Escuelas de Idiomas in San José

16 listings for expats in San José

Listados revisados: marzo de 2026

San José is the traditional center of Spanish language education in Costa Rica, with schools ranging from university-affiliated immersion programs to small private academies. The city offers the widest variety of program types: intensive immersion, DELE exam preparation, business Spanish, medical Spanish, and cultural immersion with homestay options. Prices are generally 10–20% lower than Escazú or beach town programs. Private tutoring is abundant at $12–$25 per hour. The language schools listed below offer programs for all levels from beginner to advanced.