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Academia de EspañolNicoya, Costa Rica

Casa #101, Calle 9 - 5200 Nicoya - see on map
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Age of students
  Percentage of students
1-18 years 10%
18-24 years 20%
25-34 years 30%
35-50 years 20%
>50 years 20%
The average age outside summer is 10 years higher than in summer.

Spanish Courses

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Typical content of a language course
General Language
Spanish Immersion ProgramPopular Spanish course
20 lessons per week
|
2 students (max)
Offer!from
669US$653US$
Includes accommodation
Course Details
Samara Beach Program
20 lessons per week
|
2 students (max)
This course tends to sell out quickly!
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995US$946US$
Course Details
Spanish Only Program
20 lessons per week
|
2 students (max)
Offer!from
539US$526US$
Includes accommodation
Course Details

Our prices for Academia de Español include

  • INCLUDED Organized activities
  • INCLUDED Internet access and use of school computers
  • INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
  • INCLUDED Language level placement test at first day of classes
  • INCLUDED Language level placement test before arrival
  • INCLUDED For adult courses: a minimum of one free organized leisure activity per week

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  • Semi-private class
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  • Cultural class
    Cultural class8/18
  • Class activity
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  • Cultural interchange
    Cultural interchange 10/18
  • Tour
    Tour11/18
  • Certificates
    Certificates 12/18
  • Group volunteer programme
    Group volunteer programme 13/18
  • Volunteering
    Volunteering 14/18
  • Well done!
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  • In school activity
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  • New students at Academia de Español Nicoya
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Academia de Español

Accreditations and Quality seals
Preferential Terms in Case of Visa Refusal
Spanish teacher qualifications
100% hold a university degree
100% hold a recognised language teaching qualification
Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
First day of course
Students should arrive at
Student gender mix
35% male / 65% female
Offer for returning students
You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee if you already attended previously a course at Academia de Español and you book here.
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
Visa - logoMastercard - logoBank Transfer - logo
Year of school foundation
1997
Legal name/parent company
Tax registration ID: 3101201185

General school facilities

  • Fridge for student use

  • Microwave for student use

  • Garden

  • Balcony / terrace

  • Self-study areas

  • Free coffee

  • Free WIFI

  • 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

  • Laundry (paid)

  • Free parking (<500m)

  • Classroom equipment

    • Ample natural light in all classrooms

    • Number of classrooms: 10
    • Number of public PC workstations: 1

    Facilities for disabled students

    • Accessible Toilet

    • Wheelchair access to reception

    • Wheelchair access to classroom

    • Disabled car park

Additional comment about facilities of school
School is located in a quiet residential near downtown and the historic area of Nicoya. Students can relax on the deck with views of the river and surrounding trees good for the area's wildlife sightings, tropical birds, iguanas and monkeys.

Student Age / Nationality

Average number of students
Adult courses - In summer: 10
Adult courses - Throughout the year: 5
Junior courses - In summer: 2
Junior courses - Throughout the year: 2
Minimum age of students
16 years
12 years for specific Junior courses
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 7
Adult courses Throughout the year: 7
Junior courses In summer: 7
Junior courses Throughout the year: 7
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%
Germany 5%
England 5%
Other nationalities 20%

Information for all courses offered by Academia de Español

Lesson duration
60 minutes
Course material
Generally course material is distributed free to students and will stay in student property.
Comments about courses

Airport transfer fees:

  • Liberia-Nicoya via authorized taxi: USD 110, 1-3 persons.

  • San Jose-Nicoya or Samara via public bus: USD 85 per person.

    Liberia-Samara Beach via authorized taxi: USD 175, 1-3 persons.

    For those flying into San Jose, an overnight stay in San Jose is generally required. The bus trip to Samara takes five hours from San Jose.
Days without class
In 2024 (including national and regional bank holidays):
25 Dec 2024.
In 2025 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2025, 18 Apr 2025, 25 Dec 2025.
School policy regarding bank holidays:Full number of lost classes are made up
Level test
A test to assess your exact language level takes place before the start of the course via email.
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.

Visa Documents

Nationals from South Africa 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
Express shipment fee (via courier)
5 US$
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
Basketball2 km
Cooking1 km
Dancing-
Diving35 km
Football (soccer)2 km
Golf60 km
Horse riding10 km
Mountainbiking35 km
Music-
Sailing35 km
Swimming1 km
Tennis2 km
Volleyball2 km
Windsurfing35 km
Yoga2 km

Examples of leisure activities organized by the school

Adults - Free activities

- Hike to Cerro de La Cruz, which is about an hour’s hike affording some nice views of Nicoya below and possible wildlife sighting.
- Latin dance class.
- Regional cooking class.
- Pronunciation workshop.
- Rules of the “Accent Marks” workshop.
- National Parks workshop.
- History of Costa Rica workshop.
- History of Guanacaste workshop.
- Teacher supervised Study Hall (basically extra class time).
- Visit to the Farmer’s Market (Fridays).

Adults - Paid activities

For as little as USD 5 per activity, the school has a range of optional activities as well. Swimming at the Olympic swimming pool, bicycling, horseback riding, gymnasium, evening soccer games, and more.

Accommodation

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Homestay
Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal
This accommodation tends to sell out quickly!
Reserve as early as possible to get the best available homestay!
from
259 US$

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FAQ about Academia de Español, Nicoya

  • Spanish courses at Academia de Español start at 526 US$ for Spanish Only Program course with 20 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.
  • Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at Academia de Español varies from 2 students (Spanish Immersion Program) to 2 students (Spanish Immersion Program)
  • 100% of teachers at Academia de Español hold a university degree. 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
  • The highest Nationality percentage at Academia de Español comes from USA with a 70% representation, followed by students from Germany (5%) and England (5%).
  • Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.
  • Academia de Español offers courses from 16 years to 99. Average age is 25 during the summer and 35 for the rest of the year.
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