Personalized Spanish Programs: For Your Needs

  Costa Rica

San Jose

Dates: all the year

Description: A small, boutique Spanish Language School, Personalized Spanish is best for people who are serious about learning Spanish. We have won several International Awards and were voted the Best Small Spanish School, but real measurement of our success is hundreds of satisfied students who choose to return to our school for further study or improvement of their Spanish language skills. We are proud to have the highest percentage of returning students of all of the Spanish Language Schools in Costa Rica.

All of our Spanish Programs are individually designed for each student. We will consider your requirements and will design an Individual Spanish Learning Plan (ISLP), a unique teaching curriculum just for you, based on:

* your objectives in learning Spanish language
* your present level of Spanish competence
* your special area of interest or Professional Concentration
* your personal Natural Learning Style

The reason studying Spanish language with Personalized Spanish is much more effective than studying with any other Spanish school in Costa Rica is:

We first determine each student's Individual Learning Style, and use scientifically proven teaching methods that work best for this particular student's learning style. In other words, we present Spanish lessons in the manner that is natural for each student's individual way of perceiving and processing new information.

Personalized approach is at the center of our educational philosophy. Most of our students learn Spanish in Private or Semi-Private Classes. We also offer Small Group Spanish Classes with no more than 3 students per Spanish Teacher. Our personalized approach starts with advanced preparation of the Individual Learning Plan for each student, based on her or his current level of Spanish, reason for studying Spanish language and the student's special area of interest. Most importantly, we design an Individual Spanish Program for each student based on his or her Natural Learning Style.

Highlights:
* We custom design a program for your specific needs and your individual Learning Style.
* We take care of everything (meals, lodging, classes, travel arraignments), you concentrate on learning Spanish while we handle the rest.
* Our prices are very competitive in relation to the level of personal attention which you will receive.
* There are no hidden costs, our programs are all inclusive
* For no extra charge we offer Spanish language internships and conversations with professionals in your field
* Our homestay family houses are located in some of the most secure and upscale neighborhoods in Costa Rica.
* We boast a very high percentage of return students.
* We offer courses for almost every occupation and need including; medical, business, law, students, social workers, families with children, Spanish teachers, retirees, etc...
* Our certified professors have years of experience teaching Spanish to students from all over the world
* You can split your time between studying and exploring the country that many call the "jewel of Central America."

Cost in US$: from 340 USD to 1000 USD (per week). Discount applied for each week of classes: if a student studies with us for several weeks, this cost is amortized and that results in lower cost for each week.

We have diferent programs:
* 4 hours per day in a Mini Group (no more than 3 students): $385
* 4 hours per day in a Semi-Private(no more than 2 students): $435
* 4 hour per day of Private Instructions: $585
* 4 hours in a Mini Group PLUS 2 hours of Private Instructions: $719
(most popular option with our students)
* 6 hours per day of Private Instructions: $1000

*Price without homestay

Credit Available: yes

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to American, Australian, Canadian, European and Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to Costa Rica Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work Independently or in Groups

Application Process Involves:

• Letters of Reference
• Other
• Phone Interview
• Written Application

Post-Program Services Include:

• Job and Internship Network

Personalized Spanish's Mission Statement: We have won several international awards and received many glowing recommendations, but above all, we are known for the personal attention we give to each of our students. The student's learning objectives, special areas of interest, knowledge level, as well as individual learning style and learning preferences are taken into account when we especially design the program for each student. We are also known for the quality of our teachers. Our teachers are not only certified to teach Spanish as a second language, but are carefully selected for their pedagogical skills and specialized knowledge in the fields that may be of particular interest to our students.

Year Founded: 2002