Maximo Nivel - Manuel Antonio
25 m Oeste del Banco Nacional de Costa Rica Quepos, Costa Rica, Manuel Antonio, Puntarenas, Costa Rica
Maximo Nivel - Manuel Antonio
This course is designed for Spanish learners looking for an intensive language-learning opportunity that maximizes language exposure and classroom time. This program puts you in class 6 hours per day, 4 hours in small group classes and 2 hours in private lessons. Throughout your language training, the teacher will continuously assess your ability in the four language skills – Speaking, Listening, Reading, and Writing; and the four language systems – Grammar, Vocabulary, Phonology, and Function. Textbooks and materials are all included in course prices, and all of the teachers are experienced native Spanish instructors – either certified in teaching Spanish as a foreign language or with their Bachelors and/or Masters in Education. We also have a free Tandem Conversation Program offering free conversation practice with local English students to supplement your regular classes.
For group classes, if no group can be formed at the student's level, for every 2 hours of group classes, the student will be upgraded to 1 hour of private tutoring.
Listening, Speaking, Pronunciation, Reading, Writing, Vocabulary, Grammar and Activities
Maximo Nivel does not hold classes on the holiday dates above. The school does not compensate for these holidays, so make sure to choose your start date accordingly.
You can choose from the following class times:
Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.
Average | 4 students |
Maximum | 8 students |
Age range | 16 years old and older |
Average | 28 years old (25 in the summer) |
The Máximo Nivel school in Manuel Antonio is about 2.5 km from the beach in Manuel Antonio and is located on the main road between Quepos and Manuel Antonio on a hill. You can enjoy a fantastic view of the sea from the large shoulder terrace. Our comfortable, modern building was designed with the needs of students and teachers alike in mind, and there are 12 spacious, open classrooms available. A snack bar with free coffee and tea and outdoor and indoor seating for studying and socializing provides a great backdrop for classes, and the computer labs and free weekly salsa lessons and cooking lessons help you keep in touch and learn about the country.
Our package includes:
- Airport pick-up
- Orientation, project management, and 24/7 support
- Walking tour
- Official certificate of Spanish / Volunteer service / TEFL Certification
- Letter of recommendation
- Free Spanish textbook and materials
- Free Spanish language tutoring table
- Free Tandem Conversation Program
- Free access to high-speed Internet and computers
- Office-wide WiFi access
- Free Salsa dance classes
- Free cooking classes
- Free coffee and tea
- On-site snack bar
- Monthly international party
- Institute open 7 days/week
- Emergency contact number 24/7
- A toll-free emergency hotline in the U.S.
The nationality and age mix at Maximo Nivel - Manuel Antonio varies over different time periods, courses and levels. Throughout the year, the average age is 28. In the summer, the average age is 25.
Maximo Nivel teaches students from all over the world, including:
Maximo Nivel does not hold classes on the holiday dates below. The school does not compensate for these holidays, so make sure to choose your start date accordingly.
Máximo Nivel is a 5-minute walk from the marina, 1-2 minutes from the bus station, and there are 2 pizza restaurants within a 15-meter walk from the institute. It has covered parking and a gate as well, it is 15 minutes by bus from the public beach of Manuel Antonio, and it has 24/7 security, due to the apartments.
The building has 9 classrooms, including our TEFL Room. The classrooms, as always, are open spaces and do not have air conditioning. Only the TEFL room and the Orientation room have air conditioning.
Inside the building, we have 3 apartments and a big kitchen where the snack bar is, and we offer free tea and coffee.
The institute has a swimming pool, and we recommend that each student bring their own pool towel, but we can also provide one at the institute if needed.
There are 5 bathrooms, 2 downstairs with access for disabled students, and 3 upstairs. In addition, 3 out of 5 bathrooms have showers so students can shower if they come from the beach or before/after the pool.
Finally, the institute also has a coworking space, in case someone needs it to work.
I LOVED my stay at Maximo Nivel language school. I had the private apartment, which was the right choice for me. The school was excellent. The teachers have a lot of experience. They are talking nice and slowly, so it's easy to understand them and they are also very good at explained words that are unfamiliar in Spanish, so that in the end you understand them. I had at first 4 hours with another student and then 2 more private lessons. The classes are with as little students as possible and they really focus on the talking. You are going to talk a lot and therefore learn also a lot. Usually we would do some grammar and then practice the newly learned grammar while talking. It is very interactive. I am excited about how much I learned in 4 weeks and can not wait to use Spanish and talk to people.
The campus is also really nice. There is a microwave to heat up food or there are also other restaurants nearby to go and eat lunch. From most of the classrooms you have a view over the jungle at the sea.
On my first day, Noily welcomed me and I felt good immediately. She is great and takes care of the campus but also the students.
A big "Thank You" to Francis, Marianela, Noily, Wendy, Valeria and Karen for taking such great care of me. If I ever need another Spanish course to brush up my knowledge, I will definitely return.
Only thing that could be improved are the social activities. They offer salsa lessons and also a cooking class at school. Also in the evenings they offer to go to bars and have reduced entrance fees for example. However, the school's campus has a really nice outside terrace, which in my opinion has so much potential. There could be more activities offered for instance movie night or BBQ on the beautiful outside terrace, board games evenings or a Spanish book club. But this is truly the only remark I can find.
Thank you for your kind words! We are so glad that you had a positive experience with your classes and that you felt the support from our team. We hope to see you again soon!
We had a private class because of our level so the teacher had the chance to concentrate on our needs. We really improved our language skills from typical holiday sentences to understanding the most of what is said to us. We are able to communicate- of course it is just a basic talk at the moment - but it feels like it will become better by practicing. The location and the view of the school is more than awesome!
The housing was typical and it was cool to live in a real tico family. The only thing what was not the best was the location of the host family because you really had to take a bus or taxi to get to school from there. There was no opportunity to walk from your house to school.
All in all we had a really great time at COSI! :)
Thank you for your kind words Jamie! We are so glad that you had a positive experience with your classes and that you enjoyed the immersion aspect of staying with a host family. We hope to see you again soon!
My experience at COSI-Maximo Nivel was incredibly positive. I cannot find one negative thing to say. The teacher was the best I've ever had in four years of studying spanish. The location in Manual Antonio, Costa Rica is fabulous with friendly, helpful, truly wonderful people and then, there is the beauty. The rainforest is glorious, the ocean magical and the rain is divine. It is the only place I've ever traveled that I drank tap water. The school is located on a mountain with fabulous views of the forest and the ocean, and just minutes away from the most amazing beaches. The extra, adventurous activities like zip-lining, snorkeling, white water river rafting, and hiking were all offered by professional companies with the best guides and sanctioned by the school. The host families were accommodating and gracious. It can't get any better than that!
Show details » Read more...We are so glad you enjoyed your time in Manuel Antonio and that you took advantage of all the amazing activities available outside of class time! We take pride in our school and our teachers and hope to see you again soon :)
Homestays are carefully selected and offer students the opportunity to learn more about the local culture in a comfortable setting while studying Spanish in Manuel Antonio. These homes are often between 5 - 35 minutes away from the school by public transport. Families usually offer affordable meal plans that allow you to sample the local cuisine. If you have special requests or diet restrictions (because of religion or health reasons), please let us know in advance. Your housing starts on the Sunday before your first day of class and ends on the Saturday after your last day of class, unless otherwise noted. Learn more about homestay housing
Student residences are more suitable for an independent student, who is looking for clean, basic accommodation at an economic price. All students must be 18 - 26. Your housing starts on the Sunday before your first day of class and ends on the Saturday after your last day of class, unless otherwise noted. Learn more about student residence accommodation
It is possible to live in a rented apartment during your study in Manuel Antonio, but this tends to be more expensive. Maximo Nivel provides some assistance with apartment rentals or you can rent an apartment on your own. Learn more about apartment housing
Maximo Nivel provides some assistance with hotel or hostel reservations or you can reserve a room on your own. Learn more about hostel housing
We cannot apply for visas on behalf of students. However, the school can supply you with all the documentation you need to support your visa application.
Your letter of acceptance will be sent to your home address by regular mail at no charge to you.
Please note that we do not book flights for our students. If you are researching airfare costs, we recommend using Kayak.com, a search engine that lets you compare flight options from your home country to Manuel Antonio based on your budget, schedule and preferences.
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