CRLA Costa Rica Language Academy
https://spanishandmore.com/I have taken 2 weeks worth of classes there (2 separate trips one week each) and was very impressed. I would go 6 hours a day Monday to Friday and would learn in the week as much as I would in a full semester at my community college. The largest class size I had was 8 people for the first 3 hours, then 5 for the next hour. After lunch, I was either by myself or with one other student. The school is close to San Pedro mall and I would walk back to the gulch after class as I liked the exercise and exploring on foot. Found a lot of good restaurants this way. I always lied about where I was staying and what I did after class as you do have homework nightly. nothing extreme usually just writing 1 page about what you did after school. If you go Monday - Thursday it's 393.00, Monday to Friday 489.00
I had a great experience and highly recommend the school. After you become a student you get a discount on future classes. They also have quite a few perks you can take advantage of.
FREE 24 hour airport pick-up (probably not a good idea if going to a monger hotel)
FREE Internet access
FREE wireless internet for your laptop
FREE use of telephones for local calls and international collect or calling card calls
International telephone card sale
FREE books and class materials
Extra “level adjustment” Spanish classes at NO COST when required
FREE luggage storage while you travel
Safety deposit box
Postage stamp sale and mail drop off at post office
Homestay or hotel accommodation service
Volunteer work information and arrangements
FREE export quality Costa Rican coffee
(as much as you want!)
FREE natural refreshments made of tropical fruits
School cafeteria with typical food at low prices
Social & recreation areas for students
Certificate of Attendance & farewell ceremony
FREE Latin Dance classes
FREE Cooking classes
FREE Conversation classes (every Tuesday & Thursday)
FREE Gym membership with our 4 week intensive Spanish & Home stay programs
Travel advice and information service with great discounts on tours
Hotel, tour, and airline reservation and confirmation service
Bus schedule information and ticket purchase