Study Abroad in Costa Rica

Why study Spanish in Costa Rica

Costa Rica is an idyllic place to learn Spanish while enjoying nature's beauty. A quarter of the country is protected as national parks or designated conservation areas.

• Costa Rica boasts an excellent quality of life and low environmental impact. It was ranked first on the Happy Planet Index and is the "greenest" country in the world.
• It is one of the oldest democracies of Latin America with a peaceful political, economic and social climate.
• Costa Rica is one of the world's most popular destinations for eco-tourists because of its biodiversity. It boasts the highest density of plant and animal species in the world.
• Many students choose to volunteer some of their free time to participate in a variety of service opportunities focused on education, environment, health care and community development.

Study Spanish in Costa Rica with EF

During your Spanish course in Costa Rica you can relax on the beach, take a surfing class, hike up volcanoes, or try to spot all 4 of the indigenous monkey species. Our school in Playa Tamarindo has been offering Spanish classes since 2005.

OUR COURSES

Our Costa Rica study abroad courses begin every Monday and run for a duration of 2 weeks to a full academic year. It’s your choice to make!

Below we provide only a short summary of our Spanish courses in Costa Rica. For more information, please order a free brochure or call us at 1 800-992-1892.

Spanish Courses in Costa Rica

(students and adults age 16 and older)

• For students of all ages we offer general and intensive Spanish courses in Costa Rica at our intimate Playa Tamarindo school.
• Housed in a cozy colonial-style building, our school is just minutes from the beach and the city's commercial center.
• The Spanish language school grounds include a private garden, swimming pool, and student residence as well as air-conditioned classrooms, a cafeteria and hammocks for relaxing on the deck.
• Host families nearby the school are an alternative to the on-site student residences.
• Costa Rica is an ideal destination for outdoorsy students. Students can choose from a number of activities such as jungle excursions, zip lining, surfing, etc.
• College Credits are available for students opting for a 4+ week language course.

No minimum GPA required to apply!

Here is a sneak peak of a typical day at our EF Playa Tamarindo school:

7:00 a.m.: Buenos días! Wake up in Playa Tamarindo.
7:30 a.m.: Enjoy a traditional "tico" breakfast with your host family.
8:15 a.m.: The EF shuttle will pick you up and bring you to the school.
9:00 a.m.: Spanish lessons
10:00 a.m.: Conversation Lab
12:30 p.m.: Barbecue and relax with students and staff
1:30 p.m.: Spanish lessons and special interest class (Latin American slang)
3:00 p.m.: Horseback riding & Snorkeling at Playa Conchal
6:00 p.m.: Return to host family for traditional Costa Rican dinner.
8:00 p.m.: EF Karaoke & dance at the school.

Other EF Courses

Our strong and well-established Volunteer Program allows students to put their language skills to work to help children, communities and conservation centers.

For more information on our Spanish language schools in Costa Rica, please call us at 1 800-992-1892 or order a brochure by email or post.