Costa Rica is a premiere destination for study abroad and gap year students.
The allure of Costa Rica for students studying abroad can be attributed to numerous factors, including its impressive biodiversity, stunning natural beauty, environmental awareness, excellent language programs and great opportunities for adventure and eco-tourism.
The nationality and age mix at Enforex: Santo Domingo de Heredia (San Jose) varies over different time periods, courses and levels.
Enforex teaches students from all over the world, including:
Enforex does not hold classes on the holiday dates below. The school does not compensate for these holidays, so make sure to choose your start date accordingly.
Costa Rica is a premiere destination for study abroad and gap year students.
The allure of Costa Rica for students studying abroad can be attributed to numerous factors, including its impressive biodiversity, stunning natural beauty, environmental awareness, excellent language programs and great opportunities for adventure and eco-tourism.
I had only one teacher who was good but interactions with other students was lacking due to only 3 other students who attended only a few hours. The coffee was fantastic. I did not like the texts because they were Mexican and contained many idioms not commonly used in Costa Rica. My first day was only 2 hr instead of 5; likewise, the second day was 3 hr. I was told because there was no group class I would get only 20 hr of instruction instead of the super intensive 30 hr I paid for. It was not my fault that the school did not have enough enrollment. The director was sympathetic and changed my schedule to give a few more hours.
I did not like class time taken up for the silly “graduation”. I found it juvenile and did not want to participate.
My homestay family was very friendly but their food was horrible, cheap, low quality and poor nutrition lacking in vegetables. I was given lots of food but the quality was not worth eating. Accommodations were clean and what I expected having traveled to Costa Rica many times, so I have no problem with that.
Would I recommend this school to others? Probably not, but that is not to say that others may like the school. I preferred the larger school in Santa Ana called Conversa Lingüística. Don Quijote was more conveniently located and the one week fit my schedule. I did not like that the prices posted on your website were not correct. More than enough time had lapsed since the new year that you could have updated with the new rates. At least put a sentence stating “prices may increase in January” or “prices are for 201x”. Also, you should declare the additional registration fee. I was very disappointed that my final payment was significantly higher than what I saw on the web site.
Homestays are carefully selected and offer students the opportunity to learn more about the local culture in a comfortable setting while studying Spanish in Heredia. These homes are often between 25 - 50 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
Student residences are more suitable for an independent student, who is looking for clean, basic accommodation at an economic price. All students must be 16+. 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 student residence accommodation
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.
The closest airport to the school is Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO).
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 Heredia based on your budget, schedule and preferences.
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.
Costa Rica is a premiere destination for study abroad and gap year students.
The allure of Costa Rica for students studying abroad can be attributed to numerous factors, including its impressive biodiversity, stunning natural beauty, environmental awareness, excellent language programs and great opportunities for adventure and eco-tourism.
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