Founded in 1986, Academia Tica is a leader in Spanish teaching in Central America. With 2 beautiful campuses in attractive locations, the school is glad to provide Spanish courses, accommodation services, an activity program, tourism services, internship opportunities and volunteering (community service work) in Costa Rica.
Academia Tica is an Instituto Cervantes Accredited Center and a DELE Exam Center. We have professional teachers with high qualifications and experienced staff for the most personalized attention.
We are also keen to provide custom experiences for groups as well as individuals.
Academia Tica Coronado has partnerships with the following universities and colleges in Costa Rica. You can gain full or conditional acceptance into one of these institutions.
The nationality and age mix at Academia Tica Spanish School varies over different time periods, courses and levels. Throughout the year, the average age is 25. In the summer, the average age is 23.
Academia Tica Coronado teaches students from all over the world, including:
Coronado is a truly Costa Rican town in the mountains near San José city (25 min by bus). It has some of the most beautiful scenic landscapes close to the capital city, but far away enough so you can concentrate on your studies. Although small, is a favorite destination for some of the restaurants that have settled here and also interesting eco-touristic attractions.
Students can enjoy one of the most important cloud forests in Central America: Braulio Carrillo National Park, which starts in the upper part of the Coronado county, there, you can go for a hike in the forest between the mountains and maybe you'll find a radiant quetzal!
Nearby Moravia (15 min by bus) and San José have exciting things to do and places to go after class: movie theaters, shopping malls, restaurants and places to eat, nightclubs, bars, and museums. A short walk in the city would reveal why San José is one of the most lovable cities according to Monocle magazine in 2013.
My profesora was very knowledgeable and patient. Profesora Laura appears to really like teaching and it shows. I found out that I can continue with my lessons(with Profesora Laura) online which I plan to do. The next time I come I may stay on campus or either with a family.
Show details » Read more...The accommodations were good and I felt comfy staying there. The schools were great especially the teachers! As an advice: I would prefer having test sometimes, because a lot of people including me learn and study better and more with pressure. But nevertheless I can recommend that school to everyone:)
Show details » Read more...Homestays are carefully selected and offer students the opportunity to learn more about the local culture in a comfortable setting while studying Spanish in San Jose. These homes are often between 10 - 20 minutes away from the school by public transport. Families usually offer affordable meal plans that allow you to sample the local cuisine. If you have special requests or diet restrictions (because of religion or health reasons), please let us know in advance. Your housing starts on the Sunday before your first day of class and ends on the Saturday after your last day of class, unless otherwise noted. Learn more about homestay housing
Student residences are more suitable for an independent student, who is looking for clean, basic accommodation at an economic price. All students must be 6+. Your housing starts on the Sunday before your first day of class and ends on the Saturday after your last day of class, unless otherwise noted. Student residences often do not include any meal plan. Learn more about student residence accommodation
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. If you wish to receive your paperwork by express mail, you will be charged $30 when you register.
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 San Jose based on your budget, schedule and preferences.
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.
Coronado is a truly Costa Rican town in the mountains near San José city (25 min by bus). It has some of the most beautiful scenic landscapes close to the capital city, but far away enough so you can concentrate on your studies. Although small, is a favorite destination for some of the restaurants that have settled here and also interesting eco-touristic attractions.
Students can enjoy one of the most important cloud forests in Central America: Braulio Carrillo National Park, which starts in the upper part of the Coronado county, there, you can go for a hike in the forest between the mountains and maybe you'll find a radiant quetzal!
Nearby Moravia (15 min by bus) and San José have exciting things to do and places to go after class: movie theaters, shopping malls, restaurants and places to eat, nightclubs, bars, and museums. A short walk in the city would reveal why San José is one of the most lovable cities according to Monocle magazine in 2013.
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