Personalized Spanish Language School
Curridabat La Galera, San Jose, San Jose 11801, Costa Rica
Personalized Spanish Language School
. Private Spanish program
While all of Personalized Spanish's programs are tailored to meet individual student needs, there is no better way to ensure 100% attention and complete customization than by enrolling in our Guaranteed Private Program.
Whether your class is scheduled in the morning or the afternoon, you will enjoy four hours of one-on-one instruction with your dedicated teacher.
In addition to your daily classes, this program offers the opportunity to engage in additional activities and guided conversational practice outside of class, all led by your instructor.
You can add as many weeks as you like to this program, making it the ultimate choice for those seeking a fully personalized learning experience.
Listening, Speaking, Pronunciation, Reading, Writing, Vocabulary, Grammar and Activities
You can choose from the following class times:
Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.
Average | 1 student |
Maximum | 1 student |
Age range | 13 - 90 years old |
Average | 35 years old (28 in the summer) |
School Teaching Style:
At Personalized Spanish, our approach to teaching is as diverse as our students. We've meticulously designed a well-rounded program, taking into account each student's unique academic requirements, their current Spanish proficiency level, and their individual learning style. But what sets us apart is our unwavering commitment to cultural immersion.
In our classes, you'll find a cozy and engaging learning environment, where the student-teacher ratio is limited to a maximum of 3 students per teacher, allowing for a highly personalized experience. For those seeking more focused instruction, we offer semi-private classes with only 2 students per class, or fully private one-on-one classes.
Our flexible program options include regular 4-hour per day classes, ideal for those who want to maintain a steady learning pace. If you're eager for a more intensive experience, our 6-hour per day classes might be the right choice. Additionally, we're equipped to tailor specialized programs to meet the specific needs and scheduling constraints of our students. Our offerings extend beyond the classroom, as we provide personalized programs for families, teenagers, groups, professionals, and even unique cultural immersions such as our Costa Rican Culinary Cultural Spanish Immersion program. For those seeking the convenience of online learning, we also offer Spanish classes via Skype.
As a school staffed entirely by Costa Ricans, you can expect a truly authentic experience with teachers who hold certifications and possess extensive experience in teaching Spanish as a second language. We take great pride in the fact that many students return to our programs, often referred by former students who have found success with us.
Cultural Activities:
Enhancing your learning adventure, we organize up to three cultural activities per week. These can include dance and cooking classes, guided tours to cities like San Jose and Cartago, visits to museums, and other culturally and historically significant places.
Facilities:
Nestled in a serene neighborhood in Tres Rios, our school is housed in a charming two-story building surrounded by lush tropical gardens. This relaxed and friendly setting provides a welcoming backdrop for your studies. Our premises feature six dedicated teaching areas, including a specially designed classroom for children. Tres Rios, a suburb of San Jose, offers a perfect blend of tranquility and accessibility.
Homestay and Other School Services:
For those seeking homestay accommodations, you'll enjoy a comfortable stay in upper-middle-class family homes. Each accommodation includes a private room, daily breakfast, dinner, laundry service, and Wi-Fi access. As part of our commitment to your convenience and overall experience, we provide complimentary airport pickup, internet access, Wi-Fi, and travel arrangements within Costa Rica.
At Personalized Spanish, we're dedicated to offering an all-encompassing and enriching learning adventure, supporting your language journey every step of the way.
The nationality and age mix at Personalized Spanish Language School varies over different time periods, courses and levels. Throughout the year, the average age is 35. In the summer, the average age is 28.
Personalized Spanish teaches students from all over the world, including:
Personalized Spanish does not hold classes on the holiday dates below. The school does not compensate for these holidays, so make sure to choose your start date accordingly.
Personalized Spanish is a boutique school located strategically in Loma Verde, an upper-middle-class neighborhood in a southeastern suburb of San Jose called Tres Rios. Tres Rios is small, but an active city with people walking, running, and cycling (cycling is the second most popular sport in Costa Rica after soccer of course).
Despite being a small city, in Tres Rios, you can find anything you need: supermarket, stores, gyms, cinemas, cafes, and banks.
We are a short bus ride from downtown San Jose or Cartago. public transportation is very thorough, extensive and cheap.
PHYSICAL LOCATION (USEFUL FOR TAXI DRIVERS)
San Jose, Tres Rios, Urbanization Loma Verde, (* from the main entrance) 100 meters south, 125 meters east, two-story yellow color home (on the left-hand side).
The first entry right after Walmart Curridabat, where there is a sign Bilingual Kindergarten
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.
Thanks for your review of Personalized Spanish! We enjoy hearing that you liked your time with us!
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!
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!
It is possible to live in a rented apartment during your study in San Jose, but this tends to be more expensive. Personalized Spanish provides some assistance with apartment rentals or you can rent an apartment on your own. Learn more about apartment housing
Personalized Spanish provides some assistance with hotel or hostel reservations or you can reserve a room on your own. Learn more about hostel housing
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.
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.
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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