COSI Manuel Antonio

Language School COSI

In Manuel Antonio we recommend the Costa Rica Spanish Institute (COSI). It is located on a hill with astonishing views overlooking the Pacific Ocean and just 3 kilometeres from the beach.

COSI strives to be one of the best language schools in Latin America by offering high-quality, personalised courses
at a reasonable price. At the school you will find excellent facilities to make you feel at home and an ideal setting to meet new friends from all over the world.

Founded in
2000
School Size
Small
Internet
6 computers at the school, cost $3 per hour
Location
Near Quepos on a farm overlooking the sea

Activities Show
TypeDescriptionPrice Range
Afternoon & EveningCooking lessons, Dancing lessons, Manuel Antonio National Park. Free – 35 USD
WeekendRafting Tour, Horse back riding Tour. 45-79 USD

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Testimonials Show
A great staff and great teachers make for a great experience!
Allen Jones (USA)
Eric Vocking (Dutch)The teaching style, makes learning Spanish fast and fun. I really enjoyed the Spanish classes and Cultural activities

Eric Vocking (Dutch)
The experience at COSI was wonderful. The staff was friendly and helpful! The activities planned and organized by the staff helped to enrich the experience.
Lauren C. (USA)

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Accreditation Show
AATSP.

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Official Holidays Show
Dec/25; Jan/01; Mar/28; Mar/29; May/01; Aug/15; Dec/25

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Facilities Show
12 Classrooms, Internet Access, Fax and telephone, COSI Books and Materials supplied.

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Quality Score Show
Teaching 4.5
Service 4.6
Facilities 4.4
Activities 4.2
Value for Money 4.2
Accommodation 4.5

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A. Mini Group Lesson

A. Mini Group LessonThe Mini-group course covers all of the four aspects of language learning (listening, speaking, reading and writing). Classes emphasize on oral communication to achieve specific goals. Teachers are rotated every week to ensure that the students are exposed to a variety of Spanish accents.

Age Group 17+
Minimum Level Absolute Beginner
Lessons per Week 20
Course Duration 1-24 weeks
Students per Class Average 2-3, max. 8
Course Start Beginners: May/27; Jun/03; Jun/10; Jun/17; Jun/24; Jul/01; Jul/08; Jul/15; Jul/22; Jul/29; Aug/05; Aug/12; Aug/19; Aug/26; Sep/02; Sep/09; Sep/16; Sep/23; Sep/30; Oct/07; Oct/14; Oct/21; Oct/28; Nov/04; Nov/11; Nov/18; Nov/25; Dec/02; Dec/09; Dec/16; Dec/23; Dec/30; Jan/06; Jan/13; Jan/20; Jan/27; Feb/03; Feb/10; Feb/17; Feb/24; Mar/03; Mar/10; Mar/17; Mar/24; Mar/31; Apr/07; Apr/14; Apr/21; Apr/28; May/05; May/12; May/19
Other levels: Any Monday

B. Private tutoring

B. Private tutoringThe one-to-one course can be tailored precisely to the student's needs. This course is also suitable for students who are interested in Business Spanish, Medical Spanish, South American Spanish Culture, etc.

Age Group 6+
Minimum Level Absolute Beginner
Lessons per Week 20
Course Duration 1-12 weeks
Students per Class 1
Course Start Beginners: May/27; Jun/03; Jun/10; Jun/17; Jun/24; Jul/01; Jul/08; Jul/15; Jul/22; Jul/29; Aug/05; Aug/12; Aug/19; Aug/26; Sep/02; Sep/09; Sep/16; Sep/23; Sep/30; Oct/07; Oct/14; Oct/21; Oct/28; Nov/04; Nov/11; Nov/18; Nov/25; Dec/02; Dec/09; Dec/16; Dec/23; Dec/30; Jan/06; Jan/13; Jan/20; Jan/27; Feb/03; Feb/10; Feb/17; Feb/24; Mar/03; Mar/10; Mar/17; Mar/24; Mar/31; Apr/07; Apr/14; Apr/21; Apr/28; May/05; May/12; May/19
Other levels: Any Monday

C. Mini-Group + Private

C. Mini-Group +  Private On this intensive program, students will take Mini-group lessons in the morning with other students and attend private lessons in the afternoon. During the private tuition, students can work on their specific needs such as vocabulary, pronunciation, etc.

Age Group 17+
Minimum Level Absolute Beginner
Lessons per Week 20+10
Course Duration 1-12 weeks
Students per Class Mini-group classes: Ave. 2-3, Max. 8
Private classes: 1
Course Start Beginners: May/27; Jun/03; Jun/10; Jun/17; Jun/24; Jul/01; Jul/08; Jul/15; Jul/22; Jul/29; Aug/05; Aug/12; Aug/19; Aug/26; Sep/02; Sep/09; Sep/16; Sep/23; Sep/30; Oct/07; Oct/14; Oct/21; Oct/28; Nov/04; Nov/11; Nov/18; Nov/25; Dec/02; Dec/09; Dec/16; Dec/23; Dec/30; Jan/06; Jan/13; Jan/20; Jan/27; Feb/03; Feb/10; Feb/17; Feb/24; Mar/03; Mar/10; Mar/17; Mar/24; Mar/31; Apr/07; Apr/14; Apr/21; Apr/28; May/05; May/12; May/19
Other levels: Any Monday

Host family

Host family The homestay option is a great opportunity to live with a Costa Rican family. A private room, keys to the house, breakfast, dinner and laundry service are all provided. The school chooses the families according to their interest in sharing with foreigners and from the evaluations received from previous students.
Availability All year
Location/
Travel time
approx. 20 min by bus
Rooms Double room
Bath Shared Bathroom
Meal Options Half board
Kitchen No
Notes Age: 17+
Cleaning: weekly
Laundry: yes
Towels: no
Internet: no
City Info

This Pacific Ocean destination is a picture of white sandy beaches and an unspoilt natural paradise for nature lovers and students from all over the world.

Manuel Antonio National Park has some of the best beaches on Costa Rica's coastline for swimming and snorkelling. The park is also wonderful for short walks or full-day hikes you may even see howler, squirrel, or white-faced monkeys, two-toed sloths, coatimundis, raccoons and iguanas! Plus there is over 350 species of birds and other animal species to keep an eye out for.

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