Spanish courses in Costa Rica

Are you curious about Latin American Spanish? And you like beaches and surfing? Then Spanish course in Costa Rica is just the thing for you. Learn Spanish in surfer’s paradise at our laid-back residential school just 400 m from the beach in Tamarindo! Expand your knowledge of the local culture through our EF staff, many natives of Costa Rica, who enjoy sharing their background. This local flavor comes out in class in the form of exciting special interest courses ranging from Ecotourism to Latin Humor. For adventure seekers, visit a hot spring, learn to dive or surf, hike up a volcano or go on a rainforest zip-line tour.

Course types available in Costa Rica

Intensive Spanish course in Costa Rica
We recommend an Intensive Spanish course for students who are in Costa Rica to learn Spanish as rapidly as possible for whatever reason. You will have 32 Spanish lessons per week.

General Spanish course in Costa Rica
This course is carefully structured for students to progress one skill level every six weeks they are in Costa Rica. It is designed for students looking to gain a sound understanding of the essential disciplines of the Spanish language through a well-rounded program. The General Spanish course is available for students of any level, from absolute beginners to advanced and includes 26 Spanish lessons per week.

Basic Spanish course in Costa Rica
Students who take a Basic Spanish course with EF will learn to understand and speak Spanish in practical situations, and still have plenty of time to surf and explore the country. Combine a relaxing holiday in Costa Rica with 20 morning and afternoon language lessons a week.

Spanish exam preparation courses in Costa Rica
Whether you plan to study in a Spanish-speaking country or you want to find a job in Spanish, a passing DELE exam score is likely to be a requirement for you. An EF DELE exam preparation course in Costa Rica is a sure way to get the best possible score.

Diploma de Español como Lengua Extranjera (DELE)The only exam for non-native Spanish speakers that is officially recognized by the Spanish Ministry of Education and Culture, the DELE exam is split into 3 levels and aimed at those who want to work or study further in Spanish.

Accommodation in Costa Rica

Our Spanish courses in Playa Tamarindo, Costa Rica include several choices of lodging. Choose to live in a twin room in a homestay, where you’ll be able to soak up Costa Rican culture by experiencing daily family life first hand. Or, opt to live in a triple room in our EF International House, located onsite at our EF school. Both living options are included in the package price of the course. The EF International House and school were once a beach-town hotel, now renovated and just five minutes from the commercial area and the beach. The residence is equipped with air-conditioned twin/triple rooms in spacious apartments, all with bathroom, kitchen and terrace or patio. Twin rooms are available for €XX/week in neighboring Casa Eleri. Single rooms are also available for €XX/week in neighboring Casa Eleri. Meals are self-catering. An onsite pool and well-equipped cafeteria round off EF Tamarindo’s excellent amenities.

Prices

The price of your Spanish course in Costa Rica depends on the duration, course type, and the lodging you choose. For example, you can take a General Spanish course in Costa Rica for 2 weeks from XXXX€. An Intensive Spanish course for the same period starts at XXXX€. All EF Spanish courses include lodging and a meal plan as well as lessons and customized course materials.

For more information about the options available in Costa Rica, visit the prices page.