaways with help from the team, and connect with locals and fellow global travelers in the process!

Enroll through Máximo Nivel’s booking system and a friendly, knowledgeable program advisor will reach out.

Costs vary per category and program location. 

Program Fees

Costs and program fees vary based on the number of hours and classes you take, and by location. Your advisor will help tailor your experience to your budget, travel length, and your program goals!

Program

Cusco, Peru

San José, Costa Rica

Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica

Antigua, Guatemala

Spanish Immersion

Starts at $240 USD per week

Starts at $435 USD per week

Starts at $460 USD per week

Starts at $235 USD per week

Volunteer to Teach English

Starts at $900 USD per week

Starts at $1045 USD per week

Starts at $1145 USD per week

Starts at $900 USD per week

Housing

There are many options to choose for housing. You can choose a homestay with a host family, dorm-style student residence, a hostel, or hotel. In the dorm or hostel, there may be an additional cost for a private room. 

Meals

During your program, breakfast and lunch are included in the price. Students are responsible to arrange and pay for dinners. Depending on location and accommodation type, you can choose to eat at a local restaurant, eat in with the host family, or cook your own meals.

Transportation

The local team will pick you up from the airport upon your arrival to the location. All housing is located conveniently to the classroom sites!

Note: Program costs do not include travel costs or personal expenses. 

Sign up now—a new journey is right around the corner