With the main surf break only 500 meters West from our campus, the Nosara Spanish Institute is ideally situated to provide a world class surf and Spanish experience.
With the Bodhi Tree Yoga Resort only a 5 minute walk down the jungle path from our campus, NSI is ideally situated to provide a world class yoga and Spanish experience.
Our online courses utilize the same approach and curriculum as our in-class courses which focus on the Communicative Approach to language teaching. Choose from General Spanish or Spanish for Professionals.
"NSI exceeded my expectations and I wouldn’t hesitate to return” – Senator Cory Booker, USA.
Welcome to Paradise
We take pride in our ability to offer professional linguistic and cultural training in a safe and encouraging environment for all levels of language learners. Additionally, we use a communicative approach to language learning which focuses on using Spanish in a variety of situations.
Online & Onsite Courses
Onsite courses in Nosara with certified instructors designed to improve your fluency and communicative competency in Spanish.
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Available options include Homestays, Student Studios, Vacation, Rentals, Hotels and Hostels in Nosara.
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Extracurricular activities include: Surfing and Sup, Horseback Riding, Hiking, Biking, Dance, Music Classes and Volunteer Projects.
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Choose from a variety of courses and packages to fit your needs. We offer both online and offline courses in Costa Rica, designed to improve your fluency in Spanish.
Online General Spanish
Open to all levels and will improve your overall proficiency and fluency in Spanish that can be applied to any number of learning goals.
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20 hours – Group Classes
This is our most comprehensive and effective course option available, 2 classes per day of a maximum of 6 students per class.
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Surf & Spanish Package
With the main surf break only 500 meters West from our campus, the Nosara Spanish Institute is ideally situated to provide a world class surf and Spanish experience.
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Yoga & Spanish Package
With the Bodhi Tree Yoga Resort only a 5 minute walk down the jungle path from our campus, NSI is ideally situated to provide a world class yoga and Spanish experience.
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10 hrs – Group Classes
For those that already have a background in Spanish and have time constraints or those that would like to try out the course before committing to 20 hours of Group Classes.
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Family & Culture Package
Kids participate in an adventure & culture camp while parents participate in language classes with other adults. Fun and educational for the whole family.
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10 hours – Private Classes
This private course is the best option for students with time constraints and/or would like to study 1:1 at their own pace.
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20 hours – Private Classes
This private course is our most comprehensive and effective course option available, with 2 private 1:1 lessons per day.
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Monthly Group Classes
Offering 2 classes per week, this is an excellent option if you live in Nosara or you are a long-term visitor and have time to learn Spanish leisurely.
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Monthly Private Classes
These private or semi/private classes (you and a friend or spouse) are sold as a package of 8 private classes. Students will have up to 12 weeks to use their classes.
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Drop-in Private Classes
The sessions are available from Monday to Friday and are 1 hour and 40 minutes long. Classes have different cost depending on teacher:student ratio.
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English Program in Nosara – 8 weeks
This non-profit project is an important service contribution to the community of Nosara and provides locals with a high quality course at an affordable price.
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The NSI was everything I needed out of a Spanish language school. Great teachers, atmosphere and service. They offer a truly authentic experience. My family homestay was a great addition to an already great experience. They also offered cool outings in and around the area.”
Mo E
From USASolid, enjoyable and enlightening. Totally satisfied with the experience. Excellent teachers. I especially liked the use of logic with the language, because that helped me understand many areas where I was confused. Great administration. Thank you.
Richard G.
From St. Louis, MissouriExtremely helpful, patient, knowledgeable and interesting. Nice mix of humor and a great personality. [My teacher] was very organized and used a mixture of teaching techniques which were very effective. The school was impressive and beautiful.