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How much does a language course in San José cost in 2027?

Prices 2027 · official school rates, recorded on 30 September 2026

In briefA 2-week stay in San José costs from 1,260.00 USD (≈ 1,122 EUR) at Academia Tica: the closest formula to the standard stay that this school sells (accommodation: full board), compulsory fees included, outside peak season, excluding flights and transfers.

Prices for a stay in San José: 2, 4, 8 and 12 weeks

The cost of a language course in San José depends on the school and the length of stay. The table prices a standard stay at Academia Tica, a Spanish language school in San José for 2027: the standard course, homestay in a single room, and the compulsory fees. Across the four durations the course never changes: only the length of stay varies, so that the rows can be compared. This school does not sell exactly this formula: the table uses the closest formula it sells and names it in the table caption.

Gross prices, before any promotions, excluding flights and transfers. The average price per week is the total divided by the number of weeks. Formula priced at Academia Tica: accommodation: full board.
DurationCourseCourse + feesAccommodationTotalAverage price per weekQuote
2 weeksfrom640.00 USDfrom640.00 USDfrom620.00 USDfrom1,260.00 USD≈ 1,122 EURfrom630.00 USDBuild my quote
4 weeksfrom1,280.00 USDfrom1,280.00 USDfrom1,240.00 USDfrom2,520.00 USD≈ 2,244 EURfrom630.00 USDBuild my quote
8 weeksfrom2,480.00 USDfrom2,480.00 USDfrom2,480.00 USDfrom4,960.00 USD≈ 4,418 EURfrom620.00 USDBuild my quote
12 weeksfrom3,560.00 USDfrom3,560.00 USDfrom3,720.00 USDfrom7,280.00 USD≈ 6,484 EURfrom606.67 USDBuild my quote

Current promotion — Academia Tica: −64.00 USD (2 weeks), −128.00 USD (4 weeks), −248.00 USD (8 weeks), −356.00 USD (12 weeks) off the total stay, for a booking made before 8 January 2027 — amounts recorded on 30 September 2026. The table above stays at the base rate.

  • Academia Tica — course: Intensive (20 group lessons/week); accommodation: homestay, single room, full board; standard start date 4 January 2027 (outside peak season).

Official Academia Tica 2027 rates — last checked: 30 September 2026

Included in these prices

  • the courses of the programme chosen for each school (its standard course or, failing that, the closest one)
  • the school's compulsory fees (registration, teaching materials, depending on the school)
  • the accommodation of the formula chosen for each school, with its compulsory fees
  • the meals included in the chosen accommodation formula

Not included

  • the flight
  • insurance
  • the transfer from the airport
  • the visa or travel authorisation, if your nationality requires it

What total budget should you plan for 2 weeks in San José?

The budget below only adds up what the school's official rates price: the stay, the return airport transfer and the insurance. The flight is not included: flight: to be added. No other expense is estimated on your behalf.

2-week stay, same conditions as the table above.
SchoolStayReturn transferInsuranceTotal excluding flight
Academia Ticaaccommodation: full boardfrom1,260.00 USDto be added (not priced here)from230.00 USDfrom1,490.00 USD≈ 1,327 EURflight: to be added

What makes the price of a stay in San José vary

Course intensity

The more intensive the course, the higher the weekly rate. Starting rate for each course, then rates by length of stay:

  • Intensive (20 group lessons/week) (chosen above), 20 lessons per week: from320.00 USD per week
  • Intensive Plus (20 group + 5 private/week), 25 lessons per week: from450.00 USD per week
  • Super Intensive Plus (20 group + 10 private/week), 30 lessons per week: from570.00 USD per week
  • Interactive Program (10 semi-private + 5 activities + 2 excursions/week), 10 lessons per week: from650.00 USD per week

The rate drops with the length of stay (chosen course):

  • 1 to 4 weeks: from320.00 USD per week
  • 5 to 8 weeks: from300.00 USD per week + start fee 80.00 USD
  • 9 weeks or more: from270.00 USD per week + start fee 320.00 USD

Accommodation

The choice of accommodation matters as much as the choice of course. Starting rate for each option:

  • Homestay - Single (chosen above) — single room, full board, shared bathroom: from310.00 USD per week
  • Homestay - Single Private Bath — single room, full board, private bathroom: from340.00 USD per week
  • Student Residence - Single — single room, no meals, shared bathroom: from190.00 USD per week
  • Student Residence - Double — double room, no meals, shared bathroom: from150.00 USD per week

Peak season

No peak-season supplement is planned in the 2027 rates of this school.

San José 2027 in figures

  • Homestayfrom310.00 USD per week
  • 2-week stayfrom1,260.00 USD≈ 1,122 EUR
  • 4-week stayfrom2,520.00 USD≈ 2,244 EUR
  • 8-week stayfrom4,960.00 USD≈ 4,418 EUR

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Frequently asked questions about the price of a language course in San José

How much does a language course in San José cost in 2027?

A 2-week stay in San José costs from 1,260.00 USD (≈ 1,122 EUR) at Academia Tica: the closest formula to the standard stay that this school sells (accommodation: full board), compulsory fees included, outside peak season, excluding flights and transfers.

Is the flight included in the price of a language course in San José?

The flight is not included in the prices on this page. It is booked separately, and its price depends on the date, the airline and when you book. Depending on where you fly from and on your destination, the connection is direct or with a stopover. Add it to the budget shown.

Do I need a visa for a language course in San José?

It depends on your nationality, the destination and the length of your stay. The visa, or the travel authorisation that the destination requires, is never included in the prices shown and any fees add to the budget. Check the rule currently in force with the country's official authorities before booking; feel free to ask our team for advice.

Are the prices on this page guaranteed?

The prices on this page are the schools' official rates, recorded on 30 September 2026. They are re-read each time the rates are updated: the price that counts is the one in your quote, calculated on the school's rates at the time of your request. The booking, payment and cancellation conditions are set out in our terms and conditions.

How can I pay less for a language course in San José?
  • Stay longer. At Academia Tica, the course costs from 320.00 USD per week, then from 300.00 USD per week from 5 weeks.
  • Compare accommodation. The accommodation in the table is a standard formula; the “Accommodation” card above details the other formulas at each school and their starting rate.
  • Look at current offers. Current promotions are gathered on the cheap language courses page; they are not included in the prices on this page.

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Gross prices, expressed in the school's currency, before any promotions. Source: the schools' official rates, recorded on 30 September 2026; the page is updated automatically each time the rates are updated. Amounts in euros are indicative, calculated at the exchange rate on the date of recording, and may vary.

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