The Best Solo Vacations to Take in 2024 | Condé Nast Traveler
The Best Solo Vacations to Take in 2024 · Embark a self-guided tour of Ireland · Take a silent retreat in Bali · Sleep in Japan's pod hotels.
Intercultura
Travel with a buddy abroad, and you’ll revert to English most of the time; go alone, and you’ll be forced to talk the talk. Language immersion vacations can include homestays and hangouts outside of class—and, best of all, they can take place on the beach in Costa Rica. Language school <anchor>Intercultura</anchor> offers a variety of Spanish programs for all ages and skill levels (both group and private lessons), which take place in either Heredia City or the school's waterfront campus in Samara Beach.
Spanish Immersion Costa Rica - Intercultura Spanish School
Back

For all ages and Spanish levels

## LEARN SPANISH IN COSTA RICA

at our Sámara Beach or Heredia City school location

## LEARN SPANISH IN COSTA RICA

at our Sámara Beach or Heredia City school location

Discover the joy of learning Spanish with Intercultura Costa Rica's Spanish immersion programs. Our dynamic classes blend fun, cultural insights, and community engagement for a truly enriching experience. Explore the unique offerings of each of our school locations and unlock the full potential of your Spanish journey.

- 
- 
- 
- spanish school costa rica heredia
- spanish immersion programs

WHAT PROGRAM ARE YOU LOOKING FOR?

WHAT PROGRAM ARE YOU LOOKING FOR?

### Spanish Immersion in Heredia City

#### Learn Spanish in an urban oasis

### Spanish Immersion in Sámara Beach

#### Study Spanish right on the beach

### Online Spanish Classes from Home

With our fun, native Spanish teachers

## WHY STUDY SPANISH WITH INTERCULTURA COSTA RICA?

Internationally recognized

FUN & EFFECTIVE SPANISH COURSES

Our primary goal is to teach you the Spanish language in a warm yet intellectually challenging environment. Classes at both of our campuses – Heredia city and Playa Samara – are conducted entirely in Spanish, providing students from all over the world with a complete and intensive learning experience.

A UNIQUE LANGUAGE LEARNING APPROACH

Intercultura’s professors have advanced university degrees and teaching certification, and we are accredited through the US university system, offering undergraduate academic credit to those interested.

DYNAMIC, LICENSED & ACCREDITED SPANISH PROFESSORS

The communicative approach in a total immersion context is the most effective method for learning Spanish quickly. Classes are dynamic, interactive, and structured to maximize the language acquisition process in our immersion programs with small classes and 18 different levels.

EXCITING CULTURAL ACTIVITIES PROGRAM

You’ll get to know Costa Rica, its traditions and its rich cultural heritage by participating in our daily cultural activities and events. On a larger scale, we hope to promote global awareness and tolerance through this sharing of cultures. We believe that participation in programs such as this one teach not only a new language, but also effective tools for communication and understanding in the constantly evolving world culture in which we live.

UN GLOBAL CAMPACT ACCREDITED

We believe that there is more to a school than teaching and learning a language. At Intercultura Costa Rica Spanish Schools, we are committed to giving back to the communities that host us through our contributions to, and participation in, a variety of local social development and non-profit initiatives. In addition, our organizational structure aims to provide employment and growth opportunities for local community members and businesses via the implementation of a decentralized and socially-conscious business model. Intercultura is the only Spanish School in Costa Rica awarded membership in the United Nations Global Compact, a network of organizations recognized for their Coporate Social Responsibility programs and their creation of Human Rights, Environmental Protection, Labour and Anti-Corruption initiatives.

ACCREDITED PROGRAMS

We provide accredited programs in collaboration with various universities in the United States. These programs are designed to provide students with a comprehensive and enriching educational experience while also immersing them in the local Costa Rican culture. By partnering with American universities, Intercultura Costa Rica ensures that their programs meet the highest standards of academic excellence and that students can transfer credits to their home institution upon completion. Read more about our customized Spanish immersion program for groups.

RECOGNIZED BY THE GERMAN GOVERNMENT BILDUNGSURLAUB PROGRAM

As a recognized institution by the German Government Bildungsurlaub program, students from Germany can apply at Intercultura Costa Rica for Bildungsurlaub, a program that allows employees to take educational leave from work to participate in a language or cultural immersion program. Read more about Bildungsurlaub here.

## WHY STUDY SPANISH WITH US?

Internationally recognized

FUN & EFFECTIVE COURSES

Our primary goal is to teach you the Spanish language in a warm yet intellectually challenging environment. Classes at both of our campuses – Heredia city and Playa Samara – are conducted entirely in Spanish, providing students from all over the world with a complete and intensive learning experience.

UNIQUE LEARNING APPROACH

Intercultura’s professors have advanced university degrees and teaching certification, and we are accredited through the US university system, offering undergraduate academic credit to those interested.

ACCREDITED SPANISH PROFESSORS

The communicative approach in a total immersion context is the most effective method for learning Spanish quickly. Classes are dynamic, interactive, and structured to maximize the language acquisition process in our immersion programs with small classes and 18 different levels.

EXCITING CULTURAL ACTIVITIES

You’ll get to know Costa Rica, its traditions and its rich cultural heritage by participating in our daily cultural activities and events. On a larger scale, we hope to promote global awareness and tolerance through this sharing of cultures. We believe that participation in programs such as this one teach not only a new language, but also effective tools for communication and understanding in the constantly evolving world culture in which we live.

CERTIFIED BY THE UN GLOBAL COMPACT

We believe that there is more to a school than teaching and learning a language. At Intercultura Costa Rica Spanish Schools, we are committed to giving back to the communities that host us through our contributions to, and participation in, a variety of local social development and non-profit initiatives. In addition, our organizational structure aims to provide employment and growth opportunities for local community members and businesses via the implementation of a decentralized and socially-conscious business model. Intercultura is the only Spanish School in Costa Rica awarded membership in the United Nations Global Compact, a network of organizations recognized for their Coporate Social Responsibility programs and their creation of Human Rights, Environmental Protection, Labour and Anti-Corruption initiatives.

ACCREDITED PROGRAMS

We provide accredited programs in collaboration with various universities in the United States. These programs are designed to provide students with a comprehensive and enriching educational experience while also immersing them in the local Costa Rican culture. By partnering with American universities, Intercultura Costa Rica ensures that their programs meet the highest standards of academic excellence and that students can transfer credits to their home institution upon completion. Read more about our customized Spanish immersion program for groups.

RECOGNIZED BY THE GERMAN BILDUNGSURLAUB

As a recognized institution by the German Government Bildungsurlaub program, students from Germany can apply at Intercultura Costa Rica for Bildungsurlaub, a program that allows employees to take educational leave from work to participate in a language or cultural immersion program. Read more about Bildungsurlaub here.

spanish school in costa rica

#### Combine both school locations and get the most out of your Spanish and cultural learning experience in Costa Rica.

First, go learn Spanish in Heredia, where you'll be surrounded by local Spanish speakers, and close to mountains, volcanoes, and waterfalls. Plus, you get to take advantage of an exclusive promotion that only applies when starting your Spanish program in Heredia! Then, move to the Spanish school in Playa Sámara, enjoy the beachfront school's top notch location next to the ocean, and the slow paced lifestyle of this fun, multicultural beach town.

## STUDENT REVIEW

Esie Jordan, UK, student at both school locations

"Staying in Heredia was so much fun. The salsa classes at school, the food and the city energy was amazing. It felt like a calm, more intimate, sunnier town in London. I felt right at home. I visited the Samara campus too. It's chilled and utterly scenic, right on the beach. Spending time in both places is great, I was able to practice the Spanish I learnt in such different environments. I'm so glad I experienced both campuses!"

"Staying in Heredia was so much fun. The salsa classes at school, the food and the city energy was amazing. It felt like a calm, more intimate, sunnier town in London. I felt right at home. I visited the Samara campus too. It's chilled and utterly scenic, right on the beach. Spending time in both places is great, I was able to practice the Spanish I learnt in such different environments. I'm so glad I experienced both campuses!"

## PRESS, CONFERENCES & AFFILIATIONS

We have received students from, attended conferences at, and/or worked with the following entities:

University of Cambridge

un global compact

WYSTC

CREAR

TEFL

siele

bildungsurlaub

Putney High School

duke university

St Croix Academy

icef

boston globe

intercultura esential costa rica

the new york times

discovery channel

uconn

southwest magazine

travel channel

## LATEST BLOG POSTS

### Browse through our articles and get inspired.

### Annexation Day – Culture in Guanacaste, Costa Rica

### From Language Learner to Entrepreneur: My Journey in Costa Rica

### Dive into Advanced Spanish Learning: Immersive Experiences in Sámara Beach

### Nelsy’s Success Story at Intercultura

### Discover the Hidden Gem: Why Costa Rica’s Rainy Season is the Perfect Time to Learn Spanish and to Experience the Country’s Beauty

### Marcelo’s Story

Local number:

+(506)-2656-3000

WhatsApp:

+(506)-8330-3555

©INTERCULTURA COSTA RICA Spanish Schools - Heredia & Playa Sámara - 2024