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Amistad Institute - Jacó Beach

Residencial F y M. Casa C7, Jacó, Puntarenas 258-3009, Costa Rica
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Our Programs provide imagination, great experiences and the simple personal touch that everyone is looking for!

Our Institution is based on providing the best Spanish language learning experience. We are convinced that anyone who chooses to study Spanish through our programs will encounter a once in a lifetime opportunity. Our confidence stems from the knowledge that acquiring a stronger understanding of the Spanish language and Latino culture opens the door to an exciting world of literature, history, music, art, philosophy, and business. It is certain that the best way to acquire a stronger understanding is through the process of full language and cultural immersion.

VISION
SPANISH LANGUAGE
The Spanish Language Department of Amistad Institute will play a substantive role in advancing competence in the Spanish language, providing an academic experience that will enrich the life and work of our participants. In addition, this role requires an awakening – both on our Campus and outside – to the importance of language, culture, and cross-cultural communication.

SERVICE-LEARNING
The Volunteers Department of Amistad Institute will promote volunteerism and connect people to volunteer opportunities, offering chances to build a world where people value other cultures different from their own, are appealed to make positive changes and are aware of global situations.

MISSION
SPANISH LANGUAGE
The Spanish Language Department of Amistad Institute is committed to excellence in teaching, training, and lifelong learning, as in being a recognized leader in providing quality, innovative and adaptative programs, and services which meet the academic, cultural and workforce needs for the Spanish language.

SERVICE-LEARNING
The Volunteers Department of Amistad Institute has the mission of engaging individuals and groups in meaningful volunteer opportunities that meet real needs in the Volunteering for Developing area, by providing access to resources, training, consultation, and support. The Department also has the mission to bring people together to work and share perspectives, empowering cultural understanding.

Year opened
2003
Number of classrooms
4

Facilities

  • Social Activities
  • Cultural Trips
  • Eating Area
  • Wireless Internet
  • After-Class Seminars
  • Studying Area
  • Audio Learning
  • Sports Activities

Teacher qualifications

Native Spanish speakers
All
Teachers with Spanish teaching certification
Over 50%
Teachers with college degrees
All

Nationality and age mix

The nationality and age mix at Amistad Institute - Jacó Beach varies over different time periods, courses and levels. Throughout the year, the average age is 21. In the summer, the average age is 21.

School holidays

does not hold classes on the holiday dates below. The school does not compensate for these holidays, so make sure to choose your start date accordingly.

Open dates
Year round
School holidays
None

School location

Jaco Beach, south of Puntarenas and north of Manuel Antonio on Costa Rica’s Central Coast, is a sanctuary for surfers and fun-lovers – but most of all, fun-loving surfers! Jaco is also one of Costa Rica’s Top Ten Beaches.

Along with the surfers came the need for nightlife. Now, Jaco is Costa Rica’s wildest party beach, and a top destination for wave-worshippers and land-lubbers alike.

Playa Herradura: Less than four miles north of Jaco, mellow Playa Herradura is fast becoming a top surfing beach in its own right, especially for those eager to escape Jaco’s boisterousness.
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And Jaco is indeed boisterous. Discos, nightclubs, casinos, and dive bars populate Jaco’s streets (try Disco La Central, La Hacienda, Beatle Bar, or The Jungle). Fortunately, there’s plenty to see and do in Jaco that doesn’t involve buckets of Imperials. For sport fisherman, the party is out at sea. The beaches north and south of town are much more scenic and safer for swimmers.

Eco-tourists enjoy horseback treks, canopy tours, and hiking through the bordering jungles. The best destination is the Carara Biological Reserve nine miles north, a vital nesting ground for scarlet macaws. Because the macaws migrate daily, it’s best to hike the reserve’s hour-long trail at sunrise or sunset, when they’re most active.

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housing

Housing

Amistad Institute - Jacó Beach offers the following housing types:
student-residence

Student residence (on-campus) - 4-person shared room - Breakfast and lunch

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weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Address: Residencial F y M. Casa C7, Jacó Beach, Puntarenas 258-3009, Costa Rica
Location: Outside the city center of Jacó
Housing type: Student residence (on-campus)
Room type: 4-person shared room
Board type: Breakfast and lunch (14 meals per week)
Facilities: Kitchen, laundry, wireless internet, free internet, 24/7 supervision, and garden
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
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Small and nice house for our students and volunteers located strategically that far from the city noise and that close to get to the beach every day.
visa

Visa support

We cannot apply for visas on behalf of students. However, the school can supply you with all the documentation you need to support your visa application.

Your letter of acceptance will be sent to your home address by regular mail at no charge to you.

Flights and airport transfer

Please note that we do not book flights for our students. If you are researching airfare costs, we recommend using Kayak.com, a search engine that lets you compare flight options from your home country to Jacó based on your budget, schedule and preferences.

Travel insurance

Study abroad worry-free with Language International's health and personal effects insurance coverage. When you book a course with us, you can opt to purchase an international insurance plan that covers not only your health care cost but also loss of your personal belongings. You must book your insurance in advance when you register.

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Residencial F y M. Casa C7
Jacó
Puntarenas 258-3009
Costa Rica

School location

Jaco Beach, south of Puntarenas and north of Manuel Antonio on Costa Rica’s Central Coast, is a sanctuary for surfers and fun-lovers – but most of all, fun-loving surfers! Jaco is also one of Costa Rica’s Top Ten Beaches.

Along with the surfers came the need for nightlife. Now, Jaco is Costa Rica’s wildest party beach, and a top destination for wave-worshippers and land-lubbers alike.

Playa Herradura: Less than four miles north of Jaco, mellow Playa Herradura is fast becoming a top surfing beach in its own right, especially for those eager to escape Jaco’s boisterousness.
.
And Jaco is indeed boisterous. Discos, nightclubs, casinos, and dive bars populate Jaco’s streets (try Disco La Central, La Hacienda, Beatle Bar, or The Jungle). Fortunately, there’s plenty to see and do in Jaco that doesn’t involve buckets of Imperials. For sport fisherman, the party is out at sea. The beaches north and south of town are much more scenic and safer for swimmers.

Eco-tourists enjoy horseback treks, canopy tours, and hiking through the bordering jungles. The best destination is the Carara Biological Reserve nine miles north, a vital nesting ground for scarlet macaws. Because the macaws migrate daily, it’s best to hike the reserve’s hour-long trail at sunrise or sunset, when they’re most active.

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