Spanish Onsite Programs

Retirement Travel

An educational travel option designed for seniors with a small group, boutique dynamic. An opportunity to exercise the mind with Spanish classes and rejuvenate the spirit through tours, taking in the culture and natural beauty of this unique paradise.

For retirees planning to live long-term in Costa Rica, CPI assists with the journey! Participants learn Spanish at own pace and at the same time experience and achieve a greater understanding of the culture. While studying have the leisure to visit the areas which are of interest for relocation. Check out our TOP PROGRAMS. For more information about legal and immigration issues, we recommend the following link: www.costaricalaw.com

Spanish for Professionals

Spanish for Professionals: Business, Social Work, Medical, Public Safety, Pastoral, Spanish Teacher . Available at all three CPI campuses, a learning experience with engaging, private Spanish lessons includes a professional focus while enjoying Costa Rica. Practical situations are enacted to provide the opportunity to use Spanish in the respective professional field.Outside class, participants are able to go on excursions to visit the best tourist destinations in Costa Rica permitting a well-balanced mix of learning, culture, and fun while at CPI Costa Rica.

Organized in 4-hour sessions daily (Monday – Friday), this specialized course is ideal for the advanced beginner level and higher, if a complete or low to mid-beginner, the recommendation is to initiate with group classes and end with the professional course.

Business Spanish Program

CPI's Business Spanish Program aims to develop business focused language skills for: business students, people already employed in this area, those seeking new opportunities, or entrepreneurs considering business development and expansion.

Business Spanish for Professionals provides insight into Latin American business culture, utilizing Costa Rica as a case study and through site-visits, with introduction.

Social Work Spanish Program

CPI designed social work program directed to professionals working in the social service system in culturally diverse environments to help ensure better communication with and support of clients.

Program highlights include Spanish classes with relevant specialized vocabulary, client dialogues, as well as important elements of multicultural awareness, and the expansion of cultural understanding, in addition to professional talks and visits to the local social service community.

Medical Spanish Program

Our program successfully assists medical professionals to become more effective health care providers through medical Spanish-language development coupled with the opportunity to augment cultural sensitivity through complete Spanish immersion in native Latin American culture.

All grammar topics are taught in the context of medical terminology and expressions. The goal of this course is for students to have the necessary language skills in order to provide quality health care to Spanish speakers. Any person who works o study in the health care field can take this specialized course to learn Spanish with emphasis on medical vocabulary. 

1 week: US$ 612 

Public Safety Spanish Program

The ideal professional development program for individuals working in the areas of public safety, public service, and police forces, owing to the increased frequency of Spanish in various communities.

Being functional in a second language provides a unique level of community support not only linguistically but also culturally. This intensive CPI Spanish course, coupled with professional law enforcement visits within the localities, assists in enhancing individual performance back home in an increasingly multi-cultural ambience.

1 week: US $612

Pastoral Spanish Program

A custom-designed Spanish immersion program for Catholic clergy and chancery & social justice staff focused on perfecting Spanish skills to meet the needs of Hispanic congregations. Spanish language classes concentrate on ministry, biblical terminology, as well as cultural aspects of Catholic life in a Latin American country.

Spanish Professor Programs

With 30+ years of experience, CPI Costa Rica is the Spanish language expert! The CPI teaching methodology meets international standards, as demonstrated by CPI being accredited by the Cervantes Institute.

Our popular Spanish Teacher Program, sharing our vast knowledge, successful methodology, and state-of-the-art didactic materials both in the classroom and on-line, CPI prepares professors to step into the classroom with various instructional applications that can easily be modified to meet the needs of any student. Taught completely in Spanish, professors fine-tune linguistic capacities and perfect teaching techniques.

A great second offering is the 6 graduate level credits Master’s and Professional Development Course (CEUs) facilitatedcertain summers (contact us for dates and prices) through New Mexico State University (NMSU). The CPI-NMSU MA Spanish Course provides in 2 weeks a unique opportunity to broaden cultural perspective, increase language proficiency, and revolutionize teaching while enjoying amazing Costa Rica. At its conclusion, participants are ready to bring to the classroom focus on communication strategies and real-world applications.

1 week: US$612

Other Professional Spanish Program

If your profession or interest is not specifically noted, our private class model is a terrific option!

1 week: US$612

Family Travel

Embark upon the perfect family holiday full of life-long memories with dynamic Spanish immersion classes organized in the same schedule by linguistic level and age (4+): adults with adults; children with other children & teens with other teens. CPI Spanish welcomes single parents and couples with children; the CPI ambience is friendly to all modern family dynamics.

CPI Costa Rica helps plan your entire experience! Afternoons and week-ends are for fun and adventure in family while discovering eco-diverse Costa Rica on an unforgettable tropical vacation. Accommodations are available in host families and apartments. If the preference for adults is to work virtually or relax while children are in Spanish classes, this program is the perfect fit (babysitting services available). A Spanish immersion vacation is easier in every way with CPI Costa Rica!

1 week: US$ 489.60 per person 

Teen Camp 

Interested in a unique immersive experience for your TEEN in the summer?  Over a 6 week period from mid-June until the end of July, CPI Spanish organizes a language camp inclusive of homestay, Spanish classes, and activities.  For details, contact our Sales Team.

Dive Certification

In as little as one week become diver certified and perfect your Spanish! CPI Flamingo offers the unique opportunity to combine Spanish immersion with an Open Water Diver Certification course through the most recognized scuba center along the Pacific Coast.

15 hours one-on-one Spanish classes + Dive certification = US$1,085

Surf Program

Spanish + SURF + Fun in one of the most beautiful places on earth, Flamingo/Tamarindo and surrounding beaches. For beginners or more advanced, the CPI Surf Camp is ideal for all levels.

15 hours one on one Spanish classes + Surf course = US$885

Preparation program for DELE exam at CPI Costa Rica

Because preparation is key to success, CPI Costa Rica has created a program model that is easily customized to your personal needs and abilities, permitting the professor to systematically clear up individual doubts about DELE exam topics. Our DELE preparation course starts with a placement test; based on results, the evaluator recommends the appropriate DELE exam level. The program includes oral and written exercises along with extensive practice taking past DELE exams.

Success in passing the DELE exam goes beyond speaking Spanish, it is essential to master certain exam techniques. Our native Spanish CPI professors have mastered all Instituto Cervantes training courses to teach the different topics covered in the DELE exam; for example: writing an essay, writing a letter, specific vocabulary, discussion of cultural and political topics, and current events, just to name a few.

1 week: US$530.40