Nosara Spanish InstituteNosara, Costa Rica
- Year-round surfing and water sports
- On-site swimming pool.
- Top rated social activities4.3
- Nationality mix could be more balanced. 50 of students are from USA
Percentage of students | |
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1-18 years | 0.99009900990099% |
18-24 years | 14.851485148515% |
25-34 years | 24.752475247525% |
35-50 years | 29.70297029703% |
>50 years | 29.70297029703% |
Location: Nosara Spanish Institute is located in the peaceful and natural coastal city of Nosara, Costa Rica. Housed just an 8-minute walk from the paradise-like beaches of Playa Guiones, the school is surrounded by eateries, yoga centres and supermarkets selling the finest in organic products. Nosara has for some time been hailed as one of the world's prime locations for yoga, yoga retreats and surfing. A quiet community with many ex-pats, retirees and young families, Nosara provides a unique and relaxed location, where students' may further their understanding of the Spanish language, whilst enjoying the beautiful waters and coastline activities available to the area.
Course selection: Spanish courses are taught in groups or privately, run all year round, with combination courses available including surf and yoga. A long-term community programme is also available, designed specifically for residents or long-stay visitors to the area.
School facilities: The school's facilities consist of a lounge area, a garden, free coffee and free WIFI. All classrooms are equipped with televisions, air conditioning and ample natural light to create an optimal learning environment.
Additional information: As mentioned, the area thrives on activities such as surfing, yoga and others, involving the local surrounding and marine life. Nosara Spanish Institute is happy to assist students in arranging many activities, including beach and mountain horseback riding, fishing, hiking, stand up paddleboarding and stand up paddle surfing, cooking classes, dance classes, music classes and more! Students are sure to have a fulfilling time whilst studying in Nosara.
Spanish Courses
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
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Price in US$ | |||||||||||
Price at schoolOur price | 375357 | 695661 | 995946 | 12951231 | 15001425 | 18001710 | 21001995 | 24002280 | 27002565 | 30002850 | 36003420 |
The 20-hour program is the most comprehensive course option available.
Morning: 8:00 - 11:40
Afternoon: 13:00 - 16:40
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
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Price in US$ | |||||||||||
Price at schoolOur price | 295281 | 575547 | 775737 | 975927 | 11251069 | 13501283 | 15751497 | 18001710 | 20251924 | 22502138 | 27002565 |
This program is ideal for those that have other commitments or are unable to take the 20-hour program.
Morning: 8:00 - 9:40
Afternoon: 13:00 - 14:40
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
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Price in US$ | |||||||||||
Price at schoolOur price | 395376 | 790751 | 11851126 | 15801501 | 19751877 | 23702252 | 27652627 | 31603002 | 35553378 | 39503753 | 47404503 |
This is a package of 10 individual lessons that consist of 2 sessions per day.
The program is ideal for those that would like to work at their own pace and/or focus on a specific language point.
Morning: 8:00 - 9:40
Afternoon: 13:00 - 14:40
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
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Price in US$ | |||||||||||
Price at schoolOur price | 595566 | 11901131 | 17851696 | 23802261 | 29752827 | 35703392 | 41653957 | 47604522 | 53555088 | 59505653 | 71406783 |
This is a package of 20 individual lessons that consist of 4 sessions per day.
It is ideal for those that would like to work at their own pace and/or would like to focus on a specific language point.
Morning: 8:00 - 11:40
Afternoon: 13:00 - 16:40
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
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Price in US$ | |||||||||||
Price at schoolOur price | 470447 | 940893 | 14101340 | 18801786 | 23502233 | 28202679 | 32903126 | 37603572 | 42304019 | 47004465 | 56405358 |
This course includes 10 language lessons and 2 2-hour professional group surf lessons per week.
Morning: 8:00 - 9:40
Afternoon: 13:00 - 14:40
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
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Price in US$ | |||||||||||
Price at schoolOur price | 550523 | 11001045 | 16501568 | 22002090 | 27502613 | 33003135 | 38503658 | 44004180 | 49504703 | 55005225 | 66006270 |
This course includes 20 language lessons and 2 2-hour professional group surf lessons per week.
Morning: 8:00 - 11:40
Afternoon: 13:00 - 16:40
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
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Price in US$ | |||||||||||
Price at schoolOur price | 380361 | 760722 | 11401083 | 15201444 | 19001805 | 22802166 | 26602527 | 30402888 | 34203249 | 38003610 | 45604332 |
This course includes 10 language lessons and 5 Bodhi Tree yoga classes per week.
Morning: 8:00 - 9:40
Afternoon: 13:00 - 14:40
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
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Price in US$ | |||||||||||
Price at schoolOur price | 460437 | 920874 | 13801311 | 18401748 | 23002185 | 27602622 | 32203059 | 36803496 | 41403933 | 46004370 | 55205244 |
This course includes 20 language lessons and 5 Bodhi Tree yoga classes per week.
Morning: 8:00 - 11:40
Afternoon: 13:00 - 16:40
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
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Price in US$ | |||||||||||
Price at schoolOur price | 670637 | 13401273 | 20101910 | 26802546 | 33503183 | 40203819 | 46904456 | 53605092 | 60305729 | 67006365 | 80407638 |
Morning: 8:00 - 9:40
Afternoon: 13:00 - 14:40
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
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Price in US$ | |||||||||||
Price at schoolOur price | 870827 | 17401653 | 26102480 | 34803306 | 43504133 | 52204959 | 60905786 | 69606612 | 78307439 | 87008265 | 104409918 |
Morning: 8:00 - 11:40
Afternoon: 13:00 - 16:40
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
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Price in US$ | |||||||||||
Price at schoolOur price | 580551 | 11601102 | 17401653 | 23202204 | 29002755 | 34803306 | 40603857 | 46404408 | 52204959 | 58005510 | 69606612 |
Morning: 8:00 - 9:40
Afternoon: 13:00 - 14:40
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
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Price in US$ | |||||||||||
Price at schoolOur price | 780741 | 15601482 | 23402223 | 31202964 | 39003705 | 46804446 | 54605187 | 62405928 | 70206669 | 78007410 | 93608892 |
Morning: 8:00 - 11:40
Afternoon: 13:00 - 16:40
Our prices for Nosara Spanish Institute include
- INCLUDED Organized activities
- INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
- INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
- INCLUDED Language level placement test at first day of classes
- INCLUDED Language level placement test before arrival
Student opinions about Nosara Spanish Institute, Nosara
Nosara Spanish Institute, Nosara
Ratings of Nosara Spanish Institute compared to ratings of all schools in Costa Rica
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Nosara Spanish Institute
General school facilities
Kitchen for student use
Microwave for student use
Fridge for student use
Lounge
Garden
Student support desk
Gym
Free coffee
Free water dispenser
Free WIFI
Free parking
Smoking zones (outdoors)
Tourist information
Assistance with reservations for restaurants, bars, clubs
Assistance with organizing transportation
Classroom equipment
TV in all classrooms
Air conditioning in all classrooms
Ample natural light in all classrooms
- Number of classrooms: 5
- Number of public PC workstations: 1
Student Age / Nationality
Top student nationalities
Student Nationality | Percentage of students |
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USA | 50% |
Switzerland | 15% |
Germany | 10% |
England | 10% |
Other nationalities | 15% |
Information for all courses offered by Nosara Spanish Institute
Transportation 2024:
- Private shuttle, San Jose-Nosara, USD 240 each way.
- Private shuttle, Liberia-Nosara, USD 130 each way.
- Daily shared shuttle, Liberia-Nosara, USD 45 each way (limited departure times).
- Daily public direct bus (5.30AM), San Jose-Nosara, approx. USD 12.
- Flight, San Jose-Nosara, prices vary from USD 75-150, Sansa Airlines (please note that there are luggage restrictions).
01 Jan 2025, 11 Apr 2025, 14 Apr 2025 - 18 Apr 2025, 01 May 2025, 25 Jul 2025, 15 Aug 2025, 15 Sep 2025, 01 Dec 2025, 22 Dec 2025 - 25 Dec 2025.
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Leisure activities
activity possible | distance from school | |
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Basketball | | - |
Cooking | | - |
Dancing | | - |
Diving | | 6 km |
Football (soccer) | | 5 km |
Horse riding | | 4 km |
Mountainbiking | | 1 km |
Music | | - |
Swimming | | - |
Tennis | | - |
Volleyball | | 1 km |
Yoga | | - |
Examples of leisure activities organized by the school
Adults - Free activities
Adults - Paid activities
SUP
Horseback riding
Biking
Dance classes
Music classes
Accommodation
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
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Price in US$ | 250 | 500 | 750 | 1000 | 1250 | 1500 | 1750 | 2000 | 2500 | 3000 | 250 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Sunday
Price per person
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
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Price in US$ | 350 | 700 | 1050 | 1400 | 1750 | 2100 | 2450 | 2800 | 3500 | 4200 | 350 |
Price per person
Questions and answers about Nosara Spanish Institute
- What type of accommodations are available?“The school organizes homestay accommodations for students who will have their own rooms and shared common areas/bathrooms. A student house and private studios can be organized but are subject to availability.”Ana Carolina Dos Santos, LanguageCourse.Net - Dec 06, 2022
FAQ about Nosara Spanish Institute, Nosara
- What is the best price for a course at Nosara Spanish Institute, Nosara?Spanish courses at Nosara Spanish Institute start at 281 US$ for Group Spanish Program 10 course with 10 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.
- What is the most popular accommodation offered by Nosara Spanish Institute?The accommodation Homestay is the most popular among all our clients of Nosara Spanish Institute
- What is the number of students per class at Nosara Spanish Institute?Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at Nosara Spanish Institute varies from 1 students (Individual Spanish Program 10 ) to 6 students (Group Spanish Program 20)
- Which countries are students of Nosara Spanish Institute from?The highest Nationality percentage at Nosara Spanish Institute comes from USA with a 50% representation, followed by students from Switzerland (15%) and Germany (10%).
- Nosara Spanish Institute offers courses for which ages?Nosara Spanish Institute offers courses from 16 years to 99. Average age is 25 during the summer and 35 for the rest of the year.