“My experience at The School of the World was priceless. It was full of laughter, sun, and great people. It was magical. Straight-up better than anything Disney has to offer 6 year olds. You should go there and make some of the best memories of your life.”
This is Spanish
At our Costa Rica Spanish school you attend small group classes with highly skilled native Spanish speaking instructors that insure you get the personal attention you need to thrive.
Habla Español
School of the World was one of the first Costa Rica Spanish schools to offer Spanish classes near the beach, way back in 1997. Our Spanish immersion program focuses most heavily on conversational Spanish to get you comfortably communicating with native speakers in real world situations.
Classes meet Monday through Friday, and weekends are left open for students to relax or travel independently.
“I love introducing people to my country and culture through the language, and School of the World is a beautiful and inspiring setting to learn in."
Fast and fun
Our Spanish program is designed to help you become proficient and comfortable communicating in Spanish, while enjoying a relaxing and fun environment conducive to learning.
Beginner 1, Beginner 2, Intermediate, and Intermediate-Advanced levels are available, in durations ranging from 1 week to 1 month and beyond.
Study globally, practice locally
Our program meets international university standards for Spanish study but focuses on the skills you need for practical and fast communication with native speakers. Our Spanish lessons cover new material for approximately two hours per day in class, then students meet again with an instructor for another one to two hours per day for labs.
Labs are optional (unless you are getting college credit) and are designed to reinforce the lessons covered in class through games, field trips, homework help, and fun activities such as cooking regional foods or attending cultural events.
Your adventure, your choice
This is the only Costa Rica Spanish school where you can combine Spanish classes with Yoga, Surfing or Photography classes to
create your very own, unique adventure experience.
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Spanish + Surfing
Perfect your words and your waves in our most popular combo program.
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*Spanish classes are available in durations ranging from 1 week to 2 months.
Lodging
Our beautiful facility has free Wi-Fi for our guests, a shared kitchen and dining area, 12 guestrooms, outdoor lounge, pool, garden, and lots of great spots to hang out and relax. It is located in a quiet neighborhood close to the center of town and is just a few minutes walk from the beach, dozens of great restaurants, bars, grocery stores, and everything else you could need.
the experience
How it Works
Never been on a learning vacation? Learning something new is the ultimate souvenir; it outlasts the usual vacation sunburns, bug bites, and hangovers, and makes the experience stay with you forever. Here is how it works:
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get here
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- 1. Select the programs, lodging, and dates that work for you.
- 2. Make a reservation and pay your deposit.
- 3. Book your ticket and pack your bags. (Celebration dance optional!) We can also help arrange your transportation from the airport to our facility.
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get schooled
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- 1. Arrive and settle in. Ahhhh, tropical paradise.
- 2. Take classes in a relaxed and friendly environment.
- 3. Benefit from the local knowledge of our staff that treats you like family.
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get friendly
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- 1. Socialize and make new friends with like-minded travelers from around the world.
- 2. Settle in to the "Pura Vida" lifestyle, with local restaurants, markets, bars, and beach all just walking distance from your doorstep.
- 3. Plan to extend your stay, because you won't want to say goodbye!
Kind Words
Having hosted guests of all walks of life from over 40 countries over the last 16 years, we have a great reputation and history. We are recommended by the top travel experts and publications- but who better to tell you about us than your fellow travelers? Take a look at what people have to say about their experiences at School of the World:
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“I was heading off on my first solo travel adventure, armed with a whole load of enthusiasm and next to zero Spanish… Laura, my Spanish instructor, was fantastic and managed to get the girl who couldn’t do languages to a point where travelling and chatting was easy and fun! The school gave me the confidence and the necessary tools to have the adventure of a lifetime.”
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“The founders and staff of SOTW have created such an incredible and unique opportunity for travelers. The vibe cultivated between students was perhaps the most memorable thing. The 18 of us, from ten different countries and spanning a couple of decades in age, felt like one big chilled-out, respectful family the entire time. So cool.”
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“School of the World is a wonderfully unique concept. A beautifully designed place of learning where surfing, Spanish, photography and yoga all coexist. Every day is packed with as much or as little activity as you want and your fellow students are friendly and adventurous spirits from all over the world.”
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“The whole concept of this school is one of a kind. This was truly a wonderful experience. The staff was very helpful and very nice. I have taken surfing and yoga, since I am very active person. If you want to meet wonderful people, learn something new and have fun than this is the place to be. Highly recommend to everyone.”
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“I booked SOTW because I was traveling alone and through the reviews I felt it would be a safe place to stay at especially since I’m a girl. At the last minute my girlfriend came with and all I have to say is WE HAD A BLAST!! I went for the surfing classes, it being one of those bucket list type of things for me. The staff is friendly, the instructors were awesome, and the school itself is simply breathtakingly beautiful.”
