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Spanish language programs in San Jose, Costa Rica

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Instituto de Español Costa Rica:
Instituto de Español Costa Rica is located in the capital of Costa Rica, San José, in the eastern part called Guadalupe, about 400 m from the State University (Universidad de Costa Rica) and 10 minutes from downtown (using the public bus). San José is situated in the interior of the country, buses leave to every part of the country from here. This makes it easy to reach the beaches, e.g. it is just a 2 hours bus ride to get to Jacó Beach.

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General Spanish
IECR offers you group classes or individual lessons.
Group classes usually consist of three to four students - never more than six. This intimate class size helps us guarantee your learning success by adapting our teaching methodology to our students’ style. You will be placed in classes according to your Spanish proficiency level, which is determined by a placement test the first day of classes.

Specialized Spanish Classes
Business people, sales representatives, medicine students, doctors, missionaries, foreign language teachers, lawyers, attorneys etc. are ideal candidates for this program. It combines contents of the general Spanish course with the student’s individual field. You will receive 2 hours of general Spanish and 2 or 4 hours daily (depending on the program) of terminology and content according to your individual field of interest.

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Experience Mission
Courses / Programs
Based in Port Hadlock, Washington, Experience Mission is a Christian mission organization offering a 6 month immersion program in the Caribbean region that starts by serving in one of South Atlanta's toughest neighborhoods before volunteering abroad in Haiti, Jamaica and Costa Rica. Experience Mission also offers a mission program in Africa, that starts in the Native American Navajo Nation of northeastern Arizona, before travelling to South Africa, Mozambique and Botswana. We currently do not provide Spanish classes as part of our program in Costa Rica.

You will experience everything from the bustling inner city to the remotest parts of the rain-forest, building authentic relationships and partnering with local leaders to create sustainable change.

Our mission programs can be divided into three areas of focus: Volunteer Mobilization, Leadership Development, and Community Empowerment. These three distinct focuses are inextricably bound and share the common purpose of spreading the love of Christ to a world in need.
Christian Mission Program (6 months):

- Immersion. Atlanta to Caribbean. Start in South Atlanta and then travel to Haiti, Jamaica and Costa Rica.

We also offer a Navajo to Africa program where participants travel to South Africa, Mozambique and Botswana.

We currently do not provide Spanish classes with our programs.
ILISA Language Institute
Courses / Programs
ILISA offers intensive Spanish language and cross-cultural awareness training in San Pedro, a suburb of San Jose.

At ILISA we combine a highly motivated and well-trained staff, flexible and professional service with comfortable, well-equipped facilities and student-oriented approach to help you reach your goals.

Our primary goal is to help the organizations and individuals we serve - in business, government education and industry - become the beneficiaries of effective Spanish skills by providing language training that helps them meet their organizational or personal goals.
Spanish Language Classes:

- Spanish for Fun
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- Spanish for Executives
- Spanish Language Solutions for Companies & Institutions
- Spanish Speech-Language Pathology and Rehabilitation
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- Spanish Courses for Children
Academia de Espanol D'Amore
Courses / Programs
The Spanish school in Manuel Antonio , Costa Rica was started in 1992 and is today recognized as one of the best Spanish language schools in Costa Rica. In addition to offering excellent Spanish language programs, you will be hard pressed to find a more beautiful location within Costa Rica. The school itself sits on the side of a mountain overlooking the Manuel Antonio Beach Park Area and the Pacific. Classrooms are comfortable, and are situated both inside the building and outside on the comfortable patio. This school is the perfect option for those who want to get away from to the beaches and natural parks of Costa Rica, while at the same time learning Spanish.
When students arrive at the Spanish school in Manuel Antonio, they are given an oral proficiency interview to determine their level. Based on this interview, they are placed tentatively in one of six levels. Once placed in a class, students will experience the schools' total immersion methodology. Classes are conducted completely in Spanish. The school uses custom designed curriculum and text materials.
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Crossing Borders, Houston North Area & Online
Courses / Programs
• Crossing Borders Language Center is your gateway to language mastery. Immerse yourself in a vibrant, multicultural environment led by native-speaking instructors.

• Whether you're pursuing professional advancement, planning a global adventure, or simply expanding your horizons, we offer the perfect language program for you.

• Our small class sizes, averaging just ten students, create an intimate setting for personalized attention and rapid language development. Converse confidently, expand your vocabulary, and connect with diverse cultures through our day, evening, weekend, and private classes, as well as immersive summer camps for kids.

• From English and French to Spanish, Mandarin, and German, we provide the tools and support to achieve your language goals. Discover the joy of fluency with Crossing Borders. Contact us today to embark on your linguistic journey.

• Private Spanish lessons are available in Spring, The Woodlands, Tomball, Cypress, Conroe, Cleveland, Westfield, Grangerland, Aldine, Porter, Humble, Atascocita, Kingwood, New Caney, Montgomery County TX and other nearby areas.

• Crossing Borders’ Spanish language programs are ideal for excelling in work, travel, and business as well as for academic and personal growth. Each course is designed to advance students from one level to the next.

• Our classes can be customized to meet your specific needs and learning goals. We also provide French, German, English, Mandarin Chinese language instruction for adults.

• All of our Spanish instructors are college-educated and many hold masters degrees. We use time-tested teaching methods and use only the best course materials to guide our students on their language-learning journey.

• We also provide a range of Spanish summer camps and immersion programs for kids and teenagers.
Spanish Language Classes for Adults

• Group General Spanish classes for adults - beginner, intermediate & advanced
• Intensive Spanish classes
• Spanish Semi-Intensive Program (12 weeks)
• Spanish Conversation classes
• Saturday / Weekend Spanish classes
• Private Spanish lessons at your own home or office
• Private Spanish lessons Online via Zoom / Skype etc. for adults in TX / USA
• Business / Corporate Spanish training for organizations
• Spanish Teacher Certification (in-class in Texas & online globally)
• Spanish Summer Camps for kids & teens

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ABC Languages, Manhattan in NYC & Online via Zoom / Skype
Courses / Programs
• Taking Spanish lessons in NYC with ABC Languages allows you to learn in a warm and supportive environment from native Spanish speakers.

• ABC provides top quality group Spanish classes and private Spanish tutoring for adults & kids. We also offer corporate Spanish language training to companies and organizations throughout NY.

• Our established language school is situated at 146 West 29th Street in Chelsea, Manhattan West Side (between 6th and 7th Avenues, near Penn Station, NoMad, Koreatown, Flatiron and Midtown).

• We keep our classrooms learner-centered and small in size (no more than 9 students). This allows for plenty of practice time and interaction with your teacher and classmates. All of our teachers are native Spanish speakers.

• We offer classes during the day, in the evenings or during the weekend. Our professional tutors teach all over Manhattan - in the Upper East Side, West Side, Tribeca, Lower Manhattan, and Midtown.

• Whether you want to learn Spanish for work, travel, study or just for fun, ABC can help you to achieve your language learning goals. We teach students of all levels - from basic beginner to advanced.

Student Review:
"I have been struggling for years to learn Spanish, and books, tapes, and other classes had been useless till I found ABC. Learned more in 12 weeks of group class than I did in 2 years of college! Excellent teachers and a courteous staff. I recommend this school to all my friends. Pros: Experienced teachers, friendly staff, small classes"
Spanish Classes in NYC:
Day, evening & weekend classes

• Group Spanish classes for adults - beginner, intermediate to advanced
• Private Spanish lessons at our school or your home/office
• Weekend Spanish classes
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• Private Spanish classes for kids & teens (ages 4 to 16)
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Crla Costa Rican Language Academy
Courses / Programs
Costa Rican Language Academy, CRLA, has been providing high quality Spanish language instruction along with an authentic Latin American cultural experience since 1989. CRLA is completely owned and operated by Costa Ricans. All our professors have university degrees as well as ample training and experience. Our Spanish immersion program includes Homestay with local families, Latin dance classes, Costa Rican cooking classes, additional conversation sessions, and other cultural activities. CRLA also has a volunteer program in San José with children, elderly people, or in ecological and conservation projects around the country.
Spanish Programs: Beginner I, II, III - Intermediate I, II, III - Advanced I, II, III. Specialized Spanish courses: Medical, Legal or other bussiness terms, Spanish lietrature, and others. Homestay program with local families. CRLA also has a volunteer program in San José with children, elderly people, or in ecological and conservation projects around the country. Other programs available: Spanish & sports (surf, diving) Spanish and Travel.