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Intercultura Costa Rica - Samara Beachfront Campus

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Course description

We offer not only a friendly atmosphere and learning environment for individual Spanish learners but also for parents who are travelling with their children, facilitating your family Spanish language vacation.

Spanish Programs for kids and teens: Parents have the option to participate in our adult group classes, and arrange for their children to take Intercultura's customized Spanish group activities program for children and/or teenagers. Your children develop their Spanish skills in a fun, motivating and social context with other children. Although activities are conducted in Spanish, all teachers speak English too, so your child will be able to express him/herself when necessary in his/her native language. It is important to note that especially for younger learners, these classes are multi-level, multi-age groups, in which the primary focus is to conduct learning-based activities and games in Spanish, with a lesser emphasis on traditional second language acquisition structures. Your child will study the basics in Spanish, but more importantly will be speaking and hearing Spanish throughout the four hours of class time, thereby developing conversational fluidity in a natural, intuitive setting.

Age groups:
Group One: 8 – 12 years
Group Two: 13 - 17 years

Course topics

Listening, Speaking, Pronunciation, Reading, Writing, Vocabulary, Grammar and Activities

Class schedule

Course duration
1-52 weeks
Start dates
Every Monday
Classes per week
20 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 55 min)
Class days
Monday - Friday
School holidays
15 Apr 2024, 03 May 2024, 26 Jul 2024, 15 Aug 2024, 15 Sep 2024, 01 Dec 2024, 22 Dec 2024 - 03 Jan 2025, 24 Dec 2024, 25 Dec 2024, 01 Jan 2025

Intercultura Spanish Schools does not hold classes on the holiday dates above. The school does not compensate for these holidays, so make sure to choose your start date accordingly.

Class times

You can choose from the following class times:

Morning session
08:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Afternoon session
01:00 PM - 05:00 PM

Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.

Class level

All levels, beginner to advanced
You will take a placement test on your first day to determine your class level. You may also take this test before your arrival in Sámara.

Class size

Average 3 students
Maximum 6 students

Student age

Age range 8 - 17 years old

Certificate

A certificate of completion will be issued at the end of the course.
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Reviews

95% recommend

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"Fantastic"

Mariko Shimizu, student from USA

I truly leaned the specific material in Spanish which I always wanted to learn to make clear within 1 week. When I took the oral exam with the stuff, she was able to detect what I have been missing immediately, and she placed me at the exact class! The class was small (2 students with 1 teacher), and we fully enjoyed every class, every day! The teacher Iris was super excellent at explaining the grammar. For me, it was the best of best learning experience in any other Spanish schools ( I have been to 15+ Spanish schools all over the world).

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Date of study
10 Jul 2023 - 14 Jul 2023
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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"My two week Spanish Immersion experience as amazing!"

Jenny Kuck, student from USA

I really enjoyed the teachers and the classes. I initially thought my one on one evaluation put me in a level that was mostly review for me however by the third day I felt like I was being more challenged. I felt like it was good to be at a level of review to be able to more comfortably gain more speaking confidence. The second week I was definitely challenged and felt at the correct level with my classmates. Having two different teachers was a challenge as well as I adapted to their teaching styles and way of speaking.

The location of the school was fantastic and the facilities gave us the opportunity to spend time on campus in the shade on the hot afternoons (too hot to be in my homestay with no a/c). It was nice to have lockers, outdoor showers and the like to be able to head to the beach from school as well. The school was very close to everything in the town and to the restaurants, especially those on the beach near us. I enjoyed the cooking class but did not enjoy the Latin dance class. I felt the dance teacher covered too many individual dances in a row without giving us an opportunity to really try them with the music until the very end. I would recommend showing a couple of the dances, then trying them with the music before showing more dances. I enjoyed the water biking/snorkel trip offered thru the school. I also went on other tours with friends that we booked with tour companies near the school.

When I arrived Liberia I was nervous that I was not given the number of the taxi driver in advance but he was there waiting for me with my name on a sign so all was good. When he dropped me at my home stay in Sámara, I was met by my house mom, Jenarina. She did not speak English to me at all and that was a little intimidating at first. She showed me to my room, then told me to come downstairs in thirty minutes to eat the dinner she was making for me. I asked her for the wifi password half way through dinner and she told me she would give it to me after dinner. I was hoping to be able to use google translate to speak with her more at that point but no. The next morning she made me breakfast and then walked me to the school, which I really appreciated. She ran her building of four students (whom I eventually met) pretty much like a business. She was there to make our breakfasts and dinners and to offer to clean our clothes and rooms once per week. I did not feel like she really wanted to get to know any of us. I adjusted to this and tried to be respectful to let her know in advance if I was not going to be available at a meal. I didn't mind the minimal accommodations because this is what I expected. Jenarina made sure everything was very clean and the meals she made were very good and plentiful. I was glad there were three other students to share this experience with.

In the future, I hope to return to the school to continue my education. I will most likely look for more comfortable accommodations however I am very glad I signed up for the homestay for my first immersion experience.

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My ratings for this school

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Duration of study
1 week
Date of study
17 Jan 2022 - 28 Jan 2022
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Yes
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"Magical setting, friendly helpful staff, professional effective instruction."

Nancy "Lawton" Eddy, student from USA

The instruction was well matched to my level and was engaging and effective. Another week would have been perfect. The campus and building are exceptional and beautiful. The home stay was the weak link for me as the (very nice!) family did not eat meals together and were very TV focused while I ate alone. I also found the many German speaking students to be rather cliquish and reserved offering little eye contact or friendly conversation. There were exceptions of course. All in all it was a very positive experience I would highly recommend!

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Date of study
10 Jan 2022 - 14 Jan 2022
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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"Making friends and learning Spanish on the beach!"

Robert deBurlo, student from USA

The location is idyllic, and provides a great base of operations for beach time. In addition, the school functions in many ways like a hostel; the staff helping to facilitate trips and activities, and as a good place to find adventure buddies. I enjoyed the laid back atmosphere, and found the instructors to be very invested, competent, and friendly. My Homestay also went very well, with my ‘mama tica’ being easygoing, and an excellent chef. I think it would be difficult to find a better beachfront Spanish school.

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Date of study
24 Jun 2019 - 28 Jun 2019
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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"La meilleure école d’espagnol que je connaisse."

Michèle Girard, student from Canada

Students are grouped homogeneously.

Groups vary from 6 students to 2. '

The activities are dynamic and adapted to the educational objectives.

The teachers are very competent and encourage the learners a lot.

The computer and interactive system in each class is very useful.

Air conditioning in each local very appreciated.

No comments about the family or activities. I lived alone.

The situation of the school is perfect: in the center of everything and on the edge of the sea.

This is my second visit to Samara.

I did not like to learn that I paid more for you and that your price proposals were much higher than on site. Ex: Airport transportation costs $ 40.00 and not $ 140.00.

The courses were cheaper than what I paid, and there was a possibility to study a week if you wanted to.

I would like you to pay me the portion of the course I paid too much.

I know that you calculate in Canadian $ and they in $ US.

Thank you for your attention and also the quality of your service.

Michèle ;

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My ratings for this school

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Duration of study
1 week
Date of study
14 Jan 2019 - 25 Jan 2019
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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"Amazing experience!"

Cléophée Dumas-Boisvert, student from Canada

The school was very well located. Teachers are great. I really enjoyed my classes at intercultura.

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My ratings for this school

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Duration of study
1 week
Date of study
26 Nov 2018 - 7 Dec 2018
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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"An excellent program"

Martha (Marty) McDougall, student from USA

I was very impressed with the Intercultura program. On my first day, I had a brief intake conversation with one of the instructors and I was pleased with the class I was put in. I attended classes for three weeks and had two different instructors. They were both very good. We had 6 students in one class, 5 in another and only two students my last week, which was great. The classroom facilities were a little small, but air conditioned and thus very comfortable. The “smart boards” used by the instructors were very useful. The school was very accommodating to me as I have a back problem and was unable to climb the stairs to the second floor. Each week they assigned me to the appropriate class for my level on the ground floor. The campus is in a beautiful location and very comfortable. Although I was significantly older than the rest of the students, I felt very comfortable as if I belonged. I didn’t take part in the Homestay program, nor the various tours that were offered. All in all, I felt the Intercultura program is excellent and I improved my Spanish significantly. I forgot to mention how useful, cooperative and friendly the administrative staff were.

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My ratings for this school

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Duration of study
2 weeks
Date of study
4 Jun 2018 - 22 Jun 2018
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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"TUANIS!"

Elena Pierri, student from Italy

Spending four weeks in Samara was a great experience. I lived with a hosting family and that helped me a lot in practicing my Spanish; it's also a great opportunity to learn traditions and cultural aspects of Costa Rica.
The campus is front of the beach and the staff is very nice. I had a different professor every week, so I could experience different way of teaching. Four hours a day are enough to learn and at the same time take advantage of the different activities organized by the school: cooking, dancing and yoga classes, tours, etc...
I would definitely spend more time there!!

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Duration of study
3 weeks
Date of study
15 Jan 2018 - 9 Feb 2018
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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"Simplement merveilleux"

Fouad Victor, student from Canada

The intercultura school in Samara is really a treasure, the place is wonderful, the team is great, the atmosphere and the services are amazing. The only thing I regret is that I did not know this place 40 years ago. I recommend to any young person to go there and enjoy this wonderful place. Thanks to all the intercultura team in Samara

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My ratings for this school

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Date of study
22 Jan 2018 - 26 Jan 2018
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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"Good School, Excellent Teachers!"

Akiko Vonlaufen-Abe , student from Malaysia

I learnt a lot in my classes so I am grateful to the teachers and secretaries. I'd like to come back to Samara again. What I didn't like was that in my 3rd week, one of the new students from USA kept talking and interrupting other classmates but the teacher couldn't control the class.
Furthermore the trip to Nicoya was badly organised. As we left Samara at 2pm, we had to wait for 2-3 hours in the hot town for the horse procession. Some of us were forced to take a local bus to get back to Samara, for the bus arranged was scheduled at 10:30pm.

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My ratings for this school

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Duration of study
3 weeks
Date of study
3 Jul 2017 - 28 Jul 2017
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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"Incredible everyone was so helpful and friendly,felt right at home"

Terry Meeres, student from Canada

I felt comfortable from the time the local family picked me up from the bus Depot. They treated me like family. The school was the same. They laid the information out in simple and comprehensive manner. Then quick to help with any questions. I wish I had been in assigned in a higher level class as I didn't get the lessons about tenses and familiar expressions I was hoping for. I also would have liked more classes on the last day as I am more concerned about learning than graduating. Nothing could be improved: the location, facilities, teachers or housing. They were perfect

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Date of study
27 Feb 2017 - 3 Mar 2017
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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"Overall, very good!"

Aafke Jeane Leni Kottman, student from Netherlands

The classroom was too small. However the teacher was very good, nice location and the facilities were also good.

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My ratings for this school

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Date of study
23 Jan 2017 - 27 Jan 2017
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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"Inspiring atmosphere in a very good school"

yvonne gnosspelius, student from Sweden

I liked the school very much. It had a very friendly atmosphere. The staff was always ready to help you when you had questions. It was very good that we were only allowed to speak Spanish within the school area. I was alone in my group with a very good teacher.

The location of the school was fantastic as it was beside the beach. I liked to buy food or coffee for lunch from the private persons outside the school area.

The housing was very good; it was perhaps a little far away but we rented bicycles from the family. I would have liked that the housewife discussed more with us. She was very friendly and always joined us at the meals but she was not so talkative.

I cannot remember anything that I did not like.

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My ratings for this school

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Date of study
2 Nov 2015 - 6 Nov 2015
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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"Entirely worthwhile"

Mark Schultz

First off, the administrative/customer service staff did a wonderful job in facilitating our arrival, arranging an appropriate homestay, and providing referrals for educational opportunities for our kids. They were likewise responsive to our questions and needs during our stay. Throughout, the facilities staff maintained the campus beautifully; it was always a pleasure to spend time there, both in and out of class. We participated in several weekend excursions that were well organized and informative. Finally, the teachers were top notch throughout my six weeks of study, using a variety teaching materials that were level-appropriate and relevant to my stay in Costa Rica.

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Duration of study
6 weeks
Date of study
9 Mar 2015 - 24 Apr 2015
Would you recommend this school?
Yes

"Intercultura exceeded my expectations in organization and quality of instruction."

Rhianne LeFevre

The school was much more organized than I thought. Everything was very clear from the moment I arrived. Julio was my teacher and he was fantastic. The classes were interesting, informative, and super fun. I didn't think that classes would be so incredibly enjoyable! I was in a class with two other students, and it was a perfect size. I was extremely pleased with the pace and the quality of instruction. You couldn't have asked for a better location. The facilities were in tip-top shape, and I really appreciated the coffee! It would have been nice if yoga was offered at other times during the day, so that it didn't always interfere with class times. My experience at my homestay also exceeded my expectations. Marilyn Gutierrez was incredibly welcoming, and we really connected! She brought me to Playa Carillo and we went dancing together too. It was much more than most homestays would offer.

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Date of study
6 Apr 2015 - 10 Apr 2015
Would you recommend this school?
Yes

"There are no bad experiences - just experiences!"

Lilien Lin, student from Austria

Maybe it was just that Samara wasn't for me, but I unfortunately did not enjoy my trip and even left early - after just 2 weeks (I was supposed to stay for 4 weeks). The language school was not very well organized. They charged me the pickup from the airport again. I got it back later, but those things shouldn't happen, because after I arrived at my homestay the driver came back to pick me up so he could take me to the bank where I had to get money. Other students I talked to were not happy with the school either. One in particular was not happy because she didn't let a girl change her homestay when she got scared at night in the room she got because the room was completely isolated from the rest of the house.

The school put me in a class that was too easy for me in the first week. Yes, I could have changed the class, but sadly I only found out after they read my feedback after the first week when a woman who worked in the school talked to me saying that I could have changed. The reason why I did not even ask was that another woman on the orientation day told us that we cannot change the classes in the first week, which again shows how badly organized this school is.

I did not feel very welcome at my host family's either, so for my second weekend, I travelled somewhere else and was thinking about travelling around for the rest of the time left in Costa Rica so I wouldn't have to stay with (or "disturb") my host family, but it would have been too stressful and expensive, and I did not expect this.. So I decided to leave the country early.

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Duration of study
3 weeks
Date of study
4 Aug 2014 - 29 Aug 2014
Would you recommend this school?
No
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Laura Ellington, School Director at Intercultura Costa Rica - Samara Beachfront Campus responded to this review.
12 May 2015

Thank you for taking time to review us, and we are so sorry to year you didn´t have a positive experience at our school. In looking at your review, we noticed some misunderstandings that are worth clearing up: All our students can change their class level in the first two days of classes, as we explain during orientation on Mondays. If a student feels that he/ she is not placed in the right level, we advise him/ her to talk to his/ her teacher or the staff in the reception on the same day in order to re-evaluate his/ her level. In that way our Spanish coordinator is able to make changes and switch the student to a different level. The misunderstanding might arise from the fact that we are not able to make changes in order to be in the same class with a friend in the first week if we weren´t informed about them before their arrival, but we do arrange it for the following week. Normally, if we receive a reservation from students travelling together we always try to put them in the same schedule, to assure they can spend the rest of the day together.

About your homestay comment, we would like to let you know that your host mother did call us because she was worried seeing that you didn´t feel comfortable with her. Because of the language barrier she asked us what she could do to make you feel better and if you would prefer something different to eat. When we asked, you told us everything was fine, which made it difficult for us to help in this situation.

We hope your experience doesn´t discourage you from travelling and studying abroad elsewhere, and if you would ever like to return to Costa Rica we will make sure you have an excellent experience your next time around.

"The best place to learn Spanish (wonderful beach, no rain in 2 months)"

Carmen Fuchs

Classes:
Not too big (maximum 6 people - it's great).

Teachers:
The quality of the teachers is different. but there are a lot of very good teachers. It changes every week; that's great.

Location:
The best location to learn! On the beach, only a few people, sunny every day (January to March).

Facilities:
Top

Activities:
It's really nice. You have the choice to dance, cook, do Zumba and a lot more.

housing
it was a very good experience to live in a house of a "tica" mom. the eat was very good every day

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Duration of study
7 weeks
Date of study
5 Jan 2014 - 28 Feb 2014
Would you recommend this school?
Yes

"Great time in great surroundings"

Olaf Bauer

I had a great time in Samara and at the language school. They take it seriously, which is good. The campus next to the beach is fantastic. Thanks to everyone.

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Duration of study
1 week
Date of study
10 Feb 2014 - 21 Feb 2014
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Yes

"My experience at the Language School was enriching, engaging, and helped my language and thought development immensely."

Ayjan Arik

I absolutely loved the campus; it was beautiful, peaceful, and very conducive to learning. I took the Derechos Humanos course with one other student and really enjoyed the course. I thought it was a good work load for the time that I had there. My one criticism is the timing of breaks in the classroom. In the Intercultura campus in Heredia, we had two, 15 minute breaks rather than one, 20 minute break. I felt this was better because overall I had more focus during the time which I was in the classroom. Sometimes two hours of talking consistently in such a small class got very tiring, and breaks were much needed. I would consider switching to having two 15 minute breaks throughout the 4 hour course period. Overall, this week was one of the greatest experiences of my life, thank you for everything!

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Date of study
6 Jan 2014 - 10 Jan 2014
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Yes

"Amazing experience"

Amanda Taft

I would have to say that this has been my best experience so far in a foreign country. Going to the Intercultura Samara Langauge School has made me more confident to speak Spanish to other people. The teachers are great and they help you understand anything that you have a problem with. I also liked the small class sizes because I feel that we got more one-on-one attention if it was needed. The school is in a great location right on the beach and I loved the walk to the school every day as I got to have a nice 5 minute walk on the the beach to get there. The school also has great common areas around to sit and chat with others. I just wish I was able to stay longer than one week because I went with my school in the USA. You learn the awesome culture of Costa Rica through this program. I would recommend it to anyone who wants to learn Spanish.

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Duration of study
1 week
Date of study
16 Feb 2014 - 23 Feb 2014
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Yes

"The week was organized and structured to ensure that you will speak Spanish at the end of your stay, be it 1 or 8 weeks!"

Anne C Royer

I really appreciated the commitment to speak Spanish only as the common language on most of the school grounds. I was also impressed that the majority of students respected this mantra; it is a key to gaining confidence in my skills of speaking and practicing Spanish.
The friendly, yet structured program really encourages learning and studying.
I lived at a friend's so I did not live within a family setting.
I liked a little less the schedule of morning/afternoon alternating schedule because I lived far away and by the time I got home and studied, it was bedtime and class time soon after; not such a big problem, however.

I learned soooo much and really appreciated Nelsy's capacity to adjust to our unconventional group.
I am looking forward to registering for Feb 2015!

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Date of study
3 Feb 2014 - 7 Feb 2014
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Yes

"Culturally and educationally rewarding."

Nanci Martin

I had a wonderful experience and was particularly appreciative of the assistance provided by Angelica prior to arrival.

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Date of study
17 Feb 2014 - 21 Feb 2014
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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Housing

Intercultura Spanish Schools offers the following housing types:
homestay

Homestay - room - Breakfast, dinner and laundry service

£ 174
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Location: Homestay
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast and dinner (14 meals per week)
Facilities: Private bathroom, laundry, and free internet
Distance to school: 5 - 20 minutes by walk
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, after 12:00 PM
Check-out: Sunday, before 12:00 PM
£ 174
A key part of our program is the homestays we offer with selected Costa Rican families in Sámara. All students are encouraged to participate in this opportunity, as it provides an invaluable source of Spanish instruction as well as a wonderful interpersonal experience. In general, homestays are regarded as the most effective way to put into practice the Spanish you learn in the classroom. Living with a family who speaks no English, in combination with intensive study, provides a wholly integrated exposure to both the language and the culture. In this way the learning process is greatly facilitated, as is the speed with which fluency is acquired.

All homestay families are within a 15 minute walk from Intercultura.

If you have dietary requirements, prefer a home without children or have other requests, please contact the school.
student-residence

Student residence - 1-3-person shared room - No meals

£ 166
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Address: Del Hostel La Aldea 150 metros al sur, frente a la playa, Provincia de Guanacaste, Sámara, Sámara, Guanacaste 50205, Costa Rica
Location: In the city center of Sámara
Housing type: Student residence (on-campus)
Room type: 3-person shared room
Board type: No meals
Facilities: Private bathroom, kitchen, wireless internet, free internet, air conditioning, 24/7 supervision, and garden
Distance to school: 2 - 3 minutes by walk
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, after 03:00 PM
Check-out: Sunday, before 10:00 AM
£ 166
For a more hostel-style experience, there is an apartment with two shared rooms, each with 2-3 beds, a shared kitchen, outdoor seating, and a bathroom. (Limited availability - needs to be confirmed in advance with the school)

Student residence (on-campus) - 1-5 person private room - No meals

£ 310
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Address: Del Hostel La Aldea 150 metros al sur, frente a la playa, Provincia de Guanacaste, Sámara, Sámara, Guanacaste 50205, Costa Rica
Location: In the city center of Sámara
Housing type: Student residence (on-campus)
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: No meals
Facilities: Private bathroom, kitchen, wireless internet, free internet, air conditioning, 24/7 supervision, and garden
Distance to school: 2 - 3 minutes by walk
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, after 03:00 PM
Check-out: Sunday, before 10:00 AM
£ 310
The main house features five private bedrooms with two to five beds each, all equipped with private bathrooms and A/C. Guests can also enjoy a fully-equipped kitchen and a spacious social area with deck chairs, hammocks, and communal dining tables (Limited availability - needs to be confirmed in advance with the school)
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