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approx 253.- GBP

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Key points

Central location between San José and Heredia, in a magnificent country
Numerous extracurricular activities, both social and cultural
Very good value for money
Test center for DELE and SIELE exams

The school

Levels: Beginner to Proficiency
School size: S
Accommodation: Host family, Shared apartment
Disabled access: Disabled access at school
Wifi: WiFi is free

The students

Minimum age: 16 years
Average age: 27 years
Nationality mix: Germany, United States, Switzerland, etc..
ratings: 12 authentic opinions

Key points

Central location between San José and Heredia, in a magnificent country
Numerous extracurricular activities, both social and cultural
Very good value for money
Test center for DELE and SIELE exams

The school

Levels: Beginner to Proficiency
Exams: DELE (DELE Course)
School size: S
Accommodation: Host family, Shared apartment
Disabled access: Disabled access at school
Wifi: WiFi is free

The students

Minimum age: 16 years
Average age: 27 years
Nationality mix: Germany, United States, Switzerland, etc..
ratings: 12 authentic opinions

Our partner school is located in a modern and well-equipped building, close to the city centre of Santo Domingo and just near the bus stop that links you to San Jose or Heredia in less than 10 minutes. The classrooms are spacious and bright. A very pleasant garden is available to you, so you can make the most of the sunshine during breaks and get to know the other international students at the school. Classes in small groups (max. 8 students) allow you to study Spanish in an intensive manner, in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere, with experienced, motivated teachers available to help you. Teaching is as personalised as possible, and will take into account your interests and goals. It is up to you to choose which package suits you the best from the range of courses on offer.

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Diploma or Certificate

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Use of study centre
Learning progress monitoring
Diploma or Certificate

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Lessons: 20 of 55 minutes
Course duration: 1 - 48 week(s)
Levels: Beginner to Proficiency

Students/class: max. 8
Minimum age: 16 years
Schedule: 09:00-13:00 (possibly afternoon)

Schedule may vary depending on student’s level and time of year.

Course info

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9185

9905

All prices are in USD. USD 1 ≈ GBP 0.83 (Not-binding exchange rate)

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Other accommodation options

Starting dates

Every week, throughout the year

Bank holidays

01.01 / 29.03 / 30.03 / 11.04 / 01.05 / 25.07 / 02.08 / 15.08 / 12.10 / 25.12.2018

Arrival day: Sunday prior to course start
Departure: Saturday following course end

Bank holidays: local holidays to be confirmed

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Lessons: 25 of 55 minutes; (20 general + 5 of culture and conversation)
Course duration: 1 - 48 week(s)
Levels: Beginner to Proficiency

Students/class: max. 8
Minimum age: 16 years
Schedule: 09:00-14:00 (possibly afternoon) Culture and conversation lessons to be specified

Schedule may vary depending on student’s level and time of year.

Course info

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8545

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12785

All prices are in USD. USD 1 ≈ GBP 0.83 (Not-binding exchange rate)

Options/Extras

Other accommodation options

Starting dates

Every week, throughout the year

Bank holidays

01.01 / 29.03 / 30.03 / 11.04 / 01.05 / 25.07 / 02.08 / 15.08 / 12.10 / 25.12.2018

Arrival day: Sunday prior to course start
Departure: Saturday following course end

Bank holidays: local holidays to be confirmed

Ask for an appointment Free quote

Lessons: 26 of 55 minutes; (20 general + 6 of dance)
Course duration: 1 - 48 week(s)
Levels: Beginner to Proficiency

Students/class: max. 8
Minimum age: 16 years
Schedule: 09:00-13:00 + dance (6x/week)

Schedule may vary depending on student’s level and time of year.

Course info

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6365

All prices are in USD. USD 1 ≈ GBP 0.83 (Not-binding exchange rate)

Options/Extras

Other accommodation options

Starting dates

Every week, throughout the year

Bank holidays

01.01 / 29.03 / 30.03 / 11.04 / 01.05 / 25.07 / 02.08 / 15.08 / 12.10 / 25.12.2018

Arrival day: Sunday prior to course start
Departure: Saturday following course end

Bank holidays: local holidays to be confirmed

Ask for an appointment Free quote

Lessons: 20 of 55 minutes
Course duration: 1 - 48 week(s)
Levels: Beginner to Proficiency

Students/class: max. 8
Minimum age: 16 years
Schedule: 09:00-13:00 (possibly afternoon)

Schedule may vary depending on student’s level and time of year.

Course info

320

485

515

575

905

965

830

1325

1415

1085

1745

1865

1439

2429

2609

1897

3217

3457

2645

4625

4985

3505

6145

6625

5225

9185

9905

All prices are in USD. USD 1 ≈ GBP 0.83 (Not-binding exchange rate)

Options/Extras

Other accommodation options

Starting dates

Every week, throughout the year

Bank holidays

01.01 / 11.04 / 18.04 / 19.04 / 01.05 / 25.07 / 02.08 / 15.08 / 14.10 / 25.12.2019

Arrival day: Sunday prior to course start
Departure: Saturday following course end

Bank holidays: local holidays to be confirmed

Ask for an appointment Free quote

Lessons: 25 of 55 minutes; (20 general + 5 of culture and conversation)
Course duration: 1 - 48 week(s)
Levels: Beginner to Proficiency

Students/class: max. 8
Minimum age: 16 years
Schedule: 09:00-14:00 (possibly afternoon) Culture and conversation lessons to be specified

Schedule may vary depending on student’s level and time of year.

Course info

420

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1955

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7425

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7145

11105

11825

All prices are in USD. USD 1 ≈ GBP 0.83 (Not-binding exchange rate)

Options/Extras

Other accommodation options

Starting dates

Every week, throughout the year

Bank holidays

01.01 / 11.04 / 18.04 / 19.04 / 01.05 / 25.07 / 02.08 / 15.08 / 14.10 / 25.12.2019

Arrival day: Sunday prior to course start
Departure: Saturday following course end

Bank holidays: local holidays to be confirmed

Ask for an appointment Free quote

Lessons: 30 of 55 minutes; (20 general + 5 of culture and conversation + 5 Semi-private classes)
Course duration: 1 - 48 week(s)
Levels: Beginner to Proficiency

Students/class: max. 8; Semi-private classes: 4
Minimum age: 16 years
Schedule: 09:00-15:00 (possibly afternoon) Culture and conversation lessons to be specified

Schedule may vary depending on student’s level and time of year.

Course info

530

695

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1955

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9545

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14225

All prices are in USD. USD 1 ≈ GBP 0.83 (Not-binding exchange rate)

Options/Extras

Other accommodation options

Starting dates

Every week, throughout the year

Bank holidays

01.01 / 11.04 / 18.04 / 19.04 / 01.05 / 25.07 / 02.08 / 15.08 / 14.10 / 25.12.2019

Arrival day: Sunday prior to course start
Departure: Saturday following course end

Bank holidays: local holidays to be confirmed

Ask for an appointment Free quote

Lessons: 26 of 55 minutes; (20 general + 6 of dance)
Course duration: 1 - 48 week(s)
Levels: Beginner to Proficiency

Students/class: max. 8
Minimum age: 16 years
Schedule: 09:00-13:00 + dance (6x/week)

Schedule may vary depending on student’s level and time of year.

Course info

435

600

630

805

1135

1195

1175

1670

1760

1545

2205

2325

2129

3119

3299

2817

4137

4377

4025

6005

6365

All prices are in USD. USD 1 ≈ GBP 0.83 (Not-binding exchange rate)

Options/Extras

Other accommodation options

Starting dates

Every week, throughout the year

Bank holidays

01.01 / 11.04 / 18.04 / 19.04 / 01.05 / 25.07 / 02.08 / 15.08 / 14.10 / 25.12.2019

Arrival day: Sunday prior to course start
Departure: Saturday following course end

Bank holidays: local holidays to be confirmed

Ask for an appointment Free quote

Lessons: 20 of 55 minutes
Course duration: 4 week(s)
Levels: Beginner to Proficiency

Students/class: max. 10
Minimum age: 16 years
Schedule: 09:00-13:00 (possibly afternoon)

Schedule may vary depending on student’s level and time of year.

DELE A1: 05.04, 25.05, 23.11.2019
DELE A2: 08.02, 05.04, 25.05, 12.07, 13.09, 04.10, 23.11.2019
DELE B1 / B2: 05.04, 25.05, 12.07, 04.10, 23.11.2019
DELE C1: 05.04, 25.05, 12.07, 23.11.2019
DELE C2: 25.05, 23.11.2019

Course info

1455

2115

2235

All prices are in USD. USD 1 ≈ GBP 0.83 (Not-binding exchange rate)

Options/Extras

Other accommodation options

Starting dates

14.01 / 11.03 / 29.04 / 17.06 / 19.08 / 09.09 / 28.10.2019

Bank holidays

01.01 / 11.04 / 18.04 / 19.04 / 01.05 / 25.07 / 02.08 / 15.08 / 14.10 / 25.12.2019

Arrival day: Sunday prior to course start
Departure: Saturday following course end

Bank holidays: local holidays to be confirmed

Ask for an appointment Free quote

100% authentic opinions

These students attended a course in this school through ESL – Language studies abroad and their evaluation has been checked. Students' opinions don't necessarily correspond to those of ESL – Language studies abroad, but reflect the individual experience of those participants. This is meant to provide you with further information about this school.

4.1/5

Overall rating

75% of students recommending this school

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12 students gave their opinion about this school

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Rating

Eveline Ida B.

64 years old - Switzerland

/ 5

Mein Sprachaufenthalt in Santo Domingo, Costa Rica, verlief sehr gut. Mit der Familie hatte ich Glück, die mich sofortherzlich aufgenommen, respektiert und akzeptiert hat. An Familienanlässe wurde ich eingeladen und konnte auchan Ausflügen teilnehmen. Heute stehen wir in einem freundschaftlichen Verhältnis. Die Schule konnte ich zu Fuss erreichen (ca. 10-15 Minuten), was mir persönlich gefiel. Das Gebäude war einladend, in den Farben bunt gehalten und hübsch dekoriert, jeweils entsprechend dem Anlass (Weihnachten, Valentinstag). DieSchule organisierte Ausflüge, Kochkurse, Café social, Tanzkurse um uns der Kultur näher zu bringen. Auch durch dieFamilie konnte ich die Mentalität der dort ansässigen Menschen kennenlernen sowie durch meine Reisen. Hatte 3 verschiedene Lehrer während meiner 3 monatigen Schulzeit. Finde ich ein Vorteil, weil mitverschiedenen Lernmethoden unterrichtet wird.

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12 weeks, December 2017 – February 2018

Value for money (5 / 5)
Destination (5 / 5)
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School (4.3 / 5)
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Teaching (4.3 / 5)
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Accommodation (3.5 / 5) (Host family)
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Leisure (5 / 5)
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Do you think you've made progress?

« Ja ich habe enorm grosse Fortschritte gemacht (von 0 bis B1) Allerdings nur, weil ich nach der Schule gelernt habe.Jede Woche am Freitag hatten wir einen Test. Wenn man nicht lernt, kommt man in der Gruppe nicht weiter und es ist extrem frustrierend. Wer Spanisch lernen will, ist hier gut aufgehoben und wird gefördert. »

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School highlights

« Klima, Herzlichkeit, Respekt und positive Einstellung. »

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Value for money (4 / 5)
Destination (4.7 / 5)
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School (4.3 / 5)
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Teaching (5 / 5)
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Leisure (4.7 / 5)
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Do you think you've made progress?

« Ja. Sehr angenehme Atmosphäre in der Schule mit didaktisch sehr guten Lehrern. »

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Value for money (4 / 5)
Destination (3.7 / 5)
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School (3.5 / 5)
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Teaching (4 / 5)
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Leisure (2.7 / 5)
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Dirk B.

56 years old - Germany

/ 5

Man muss sich darüber im Klaren sein, dass Costa Rica in Zentralamerika und nicht Europa liegt. Einige Dinge sind hier anders oder nicht organisiert Sehr familiäre Atmosphäre, sehr freundlich, wenn auch etwas chaotisch. Viele Aktivitäten, um Land und Leute verstehen zu lernen

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2 weeks, March 2016

Destination (4 / 5)
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School (3.8 / 5)
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Teaching (4 / 5)
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Leisure (4 / 5)
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Value for money (5 / 5)
Destination (4.7 / 5)
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School (3.8 / 5)
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Teaching (4.3 / 5)
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Accommodation (3.5 / 5) (Host family)
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Leisure (4 / 5)
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Do you think you've made progress?

« Ja. Durch die guten Lehrkräfte, die kleinen Klassen und den guten Wechsel zwischen Übungen und Konversationseinheiten. Auch die Lernmaterialien waren didaktisch auf einem hohen Niveau. »

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School highlights

« Angenehme Lernatmosphäre und die Verfügbarkeit und das Engagement der Lehrkräfte »

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Nora Maria Z.

20 years old - Switzerland

/ 5

Santo Domingo de Heredia ist ein kleiner ruhiger Ort, jedoch sehr zentral gelegen. In 15 Minuten erreicht man die Hauptstadt und andere grössere Ortschaften. Weil es hier so klein und ruhig ist spricht auch noch fast niemand Englisch, man wird also forciert Spanisch zu benutzen, was meiner Meinung nach sehr hilfreich ist.Costa Rica hat sehr viele schöne Orte, die es zu besichtigen lohnt, sind aber oft sehr touristisch und dem entsprechend teuer.

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20 weeks, September 2014 – January 2015

Value for money (4 / 5)
Destination (4.7 / 5)
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School (4.3 / 5)
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Teaching (4.7 / 5)
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Accommodation (5 / 5) (Host family)
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Leisure (3.7 / 5)
Leisure activities offered by the school
Trips offered by the school
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Do you think you've made progress?

« Ja ich habe in dieser kurzen Zeit enorm viel gelernt nicht nur in der Schule, aber auch im Volontariat, welches ich in einem Altersheim absolviert habe. »

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School highlights

« Die Schule ist klein und übersichtlich und das Ambiente sehr familiär. Ausserdem lernt es sich besser mit wenigen Schülern pro Klasse. Das Lehrerteam ist immer total motiviert. »

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Value for money (4 / 5)
Destination (3.7 / 5)
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School (3.3 / 5)
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Teaching (4 / 5)
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Accommodation (2 / 5) (Shared apartment)
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Leisure (3.3 / 5)
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Stephanie L.

25 years old - Germany

/ 5

Die Familie war sehr freundlich und hat mich herzlichst aufgenommen. Alles ist sehr sauber und das Essen war auch immer abwechslungsreich und gut!

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8 weeks, January – February 2014

Value for money (3 / 5)
Destination (4.7 / 5)
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School (3 / 5)
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Teaching (4.7 / 5)
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Accommodation (5 / 5) (Host family)
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Leisure (2.3 / 5)
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Value for money (4 / 5)
Destination (4.3 / 5)
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School (3.5 / 5)
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Teaching (4 / 5)
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Accommodation (4 / 5) (Host family)
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Leisure (3.7 / 5)
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Value for money (4 / 5)
Destination (4.7 / 5)
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School (3.3 / 5)
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Teaching (4.7 / 5)
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Accommodation (5 / 5) (Host family)
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Leisure (2.3 / 5)
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Host family
Our partner school personally selects families to welcome its students. Located no more than 15 minutes from the school, you will have your own room and will share the common areas with the family. You will be able to choose between half and full board and your clothes washing will be taken care of. This accommodation option will allow you to get to know the Costa Rican lifestyle with its warm and open inhabitants, and to practise Spanish daily in a friendly and motivating atmosphere.

San Pablo shared apartment (from 18 years)
This student accommodation is located a 20-minute walk from the school (or 5 minutes by bus) in a safe and monitored residential area. The shared apartment features 4 bedrooms (1 single, 2 twin and 1 triple), 2 shared bathrooms, a lounge with TV and a shared, fully equipped kitchen. Bed linen and towels are provided, the Wi-Fi and washing machine are free and the apartment is cleaned twice per week. Enjoy the garden, the BBQ area and the swimming pool with your international friends!

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San Pablo

General information

Our student apartment is just 5 minutes by bus (excellent public transport) and a 20-minute walk from the school. The building is located in a residential area where students will have a good experience interacting with their Ticos neighbours and learning about their customs. Something to take into account is that at the main entrance of the neighbourhood, there is a government police post for the safety of students and neighbours in general.

School distance

Door-to-door travel time:: 5 minutes
Means of transportation:: Bus or a 20-minute walk
Average public transport cost:: $8 weekly
Walking distance to public transport:: 5 minutes

Walking Distance

Supermarket:: 5 minutes
Coffee shops:: 10 minutes
Restaurants:: 10 minutes
Shops:: 5 minutes
Pharmacy:: 10 minutes

Availability

All year round
Minimum age : 18+

Arrival and departure

	Check-in / Check-out Sunday from 12:00 Saturday until 12:00
	Entry card (building)
	Key (building)
	Code (building)
	Staff on-site 24h
	Deposit

Meals

	Use of kitchen
	Meal-plan

Facilities

	Reception desk
	Smoking area Outside
	Cafeteria
	Shared kitchen
	Oven
	Microwave
	Cutlery available
	Vending machine
	Laundry
	Common area/lounge
	Wi-Fi internet access
	Cable internet access
	TV in common room
	DVD-player in common room
	Balcony/terrace
	Garden
	BBQ area
	Wheelchair accessible
	Parking (cars)
	Parking (bicycles)
	Swimming pool
	Gym

Room types and facilities

	Single 1 rooms min.: 9 m²/ max.: 10 m²
	Twin 2 rooms min.: 9 m²/ max.: 10 m²
	Shared room 1 rooms min.: 24 m²/ max.: 25 m² Triple room

	Air conditioning Fan
	Heating
	Smoking
	Duvet and pillow provided
	Bed sheets provided
	Towels provided
	Toilet paper Only on the first day
	Ensuite toilet
	Ensuite shower
	Wash basin
	Shared toilets
	Shared showers
	Cleaning Twice a week
	Desk
	Wardrobe
	Cooking facilities
	Microwave
	TV
	Wi-Fi internet access
	Cable internet access
	Floor Ceramic
	Balcony
	Safe deposit box
	Room key provided

Don Quijote makes a point of developping a rich social life during the week and at the weekends, and a series of activities (dance, local cuisine, history, cinema evenings or theatrical workshops) that will allow you to practise Spanish outside of the classroom, and to get to know the Costa Rican culture better while having an unforgettable time with your teachers and friends.

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ESL guarantees you the most attractive prices on the market in the UK! Any price difference will be refunded 100%.

Our students recommend it

75%

12 students rated this school. See the testimonials of former students.

Special offers

Course materials deposit (to be paid on site)	30 USD
Extra night with host family, no meals	27 USD
Extra night in a shared apartment	35 USD
Apartment deposit (to be paid on site by credit card)	80 USD
Supplement (per wk.) (Special diet)	25 USD
Airport transfer (on arrival) (San José)	45 USD

Exam fees to be paid online (DELE) At least 10 weeks before the exam date: www.donquijote.org/DELE
Extra night with host family, no meals	27 USD
Extra night in a shared apartment	35 USD
Apartment deposit (to be paid on site by credit card)	100 USD
Airport transfer (on arrival) (San José)	45 USD