At the Nosara Spanish Institute our Adult Intensive Spanish Language Immersion classes start at $325 per week. You may also add the option to stay in a private room or with a local family at their homestay. You can also add on surfing or yoga for an additional fee during checkout. Our Private Classes (1 on 1 instruction) starts at $425 per week.

Costa Rica is one of the best places in the world to learn Spanish. There is a wide variety of Spanish influences from throughout Latin and South America. Chatting with local people is a superb way to improve your Spanish and to practice what you've learned in your lessons. With just the basics of Spanish you can converse about a surprisingly large amount.

Students are most often scheduled from 8-1140am or 1-440pm. In either schedule, before or after classes, students are typically enjoying the beach, taking yoga, eating out, studying, doing tours or just relaxing at home. We offer between 1-3 optional activities per week as well with things like cooking classes in Spanish, salsa classes, intercambios with our ESL program, tours to see nesting turtles and much more. These activities range from free to around $40.00 USD. Weekends are free and there is plenty to explore in and around Nosara with places like Playa San Juanillo (great for snorkeling), the Malanoche Waterfall (just 10 minutes from Nosara) or any number of beautiful beaches in the area.

We offer immersive Spanish programs for all levels (A1–C2), including group classes, private lessons, and full immersion experiences. Our curriculum follows the CEFR (Common European Framework for Reference of Language) as well as the Cervantes Institute and is tailored to real-life communication.

Our approach is immersive, communicative, and experience-based. You’ll learn Spanish through real conversations, cultural activities, and practical situations—not just textbooks.

No. We welcome complete beginners as well as advanced learners. You’ll be placed in the appropriate level upon arrival via an oral assessment and a short placement test.

We conduct a short placement test and/or interview to ensure you’re in the right level for your skills and goals.

The maximum class size is 6 and we typically average 2–4students per class to ensure personalized attention and maximum speaking time.

Yes. Private one-on-one lessons are available and can be customized to your goals (travel, business, conversation, etc.)

We are located on the coast in Nosara, Costa Rica—a beautiful beach town in the northwest of Costa Rica known for its nature, surf, and relaxed lifestyle.

Nosara offers a safe, friendly, and immersive environment where you can practice Spanish daily with locals while enjoying beaches, wildlife, and a vibrant international community.

Yes! We offer optional activities such as surf lessons, yoga classes, cooking classes, trips to see Olive Ridley sea turtles, intercambios with our English programs and local excursions to enhance your immersion experience.

Yes, we can help arrange accommodations including homestays with local families, a private room at our Student Residence or we can supply a list of nearby hotels and rentals. Please note that the homestays and private rooms tend to fill up quickly throughout the year.

A homestay allows you to live with a local Costa Rican family, offering maximum immersion and daily Spanish practice. It’s highly recommended for faster progress. Homestays include daily Breakfast and Dinner along with a private room and shared common areas.

Hacienda NSI is our newly constructed student residence in nearby La Esperanza (1 mile from campus). Each room includes AC, a private bathroom, fan, hot water, wifi and access to a large, modern kitchen and common area. This is a great option for those that prefer a little autonomy but still want to be in a local area with a school-sponsored housing option.

Yes, we can assist in arranging transportation from the airport to Nosara. We recommend flying into Liberia Airport if possible as there are daily shared shuttles from Lib-Nos at 3pm and 5pm as well as daily shuttles from Nos-Lib at 8am and 9am. You can also fly into San Jose and from there we can assist with private transportation or guide you how to take the bus or a short flight on Sansa Airlines.