Costa Rica has many different institutes where people can learn Spanish. For those interested in a good learning program, this country offers many alternatives for people of all ages and budgets.

The academic program:

• Either four or five and a half hours of Spanish classes daily.
• Small groups (maximum 4 students per group).
• Director's weekly grammar lectures.
• Saturday morning tutorials.
• Highly experienced language instructors.
• Daily contract with bilingual program coordinators.
• Program supervised by professional linguist.
• Weekly instructor changes and ongoing evaluation of progress.
• Reference library and video room.
• Daily breakfast and lunch with staff.

Housing and support services:

• Airport pickup and return.
• Three housing options: host family, on-campus lodge or on-campus family suites.
• Introduction to host family accompanied by member.
• Daily transportation to and from campus.
• Child care and special children's programs.