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.
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Allen Jones (USA)
| Founded in | School Size | Internet | Location |
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| 2000 | Small | 6 computers at the school, cost $3 per hour | Near Quepos on a farm overlooking the sea |
| 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) | |
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| Jan/01; Apr/21; Apr/22; Jan/01; Apr/05; Apr/06; Aug/15; Dec/25 |

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

| Quality of 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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| Who is this course for? | Students who want to improve their General Spanish skills in a small and friendly group environment. | |
| Syllabus | 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. | |
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| Course Start | Beginners: May/21; May/28; Jun/04; Jun/11; Jun/18; Jun/25; Jul/02; Jul/09; Jul/16; Jul/23; Jul/30; Aug/06; Aug/13; Aug/20; Aug/27; Sep/03; Sep/10; Sep/17; Sep/24; Oct/01; Oct/08; Oct/15; Oct/22; Oct/29; Nov/05; Nov/12; Nov/19; Nov/26; Dec/03; Dec/10; Dec/17; Dec/24; Dec/31; Jan/07; Jan/14; Jan/21; Jan/28; Feb/04; Feb/11; Feb/18; Feb/25; Mar/04; Mar/11; Mar/18; Mar/25; Apr/01; Apr/08; Apr/15; Apr/22; Apr/29; May/06; May/13 Other levels: Any Monday |
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| Minimum Level | Absolute Beginner | |
| Lessons per Week | 20 | |
| Course Duration | 1-24 weeks | |
| Age Group | 17+ | |
| Students per Class | Average 2-3, max. 8 | |
| 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. | |||
| Rooms | Double room | Bath | Shared Bathroom |
| Meal Options | Half board | Availability | All year |
| Location/ Travel time |
approx. 20 min by bus | Kitchen | No |
| Notes | Age: 17+ Cleaning: weekly Laundry: yes Towels: no Internet: no |
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