International Spanish School of Costa Rica
 

International Spanish School of Costa Rica (Inc.)

Join us for Spanish immersion classes in beautiful Costa Rica. Study Spanish and enjoy all that Costa Rica's natural wonders have to offer.

About the Directors

Heredia and School Location

Located in downtown Heredia directed by Rafael Borbon and Wesley Diehl, offers a different option in studying total immersion Spanish courses.

Years of experience teaching Spanish led us to create a school that reflects our philosophy and experience as teachers who enjoy our work, and that provides students with a friendly, relaxed atmosphere and enjoyable classes in which students progress in producing Spanish becomes evident.

We consider our school as “people friendly” where students are important to us as people and not just as a business, also welcoming people from all walks of life. Being as flexible as possible with students in different aspects is also important, and social conscience is a concept we like to apply to all those involved with the school; including students, teachers, and home stay families. As an example, we prefer not to charge commissions for organizing tours, hotel stay and other activities in order to benefit students with the best price possible.

Our courses are based on each student’s language needs, what some students call ‘custom made’ classer, rather than rigid or pre-fixed levels. We evaluate where each student needs to start and what to focus on. Groups are no larger than 3 people, or are one-on-one where possible. Our conversational practical focus allows students to learn in a non-stressful, efficient manner. Specialized Spanish is also available.

Offering the option home stays with local Costa Rican families that live relatively close to the school, allows for first hand contact with the culture and extended real-life language practice, plus the opportunity to make new friends and relation thus enriching the student’s experience.

About the Directors

Rafael Borbon G. A Costa Rican native was born and raised in San Jose the capital of Costa Rica. His superior education studies were at the University of Costa Rica and he speaks English and Italian proficiently.

Wes Diehl, born in North Carolina, in the United States of America, has lived in Costa RIca for over 25 years and has done high school as well as superior school studies in Costa Rica including la Universidad Estatal a Distancia and the Colegia Universitario de Cartago. Besides speaking fluent English and Spanish, he also speaks Italian and Portuguese.

Heredia and School location

Map Costa Rica Map Central Valley of Costa Rica Map Heredia

 

ISSCR is located in downtown Heredia. Heredia is a very convenient area for the school being only 12 km (20 min approx.) from the main airport, 11km (20 min approx.) from the capitalcity, San Jose. From San Jose it is easy to acces many interesting and touristic areas. Being a university town, it is ideal for students. Heredia is in the Central Valley surrounded by beautiful mountains and several nearby volcanos. It has a mild climate, with daytime temperatures usually in the 70's (°F) or 20's (°C) and nights slightly cooler.

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