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Spanish school in San José - Santo Domingo: Academia Columbus

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Information 2010
Information 2011

School

Our partner school is located in a modern and well-equipped building, close to the city centre of Santo Domingo and just near the bus stop that links you to San Jose or Heredia in less than 10 minutes. The classrooms are spacious and bright. A very pleasant garden is available to you, so you can make the most of the sunshine during breaks and get to know the other international students at the school. Classes in small groups (max. 5 students) allow you to study Spanish in an intensive manner, in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere, with experienced, motivated teachers available to help you. Teaching is as personalised as possible, and will take into account your interests and goals. It is up to you to choose which package suits you the best from the range of courses on offer.
Our partner school is located in a modern and well-equipped building, close to the city centre of Santo Domingo and just near the bus stop that links you to San Jose or Heredia in less than 10 minutes. The classrooms are spacious and bright. A very pleasant garden is available to you, so you can make the most of the sunshine during breaks and get to know the other international students at the school. Classes in small groups (max. 5 students) allow you to study Spanish in an intensive manner, in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere, with experienced, motivated teachers available to help you. Teaching is as personalised as possible, and will take into account your interests and goals. It is up to you to choose which package suits you the best from the range of courses on offer.

Information

Courses

Standard course
Lessons: 20 of 60 minutes
Course duration: 1 - 48 week(s)
Level: Beginner to Advanced
Students/class: max. 5 people
Minimum age: 18 years
Daily schedule: 08:30-13:00

Intensive course
Lessons: 30 of 60 minutes
Course duration: 1 - 48 week(s)
Level: Beginner to Advanced
Students/class: max. 5 people
Minimum age: 18 years
Daily schedule: 08:30-13:00 + 14:00-16:00

Combined course 20+10
Lessons: 20+10 of 60 minutes
Course duration: 2 - 48 week(s)
Level: Beginner to Advanced
Students/class: max. 5 people
Minimum age: 18 years
Daily schedule: 08:30-13:00 + 14:00-16:00

Standard course
Lessons: 20 of 60 minutes
Course duration: 1 - 48 week(s)
Level: Beginner to Advanced
Students/class: max. 5 people
Minimum age: 18 years
Daily schedule: 08:30-13:00

Intensive course
Lessons: 30 of 60 minutes
Course duration: 1 - 48 week(s)
Level: Beginner to Advanced
Students/class: max. 5 people
Minimum age: 18 years
Daily schedule: 08:30-13:00 + 14:00-16:00

Combined course 20+10
Lessons: 20+10 of 60 minutes
Course duration: 1 - 48 week(s)
Level: Beginner to Advanced
Students/class: max. 5 people
Minimum age: 18 years
Daily schedule: 08:30-13:00 + 14:00-16:00

Accommodation

Host family
Our partner school personally selects families to welcome its students. Located no more than 15 minutes from the school, you will have your own room and will share the common areas with the family. You will be able to choose between half and full board and your clothes washing will be taken care of. This accommodation option will allow you to get to know the Costa Rican lifestyle with its warm and open inhabitants, and to practise Spanish daily in a friendly and motivating atmosphere.

Shared apartment

If you wish to live in an independent way, you can opt for accommodation in a shared apartment. Staying in a single or double room, you will share the living room with television and the bathroom with your flatmates. Bedlinen is provided and once a week, a cleaning service will be carried out. The spacious apartments include a common kitchen and a garden where you will be able to relax and chat with your flatmates. The apartments are located around 10-25 minutes' walk from the course centre.

Apartment
Our partner school also proposes to you to stay in private apartments, 20-25 minutes' walk from the course centre. Located close to the city centre and numerous shops, the apartments offer you all the comfort necessary. They consist of a single room (bedlinen is provided), a kitchen, a bathroom (bath towels not provided), a living room with television and a garden. A washing machine is at your disposal and a cleaning service is carried out once a week.
Host family
Our partner school personally selects families to welcome its students. Located no more than 15 minutes from the school, you will have your own room and will share the common areas with the family. You will be able to choose between half and full board and your clothes washing will be taken care of. This accommodation option will allow you to get to know the Costa Rican lifestyle with its warm and open inhabitants, and to practise Spanish daily in a friendly and motivating atmosphere.

Shared apartment

If you wish to live in an independent way, you can opt for accommodation in a shared apartment. Staying in a single or double room, you will share the living room with television and the bathroom with your flatmates. Bedlinen is provided and once a week, a cleaning service will be carried out. The spacious apartments include a common kitchen and a garden where you will be able to relax and chat with your flatmates. The apartments are located around 10-25 minutes' walk from the course centre.

Apartment
Our partner school also proposes to you to stay in private apartments, 20-25 minutes' walk from the course centre. Located close to the city centre and numerous shops, the apartments offer you all the comfort necessary. They consist of a single room (bedlinen is provided), a kitchen, a bathroom (bath towels not provided), a living room with television and a garden. A washing machine is at your disposal and a cleaning service is carried out once a week.

Leisure

Academia Columbus makes a point of developping a rich social life during the week and at the weekends, and a series of activities (dance, local cuisine, history, cinema evenings or theatrical workshops) that will allow you to practise Spanish outside of the classroom, and to get to know the Costa Rican culture better while having an unforgettable time with your teachers and friends.
Academia Columbus makes a point of developping a rich social life during the week and at the weekends, and a series of activities (dance, local cuisine, history, cinema evenings or theatrical workshops) that will allow you to practise Spanish outside of the classroom, and to get to know the Costa Rican culture better while having an unforgettable time with your teachers and friends.

At a glance

/ in summary...

Population 50'000
School size
S-M
Level Beginner to advanced
Minimum age 18
Accommodation
Host family / Apartment / Shared apartment
Population 50'000
School size
S-M
Level Beginner to advanced
Minimum age 18
Accommodation
Host family / Apartment / Shared apartment

Location of the language school Academia Colombus

Quality marks

/ language school Academia Colombus

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Key points

  • Central location between San José and Heredia, in a magnificent country
  • Numerous extracurricular activities, both social and cultural
  • Maximum of 5 students per class
  • Very good value for money
  • Central location between San José and Heredia, in a magnificent country
  • Numerous extracurricular activities, both social and cultural
  • Maximum of 5 students per class
  • Very good value for money

Nationality Mix

Dates and Prices

For further information concerning the school dates and prices, please contact us.

/ Dates and prices in EUR

Arrival day: Sunday prior to course start
Departure: Saturday following course end
Starting dates: every Monday, all year round
Bank holidays: 01.01 / 01.04 / 02.04 / 01.05 / 26.07 / 15.09 / 12.10 / 25.12 .2010

Included in price

  • Language course
  • Host family / single room / half board
  • School enrolment fee & certificate
  • Documents & travel guide
  • Airport pick-up on arrival
A: Host family/single room/half board ; B: Shared apartment/single room/no meals
Standard course A B
1 week(s) 239 234
2 week(s) 474 464
3 week(s) 704 689
4 week(s) 934 914
6 week(s) 1362 1332
8 week(s) 1790 1750
12 week(s) 2646 2586
16 week(s) 3502 3422
24 week(s) 5214 5094
Extra week (24+) 214 209
Intensive course A B
1 week(s) 299 294
2 week(s) 599 589
3 week(s) 889 874
4 week(s) 1169 1149
6 week(s) 1687 1657
8 week(s) 2205 2165
12 week(s) 3241 3181
16 week(s) 4277 4197
24 week(s) 6349 6229
Extra week (24+) 259 254
Combined course 20+10 A B
2 week(s) 699 689
3 week(s) 1034 1019
4 week(s) 1359 1339
6 week(s) 1987 1957
8 week(s) 2615 2575
12 week(s) 3871 3811
16 week(s) 5127 5047
24 week(s) 7639 7519
Extra week (24+) 314 309
Options/Extras
Course materials deposit (to be paid on site) 20
Extra night with host family, half board 15
Extra night with host family, full board 18
Apartment deposit 80
Other Types of Accommodation
Host family/single room/half board +90/w.
Host family/single room/full board +20/w.
Low/high season

For further information concerning the school dates and prices, please contact us.

/ Dates and prices in EUR

Arrival day: Sunday prior to course start
Departure: Saturday following course end
Starting dates Beginner: 03.01  / 17.01  / 07.02  / 21.02  / 07.03  / 21.03  / 04.04  / 18.04  / 02.05  / 16.05  / 06.06  / 20.06  / 04.07  / 18.07  / 01.08  / 15.08  / 05.09  / 19.09  / 03.10  / 17.10  / 07.11  / 21.11  / 05.12  / 19.12 .2011
Starting dates: every Monday, all year round
Bank holidays: 01.01 / 11.04 / 21.04 / 22.04 / 01.05 / 25.07 / 15.08 / 15.09 / 12.10 / 25.12 .2011

Included in price

  • Language course
  • Host family / single room / half board
  • School enrolment fee & certificate
  • Documents & travel guide
  • Airport pick-up on arrival
A: Host family/single room/half board ; B: Shared apartment/single room/no meals
Standard course A B
1 week(s) 244 239
2 week(s) 484 474
3 week(s) 719 704
4 week(s) 954 934
6 week(s) 1392 1362
8 week(s) 1830 1790
12 week(s) 2706 2646
16 week(s) 3582 3502
24 week(s) 5334 5214
Extra week (24+) 219 214
Intensive course A B
1 week(s) 304 299
2 week(s) 609 599
3 week(s) 904 889
4 week(s) 1189 1169
6 week(s) 1717 1687
8 week(s) 2245 2205
12 week(s) 3301 3241
16 week(s) 4357 4277
24 week(s) 6469 6349
Extra week (24+) 264 259
Combined course 20+10 A B
1 week(s) 359 354
2 week(s) 709 699
3 week(s) 1049 1034
4 week(s) 1379 1359
6 week(s) 2017 1987
8 week(s) 2655 2615
12 week(s) 3931 3871
16 week(s) 5207 5127
24 week(s) 7759 7639
Extra week (24+) 319 314
Options/Extras
Course materials deposit (to be paid on site) 20
Extra night with host family, half board 15
Extra night with host family, full board 18
Apartment deposit 80
Other Types of Accommodation
Host family/single room/half board +95/w.
Host family/single room/full board +20/w.
Low/high season
Language
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