Costa Rica Spanish Institute - Prices 2010 in US$
Tuition
Year-round Spanish Courses
Fees in USD (2010)
| Type of Program |
A. Mini-Group lesson 20h/week |
B. Private tutoring 20h/week |
C. Mini-Group + Private (20+10 h/w) |
| 1 week |
350 |
625 |
625 |
| 2 weeks |
690 |
1235 |
1235 |
| 3 weeks |
930 |
1760 |
1760 |
| 4 weeks |
1190 |
2230 |
2230 |
| 5 weeks |
1480 |
2790 |
2790 |
| 6 weeks |
1770 |
3350 |
3350 |
| 7 weeks |
2060 |
3910 |
3910 |
| 8 weeks |
2350 |
4470 |
4470 |
| 12 weeks |
3510 |
6710 |
6710 |
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 (2010)
| Location |
San José, Manuel Antonio |
| Volunteer Work | 110 |
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 |
6, 13, 20, 27 |
| July |
4, 11, 18, 25 |
| August |
1, 8 |
| Final date of programme: August 14, 2010 |
Fees in USD (2010)
Shared room, Full board, Shared Bathroom
| Location |
San José |
| 1 week | 830 |
| 2 weeks | 1560 |
| 3 weeks | 2340 |
| 4 weeks | 2950 |
| 5 weeks | 3685 |
| 6 weeks | 4420 |
| 7 weeks | 5155 |
| 8 weeks | 5890 |
| Extra Night | 110 |
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 (2010)
Half board, Shared Bathroom
| Location |
San José, Manuel Antonio |
| Room |
Single room |
Double room |
| 1 week | 145 | 145 |
| 2 weeks | 250 | 250 |
| 3 weeks | 380 | 380 |
| 4 weeks | 500 | 500 |
| 5 weeks | 620 | 620 |
| 6 weeks | 740 | 740 |
| 7 weeks | 860 | 860 |
| 8 weeks | 980 | 980 |
| 12 weeks | 1460 | 1460 |
| Extra Night | 20 | 20 |
Prices include:
- private room
- breakfast
- dinner
- laundry service
Shared Apartment
No board, Shared Bathroom
Fees in USD (2010)
| Location |
San José |
| Room |
Single Room |
Double Room |
| Price per week |
170 |
110.50 |
| Price per month |
525 |
341.25 |
| Extra Night |
32 |
20.80 |
Private Apartment
Whole Apartment, no board, Private Bathroom
Fees in USD (2010)
| Location |
San José |
| Price per week |
370 |
| Price per month |
1260 |
| Extra Night |
65 |
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 2010 |
January 1, April 1, April 2
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