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Ilisa Language SchoolSan Jose, Costa Rica

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Rating: 5.0/5.0

1 students - overall rating
Avenida 16, calle 59 y 61 - 2050 San Jose - see on map
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What we like about the school
  • Five all-weather outdoor classrooms located in the school’s beautiful gardens.
  • The school has its own restaurant for students on the terrace.
What we dislike about the school
  • Younger students should consider that the average age of students at this school is significantly higher than at most other schools.
  • Nationality mix could be more balanced. 70 of students are from USA
Age of students
  Percentage of students
1-18 years 14.285714285714%
18-24 years 14.285714285714%
25-34 years 28.571428571429%
35-50 years 28.571428571429%
>50 years 14.285714285714%
The average age outside summer is 10 years higher than in summer.

Location: ILISA Language School San José is a Spanish school located in the bustling Costa Rican capital city of San José. Housed in a quiet suburb of San Pedro's "La Granja" neighbourhood, students can enjoy the busy capital of Costa Rica from a slight distance whilst having direct access to the city centre, which is a 40-minute bus ride away. Attractions and sites of interest within walking distance of the school include the Outlet Mall, San Pedro Mall and the Plaza del Sol shopping mall. The University of Costa Rica Campus is also close to the school, ensuring many amenities and social happenings for students nearby.

Course selection: In addition to General Spanish programmes available to students of all levels, ILISA San José also provides one-to-one Executive Spanish, combination programmes of both group and private lessons, and private lessons.

Social and cultural: As the capital city of Costa Rica, San José has many cultural sites and activities for students to enjoy. Such attributes include the museums, theatres, concerts, city tours, the central market, churches and craft churches. There are many eateries and social venues local to the school and the city centre is also just a bus ride away.

Additional information: ILISA San José has supplied language courses for over 40 years.

Spanish Courses

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General Language
Group 4 PlusRecommended Spanish course
30 lessons per week
|
4 students (max)
Offer!from
510US$485US$
Course Details
Group 4Popular Spanish course
20 lessons per week
|
4 students (max)
Offer!from
265US$252US$
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Private
Private Lessons 20
20 lessons per week
|
1 student (max)
Offer!from
510US$485US$
Course Details

Our prices for Ilisa Language School include

  • INCLUDED Organized activities
  • INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
  • INCLUDED Language level placement test at first day of classes
  • INCLUDED Language level placement test before arrival

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Student opinions about Ilisa Language School, San Jose

5.0

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Overall school rating of
Ilisa Language School, San Jose
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School
Location of the school
4.0 

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Facilities
5.0 

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Social activities
4.0 

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Organisation
5.0 

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Course
Quality of teaching
5.0 

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Value for money
5.0 

Rating: 5.0/5.0

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68 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“Prompt responses, flexibility with scheduling, excellent classroom and building, adaptable teaching approach, teacher patient with a senior-age student.”
Disliked
“School is suburban though a short bus-ride from downtown. Though here were no after-class activities, the teacher coached as we wandered downtown. ”
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Ilisa Language School (ILISA)

Accreditations and Quality seals
Sistema de Acreditación de Centros Instituto Cervantes (SACIC)Preferential Terms in Case of Visa Refusal
Spanish teacher qualifications
100% hold a university degree
50% hold a recognised language teaching qualification
Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
First day of course
Written and oral level test is performed. Students should arrive at 7:45
Student gender mix
45% male / 55% female
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
Visa - logoMastercard - logoAmerican Express - logoPayPal - logoBank Transfer - logo
Year of school foundation
1981
Legal name/parent company
Language Express S.A | Tax registration ID: 3-101-554159

General school facilities

  • Cafeteria

  • Restaurant

  • Auditorium

  • Garden

  • Balcony / terrace

  • Student support desk

  • Free WIFI

  • Free parking

  • Non-smoking (all indoor and all outdoor areas of school)

  • Tourist information

  • Assistance with entrance ticket purchases

  • Assistance with reservations for restaurants, bars, clubs

  • Assistance with organizing transportation

  • Classroom equipment

    • TV in some classrooms

    • Air conditioning in some classrooms

    • Ample natural light in all classrooms

    • Number of classrooms: 20
    • Number of public PC workstations: 1
Additional comment about facilities of school
In addition to our excellent location, our facilities themselves are unmatched by any language school in the region. Unlike most schools, nearly all of our classrooms are purpose-built, providing optimum conditions for a language school. Our classrooms have an abundance of natural light, are well-ventilated and comfortably furnished. An ample garden and terrace, both with great views, create surroundings where you can relax both during classes and after, to chat with other students, read the newspaper or do homework. Since many schools operate from converted homes, you can’t always take such amenities for granted.

Student Age / Nationality

Average number of students
Adult courses - In summer: 70
Adult courses - Throughout the year: 15
Junior courses - In summer: 10
Junior courses - Throughout the year: 10
Minimum age of students
18 years
4 years for specific Junior courses
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 6
Adult courses Throughout the year: 6
Junior courses In summer: 3
Junior courses Throughout the year: 3
Average age of students
In summer: 25 years
Throughout the year: 35 years
Read our recommendations for students in their 40s, 50s, 60s, and 70s.

Top student nationalities

Student Nationality Percentage of students
USA 70%
Japan 10%
Germany 10%
England 5%
Korea 5%

Information for all courses offered by Ilisa Language School

Lesson duration
60 minutes
School's administrative fee
200.00 US$
Course material
Generally course material is distributed free to students and will stay in student property.
Comments about courses

If no suitable group course is available, a reduced number of private lessons will be offered.

Individual classes
Single individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 25 US$. The combination of group and individual lessons is highly recommended. Individual lessons will encourage you to actively speak the foreign language and will offer you the opportunity to discuss individual problems and weaknesses.
Days without class
In 2024 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2024, 06 Apr 2024, 07 Apr 2024, 10 Apr 2024, 01 May 2024, 24 Jul 2024, 02 Aug 2024, 14 Aug 2024, 03 Sep 2024, 15 Sep 2024, 01 Dec 2024, 25 Dec 2024.
In 2025 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2025, 06 Apr 2025, 07 Apr 2025, 10 Apr 2025, 01 May 2025, 24 Jul 2025, 02 Aug 2025, 14 Aug 2025, 03 Sep 2025, 15 Sep 2025, 01 Dec 2025, 25 Dec 2025.
School policy regarding bank holidays:Private classes are recuperated or refunded. Same as for nearly all language schools, group classes falling on bank holiday are not refunded and not recuperated.
Level test
A test to assess your exact language level takes place at the school on the first day of the course.
Lessons needed per Spanish language level
Level (CEFR) LESSONS needed per level WEEKS needed
(20 lessons per week)
A1 Beginner A1 to A2 80 4
A2 Elementary A2 to B1 160 8
B1 Intermediate B1 to B2 180 9
B2 Higher Intermediate B2 to C1 200 10
C1 Advanced C1 to C2 220 11
C2 Proficiency
Data above gives some guidance. For more details consult our page How long does it take to learn a language or reach a specific level.

Airport transfer

Juan Santamaria International Airport:
35 US$ one way
More details about airports near San Jose and how to travel independently from the airport to the city on our San Jose page. For flight comparisons to San Jose, we recommend using skyscanner.com.

Visa Documents

Nationals from Germany do not require a visa to study short term courses up to 180 days.
Check visa requirements for nationals from other countries.
Nationals from countries that require a visa will receive documents from the school, related to booking confirmation, which is required for the visa application.
Full payment of all fees required before school dispatches documents required for visa application
No
Preferential cancellation terms in case of visa refusal
School agreed that students booking online on this site will benefit from preferential cancellation fees in case of visa refusal, and in this case will never exceed EUR 180.

Leisure activities

activity possibledistance from school
Ballet-
Baseball-
Basketball1 km
Cooking-
Cricket-
Dancing-
Field Hockey-
Football (soccer)2 km
Golf-
Horse riding30 km
Ice Hockey-
Mountainbiking-
Music-
Rugby-
Sailing-
Squash-
Swimming2 km
Table Tennis-
Tennis5 km
Volleyball-
Yoga1 km

Examples of leisure activities organized by the school

Adults - Free activities

some museums, parks, art galleries, concerts

Adults - Paid activities

movies, theathers, adventure, concerts

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FAQ about Ilisa Language School, San Jose

  • Spanish courses at Ilisa Language School start at 252 US$ for Group 4 course with 20 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.
  • Yes. The school offers pickup from Juan Santamaria International Airport (35 US$)
  • Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at ILISA Language Institute varies from 1 students (Private Lessons 20) to 4 students (Group 4 Plus)
  • 100% of teachers at Ilisa Language School hold a university degree. 50% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
  • The highest Nationality percentage at Ilisa Language School comes from USA with a 70% representation, followed by students from Germany (10%) and Japan (10%).
  • Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.
  • Ilisa Language School offers courses from 4 years to 99. Average age is 25 during the summer and 35 for the rest of the year.
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