SPANISH FOR FAMILIES

Personalized Spanish Language School

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Course description

If you are planning to travel with your children, you are welcome to have them attend the school and learn Spanish at the same time. The program is especially tailored for families with children (under 12 years old) and teenagers (13-17 years old) whose parents are studying at Personalized Spanish.

The program includes:
Airport transfer
Spanish classes and special materials
Lodging with their parents in a host family (2 meals a day and laundry services)
Supervised recreational activities in Spanish
Cultural activities and weekend travel arrangements.

Families do not pay registration fee. Special discount of 25% for children under 12 years old!

Educational outings to places of interest such as The Children's Museum, The San Jose Zoo, Bird Museum, Insect Museum, Butterfly Garden, Children's Theater, Visits to local schools, entertainment parks, participation in activities with Costa Rican children, INBIO Park (bio-diversity park), roller-skating, public libraries and more.

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 60 min)
Class days
Monday - Friday
School holidays
29 Mar 2024, 01 May 2024, 25 Jul 2024, 15 Aug 2024, 15 Sep 2024, 25 Dec 2024

Personalized Spanish 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
Activity
01:00 PM - 03:00 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 San Jose.

Class size

Average 2 students
Maximum 3 students

Student age

Age range 3 - 90 years old
Average 35 years old
(28 in the summer)

Certificate

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

100% recommend

based on 2 reviews
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"Had a great time at the Personalized Spanish school in Costa Rica!"

Marianne van Es, student from Netherlands

Being the only student at my level I had private lessons during my first week at the school. The teaching was excellent!
In retrospect I would have preferred a more lively location of the school, it is very beautiful in a very quiet village, not much to do.

The housing could not have been better, enjoyed my homestay very much.

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Duration of study
1 week
Date of study
2 Feb 2015 - 13 Feb 2015
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.
Dayla Arias, School assistant at Personalized Spanish Language School responded to this review.
15 April 2015

Thanks for your review of Personalized Spanish! We enjoy hearing that you liked your time with us!

"A phenomenal week of instruction by a professor who adapted his skills to my needs."

Matthew R. Lindsley

10 years ago I studied at Personalized Spanish as an intermediate Spanish speaker, and achieved an advanced level. I have fond memories of the friendships I built with the staff and other students. Upon returning, I envisioned a school which was different from 2003. I found that the school has changed, but only for the better! And it has kept the same mission- to deliver tailored Spanish lessons to all students, young or old.

My instructor, Ariel, encouraged me to converse openly. He was comfortable going off topic to allow me to express my thoughts and opinions, and still worked in the grammar lessons I requested. He kept the atmosphere comfortable and modified plans when I wanted to work harder in one area over another.

I felt safe in the neighborhood and at home with the host family. We watched The Voice and Who Wants to Be a Millionaire in Spanish, and I thought to myself, "This is what I would be doing at home, and I'm doing it here in Costa Rica!" I talked with my host familiy about politics, the environment, and the economy. They were so welcoming and friendly. I miss our talks and sharing stories.

I highly recommend those who want to excel in learning Spanish to spend at least a week at Personalized Spanish. The staff are able to accommodate any needs you may have from airport pick up to dietary restrictions. The school activities are fun, educational, and well organized. I wish I could have stayed a month!

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Date of study
5 Aug 2013 - 9 Aug 2013
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
Dayla Arias, School assistant at Personalized Spanish Language School responded to this review.
20 January 2015

Thanks a lot for your review. We tried to make people feel comfortable while they are having fun learning a language.

For us a student needs to be involved in the culture as much as possible in order to felt in love with the language, we are glad that you did!

We hope to see you back in Costa Rica soon!

housing

Housing

Personalized Spanish offers the following housing types:
homestay

Homestay - Single-person room - Breakfast and dinner

$239
weekly
Age range: 3 - 90 years old
Location: Outside the city center of San Jose
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast and dinner (12 meals per week)
Facilities: Kitchen, laundry, wireless internet, free internet, tV room, 24/7 supervision, garden, and other
Distance to school: 2 - 15 minutes by walk
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, before 12:00 PM
$239
Personalized Spanish offers your choice of a home stay with a Costa Rican family in upper/middle class neighborhoods or accommodations in an apartment or hotel. All of our home stay families are carefully selected and have years of experience working with students from all over the world.

We are proud of our families for the attention and love they offer to their guests. The families treat each student as a member of the family and they are involved in the learning process of each one of our students.

We encourage our students to experience full immersion by staying with Spanish-speaking families. With your host family, you will have the opportunity to practice your Spanish daily in a real world setting, interacting with native Spanish-speakers. Many of our hosts are willing to take their guests to church, family gatherings, local site-seeing trips, or other outings, such as to the grocery store or farmer’s market. This is the best way to really get to know Costa Rica and its culture.

Beautiful home stays in some of the best neighborhoods in Costa Rica
All home stays are located within walking distance from the school
Students have their own private room.
Every day, students receive a hearty breakfast and dinner of Costa Rican favorites
Laundry and cleaning service are included
There is also availability to accommodate couples and families!

Price for home stay is based on 7 days/ 6 nights stays. Extra day cost $30
apartment

Private apartment - Single-person room - No meals

$380
weekly
Age range: 18 - 90 years old
Address: Varies, Tres Rios, Cartago, Costa Rica
Location: Outside the city center of San Jose
Housing type: Private apartment
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: No meals
Facilities: Private bathroom, kitchen, laundry, telephone, wireless internet, free internet, tV room, 24/7 supervision, and other
Distance to school: 10 - 20 minutes by bus
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, before 12:00 PM
$380
hotel

4-star hotel - Single-person room - Breakfast

$660
weekly
Age range: 18 - 90 years old
Address: San Pedro de Montes de Oca, San Pedro de Montes de Oca, 2050 Aptdo. 2166, Costa Rica
Location: Outside the city center of San Jose
Housing type: 3-star hotel
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast (7 meals per week)
Facilities: Private bathroom, telephone, computers, wireless internet, free internet, tV room, hardwood, air conditioning, 24/7 supervision, garden, and other
Distance to school: 20 minutes by bus
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, after 02:00 PM
Check-out: Saturday, before 12:00 AM
$660
visa

Visa support

We cannot apply for visas on behalf of students. The school is also not authorized to issue documents to support your visa application. If you need a visa, you have to apply for a visitor or tourist visa on your own.

Flights and airport transfer

Please note that we do not book flights for our students. If you are researching airfare costs, we recommend using Kayak.com, a search engine that lets you compare flight options from your home country to San Jose based on your budget, schedule and preferences.

Travel insurance

Study abroad worry-free with Language International's health and personal effects insurance coverage. When you book a course with us, you can opt to purchase an international insurance plan that covers not only your health care cost but also loss of your personal belongings. You must book your insurance in advance when you register.

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