Intercultura Costa Rica Spanish SchoolsSamara, Costa Rica
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What we like about the school
- The only Spanish school in Costa Rica with a beachfront campus.
- Students can take a quick dip in the ocean during their break.
- Apartment - shared / Residence accommodation very close to school
- Top rated school facilities4.7
- Electronic whiteboards in all classrooms.
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. 20% of students are from Switzerland
- School currently has special offers.Details
Age of students
Location: Intercultura Costa Rica Spanish Schools Samara is located in the coastal village of Samara, Costa Rica. Known for its palm tree-lined beaches and wide range of wildlife and sea creatures that belong to the area, Samara is unique, and the Intercultura Costa Rica Spanish Schools Samara is well-placed to give students an excellent experience of the area. The school is housed within a moment's walk of Samara Beach and has a range of cafes, bars, surf shops, eateries, a supermarket and a commercial shopping centre nearby.
Course selection: Intercultura Costa Rica Spanish Schools Samara provides Spanish language tuition throughout the year. In addition to General Spanish, available to students of all levels, the school also provides programmes of private tuition and a variety of immersive camps for kids and teenagers.
Accommodation: The school can arrange accommodation with local homestay families or in-residence. The apartments are just a minute's walk from the school, ensuring students have all they need in one place! The homestay accommodations are within walking distance of the school.
School facilities: The facilities include a rooftop terrace and a garden for relaxation. There is also a lounge and movie room for socialising. A student support desk is available for any questions or queries that arise. Students also have access to a microwave, fridge and free parking.
Spanish Courses
General Language
Standard Course 20![Popular Spanish course]( "Popular Spanish course")
20 lessons per week
|6 students (max)
Offer!from
350US$333US$
Course Details
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| Price in US$ | |||||||||||
| Price at schoolOur price | 350333 | 700665 | 1050998 | 14001330 | 16001520 | 19201824 | 22402128 | 25602432 | 28002660 | 33603192 | 280266 |
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
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| Price in US$ | 350333 | 700665 | 1050998 | 14001330 | 16501568 | 19801881 | 23102195 | 26402508 | 33003135 | 39603762 | 330314 |
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Starting dates
Every Monday
Special Offers:
10.00 % discount: 10.00 % discount on tuition fees only, for enrolments of a minimum of 1 weeks - Family discount on group classes for 3+ family members studying concurrently. . Only valid for bookings at this website before Dec 20, 2024. Only valid for courses starting before Dec 16, 2024.
When booking here you benefit from this offer in addition to the discounted prices indicated above.
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
Classes are dynamic, fun and appropriate for all learning styles and ages. A wide variety of authentic learning activities involved. The syllabus and framework for class sessions are tailored to the needs of students in an immersion program.
Course specific data
General course schedule
4 daily lessons of 52 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 8:00 - 12:00
Afternoon: 13:00 - 17:00
Morning: 8:00 - 12:00
Afternoon: 13:00 - 17:00
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Minimum required student age
18 years
Students per class
Maximum: 6 / Average: 4
Special note for 2025 holiday season: If you plan to take a course during the high season months of April, June, July or August 2025 we urgently advise you to book as early as possible. In 2024 many schools were fully booked during the holidays and the situation is unlikely to be different for 2025 due to a current shortage of teachers, which affects most schools.
Student comments about "Standard Course 20" at Intercultura Costa Rica Spanish Schools
Maik
"It was great fun"
Bernd
"See above - very good school that addresses individual levels of knowledge. Beautifully located. Friendly atmosphere."
Rebecca
"For me, 20 hours per week was ideal. Anything else would have been too much. "
Mirjam
"The school recommends taking private lessons so that you can work individually. I wanted to take private lessons that week, but the school couldn't offer any because all the teachers are fully booked. It would be good if the school offered conversation groups as an alternative instead of just nothing. The conversation parts in class were terribly boring because we all lacked the necessary vocabulary. The school should be didactically more skillful here and introduce a basic vocabulary that allows everyday life to be better formulated. Grammar is very important, although the aim of the students is to be able to speak Spanish."
Ralf
"Great language school, nice, competent team in a great location, right behind palm trees on the beach. I can recommend."
Additional information for all courses
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Bildungsurlaub Course
30 lessons per week
|6 students (max)
This course tends to sell out quickly!
Offer!from
750US$713US$
Course Details
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | 750713 | 15001425 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | 670637 | 13401273 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
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Starting dates
Every Monday
Course specific data
General course schedule
6 daily lessons of 52 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 8:00 - 12:00
Afternoon: 13:00 - 17:00
Morning: 8:00 - 12:00
Afternoon: 13:00 - 17:00
Possible course durations
1, 2 weeks
Minimum required student age
18 years
Students per class
Maximum: 6 / Average: 4
Additional information for all courses
See availability
Junior
Kids & Teen Classes (8 to 17 years old)
20 lessons per week
|8 students (max)
This course tends to sell out quickly!
Offer!from
365US$347US$
Course Details
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 16 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | |||||||||||
| Price at schoolOur price | 365347 | 730694 | 10951041 | 14601387 | 18251734 | 21902081 | 29202774 | 36503468 | 43804161 | 56965412 | 365347 |
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 16 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | 365347 | 730694 | 10951041 | 14601387 | 18251734 | 21902081 | 29202774 | 36503468 | 43804161 | 58405548 | 365347 |
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Starting dates
Every Monday
This course includes 20 lessons per week for kids and teens. Children or teens must have a parent or legal guardian present in Samara with them, for the duration of their child's program.
Course specific data
General course schedule
4 daily lessons of 52 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 8:00 - 12:00
Afternoon: 13:00 - 17:00
Morning: 8:00 - 12:00
Afternoon: 13:00 - 17:00
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Minimum required student age
8 years
Age range:
8 - 17 years
Students per class
Maximum: 8 / Average: 6
Additional information for all courses
See availability
Teen Spanish Summer Camp (13 to 17 years old)
20 lessons per week
|6 students (max)
Only limited places left for the summer months!
Offer!from
1315US$1283US$
Includes accommodation
Course Details
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | -- | 26302565 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | -- | 29902916 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
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Starting dates
2024: 07 Jul 2024
2025: 13 Jul 2025
2025: 13 Jul 2025
This course includes global leadership workshops, tours and activities.
Prices
Course price includes accommodation
Homestay, Double room, Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Interested in this course without accommodation? Please contact us.
Price includes
Airport transfer (return trip)
Course specific data
General course schedule
4 daily lessons of 52 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 8:00 - 12:00
Afternoon: 13:00 - 17:00
Morning: 8:00 - 12:00
Afternoon: 13:00 - 17:00
Possible course durations
2 weeks
Minimum required student age
13 years
Age range:
13 - 17 years
Students per class
Maximum: 6 / Average: 4
Additional information for all courses
See availability
Online
Online Private Course
10 lessons per week
|1 student (max)
Offer!from
280US$266US$
Course Details
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | |||||||||||
| Price at schoolOur price | 280266 | 560532 | 840798 | 11201064 | 14001330 | 16801596 | 19601862 | 22402128 | 28002660 | 33603192 | 280266 |
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | 300285 | 600570 | 900855 | 12001140 | 15001425 | 18001710 | 21001995 | 24002280 | 30002850 | 36003420 | 300285 |
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Starting dates
Every Monday
Lessons are specifically tailored to your language needs.
Course specific data
General course schedule
2 daily lessons of 52 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 8:00 - 12:00
Afternoon: 13:00 - 17:00
Morning: 8:00 - 12:00
Afternoon: 13:00 - 17:00
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Minimum required student age
18 years
Students per class
Maximum: 1 / Average: 1
Additional information for all courses
See availability
Online Semi-Private Course
10 lessons per week
|2 students (max)
Offer!from
420US$399US$
Course Details
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | |||||||||||
| Price at schoolOur price | 420399 | 840798 | 12601197 | 16801596 | 21001995 | 25202394 | 29402793 | 33603192 | 42003990 | 50404788 | 420399 |
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | 450428 | 900855 | 13501283 | 18001710 | 22502138 | 27002565 | 31502993 | 36003420 | 45004275 | 54005130 | 450428 |
See availability
Starting dates
Every Monday
Lessons are two students of the same language level and are specifically tailored to your language needs.
Course specific data
General course schedule
2 daily lessons of 52 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 8:00 - 12:00
Afternoon: 13:00 - 17:00
Morning: 8:00 - 12:00
Afternoon: 13:00 - 17:00
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Minimum required student age
18 years
Students per class
Maximum: 2 / Average: 2
Additional information for all courses
See availability
Private
Private Course
10 lessons per week
|1 student (max)
Offer!from
300US$285US$
Course Details
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | |||||||||||
| Price at schoolOur price | 300285 | 600570 | 900855 | 12001140 | 15001425 | 18001710 | 21001995 | 24002280 | 30002850 | 36003420 | 300285 |
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | 320304 | 640608 | 960912 | 12801216 | 16001520 | 19201824 | 22402128 | 25602432 | 32003040 | 38403648 | 320304 |
See availability
Starting dates
Every Monday
Lessons are specifically tailored to the student's language needs.
Course specific data
General course schedule
2 daily lessons of 52 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 8:00 - 12:00
Afternoon: 13:00 - 17:00
Morning: 8:00 - 12:00
Afternoon: 13:00 - 17:00
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Minimum required student age
18 years
Students per class
Maximum: 1 / Average: 1
Additional information for all courses
See availability
Semi-Private Course
10 lessons per week
|2 students (max)
Offer!from
450US$428US$
Course Details
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | |||||||||||
| Price at schoolOur price | 450428 | 900855 | 13501283 | 18001710 | 22502138 | 27002565 | 31502993 | 36003420 | 45004275 | 54005130 | 450428 |
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | 480456 | 960912 | 14401368 | 19201824 | 24002280 | 28802736 | 33603192 | 38403648 | 48004560 | 57605472 | 480456 |
See availability
Starting dates
Every Monday
Lessons are two students of the same language level and are specifically tailored to your language needs.
Course specific data
General course schedule
2 daily lessons of 52 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 8:00 - 12:00
Afternoon: 13:00 - 17:00
Morning: 8:00 - 12:00
Afternoon: 13:00 - 17:00
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Minimum required student age
18 years
Students per class
Maximum: 2 / Average: 2
Additional information for all courses
See availability
Our prices for Intercultura Costa Rica Spanish Schools 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
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Student opinions about Intercultura Costa Rica Spanish Schools, Samara
4.9
Overall school rating of
Intercultura Costa Rica Spanish Schools, Samara
Intercultura Costa Rica Spanish Schools, Samara
School
Location of the school
5.0
Facilities
4.7
Social activities
4.5
Organisation
4.9
Course
Quality of teaching
4.9
Value for money
4.5
Accommodation
Homestay
4.2
Shared Flat (apartment)
4.0
Overall school rating by student age group
Students < 18 years (0 ratings)
0.0
Students 18-30 years (6 ratings)
5.0
Students 31-49 years (6 ratings)
4.8
Students 50+ years (19 ratings)
4.8
Verified reviews only, uncensored. All student opinions from students who booked a course at the school with LanguageCourse.net.
Richard
58 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“The school was excellent. During the three weeks I was there I had two teachers. They were both very good. The school was well organized and the office staff were very nice and helpful. The school was clean and well organized. I appreciated that the classrooms had 4-6 students and they were air conditioned. I have only good things to say about the school.”
“I have nothing to say here. ”
Review details
Course: Standard Course 20 - 3 weeks
Review date: 4. Apr. 2024 by Richard Robinson
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Hannele
55 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“I very much liked the overall atmosphere: students and teachers and other staff and all human beings are appreciated. Teachers seem to like each other and their work!
I also liked to sit on a real chair and around a table (to be able to write!), not just on a plastic chair like somewhere else. The air conditioning worked, too - thank you!”
Review details
Quality of teaching / language progress: I'd like to thank my super kind teacher (Maria)! I really liked her company. She was patient enough to listen to my long and slow sentences... and we laughed a lot :)
Course: Only Private Lessons - 1 week
Review date: 23. Dec. 2019 by Hannele Lidman
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Birgit
54 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“I liked everything about the Intercultura school. The lessons were given in small groups, by very motivated and capable teachers. You could tell that they also enjoy their work. There were also modern smartboards in the air-conditioned rooms. The atmosphere in the whole school was great!”
Review details
Course: Standard Course 20 - 2 weeks
Review date: 14. Nov. 2022 by Birgit Bilici
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Andre
34 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“The school was really great and I enjoyed the time since my first day. The teachers were great and the classes were well organised. The administrative team was also really friendly and always ready to help.”
Review details
Course: Standard Course 20 [Spanish] - 3 weeks
Review date: 10. Jul. 2024 by Andre Bernhardt
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Rebecca
25 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“Nice teachers, cool students, good timetables and the school is right next to the beach. For me, it was the perfect place to learn Spanish and I can only recommend it to everyone.”
Review details
Quality of teaching / language progress: For me, 20 hours per week was ideal. Anything else would have been too much.
Course: Standard Course 20 - 1 week
Review date: 1. Feb. 2022 by Rebecca Christen
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Mirjam
60 yearsOverall rating
4.0
“Very good organization and infrastructure (lockable boxes, coffee, clean water, showers and food during breaks and at lunchtime. Great!”
Insider tip: “Handcraft with Katja. Beautiful bracelets and footbands can be tied. Zumba for advanced users only.”
Review details
Quality of teaching / language progress: The school recommends taking private lessons so that you can work individually. I wanted to take private lessons that week, but the school couldn't offer any because all the teachers are fully booked. It would be good if the school offered conversation groups as an alternative instead of just nothing. The conversation parts in class were terribly boring because we all lacked the necessary vocabulary. The school should be didactically more skillful here and introduce a basic vocabulary that allows everyday life to be better formulated. Grammar is very important, although the aim of the students is to be able to speak Spanish.
Other comments Any time
Course: Standard Group 20 - 2 weeks
Review date: 20. Jan. 2020 by Mirjam Gieger
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Janine
46 yearsOverall rating
4.0
“Super great teachers, focus on spoken language. Great vibe and location. Very pleasant, also social life and activities in Samara.”
Review details
Course: Standard Course 20 - 1 week
Review date: 15. Apr. 2021 by Janine Reimann
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Maik
59 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“They were very well organised and I thought both the group and the teacher were very good. The material was taught really well.”
“It would be great if the material that is shown electronically were also available electronically in a cloud or similar. I think that could be done better in this day and age. The tasks could also be electronised so that you could always repeat them afterwards. With paper, they are already filled and you don't have them empty. ”
Review details
Quality of teaching / language progress: It was great fun
Course: Standard Course 20 - 1 week
Review date: 6. Feb. 2024 by Maik Weber
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Eva
35 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“Good organisation and motivated teachers, clearly structured lessons, teachers change weekly, usually small groups”
Review details
Course: Bildungsurlaub Course - 2 weeks
Review date: 18. Dec. 2023 by Eva Eisele
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Beate
59 yearsOverall rating
4.0
“Very good teachers, use of many media, proximity to the beach; shower, changing room and locker in the school”
“The rooms are heavily air-conditioned because of the use of the digital media. Therefore there was also a "wind" that was very unpleasant for me. For me, the rooms were far too cold, too windy and one of them was damp and smelled mouldy. I always had to dress thickly to take part in the lessons. There is a lot of material, a lot of grammar, but this means that speaking takes a back seat, which is very important to me. That's why I will only book individual courses in the future.”
Review details
Course: Standard Course 20 - 2 weeks
Review date: 24. Jan. 2022 by Beate Lange
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Kerstin
54 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“Method and most of the Teachers, the receptionist,
And environment (sea , village). Some free activites.”
“Presentation General introduction in too fast American English for the other foreigners speaking not or less english.
One prof seemed bored and ditracted. ”
Review details
Course: Intensive Course 25 [Spanish] - 3 weeks
Review date: 30. Mar. 2021 by Kerstin Stuvermann
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Maik
43 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“The teachers explained things really well and were always helpful and answered questions really well.”
Review details
Course: Standard Course 20 - 4 weeks
Review date: 4. Apr. 2024 by Maik Fuhrmann
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Birgit
57 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“Very nice, generally motivated teachers. The school is beautifully located, directly by the water”
“I would have liked us to practise typical everyday situations such as shopping, going to the doctor, renting a car, buying a bus ticket. Less grammar, especially in beginners' courses.”
Review details
Course: Standard Course 20 - 4 weeks
Review date: 6. Feb. 2023 by Birgit Liebert
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Beate
61 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“Very good teachers, right on the beach, lockers, super nice garden, showers, changing room”
“Air conditioning in the classrooms.”
Review details
Course: Standard Course 20 - 1 week
Review date: 11. Mar. 2024 by Beate Lange
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Bernd
56 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“Nice and good teachers. You learn a lot. It's demanding but also good!”
Review details
Quality of teaching / language progress: See above - very good school that addresses individual levels of knowledge. Beautifully located. Friendly atmosphere.
Course: Standard Course 20 - 1 week
Review date: 19. Sep. 2022 by Bernd Böhm
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Beate
Overall rating
5.0
“Extra requests, such as lessons outside, are taken into account.”
Review details
Quality of teaching / language progress: Very good teachers who have listened to my requests.
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Marie
23 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“Great teachers, excellent courses, wonderful fellow learners.”
Review details
Course: Standard Course 20 - 2 weeks
Review date: 28. Mar. 2022 by Marie Klaaßen
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Christa
75 yearsOverall rating
4.0
“The teachers were fantastic. The lessons were very exciting.”
“Nelson was sick last week and still taught, in times of Covid and extremely small classrooms.”
Review details
Course: Standard Course 20 - 2 weeks
Review date: 13. Sep. 2021 by Christa Schmidt
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Alli
32 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“Being able to start any week, location, teachers, lessons.”
“Getting photocopies of assignments instead of the book.”
Review details
Course: Standard Course 20 - 2 weeks
Review date: 19. Apr. 2021 by Alli Oneill
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Sebastien
56 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“Very good course structure. Competent teachers.”
Review details
Course: Standard Course 20 - 2 weeks
Review date: 15. Aug. 2022 by Sebastien Bedard
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Moritz
29 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“Everyone super nice. Right on the beach.”
“Everything perfect”
Review details
Course: Standard Course 20 - 2 weeks
Review date: 10. Sep. 2024 by Moritz Baur
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Natalia
54 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“The teachers.”
Review details
Quality of teaching / language progress: It was great!
Course: Private Lessons - 1 week
Review date: 9. Jun. 2019 by Natalia Markelova
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Bastian
19 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“Everything,”
“Except for the afternoon activities. The cooking class was so much fun, but was only offered once a week. Maybe, you could offer it more often. And a surf class (if it's too expensive for extra money) would have been nice too.”
Review details
Course: Standard Course 20 - 1 week
Review date: 23. Jan. 2023 by Bastian Büchler
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Gertrud
55 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“Everything”
Review details
Course: Standard Course 20 - 1 week
Review date: 20. Sep. 2022 by Gertrud Schaupp-Böhm
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
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Intercultura Costa Rica Spanish Schools
Accreditations and Quality seals
United Nation Global CompactSpanish teacher qualifications
100% hold a university degree
75% 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 7:15
Student gender mix
30% male / 70% female
Offer for returning students
You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee if you already attended previously a course at Intercultura Costa Rica Spanish Schools and you book here.
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
Year of school foundation
1993
Legal name/parent company
Centro de Idiomas Intercultura S.A. | Tax registration ID: 3-101-154356
General school facilities
Fridge for student use
Microwave for student use
Movie room
Lounge
Garden
Balcony / terrace
Student support desk
Lockers
Free water dispenser
Free parking
Free WIFI
Free coffee
Non-smoking (all indoor and all outdoor areas of school)
Assistance with organizing transportation
Classroom equipment
TV in some classrooms
Electronic whiteboard in all classrooms
Air conditioning in all classrooms
Ample natural light in most classrooms
- Number of classrooms: 15
- Number of public PC workstations: 1
Facilities for disabled students
Wheelchair access to classroom
Accessible Toilet
Wheelchair access to reception
Additional comment about facilities of school
Parking is possible on the road in front of the school
Student Age / Nationality
Average number of students
Adult courses - In summer: 60
Adult courses - Throughout the year: 55
Junior courses - In summer: 25
Junior courses - Throughout the year: 2
Minimum age of students
18 years
8 years for specific Junior courses
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 15
Adult courses Throughout the year: 15
Junior courses In summer: 8
Junior courses Throughout the year: 8
Average age of students
In summer: 50 years
Throughout the year: 40 years
Top student nationalities
Information for all courses offered by Intercultura Costa Rica Spanish Schools
Lesson duration
52 minutes
Course material
Generally course material is distributed free to students and will stay in student property.
Comments about courses
Holidays which fall on a Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday might be moved to the Friday of that same week.
If there happens to be only one student in a class/level, class hours will be adjusted to 2.5 hours per day of private instruction. Class time goes back to 4 hours per day as soon as another student joins the class/level.
Airport Transfers:
Standard: Transfer from SJO Airport to San Jose bus station and bus ride to Samara, ticket included (USD 50).
Special: Transfer from SJO Airport to a homestay in Heredia, overnight stay with the host, transport to the San Jose bus station the next day and bus ride to Samara, ticket included (USD 106).
SJO Private: Private transfer from SJO Airport to accommodation in Samara (USD 250).
LIR Private: Private transfer from LIR Airport to accommodation in Samara (USD 130).
Individual classes
Single individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 30 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, 25 Mar 2024 - 30 Mar 2024, 15 Apr 2024, 03 May 2024, 26 Jul 2024, 15 Aug 2024, 22 Dec 2024 - 31 Dec 2024.
01 Jan 2024, 25 Mar 2024 - 30 Mar 2024, 15 Apr 2024, 03 May 2024, 26 Jul 2024, 15 Aug 2024, 22 Dec 2024 - 31 Dec 2024.
In 2025 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2025 - 05 Jan 2025, 11 Apr 2025, 12 Apr 2025 - 20 Apr 2025, 01 May 2025, 25 Jul 2025, 15 Aug 2025, 15 Sep 2025, 01 Dec 2025, 20 Dec 2025 - 31 Dec 2025.
01 Jan 2025 - 05 Jan 2025, 11 Apr 2025, 12 Apr 2025 - 20 Apr 2025, 01 May 2025, 25 Jul 2025, 15 Aug 2025, 15 Sep 2025, 01 Dec 2025, 20 Dec 2025 - 31 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
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 Costa Rica do not require a visa for travelling to Costa Rica and attending a language course.
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 possible | distance from school | |
|---|---|---|
| Cooking | | - |
| Dancing | | - |
| Diving | | 5 km |
| Football (soccer) | | - |
| Golf | | 20 km |
| Horse riding | | - |
| Mountainbiking | | - |
| Music | | - |
| Swimming | | - |
| Table Tennis | - | 30 km |
| Volleyball | | - |
| Yoga | | - |
Examples of leisure activities organized by the school
Adults - Free activities
Daily cultural activities (Latin dance, Zumba, cooking, city tour etc.).
Adults - Paid activities
Local tours such as for example dolphin tour, horseback riding, kayak etc. (prices approx. USD 40-60).
Weekend tours for example to Arenal/Monteverde, Rincon de la Vieja etc. (prices approx. USD 240 - 280).
Weekend tours for example to Arenal/Monteverde, Rincon de la Vieja etc. (prices approx. USD 240 - 280).
Junior - Free activities
Daily cultural activities (Latin dance, Zumba, cooking, city tour etc.).
Junior - Paid activities
-
Accommodation
Samara Residence ![Most Popular Accommodation]()
Single room, No meals
In high demand!
6 ratings
from
406 US$
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | 406 | 812 | 1218 | 1624 | 2030 | 2436 | 2842 | 3248 | 4060 | 4872 | 406 |
| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | 413 | 826 | 1239 | 1652 | 2065 | 2478 | 2891 | 3304 | 4130 | 4956 | 413 |
Minimum stay: 1 week
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Sunday
Price per person
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Sunday
Price per person
Check-in
Sunday
Check-out
Sunday
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
Price extra night
58 US$
(Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy
Single room
Private bathroom
Included
Distance from school
3 minutes walking (average reported by 4 former students).
Includes
Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Air conditioning, Private bathroom.
Meals
No meals.
Minimum age of students
18
Maximum age of students
99
Student comments about Samara Residence
Birgit
"The room was very large and even had a wardrobe, air conditioning and a fan. It was also cleaned regularly. Unfortunately, there was no hot water. A small lamp by the bed would have been nice, but was missing."
Janine
"Clean and basically ok, but somehow a bit careless and drearily furnished (the rooms). Especially not recommended for longer stays."
Homestay ![Popular Accommodation]()
Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal
This accommodation tends to sell out quickly!
Reserve as early as possible to get the best available homestay!
5 ratings
from
205 US$
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | 205 | 410 | 615 | 820 | 1025 | 1230 | 1435 | 1640 | 2050 | 2460 | 205 |
| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | 245 | 490 | 735 | 980 | 1225 | 1470 | 1715 | 1960 | 2450 | 2940 | 245 |
Minimum stay: 1 week
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Sunday
Price per person
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Sunday
Price per person
Check-in
Sunday
Check-out
Sunday
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
Price extra night
30 US$
(Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy
Single room
Includes
Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Shared bathroom.
Meals
Breakfast & 1 meal.
Minimum age of students
8
Maximum age of students
99
Student comments about Homestay
Andre
"I enjoyed the time at my host family and was able to experience costarican culture and meals"
Richard
"Jenarina was very nice. She tried to engage me in conversation and corrected my Spanish. The property was clean and she cleaned my room and washed my clothes weekly. The food was simple. She tried to make what I wanted. "
Eva
"Nice family, nice experience, good food and local insights"
Beate
"This accommodation is only suitable for young people, completely simple, a little dirty and the food is eaten in a large group of people (family and guests)."
Samara Residence - Private Apartment
Twin room, No meals
This accommodation tends to sell out quickly!
from
580 US$
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | 580 | 1160 | 1740 | 1996 | 2495 | 2994 | 3493 | 3992 | 4990 | 5988 | 499 |
| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | 672 | 1344 | 2016 | 2688 | 3360 | 4032 | 4704 | 5376 | 6720 | 8064 | 672 |
Minimum stay: 1 week
Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Saturday
Price per room
Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Saturday
Price per room
Check-in
Saturday
Check-out
Saturday
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
No extra nights bookable
Room Occupancy
Twin room
Private bathroom
Included
Distance from school
1 minutes walking.
Includes
Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Air conditioning, Private bathroom.
Meals
No meals.
Minimum age of students
18
Maximum age of students
99
Samara Residence
Shared room (multiple beds), No meals
6 ratings
from
196 US$
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | 196 | 392 | 588 | 784 | 980 | 1176 | 1372 | 1568 | 1960 | 2352 | 196 |
| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | 203 | 406 | 609 | 812 | 1015 | 1218 | 1421 | 1624 | 2030 | 2436 | 203 |
Minimum stay: 1 week
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Sunday
Price per person
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Sunday
Price per person
Check-in
Sunday
Check-out
Sunday
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
Price extra night
28 US$
(Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy
Shared room (multiple beds)
Distance from school
1 minutes walking.
Includes
Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Air conditioning, Shared bathroom.
Meals
No meals.
Minimum age of students
18
Maximum age of students
99
Student comments about Samara Residence
Peter
"No meals. Self-catering."
Questions and answers about Intercultura Costa Rica Spanish Schools
- Can I apply for a CSN-grant for your courses?“Unfortunately the school Intercultura Costa Rica Spanish Schools is not approved by CSN. ”Louise Granath, LanguageCourse.Net - Oct 19, 2022
- Is the airport transfer included?“Not included with the course but we can arrange your arrival:
One choice is to be picked-up by a taxi driver, arranged by Intercultural to a homestay family in Heredia, overnight stay at the host family, and transfer to the bus station the next day (ticket included) where the bus leaves directly to Sámara (transfer takes about 5 hours).
If you don ́t want to spend the night in Heredia, you can also get picked up by the taxi driver from SJO airport who brings you straight to the bus stop in San Jose center, and take the direct bus to Sámara the same day. This is only possible if you arrive early enough to catch the bus on the same day (reach out to us and we can check the actual bus schedule).
We can also arrange a private taxi that brings you directly from SJO airport all the way to Samara, no matter at what time your flight arrives. ”Claudia, Student Enrollment Coordindator from Intercultura Costa Rica Spanish schools - Nov 03, 2022 - How old are the students the school receive?“Intercultura - Costa Rica Spanish Schools offers courses for students from 18 years of age, although the average age of the students is 50 years old in summer and 40 the rest of the year.”Rubén De Haro, LanguageCourse.Net - Nov 28, 2022
- Is the school also open on public holidays?“The school is closed on (local) public holidays and weekends. There are no classes on these days.”Tanja, Area Manager German from Intercultura Costa Rica Spanish Schools - Mar 09, 2023
- Is the single room in the Samara residence with a private bathroom?“Yes, this accommodation option includes private bathroom.”Tanja, Languagecourse.Net - Mar 13, 2023
- How far from school is the residential accommodation?“The residence is on campus.”Claudia Kiebl, Student Enrollment Coordinator from Intercultura Costa Rica - Apr 13, 2023
- Can I start my course on a Tuesday?“Classes are Monday to Friday, however, it is fine to start the classes on Tuesday at the latest – the price for the full week has to be charged.”Claudia Kiebl, Student Enrollment Coordinator from Intercultura Costa Rica - Apr 13, 2023
- Is it possible to pay the balance to the school via PayPal?“Yes, this is possible. Both the down payment to LanguageCourse.Net and the final payment to the school can be made via PayPal.”Tanja, LanguageCourse.Net - Nov 23, 2023
- Is the school certified for educational leave ("Bildungsurlaub)?“Yes, the school is certified for various federal German states and offers a special educational leave course. However, due to the guidelines, this can only be booked for people working in Germany.”Tanja, LanguageCourse.Net - Nov 23, 2023
- The two of us book a language course, but we have different levels of Spanish. Can we have classes at the same time?“We will do our best to help students traveling together to be on the same class schedule, but we cannot guarantee this (except for families attending with minors). It is the students' responsibility to speak with the Spanish Coordinator by Wednesday of each week to request the same schedule for the following week of study, and we will do our best to accommodate you. However, again, we cannot guarantee this, so please take this into account if it is a determining factor in their study programme here.
”Claudia , Intercultura Student Services from Intercultura - Apr 23, 2024
FAQ about Intercultura Costa Rica Spanish Schools, Samara
- Can I extend my stay there if necessary (I booked homestay accommodation)?“As for a possible on-the-spot extension – as long as our availability allows, this is possible. However, we cannot guarantee that the same host family could have the student for an extension period (only if they have space).
”Claudia Kiebl., Student Enrollment Coordinator from Intercultura Costa Rica Spanish Schools, Samara - Jan 10, 2024 - What is the most popular accommodation offered by Intercultura?The accommodation Samara Residence is the most popular among all our clients of Intercultura
- What is the number of students per class at Intercultura?Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at Intercultura varies from 1 students (Online Private Course) to 8 students (Kids & Teen Classes)
- What is the qualification of the teachers at Intercultura Costa Rica Spanish Schools?100% of teachers at Intercultura Costa Rica Spanish Schools hold a university degree. 75% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
- Which countries are students of Intercultura Costa Rica Spanish Schools from?The highest Nationality percentage at Intercultura Costa Rica Spanish Schools comes from Germany with a 8% representation, followed by students from Netherlands (2.5%%) and Switzerland (17%).
- Is this price lower than booking directly with the school?Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.
- Intercultura Costa Rica Spanish Schools offers courses for which ages?Intercultura Costa Rica Spanish Schools offers courses from 8 years (Kids & Teen Classes, 20 lessons per week) to 99. Average age is 50 during the summer and 40 for the rest of the year.
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