Playa Tamarindo, Costa Rica
Family Spanish Program

Spanish Abroad was the first companies to intoduce the family Spanish program to meet the needs of parents who wanted to bring their children with them and learn Spanish during their study abroad program in Costa Rica. The family Spanish Program in Tamarindo has been by far, our most successful family programs and has received the best feedback for an overall family vacation.

The Family Spanish Program provides the Spanish Immersion Program in Tamarindo, Costa Rica to students of all ages. This particular Spanish family program is geared towards families of 2 or more students that want to study as a family at the Spanish Language school in Playa Tamarindo, Costa Rica throughout the year. This can include Mom and/or Dad and one or more children.

Children must be at least 7 years and older to participate in children Spanish classes starting on any Monday of the year. We also receive groups of families that would like to study Spanish together with their family and friends. During select dates in the Summer we also offer the Costa Rica children's Summer camp, which is explained below and provided to students that are from the ages of 5-12.

The Location: Playa Tamarindo, Costa Rica
Playa Tamarindo is a well developed beach town in the increasingly popular Guanacaste province of Costa Rica. Beach locations such as Playa Tamarindo are ideal for a family Spanish program. Beaches incorporate many ocean based activities and the neighboring natural reserves of Guanacaste provide a great resource to experience more of what Costa Rica hast to offer in terms of wild life and natura beauty.

Tamarindo Arrival Information
The Spanish Family Program in Tamarindo, Costa Rica starts with an arrival in Liberia or San Jose, Costa Rica. Your family will be expected to arrive on a Saturday for a San Jose, Costa Rica arrival or Sunday for a Liberia, Costa rica arrival. We can arrange additional nights of accommodations in San Jose if needed upon arrival. It is recommended to fly into Liberia since it is the closest international airport at only 1 hour from Tamarindo. If you arrive into Liberia, Costa Rica we can arrange an airport pickup for $40 per family member. Various transfer options are possible for San Jose and can be arranged upon request.

Family Spanish Courses

Adult Spanish Course: (Available Year Round)
Ages: 16 and up
The Spanish classes at the Spanish language school in Tamarindo in Costa Rica start every Monday of the year. We currently have 9 different levels of Spanish courses, all of which are taught in Spanish. The maximum class size is 6 people per class. Normally classes will run from 8:00 a.m. to 12 p.m. During peak times of the year, SA Tamarindo will also run class in the afternoons from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Spanish classes are held Monday through Friday. Spanish courses consist of a combination of conversational Spanish grammar and practical Spanish conversation.

Academic Credit offered through Brookhaven College to students that are 16 and over.

Children Spanish Course: (Available Year Round)
Ages: 7-15
The Children Spanish course will also start every Monday of the year. During the child Spanish lessons the children will have the opportunity to get out of the classroom and have lessons outside. They will have different games and activities that will be arranged primarily in Spanish and will be instructed in a fun and interesting way in order to keep them interested and learning.

The Spanish language school also has specially designed educational Spanish material for children. Spanish lessons introduce Spanish grammar, vocabulary as well as the structure of the Spanish language, and practical conversation lessons. These Spanish classes take place under the same schedule as the parents' Spanish language programs, so that families can enjoy activities outside of the school at the same time.

Children's Spanish Camp (Available from June 28th to July 30th)
Ages: 5-12
Start Dates: June 28th, July 5th, July 12th, July 19th, July 26th
The Children's Spanish Camp is for families that want to travel together to Tamarindo but take part in separate programs during the summer months. The adults can take part in the normal Adult Courses or enjoy Tamarindo without taking any classes. The Summer Children's program will take place from 9am to 3pm, Monday through Friday. Every morning parents will bring their children to the school and pick them up in the afternoon.

During the day there will always be two hours of fun and interactive Spanish classes. In addition to the Spanish classes and lunch there will also be at least one other activity. These activities include: art lessons, surf lessons, soccer matches with local Costa Rican children, zip lining tour, beach volleyball games, swimming at the beach, visit to a Monkey Park, visit to the Marine Aquarium, boat tour of estuary and more! The program package is $600 per week including all items as listed in the given itinerary below.

We can arrange accommodations in conjunction with the Children's camp with a local Host family including 2 meals per day for the entire family at a rate of $140 per person, per week. You can view the full itinerary at the following link:

Family Spanish Program Accommodations in Tamarindo, Costa Rica

The Spanish language school in Tamarindo, Costa Rica that hosts the Family Spanish Program have the option to choose between host family or apartment style accommodations.

Host Family:
The host family option provides the true immersion experience. The host families for the Spanish language school in Tamarindo are patient and extend themselves to help students learn Spanish. Students staying with a host family, are totally immersed in the Costa Rican culture and have the opportunity to practice Spanish daily. The host family provides breakfast, dinner and laundry service. You will need to arrange your own lunch at any particular restaurant near the Spanish language school in Tamarindo, Costa Rica. With advance notice the host families can meet special dietary needs, including those of vegetarians and vegans.

Your family can choose to all stay at the same host family (depending on size of family) or in separate host families that are within walking distance from each other. The host families all live in Santa Rosa or Villareal which are residential areas only 10-15 minutes by bus from the Spanish language school’s location in Tamarindo. The school will provide shuttle service to and from the campus each day.

Bungalow Option :
For families that do not want to stay with a host family we arrange bungalows at a local hotel within walking distance to the Spanish language school and beach in Tamarindo, Costa Rica. The maximum capacity for one room is four students.

If you have more than four students in your family, please check with us for custom pricing on your accommodations, otherwise you can view the quotes listed in the pricing below. The bungalows include a fully furnished kitchen and air conditioning. The hotel also offers a free tropical breakfast on a daily basis. There are grocery stores close by to stock the kitchen during your stay. There is a jacuzzi and swimming pool onsite with swim up bar, as well as a restaurant onsite for easy meals.

Family Spanish Program Activities and Excursions in Playa Tamarindo
The pricing for the Family Spanish Program in Playa Tamarindo, Costa Rica does not include any activities or excursions in Costa Rica. The school will still offer their normal ala carte activities and excursions, of which 2-3 activities are free each week. We cannot guarantee that any one particular group activity or excursion will be available as they are not arranged in advance, however these are typically very easy to arrange onsite as there are many different tour agents and guides.

Activities can still always be arranged on an individual family basis. Some popular activities in Tamarindo, Costa Rica are Surfing, Snorkeling, Zip line tours, dance classes, etc...

Recent Comments from Families:

"We are loving it here. The kids are in beginner Spanish and are working very hard. I'm taking intermediate Spanish and it is just the right level of challenge for me. I'm proud that I can sit through 4 hours of classes and understand everything. Now, if I could just speak as well as I hear it. Everyone is so very nice here, the instructors are friendly and helpful and the staff has been very knowledgeable and helpful with pointers about Tamarindo. We love the Bungalow.(the location is most convenient) It is also fun to have other students here so both the kids and I have made new friends. My husband arrives tomorrow and the kids can't wait to show their Dad everything."

~ Carolyn

Family Spanish Program Cost:
Prices are discounted from the normal program costs based on the number of members in your family.

Airfare to San Jose, Costa Rica or Liberia, Costa Rica is not included in the package as pricing may vary depending on your point of departure. Pricing for Apartment-Style Package in Tamarindo, Costa Rica is subject to change based on availability.

One Week Family Spanish Program With Host Family Accommodations
(2 Family Members): $825
Each Additional Family Member: $390

One Week Family Spanish Program With Bungalow Accommodations
(2 Family Members): $1295
Each Additional Family Member: $390

Two Week Family Spanish Program With Host Family Accommodations
(2 Family Members): $1655
Each Additional Family Member: $785

Two Week Family Spanish Program With Bungalow Accommodations
(2 Family Members): $2740
Each Additional Family Member: $830

Three Week Family Spanish Program With Host Family Accommodations
(2 Family Members): $2375
Each Additional Family Member: $1125

Three Week Family Spanish Program With Bungalow Accommodations
(2 Family Members): $4050
Each Additional Family Member: $1190

Four Week Family Spanish Program With Host Family Accommodations
(2 Family Members): $2850
Each Additional Family Member: $1350

Four Week Family Spanish Program With Bungalow Accommodations
(2 Family Members): $5220
Each Additional Family Member: $1500

Children's Spanish Adventure Program Pricing:
$600 per week, includes package as described in itinerary
Host Family (2 meals per day): $150 per week, per family member

Registration Deadline:
All registrations must be received at least month prior to the start of your program or we cannot guarantee availability of the program.

See Registration, Payment & Cancellation Conditions Below

Start Dates
The Standard Family Spanish Program courses start every Monday as long as availability permits.

Registration Deadline:
All registrations must be received at least 1 month prior to the start of your program or we cannot guarantee availability of the program.

Start Dates
The Standard Family Spanish Program courses start every Monday as long as availability permits.

Registration
To register and hold a spot for this program you must:

• Call 1-888-722-7623 and speak with one of our Family Spanish Program Advisors to Register over the phone.
• You will be asked to place a $50 per person registration fee, which is non-refundable fee and is separate from the program cost.
• You will receive confirmation within 72 hours of registration. An invoice along with other important information will be sent by email upon confirmation of the program.

Payment and Cancellation Policy

• Your final payment is due 4 weeks prior to the start of your program
• You will receive a refund on the program cost if you cancel with more than 2 weeks notice
• If you cancel with less than two weeks notice, a 25% cancellation fee will be incurred.
• No refunds are granted after the start of the program.