"Rancho de Español is a school specialized in the education of Spanish as a second language. We emphasize the improvement of conversational skills of our students, reinforce grammatical knowledge and motivate the utilization of new vocabulary every day." "We can specially design each course to meet the specific needs of the age and intentions of individual students. We offer Intensive and regular Spanish courses which include either a homestay program or on-campus lodging, cultural activities such as Latino dancing classes and Costa Rican cooking classes. At the end of your class, you will be able to return to your home to practice what you have learned by speaking with and listening to your Costa Rican family who only speaks Spanish. This opportunity will allow you to master Spanish more quickly." "Why Choose To Study Spanish in Costa Rica? " "Immersion is the best way to learn Spanish in Costa Rica as a second language. Here, we have the staff and the experience to help you progress quickly and enjoyable in your study of Spanish. In addition, Costa Rica provides the cultural and social environment to make an ideal setting for a great Spanish study abroad experience!"
My teacher, Lourdes, was fantastic! I learned so much from her. The food was absolutely delicious and the staff at El Rancho were very nice and welcoming. My room was huge and very comfortable. I didn’t like the location of the school however. I... more
The classes were one on one with a very talented and caring teacher. It was totally a Spanish immersion course. No English was spoken unless after three attempts to make me understand a phrase or concept, she would give the answer in English. The... more
Whether you are a student, a business professional, or a traveler, there is a language course in Alajuela that is right for you. There are Spanish courses available for all fluency levels, ages and time durations. Just select a course type from the list below to get started.
General Spanish courses are for adults who want to improve their speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills in Spanish. Most general Spanish courses are for adults age 16 and up. 2 - 48 week courses available. Most courses average 30 classes per week.
Professional Spanish courses are for professionals who want to study Spanish in a specific area, such as business, medicine, law, aviation, and hospitality.