Academia Tica Spanish School (San Jose, Costa Rica) - Reviews

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Academia Tica Spanish School offers the following course types:

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General

Course Fees

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Private 10

Duration: 1-52 weeks

Classes per week: 10

Max class size: 1

Course type: General

Age range: 10 years old and older

starting at

£ 217

starting at

£ 350

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A course suited for all levels, for students with very specific needs or for those who want to study at their own pace, either fast or slow! The course includes everything included in all our courses: course certificate, activity program, level testing, etc. If you're looking for more private lessons, check our Private 20 and Private 30 options.

Intensive

Duration: 1-52 weeks

Classes per week: 20

Max class size: 6

Course type: General

Age range: 10 years old and older

starting at

£ 242

starting at

£ 375

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Our most booked option! The Intensive course includes the standard 20 group lessons per week of general Spanish. Group classes are focused on conversation, local subjects and latin american topics.

Intensive Plus

Duration: 1-52 weeks

Classes per week: 25

Max class size: 6

Course type: General

Age range: 10 years old and older

starting at

£ 342

starting at

£ 475

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A great option for those students that are looking to make the most out of their language learning experience. It includes our basic Intensive course with 20 group lessons per week, plus 5 private lessons that can be used for going over the topics learned in the group course, to do more one-on-one practice, cover special topics you are interested in (be it cultural, Latin American history or language for specific purposes, etc.

Private 20

Duration: 1-52 weeks

Classes per week: 20

Max class size: 1

Course type: General

Age range: 10 years old and older

starting at

£ 417

starting at

£ 550

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A course suited for all levels, for students with very specific needs or for those who want to study at their own pace, either fast or slow! The course includes everything included in all our courses: course certificate, activity program, level testing, etc. If you are looking for less or more private lessons, check our Private 10 and Private 30 courses.

Super Intensive Plus

Duration: 1-52 weeks

Classes per week: 30

Max class size: 6

Course type: General

Age range: 10 years old and older

starting at

£ 442

starting at

£ 575

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A great option for those students that are looking to make the most out of their language learning experience. It includes our basic Intensive course with 20 group lessons per week, plus 10 private lessons that can be used for going over the topics learned in the group course, to do more one-on-one practice, cover special topics you are interested in (be it cultural, Latin American history or language for specific purposes, etc.

Private 30

Duration: 1-52 weeks

Classes per week: 30

Max class size: 1

Course type: General

Age range: 10 years old and older

starting at

£ 625

starting at

£ 758

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Test preparation

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DELE Exam Preparation

Duration: 1-8 weeks

Classes per week: 30

Max class size: 6

Course type: Test preparation

Age range: 10 years old and older

starting at

£ 417

starting at

£ 550

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Prepare your DELE with Academia Tica Spanish School's experienced team of DELE teachers. The school has been preparing students for a successful exam experience for many years from A1 to C2 levels.

39992

Professional

Course Fees

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Intensive Spanish for Specific Purposes

Duration: 1-4 weeks

Classes per week: 30

Max class size: 6

Course type: Professional

Age range: 18 years old and older

starting at

£ 417

starting at

£ 550

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The course recommended for professionals looking to improve their general language skils and fluency plus learning specifics of their field including real life setting conversation, vocabulary and also general cultural knowledge related to their area of work. This course is for those who need to cover topics of their area but also advance or refresh their Spanish skills.

40027

Specialty

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Bildungsurlaub course

Duration: 1-2 weeks

Classes per week: 30

Max class size: 6

Course type: Specialty

Age range: 18 years old and older

starting at

£ 417

starting at

£ 550

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Academia Tica Coronado and Jacó Beach campuses are both accredited for Bildungsurlaub courses for all levels available according to each German state rules. Get your Bildungsurlaub as a 1-week or 2-week Spanish course in Costa Rica! Further lessons or study time on top of this 30-lessons course is possible, please ask if you need to more time to be recognized by your employer.

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School description

Founded in 1986, Academia Tica is a leader in Spanish teaching in Central America. With 2 beautiful campuses in attractive locations, the school is glad to provide Spanish courses, accommodation services, an activity program, tourism services, internship opportunities and volunteering (community service work) in Costa Rica.

Academia Tica is an Instituto Cervantes Accredited Center and a DELE Exam Center. We have professional teachers with high qualifications and experienced staff for the most personalized attention.

We are also keen to provide custom experiences for groups as well as individuals.

Year opened

1986

Number of classrooms

Accreditations

Facilities

Library
Social Activities
Cultural Trips
TV Room
Eating Area
Free Internet
Wireless Internet
Computers
After-Class Seminars
Studying Area
Audio Learning
Sports Activities

Teacher qualifications

Native Spanish speakers

All

Teachers with Spanish teaching certification

All

Teachers with college degrees

All

University partners

Academia Tica Coronado has partnerships with the following universities and colleges in Costa Rica. You can gain full or conditional acceptance into one of these institutions.

Brookhaven College

Nationality and age mix

The nationality and age mix at Academia Tica Spanish School varies over different time periods, courses and levels. Throughout the year, the average age is 25. In the summer, the average age is 23.

Academia Tica Coronado teaches students from all over the world, including:

Germany

15%

USA

14%

France

13%

Brazil

12%

Switzerland

12%

Canada

10%

Czech Republic

Japan

Netherlands

Sweden

School holidays

Open dates

Year round

School holidays

None

School location

Coronado is a truly Costa Rican town in the mountains near San José city (25 min by bus). It has some of the most beautiful scenic landscapes close to the capital city, but far away enough so you can concentrate on your studies. Although small, is a favorite destination for some of the restaurants that have settled here and also interesting eco-touristic attractions.

Students can enjoy one of the most important cloud forests in Central America: Braulio Carrillo National Park, which starts in the upper part of the Coronado county, there, you can go for a hike in the forest between the mountains and maybe you'll find a radiant quetzal!

Nearby Moravia (15 min by bus) and San José have exciting things to do and places to go after class: movie theaters, shopping malls, restaurants and places to eat, nightclubs, bars, and museums. A short walk in the city would reveal why San José is one of the most lovable cities according to Monocle magazine in 2013.

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reviews

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"I learned a lot and the staff was amazing!"

Nicole Dodson, student from USA

My profesora was very knowledgeable and patient. Profesora Laura appears to really like teaching and it shows. I found out that I can continue with my lessons(with Profesora Laura) online which I plan to do. The next time I come I may stay on campus or either with a family.

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Date of study

1 Apr 2024 - 5 Apr 2024

Would you recommend this school?

Yes

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"Academia Tica made me learn Spanish very easily with a lot of fun, thanks to all the teachers:)"

Annika Katharina Geyer, student from Germany

The accommodations were good and I felt comfy staying there. The schools were great especially the teachers! As an advice: I would prefer having test sometimes, because a lot of people including me learn and study better and more with pressure. But nevertheless I can recommend that school to everyone:)

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Duration of study

25 weeks

Date of study

27 Sep 2021 - 25 Mar 2022

Would you recommend this school?

Yes

This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.

housing

Housing

Academia Tica Coronado offers the following housing types:

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homestay

Homestay

Housing fees

Homestays are carefully selected and offer students the opportunity to learn more about the local culture in a comfortable setting while studying Spanish in San Jose. These homes are often between 10 - 20 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

Homestay - Double room (2 meals included)

£ 167

weekly

Age range: 14 years old and older

Location: Coronado

Housing type: Homestay

Room type: 2-person shared room

Board type: Breakfast and dinner (2 meals per week)

Facilities: Kitchen, laundry, telephone, tV room, and 24/7 supervision

Distance to school: 10 - 20 minutes by walk

Availability: January - December

Check-in: Sunday, anytime

Check-out: Saturday, anytime

Restriction: 2 students must book together

£ 167

Stay with a Costa Rican family from Coronado. Practice Spanish while you enjoy what Costa Ricans eat for breakfast and dinner.

Families are the most loveable people we have met, carefully selected through the years for their service to our students.

Homestay single room (2 meals included)

£ 204

weekly

Age range: 14 years old and older

Address: San Isidro de Vázquez de Coronado, Coronado, San José 1294-2010, Costa Rica

Location: Coronado

Housing type: Homestay

Room type: Single-person room

Board type: Breakfast and dinner (14 meals per week)

Facilities: Private bathroom, laundry, telephone, wireless internet, tV room, and 24/7 supervision

Distance to school: 10 - 20 minutes by walk

Availability: January - December

Check-in: Sunday, after 12:00 PM

Check-out: Saturday, before 10:00 AM

£ 204

student-residence

Student residence

Housing fees

Student residences are more suitable for an independent student, who is looking for clean, basic accommodation at an economic price. All students must be 6+. 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. Student residences often do not include any meal plan. Learn more about student residence accommodation

Student residence (on-campus) - shared room - No meals

£ 100

weekly

Age range: 6 years old and older

Address: San Rafael de Vázquez de Coronado, San José, San José, Costa Rica

Location: Coronado

Housing type: Student residence

Room type: 2-person shared room

Board type: No meals (7 meals per week)

Facilities: Kitchen, laundry, telephone, wireless internet, free internet, tV room, 24/7 supervision, and garden

Distance to school: 1 minutes

Availability: January - December

Check-in: Sunday, anytime

Check-out: Saturday, anytime

£ 100

The Student Residence features 3 new furnished units, each one with 4 rooms (single or double), two bathrooms, kitchen, living room, free wifi and a shared laudry room.

Meet people from around the world and share your experiences! Cook with your flatmates and organize trips around Costa Rica!

Student residence (on-campus) - Single-person room - No meals

£ 133

weekly

Age range: 14 years old and older

Address: San Rafael de Vázquez de Coronado, San José, San José, Costa Rica

Location: Coronado

Housing type: Student residence (on-campus)

Room type: Single-person room

Board type: No meals

Facilities: Kitchen, laundry, telephone, wireless internet, free internet, tV room, 24/7 supervision, and garden

Distance to school: 1 minutes by walk

Availability: January - December

Check-in: Sunday, anytime

Check-out: Saturday, anytime

£ 133

visa

Visa support

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. If you wish to receive your paperwork by express mail, you will be charged $30 when you register.

Flights and airport transfer

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 San Jose based on your budget, schedule and preferences.

Travel insurance

Study abroad worry-free with Language International's health and personal effects insurance coverage. When you book a course with us, you can opt to purchase an international insurance plan that covers not only your health care cost but also loss of your personal belongings. You must book your insurance in advance when you register.

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San Rafael, Vázquez de Coronado.
San Jose
San Jose 1294-2010
Costa Rica

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Academia Tica Spanish School

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School description

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100% recommend

"I learned a lot and the staff was amazing!"

My ratings for this school

"Academia Tica made me learn Spanish very easily with a lot of fun, thanks to all the teachers:)"

My ratings for this school

Housing

Homestay - Double room (2 meals included)

Homestay single room (2 meals included)

Student residence (on-campus) - shared room - No meals

Student residence (on-campus) - Single-person room - No meals

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