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Quick Look
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Location:
San Pedro, San Jose - Costa Rica
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Language of Instruction: Spanish
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Academic Credit Available: Yes
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Language Taught: Spanish
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Program Size: 60-120
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Average Class Size: 3-4 maximum 6
Overview
At CRLA you will learn our language, move to our rhythm, explore our country, make new friends, and much more ...
CRLA, offers the highest standards in Spanish instruction along with an authentic cultural experience. Our mission is to always provide our students with a complete and effective learning experience in the Spanish language and a deeper understanding of the Costa Rican culture through personalized attention and dynamic teaching methods in a professional and friendly atmosphere.
CRLA is completely owned and operated by Costa Ricans, which ensures a true immersion in our culture. Our highly qualified instructors are all native Spanish speakers and hold a university degree in Spanish, Philology or Linguistics.
In addition to providing high quality Spanish education, CRLA is also dedicated to sharing the Latin American culture. Our programs include: Intensive Spanish classes, Homestays with carefully selected Costa Rican Families, free daily Latin Dance classes, Costa Rican Cooking and Conversation classes, excursions and cultural activities.
With CRLA´s home stay program each host family provides breakfast, dinner, laundry service and a private bedroom. This gives students another opportunity to practice their Spanish and learn about the Costa Rican culture firsthand.
CRLA is located in Barrio Dent, a very nice up-scale residential/commercial neighborhood in San Pedro, on the east side of San Jose. In a quiet, secure neighborhood, CRLA is close to places of interest for the students - across from the University of Costa Rica campus, close to the well-known San Pedro Mall and to a variety of restaurants, cinemas, banks, Internet cafes, and many stores. It is also a 20 minute walk from downtown San José and a short bus ride from our homestay families.
Since1989, when we opened our doors, we have grown in size and upgraded facilities, all along maintaining the quality of our services in a home-like atmosphere. CRLA has comfortable classrooms, social areas, kitchen, a beautiful tropical garden and terrace, and a small café. Also available are a TV and a computer room where students can access the Internet for free.
Spanish courses are offered year round with new classes starting every week of the year. Students may choose the length of the program and select as many hours of Spanish instruction per day as they wish. Individual private classes are also available. Spanish classes usually consist of 3 to 4 students, maximum six. This intimate class size helps us tailor our programs to each student’s specific needs and to adapt our teaching method to diverse learning styles. Program flexibility and personal service in a caring environment make CRLA a top choice among Spanish students.
CRLA provides four levels of instruction: Beginners I, II & III, Intermediate I, II & III, Advanced I, II & III, and Specialized courses.
CRLA also offers a special volunteer work program in environmental and social projects such as National Parks and Child Care Centers.
Special
Courses or Features
Spanish for Academic Purposes
Spanish for Business Purposes
Spanish for Medical Purposes
Spanish Immersion Program (40+
hrs/wk)
Spanish for Law
Spanish for Travel Professions
Programs for Teenagers
Programs for Seniors (50+ years old)
Small Classes (5 or less per class)
One-to-One / Private Lessons
Programs for High School Students
Short Programs (1 Week or Less)
Volunteer Program Opportunities
Activities
Available
Cooking & Culinary
Dance
Academic Credit
Academic credit is available.
College credit available thru the University of Southern Mississippi.
Another option is credit by exam thru Seattle Central Community College.
Eligibility
Students from all nationalities welcome.
Minimum age 15 years-old.
Housing/Accommodation
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Homestay / Host Family
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Hostel
Homestays are an excellent way to immerse yourself in the Costa Rican culture. As part of the family, you will practice speaking Spanish every day and at the same time you will learn first-hand about the Costa Rican way of life.
You may live in a Costa Rican home where you will have your own private bedroom. Or, iIf you are traveling with others, we can accommodate couples, friends and family in the same homestay, in shared or separate rooms.
Your Costa Rican homestay family will provide you with two daily meals (breakfast and dinner). If you would like vegetarian dishes, or if you have any food allergies or other special diet requirements, please let us know and we will be glad to accommodate you.
Your family provides laundry service and a weekly change of bedclothes.
Our host families have clean, secure, comfortable homes in safe neighborhoods.Our homestay families are carefully selected for their hospitality, friendliness and warmth.
There are many different types of families (with or without children, married couples, single parents, young or older, etc.). In your registration form please let us know what type of family you would like and any preferences you may have (pets, diet, smoking, etc.) and we will make every effort to place you with the best family for you.
If you prefer accommodations other than our Homestay, we can help make arrangements to stay at a hotel or an apartment.
Program Costs
Spanish & Homestay program
1 week, 3 hours Spanish classes/day $285
4 weeks, 4 hours Spanish classes/day $1240
Spanish classes without Homestay
1 week, 3 hours/day $168
Costs
Include: Includes: Spanish classes, class materials, cultural classes (Latin dance, Costa Rican cooking, Conversation Hour), airport transportation, Homestay (private room, breakfast, dinner and laundry service).
Some 4 week programs also include free one-day tours.
Dates
Open enrollment year-round, new classes start every week on Mondays.
Contact
CRLA
P.O. Box 1966- 2050
San Jose
Costa Rica
Tel:
From US 1-866-230-6361 In CR (506) 280-1685
Fax:
011 (506) 280-2548
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