Costa Rica Spanish Institute - Prices 2008 in US$
Tuition
Year-round Spanish Courses
| Type of Program | A. Mini-Group lesson 20h/week |
B. Private tutoring 20h/week |
C. Mini-Group + Private (20+10 h/w) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 week | 320 | 545 | 545 |
| 2 weeks | 625 | 1075 | 1075 |
| 3 weeks | 845 | 1530 | 1530 |
| 4 weeks | 1085 | 1940 | 1940 |
| 5 weeks | 1345 | 2425 | 2425 |
| 6 weeks | 1605 | 2910 | 2910 |
| 7 weeks | 1865 | 3395 | 3395 |
| 8 weeks | 2125 | 3880 | 3880 |
| 12 weeks | 3165 | 5820 | 5820 |
Prices include:
- Spanish course tuition
- cultural activities
- airport pick up in San José
- beach program includes public bus transfer to Manuel Antonio
- books and materials
Special programs
The following special courses are offered any time of the year in a private tutoring session. They are offered in groups only when a group can be formed:
- Business Spanish
- Medical Spanish
- Intercultural Communication
- Spanish American Culture and Civilization
- Latin American Current Events
Volunteer Work Placement Fee
Fees in USD (2008)
| Location | San José, Manuel Antonio |
|---|---|
| Volunteer Work | 100 |
Note:
Volunteer Work placement is only bookable in connection with a Spanish Course (minimum 1 week).
Summer Program for teenagers
Starting Dates
| Month | Starting Date |
|---|---|
| June | 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 |
| July | 7, 14, 21, 28 |
| August | 4, 11 |
| Final date of programme: August 15, 2008 | |
Fees in USD (2008)
Shared room, Full board, Shared Bathroom
| Location | San José |
|---|---|
| 1 week | 790 |
| 2 weeks | 1490 |
| 3 weeks | 2230 |
| 4 weeks | 2810 |
| 5 weeks | 3510 |
| 6 weeks | 4210 |
| 7 weeks | 4910 |
| 8 weeks | 5610 |
| Extra Week | 790 |
| Extra Night | 90 |
Prices include:
- Spanish language tuition
(3 hours per day, Max. 10 students per class) - Homestay accommodation
- Airport pick up and drop off
- All meals
- Activities and tours
- Hotel accommodations when needed
- Exit taxes
Accommodation
Homestay
Fees in USD (2008)
Half board, Shared Bathroom
| Location | San José, Manuel Antonio | |
|---|---|---|
| Room | Single room | Double room |
| 1 week | 130 | 130 |
| 2 weeks | 230 | 230 |
| 3 weeks | 345 | 345 |
| 4 weeks | 460 | 460 |
| 5 weeks | 570 | 570 |
| 6 weeks | 680 | 680 |
| 7 weeks | 790 | 790 |
| 8 weeks | 900 | 900 |
| 12 weeks | 1340 | 1340 |
| Extra Week | 130 | 130 |
| Extra Night | 20 | 20 |
Prices include:
- private room
- breakfast
- dinner
- laundry service
Shared Apartment (San José only)
Fees in USD (2008)
no board, Shared Bathroom
| Location | San José | |
|---|---|---|
| Room | Single room | Double room |
| 1 week | 160 | 104 |
| 2 weeks | 320 | 208 |
| 3 weeks | 480 | 312 |
| 4 weeks | 500 | 325 |
| 5 weeks | 660 | 429 |
| 6 weeks | 820 | 533 |
| 7 weeks | 980 | 637 |
| 8 weeks | 1000 | 650 |
| 12 weeks | 1500 | 975 |
| Extra Week | 160 | 104 |
| Extra Night | 30 | 19.50 |
Whole Apartment (San José only)
Fees in USD (2008)
Whole Apartment, no board, Private Bathroom
| Location | San José |
|---|---|
| 1 week | 350 |
| 2 weeks | 700 |
| 3 weeks | 1050 |
| 4 weeks | 1200 |
| 5 weeks | 1550 |
| 6 weeks | 1900 |
| 7 weeks | 2250 |
| 8 weeks | 2400 |
| 12 weeks | 3600 |
| Extra Week | 350 |
| Extra Night | 90 |
Apartment Facilities
- Located just one block from the school.
- Each apartments has 3 bedrooms with a double bed in each room.
- TV and Computer with internet access through cable modem
- Cooking facilities (refrigerator, stove, microwave oven, cooking utensils)
- Room cleaning service
Other Information
National holidays
The schools are closed on National Holidays; when holidays occur on Monday, courses start on Tuesday.
Classes are made up during other days of the week.
| National Holidays 2008 |
January 1, April 9, April 10, May 1, August 20, December 25 |
|---|
Refund Policy
| Time of Cancellation | Cancellation Fee |
|---|---|
| More than 14 days before starting date |
US$ 100 |
| 1-13 days before starting date |
US$ 200 |
| After starting date | Full payment (no refund) In case of serious illness or emergency, 50% will be refunded for the remainder of the program. |
Prices valid until 1. January - 31. December 2008.
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