San Jose is the capital of the Central American country Costa Rica. With a population of about 340,000 people San Jose is the biggest city in the country. Located on a mountain plateau the city offers a relaxed and modern lifestyle surrounded by a beautiful landscape.
Besides being the capital, San Jose is the absolute centre of the country. The government and the university are located in the capital as well as the most important theatres. Living in San Jose means meeting businessmen, artists and musicians in the streets, enjoying the laid-back lifestyle, visiting first-class restaurants or relaxing in one of the numerous parks.
San Jose as a capital was founded in 1824; therefore, you cannot find the typical Spanish colonial architecture in the city - but many other worthwhile places like the most important museums and cultural places in the country. You can enjoy the diversified nightlife or use San Jose as a starting point to travel to one of the many magnificent places in the country.
San Jose Spanish School
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The Spanish school in San Jose is located in a quiet neighborhood, between San Pedro and Zapote districts. It is situated in a safe place within a 10 minutes bus ride from downtown.
As regards the classrooms, they are cozy, clean and neat. The school has a computer room with Internet access, a telephone for international phonecalls and a fax machine.
As regards excursions and sightseeing, cultural activities vary each week. They include visits to museums, nearby universities, presentation of movies and a visit the Supreme Court. Canopy and rafting tours as well as visits to major cities, beaches and volcanoes can be arranged. The Spanish school provides students with tour discounts to Costa Rica’s main tourist attractions.
Airport Transfer Service: Available to your host family, flat or hotel without charge.
Church in Heredia
Heredia Central Park
Heredia fountain
Courses Avalaible in San Jose
Intensive (20 lessons/Wk)
The course aims at enhancing and developing the main communicative skills in Spanish, emphasizing on oral communication. Students are exposed to different Spanish accents to get fully immersed into the local culture.
Super Intensive (20 + 10 lessons/Wk)
Designed to enhance and develop the main communicative skills in Spanish. Individual lessons reinforce the knowledge aquired during the morning by teaching specific vocabulary and contextualized grammar.
Private Course (20 lessons/Wk)
It is designed for those students who wish to learn Spanish in a short time and at their own pace. Classes focus on the specific needs of the student and are organized according to their interests and goals.
