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Academia Tica Spanish School
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Course description

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. Course program includes cultural activities (free) and excursions to hot spots around San José (some for free).

This course is suited for students of all levels.

Course topics

Listening, Speaking, Pronunciation, Reading, Writing, Vocabulary, Grammar and Activities

Class schedule

Course duration
1-52 weeks
Start dates
Every Monday
Classes per week
20 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 50 min)
Class days
Monday - Friday

Class times

Morning session
08:00 AM - 09:40 AM
Break
09:40 AM - 10:00 AM
Morning session
10:00 AM - 11:40 AM

Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.

Class level

All levels, beginner to advanced
You will take a placement test on your first day to determine your class level. You may also take this test before your arrival in San Jose.

Class size

Average 4 students
Maximum 6 students

Student age

Age range 10 years old and older
Average 25 years old
(22 in the summer)

Certificate

A certificate of completion will be issued at the end of the course.
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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
10

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 22.

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
6%
Japan
6%
Netherlands
6%
Sweden
6%

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

100% recommend

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

"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.
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Housing

Academia Tica Coronado offers the following housing types:
homestay

Homestay - Double room (2 meals included)

S$ 286
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
S$ 286
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)

S$ 350
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
S$ 350
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.
student-residence

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

S$ 229
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
S$ 229
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!
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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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