Learn Spanish in Costa Rica

Why Study Spanish in Costa Rica?

If you want to mix academics with appreciation for nature's beauty, you might want to study abroad in Costa Rica. A quarter of the country is protected -- either through national parks or as designated conservation areas.

• Costa Rica boasts an excellent quality of life and a low environmental impact. It was ranked first on the Happy Planet Index and is the "greenest" country in the world.
• Costa Rica has one of the oldest democracies in Latin America and peaceful political, economic and social climates.
• Costa Rica is one of the world's most popular destinations for eco-tourists because of its biodiversity. It boasts the highest density of plant and animal species in the world.
• Many students choose to volunteer some of their free time while they study Spanish in Costa Rica.  Students can participate in a variety of service opportunities focused on education, the environment, health care or community development.

Learn Spanish in Costa Rica with EF

While you study abroad in Costa Rica you can relax on the beach, take a surfing class, hike up volcanoes, or try to spot all 4 of the indigenous monkey species. The EF language school in Playa Tamarindo has been offering Spanish classes since 2005 and the staff knows how to make sure you have a great time while you study Spanish in Costa Rica.

Learning Spanish in Costa Rica

Your study abroad in Costa Rica can start any Monday and can run for a duration of 2 weeks to a full academic year. It’s your choice to make!

Below we provide only a short summary of our Spanish courses in Costa Rica. For more information, please order a free brochure or call us at 1 800-992-1892.

Spanish Courses in Costa Rica

(students and adults age 16 and older)

• We offer general and intensive Spanish courses in Costa Rica at our intimate Playa Tamarindo school for adults and young adults.
• Housed in a cozy colonial-style building, our school is just minutes from the beach and the city's commercial center.
• The Spanish language school grounds include a private garden, swimming pool, and student residence as well as air-conditioned classrooms, a cafeteria and hammocks for relaxing on the deck.
• Host families near the school are an alternative to the on-site student residences.
• If you're outdoorsy, learn Spanish in Costa Rica so that you can zipline, surf, or go on a jungle adventure after class!
• College Credits are available for students opting for a 4+ week language course.

No minimum GPA required to apply!

Here is a sneak peak of what happens on a typical day when you study abroad in Costa Rica at our EF Playa Tamarindo school:

Here's what a typical day is like at the EF school in Costa Rica:

Other EF Courses

Our strong and well-established Volunteer Program allows students to put their language skills to work to help children, communities and conservation centers.

For more information on our Spanish language schools in Costa Rica, please call us at 1 800-992-1892 or order a brochure by email or post.