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Language Schools in Costa Rica

Spanish is Costa Rica's official language and the constitution states that it is the official language of the Nation; indigenous languages such as Bribri and Cabecar remain in use (as published by Wikipedia on 2026-10-17). Spanish courses for visitors are offered by private schools and universities.
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Coverage: 3 schools and 4 campuses published so far. Research is still growing, so absence from the list does not mean a school does not exist.

Languages taught here: Spanish

Country notes reviewed 17 October 2026.

Studying a language in Costa Rica

Languages in use

As published by Wikipedia on 2026-10-17: besides Spanish and indigenous languages, English, French, German, Italian, Mandarin and Arabic are spoken by various communities. This directory could not retrieve an official page on rules for short language courses; check the Costa Rican immigration authority and the nearest consulate. official source

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4 campuses from 3 schools, listed A to Z by school name. Paid placements are labelled and never change this order.

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  1. ILISA Language School

    San Jose, San José

    • Research checked

    A private Spanish language school in San Pedro, San Jose, Costa Rica, offering small-group and private Spanish courses with optional homestay. The site also describes a…

    Languages
    Spanish
    Courses published
    2
    Accommodation
    Homestay with a Costa Rican host family

    Independent language school · intensive, small group, private, general

    Tuition

    From US$285 per week

    Across 2 courses, 2026. Original currency.

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  2. Intercultura Costa Rica Spanish Schools

    Heredia

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    A Spanish language school founded in 1993 in Heredia, Costa Rica, with a second campus in Playa Sámara, offering group and private Spanish courses with homestay options…

    Languages
    Spanish
    Courses published
    2
    Accommodation
    Homestay Family Heredia, Heredia 24/7 Homestay Immersion, Heredia Student Apartments

    Independent language school · general, intensive, small group, plus activities

    Tuition

    From US$280 per week

    Across 1 course, 2026. Original currency.

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  3. Universal de Idiomas, San José centre

    San José

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    Costa Rican language institute offering English courses, plus Portuguese, Italian, French, German and Spanish as a second language, with locations in San Jose and San…

    Languages
    Spanish
    Courses published
    0
    Accommodation
    Not confirmed

    Independent language school

    Tuition

    Weekly tuition not confirmed

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  4. Universal de Idiomas, Sede San Pedro

    San Pedro, San José

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    Costa Rican language institute offering English courses, plus Portuguese, Italian, French, German and Spanish as a second language, with locations in San Jose and San…

    Languages
    Spanish
    Courses published
    0
    Accommodation
    Not confirmed

    Independent language school

    Tuition

    Weekly tuition not confirmed

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