- Class size
- max. 8 per class
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Expanish Costa Rica is the Costa Rican school of the Expanish group, which also runs our partner schools in Barcelona, Madrid, Málaga and Buenos Aires. Classes are small, with a maximum of 8 students, and a lesson lasts 50 minutes. The Spanish lessons take place in the morning, from 8:30 to 12:30.
Outside the classroom, free social and cultural activities help you to practise your Spanish and meet new people. If you want to try something special, you can add a package of five surf lessons a week to your course. You can stay with a host family, in the Pura Vida student residence or in an IONA studio apartment.
Courses
What you get
- Lessons
- 20 to 30 lessons per week
- About 3.5 to 5 hours of lessons per day, Monday to Friday
- Included in the price
- Lessons and the school's mandatory fees
- Accommodation
- Not included. Add it when you ask.
- Start and level
- Dates: see each course
- A level test on day one places you in your group.
What you get Lessons and fees included, room extra
- Lessons
- 20 to 30 lessons per week
- About 3.5 to 5 hours of lessons per day, Monday to Friday
- Included in the price
- Lessons and the school's mandatory fees
- Accommodation
- Not included. Add it when you ask.
- Start and level
- Dates: see each course
- A level test on day one places you in your group.
Group courses
Intensive 2020 lessons per weekfrom €344 / week4 weeks: €1,274
The most popular way to study Spanish in Costa Rica: 20 lessons a week in a small group of up to 8 students. Suitable for all levels, including complete beginners. The lessons are in the morning and you can start any Monday.
- Lessons
- 20 lessons per week4 lessons (about 3.5 hours) per day, Monday to FridayUsually in the morning; the school confirms your timetable on day 1.
- Class size
- maximum 8 students
- Level
- All levels, from complete beginner to advancedLevels run from A1 (complete beginner) to C2 (near-native). You don't need to know yours: complete beginners start at A1, everyone else does a short level test on day one. It only decides your group.
- Start
- Starts every MondayExcept public holidays and school closures – the booking calendar shows every date.
Prices: Intensive 20
Planning a longer stay? Prices drop to as low as €280 per week.
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| Duration | Price | Check availability |
|---|---|---|
| 1 week | €344 | |
| 2 weeks | €654€327 / week | |
| 3 weeks | €964€321 / week | |
| 4 weeks | €1,274€318 / week | |
| 6 weeks | €1,708€284 / week |
Prices per student, including the school's mandatory fees (e.g. the school enrolment fee). Accommodation, optional extras and seasonal supplements are not included.
Course details, prices and start dates – Intensive 20 at Expanish Costa Rica
Intensive 3030 lessons per weekfrom €469 / week4 weeks: €1,774
30 Spanish lessons a week in a group of up to 8 students. The high level of immersion helps you reach your goals quickly, while you still have time to enjoy Costa Rica. Start any Monday.
- Lessons
- 30 lessons per week6 lessons (about 5 hours) per day, Monday to FridayUsually in the morning; the school confirms your timetable on day 1.
- Class size
- maximum 8 students
- Level
- All levels, from complete beginner to advancedLevels run from A1 (complete beginner) to C2 (near-native). You don't need to know yours: complete beginners start at A1, everyone else does a short level test on day one. It only decides your group.
- Start
- Starts every MondayExcept public holidays and school closures – the booking calendar shows every date.
Prices: Intensive 30
Planning a longer stay? Prices drop to as low as €392 per week.
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| Duration | Price | Check availability |
|---|---|---|
| 1 week | €469 | |
| 2 weeks | €904€452 / week | |
| 3 weeks | €1,339€446 / week | |
| 4 weeks | €1,774€443 / week | |
| 6 weeks | €2,380€396 / week |
Prices per student, including the school's mandatory fees (e.g. the school enrolment fee). Accommodation, optional extras and seasonal supplements are not included.
Course details, prices and start dates – Intensive 30 at Expanish Costa Rica
Special courses 6 courses
Combined 20+420 lessons per week + 4 privatefrom €639 / week4 weeks: €2,454
Add 4 private lessons to your Intensive 20 course for faster progress. The private lessons are planned around your own goals and weak points. Start any Monday.
- Lessons
- 20 lessons per week + 4 private4 lessons (about 3.5 hours) per day, Monday to FridayUsually in the morning; the school confirms your timetable on day 1.
- Class size
- maximum 8 students
- Level
- All levels, from complete beginner to advancedLevels run from A1 (complete beginner) to C2 (near-native). You don't need to know yours: complete beginners start at A1, everyone else does a short level test on day one. It only decides your group.
- Start
- Starts every MondayExcept public holidays and school closures – the booking calendar shows every date.
Prices: Combined 20+4
Planning a longer stay? Prices drop to as low as €575 per week.
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| Duration | Price | Check availability |
|---|---|---|
| 1 week | €639 | |
| 2 weeks | €1,244€622 / week | |
| 3 weeks | €1,849€616 / week | |
| 4 weeks | €2,454€613 / week | |
| 6 weeks | €3,478€579 / week |
Prices per student, including the school's mandatory fees (e.g. the school enrolment fee). Accommodation, optional extras and seasonal supplements are not included.
Course details, prices and start dates – Combined 20+4 at Expanish Costa Rica
Intensive 20 + Surf20 lessons per week + 5 activityfrom €669 / week4 weeks: €2,574
Our Intensive 20 course plus a package of 5 group surf lessons a week. You learn Spanish in the morning and spend the afternoons in the waves. Start any Monday.
- Lessons
- 20 lessons per week + 5 activity4 lessons (about 3.5 hours) per day, Monday to FridayUsually in the morning; the school confirms your timetable on day 1.
- Class size
- maximum 8 students
- Level
- All levels, from complete beginner to advancedLevels run from A1 (complete beginner) to C2 (near-native). You don't need to know yours: complete beginners start at A1, everyone else does a short level test on day one. It only decides your group.
- Start
- Starts every MondayExcept public holidays and school closures – the booking calendar shows every date.
Prices: Intensive 20 + Surf
Planning a longer stay? Prices drop to as low as €605 per week.
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| Duration | Price | Check availability |
|---|---|---|
| 1 week | €669 | |
| 2 weeks | €1,304€652 / week | |
| 3 weeks | €1,939€646 / week | |
| 4 weeks | €2,574€643 / week | |
| 6 weeks | €3,658€609 / week |
Prices per student, including the school's mandatory fees (e.g. the school enrolment fee). Accommodation, optional extras and seasonal supplements are not included.
Course details, prices and start dates – Intensive 20 + Surf at Expanish Costa Rica
Long-Term 20 6-months20 lessons per weekfrom €280 / week24 weeks: €6,730
24 weeks of Intensive 20 in Costa Rica and 6 weeks of vacation, one week of vacation for every five weeks of study. A long stay gives you the time to reach a high level of Spanish. Two weeks’ notice is needed for a vacation week.
- Lessons
- 20 lessons per week4 lessons (about 3.5 hours) per day, Monday to FridayUsually in the morning; the school confirms your timetable on day 1.
- Class size
- maximum 8 students
- Level
- All levels, from complete beginner to advancedLevels run from A1 (complete beginner) to C2 (near-native). You don't need to know yours: complete beginners start at A1, everyone else does a short level test on day one. It only decides your group.
- Start
- Starts every MondayExcept public holidays and school closures – the booking calendar shows every date.
Prices: Long-Term 20 6-months
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| Duration | Price | Check availability |
|---|---|---|
| 24 weeks | €6,730€280 / week |
Prices per student, including the school's mandatory fees (e.g. the school enrolment fee). Accommodation, optional extras and seasonal supplements are not included.
Course details, prices and start dates – Long-Term 20 6-months at Expanish Costa Rica
Long-Term 20 9-months20 lessons per weekfrom €280 / week32 weeks: €8,962
32 weeks of Intensive 20 in Costa Rica and 8 weeks of vacation, one week of vacation for every five weeks of study. A long stay gives you the time to reach a high level of Spanish. Two weeks’ notice is needed for a vacation week.
- Lessons
- 20 lessons per week4 lessons (about 3.5 hours) per day, Monday to FridayUsually in the morning; the school confirms your timetable on day 1.
- Class size
- maximum 8 students
- Level
- All levels, from complete beginner to advancedLevels run from A1 (complete beginner) to C2 (near-native). You don't need to know yours: complete beginners start at A1, everyone else does a short level test on day one. It only decides your group.
- Start
- Starts every MondayExcept public holidays and school closures – the booking calendar shows every date.
Prices: Long-Term 20 9-months
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| Duration | Price | Check availability |
|---|---|---|
| 32 weeks | €8,962€280 / week |
Prices per student, including the school's mandatory fees (e.g. the school enrolment fee). Accommodation, optional extras and seasonal supplements are not included.
Course details, prices and start dates – Long-Term 20 9-months at Expanish Costa Rica
Long-Term 20 12-months20 lessons per weekfrom €279 / week40 weeks: €11,194
40 weeks of Intensive 20 in Costa Rica and 10 weeks of vacation, one week of vacation for every five weeks of study. A long stay gives you the time to reach a high level of Spanish. Two weeks’ notice is needed for a vacation week.
- Lessons
- 20 lessons per week4 lessons (about 3.5 hours) per day, Monday to FridayUsually in the morning; the school confirms your timetable on day 1.
- Class size
- maximum 8 students
- Level
- All levels, from complete beginner to advancedLevels run from A1 (complete beginner) to C2 (near-native). You don't need to know yours: complete beginners start at A1, everyone else does a short level test on day one. It only decides your group.
- Start
- Starts every MondayExcept public holidays and school closures – the booking calendar shows every date.
Prices: Long-Term 20 12-months
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| Duration | Price | Check availability |
|---|---|---|
| 40 weeks | €11,194€279 / week |
Prices per student, including the school's mandatory fees (e.g. the school enrolment fee). Accommodation, optional extras and seasonal supplements are not included.
Course details, prices and start dates – Long-Term 20 12-months at Expanish Costa Rica
Spanish 50+20 lessons per week + 3 activityfrom €509 / week2 weeks: €984
A programme for students aged 50 and over: 20 Spanish lessons a week, 3 exclusive activities a week, class materials and a welcome pack. It runs on two fixed dates a year, and accommodation and a full-day trip can be added.
- Lessons
- 20 lessons per week + 3 activity4 lessons (about 3.5 hours) per day, Monday to FridayUsually in the morning; the school confirms your timetable on day 1.
- Class size
- maximum 8 students
- Level
- All levels, from complete beginner to advancedLevels run from A1 (complete beginner) to C2 (near-native). You don't need to know yours: complete beginners start at A1, everyone else does a short level test on day one. It only decides your group.
- Age
- 50 years and older
Prices: Spanish 50+
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| Duration | Price | Check availability |
|---|---|---|
| 1 week | €509 | |
| 2 weeks | €984€492 / week |
Prices per student, including the school's mandatory fees (e.g. the school enrolment fee). Accommodation, optional extras and seasonal supplements are not included.
The course starts on fixed dates only.
Next start dates: Spanish 50+
Course details, prices and start dates – Spanish 50+ at Expanish Costa Rica
Private lessons 4 courses
Private 10 Pack10 private lessons per weekfrom €329 / week4 weeks: €1,214
A package of 10 private Spanish lessons a week, one to one with your teacher, in person or online. The lessons are planned around your goals, so you make fast progress and still have time to enjoy Costa Rica. Start any Monday.
- Lessons
- 10 private lessons per week
- Class size
- maximum 1 student
- Level
- All levels, from complete beginner to advancedLevels run from A1 (complete beginner) to C2 (near-native). You don't need to know yours: complete beginners start at A1, everyone else does a short level test on day one. It only decides your group.
- Start
- Starts every MondayExcept public holidays and school closures – the booking calendar shows every date.
Prices: Private 10 Pack
Planning a longer stay? Prices drop to as low as €296 per week.
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| Duration | Price | Check availability |
|---|---|---|
| 1 week | €329 | |
| 2 weeks | €624€312 / week | |
| 3 weeks | €919€306 / week | |
| 4 weeks | €1,214€303 / week | |
| 6 weeks | €1,804€300 / week |
Prices per student, including the school's mandatory fees (e.g. the school enrolment fee). Accommodation, optional extras and seasonal supplements are not included.
Course details, prices and start dates – Private 10 Pack at Expanish Costa Rica
Private 20 Pack20 private lessons per weekfrom €623 / week4 weeks: €2,390
A package of 20 private Spanish lessons a week, one to one with your teacher, in person or online. This is the fastest way to learn, with a programme built entirely around you. Start any Monday.
- Lessons
- 20 private lessons per week
- Class size
- maximum 1 student
- Level
- All levels, from complete beginner to advancedLevels run from A1 (complete beginner) to C2 (near-native). You don't need to know yours: complete beginners start at A1, everyone else does a short level test on day one. It only decides your group.
- Start
- Starts every MondayExcept public holidays and school closures – the booking calendar shows every date.
Prices: Private 20 Pack
Planning a longer stay? Prices drop to as low as €590 per week.
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| Duration | Price | Check availability |
|---|---|---|
| 1 week | €623 | |
| 2 weeks | €1,212€606 / week | |
| 3 weeks | €1,801€600 / week | |
| 4 weeks | €2,390€597 / week | |
| 6 weeks | €3,568€594 / week |
Prices per student, including the school's mandatory fees (e.g. the school enrolment fee). Accommodation, optional extras and seasonal supplements are not included.
Course details, prices and start dates – Private 20 Pack at Expanish Costa Rica
Semi-Private Lessons 1010 private lessons per weekfrom €243 / week4 weeks: €870
Ten lessons a week in a very small group, booked by at least two students together. You get plenty of speaking time and a programme that fits your level, at a lower price per student than private lessons. The price is per student. Start any Monday.
- Lessons
- 10 private lessons per week
- Class size
- maximum 1 student
- Level
- All levels, from complete beginner to advancedLevels run from A1 (complete beginner) to C2 (near-native). You don't need to know yours: complete beginners start at A1, everyone else does a short level test on day one. It only decides your group.
- Start
- Starts every MondayExcept public holidays and school closures – the booking calendar shows every date.
Prices: Semi-Private Lessons 10
Planning a longer stay? Prices drop to as low as €210 per week.
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| Duration | Price | Check availability |
|---|---|---|
| 1 week | €243 | |
| 2 weeks | €452€226 / week | |
| 3 weeks | €661€220 / week | |
| 4 weeks | €870€217 / week | |
| 6 weeks | €1,288€214 / week |
Prices per student, including the school's mandatory fees (e.g. the school enrolment fee). Accommodation, optional extras and seasonal supplements are not included.
Course details, prices and start dates – Semi-Private Lessons 10 at Expanish Costa Rica
Semi-Private Lessons 2020 private lessons per weekfrom €452 / week4 weeks: €1,706
Twenty lessons a week in a very small group, booked by at least two students together. A full-time programme with lots of speaking practice, at a lower price per student than private lessons. The price is per student. Start any Monday.
- Lessons
- 20 private lessons per week
- Class size
- maximum 1 student
- Level
- All levels, from complete beginner to advancedLevels run from A1 (complete beginner) to C2 (near-native). You don't need to know yours: complete beginners start at A1, everyone else does a short level test on day one. It only decides your group.
- Start
- Starts every MondayExcept public holidays and school closures – the booking calendar shows every date.
Prices: Semi-Private Lessons 20
Planning a longer stay? Prices drop to as low as €419 per week.
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| Duration | Price | Check availability |
|---|---|---|
| 1 week | €452 | |
| 2 weeks | €870€435 / week | |
| 3 weeks | €1,288€429 / week | |
| 4 weeks | €1,706€426 / week | |
| 6 weeks | €2,542€423 / week |
Prices per student, including the school's mandatory fees (e.g. the school enrolment fee). Accommodation, optional extras and seasonal supplements are not included.
Course details, prices and start dates – Semi-Private Lessons 20 at Expanish Costa Rica
Juniors and summer camps 3 courses
Young Learners 16–20 (day programme)20 lessons per weekfrom €584 / week4 weeks: €2,234
A programme for young learners aged 16 to 20 in July: Spanish lessons and activities during the day, without accommodation. The exact dates in July are confirmed when you book.
- Lessons
- 20 lessons per week4 lessons (about 3.5 hours) per day, Monday to FridayUsually in the morning; the school confirms your timetable on day 1.
- Class size
- maximum 8 students
- Level
- All levels, from complete beginner to advancedLevels run from A1 (complete beginner) to C2 (near-native). You don't need to know yours: complete beginners start at A1, everyone else does a short level test on day one. It only decides your group.
- Age
- 16–20 years
Prices: Young Learners 16–20 (day programme)
| Duration | Price |
|---|---|
| 1 week | €584 |
| 2 weeks | €1,134€567 / week |
| 3 weeks | €1,684€561 / week |
| 4 weeks | €2,234€558 / week |
Prices per student, including the school's mandatory fees (e.g. the school enrolment fee). Accommodation, optional extras and seasonal supplements are not included.
The dates for the next season are not published yet. Send us an enquiry and we will let you know as soon as they are out.
Course details, prices and start dates – Young Learners 16–20 (day programme) at Expanish Costa Rica
Young Learners 16–20 (host family)20 lessons per weekfrom €934 / week4 weeks: €3,634
A programme for young learners aged 16 to 20 in July: Spanish lessons, activities and a host family. The exact dates in July are confirmed when you book.
- Lessons
- 20 lessons per week4 lessons (about 3.5 hours) per day, Monday to FridayUsually in the morning; the school confirms your timetable on day 1.
- Class size
- maximum 8 students
- Level
- All levels, from complete beginner to advancedLevels run from A1 (complete beginner) to C2 (near-native). You don't need to know yours: complete beginners start at A1, everyone else does a short level test on day one. It only decides your group.
- Age
- 16–20 years
Prices: Young Learners 16–20 (host family)
| Duration | Price |
|---|---|
| 1 week | €934 |
| 2 weeks | €1,834€917 / week |
| 3 weeks | €2,734€911 / week |
| 4 weeks | €3,634€908 / week |
Prices per student, including the school's mandatory fees (e.g. the school enrolment fee). Accommodation, optional extras and seasonal supplements are not included.
The dates for the next season are not published yet. Send us an enquiry and we will let you know as soon as they are out.
Course details, prices and start dates – Young Learners 16–20 (host family) at Expanish Costa Rica
Young Learners 16–20 (residence, twin room)20 lessons per weekfrom €1,084 / week4 weeks: €4,234
A programme for young learners aged 16 to 20 in July: Spanish lessons, activities and a student residence, in a twin room shared with a student of the same gender. The exact dates in July are confirmed when you book.
- Lessons
- 20 lessons per week4 lessons (about 3.5 hours) per day, Monday to FridayUsually in the morning; the school confirms your timetable on day 1.
- Class size
- maximum 8 students
- Level
- All levels, from complete beginner to advancedLevels run from A1 (complete beginner) to C2 (near-native). You don't need to know yours: complete beginners start at A1, everyone else does a short level test on day one. It only decides your group.
- Age
- 16–20 years
Prices: Young Learners 16–20 (residence, twin room)
| Duration | Price |
|---|---|
| 1 week | €1,084 |
| 2 weeks | €2,134€1,067 / week |
| 3 weeks | €3,184€1,061 / week |
| 4 weeks | €4,234€1,058 / week |
Prices per student, including the school's mandatory fees (e.g. the school enrolment fee). Accommodation, optional extras and seasonal supplements are not included.
The dates for the next season are not published yet. Send us an enquiry and we will let you know as soon as they are out.
Accommodation
Private apartment, self-catering (IONA)Ages 18+ onlyfrom €820 / week
A self-catering studio apartment with a private bathroom for 1 to 3 people. The price is per apartment and stays the same whether 1, 2 or 3 people stay. For students aged 18 and over.
Student residence, single room, self-catering (Pura Vida)Ages 18+ onlyfrom €406 / week
A single room with a private bathroom in the Pura Vida student residence. There is no kitchen, but a shared fridge and microwave are available in the common area. For students aged 18 and over.
Student residence, shared room, self-catering (Pura Vida)Ages 18+ onlyfrom €203 / week
A twin room with a private bathroom in the Pura Vida student residence. You may share the room with another student of the same gender. There is no kitchen, but a shared fridge and microwave are available in the common area. The price is per student, for students aged 18 and over.
Standard homestay, double room, half boardOnly for two students booking togetherfrom €230 / week
Accommodation in a double room with a host family, with half board and a shared bathroom. Only for 2 students travelling together. The price is per student.
- Extra night: €38
- Special diet (vegan, gluten-free, halal, lactose intolerant): €45, per week
Standard homestay, single room, half boardfrom €255 / week
Accommodation with a host family, with half board and a shared bathroom. You practise your Spanish at home and get to know daily life in Costa Rica.
- Extra night: €43
- Special diet (vegan, gluten-free, halal, lactose intolerant): €45, per week
Accommodation usually starts the day before the course and ends the day after the last lesson.
Good to know
- Class size
- maximum 8 students
- Accommodation
- Arrival: the Sunday before the course. Departure: the Saturday after the last week.
- Public holidays
- Lessons that fall on public holidays are partly made up. Weeks with one holiday: 2 lessons are made up. Weeks with two holidays: 6 hours are made up.
Terms and conditions of Expanish Costa Rica (PDF, in English)