
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.
| Type | Description | Price Range |
| Afternoon & Evening | Cooking lessons, Dancing lessons, Manuel Antonio National Park. | Free – 35 USD |
| Weekend | Rafting Tour, Horse back riding Tour. | 45-79 USD |

| A great staff and great teachers make for a great experience! Allen Jones (USA) | |
![]() | 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) | |
| AATSP. |

| Dec/25; Jan/01; Mar/28; Mar/29; May/01; Aug/15; Dec/25 |

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

| Teaching | 4.5 |
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| Service | 4.6 |
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| Facilities | 4.4 |
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| Activities | 4.2 |
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| Value for Money | 4.2 |
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| Accommodation | 4.5 |
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The 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/20; 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 Other levels: Any Monday |
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The 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/20; 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 Other levels: Any Monday |
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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 |
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| Course Start | Beginners: May/20; 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 Other levels: Any Monday |
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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. |
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| 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 |
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