Most popular destinations for Junior (<18 years) courses in Costa Rica

#1 San Jose
(6 Junior (<18 years) courses)

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#2 Heredia
(3 Junior (<18 years) courses)

Top Destinations: Heredia (city thumbnail)

#3 Manuel Antonio
(1 Junior (<18 years) courses)

Top Destinations: Manuel Antonio (city thumbnail)

#4 Samara
(2 Junior (<18 years) courses)

Top Destinations: Samara (city thumbnail)

#5 Tamarindo Beach
(2 Junior (<18 years) courses)

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Junior (<18 years) Spanish course in Costa Rica from 514US$ for 1 week

In Costa Rica, junior courses are available for students between 6 and 18 years old. These course packages often include Spanish tuition, accommodation, after-class activities, weekend excursions and 24-hour supervision. Most junior packages are available in the holidays so students can improve Spanish during their vacations.

With over 20 years of experience, and as one of the world leaders for language trips abroad we have enabled unforgettable experiences for thousands of teenagers worldwide:

Fun activities every afternoon and options for weekend excursions.
Programs with 24/7 support and emergency phone number provided by schools.
Making friends from all over the world.
Offered by the leading language schools with high quality teaching standards.

We understand that especially for children and younger teenagers safety is of utmost importance and we assist you:

Arranging safe pickup from airport.
Choosing programs with experienced monitors if you require 24h monitoring.
Choosing programs with daily accompanied transfer from accommodation to school or with on campus/residential accommodation.
Special dietary requirements can generally be provided. Just let us know and we will check with the school.

Want to travel together with your child? Maybe take a course yourself at the same time? Contact our language travel experts and we will be happy to consult about the best program for you.

Nowadays many airlines make the travelling of unaccompanied minors very safe with airline staff helping through boarding, supervising minors during the flight, and accompanying the minor at the destination airport, staying with the minor until the authorized representative of the school has been met. See

this video with details about this airline service

. Many airlines offer this service already for children aged 5 or older.
See our detailed airline comparison of airline policies and service fees for unaccompanied minors.

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Q&A - Questions about Spanish courses and schools in Costa Rica

We are looking for a Spanish school for our grandson (12 years old) during the winter months of January-March. Do you offer group lessons or day camps at this time of the year?
“During the months of January-March, the school can offer private lessons for Junior Students. Group lessons for Junior Students are available in the summer only.”
Claudia Kiebl, Student Enrollment Coordinator from Intercultura Costa Rica - Apr 21, 2022

FAQ about Junior (<18 years) courses in Costa Rica

How much is the cheapest Junior (<18 years) course in Costa Rica?
514 US$ for 1 weeks is the lowest price for a Junior (<18 years) course in Costa Rica.
What is the best language school offering Junior (<18 years) courses in Costa Rica?
Intercultura Costa Rica Spanish Schools has received the best overall rating in Costa Rica among all language schools offering Junior (<18 years) programmes.
Which Spanish school offers the best rated teaching for Junior (<18 years) courses in Costa Rica?
Intercultura Costa Rica Spanish Schools was rated highest for quality of teaching among schools with Junior (<18 years) courses.
What is the recommended course duration?
You can take courses for just 1 week. For significant progress opt for longer durations.
Will my phone/laptop's power adaptor work in Costa Rica?
In Costa Rica electricity is 120 Volt and 60 Hz. Plug type A, B.
Looking for a 2-4 week course for 16-year-old in July. She has some knowledge of Spanish from the UK school system.
“In Heredia, the school Intercultura Costa Rica offers an Academic Teen Immersion programme for students between 16 and 17 years old and a Teen Spanish Leadership Camp for students between 13 to 17 years old. ”
Ana Carolina Dos Santos, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Jan 02, 2023