Academic Excellence

Whether you are learning Spanish as a missionary, businessperson, or for college credit, you will find our Spanish courses to be of the highest standards. For nearly 70 years, we have been known worldwide for the excellence of our teaching and our understanding of the individual academic needs of our students. Our  well-rounded courses emphasize grammar, phonetics and practical conversation through reading, writing and speaking Spanish.

Spiritual Emphasis

Since our founding in 1942, we have come to understand that learning Spanish is more than just an academic experience. Through our regular chapel services, Spiritual Emphasis Week, local churches and community ministry opportunities, we are excited to be a part of each person’s spiritual journey and seek to create an environment where God is glorified in every aspect of life.

Family Friendly

Our teachers understand that making the transition to a new culture can be difficult for children and families. We work closely with parents to help each child transition into life in Costa Rica. Rayitos de Sol (our nursery and preschool program) is equipped to care for the youngest members of the Institute's community. Sojourn Academy (K-12) follows an American curriculum. Both are located on our school campus, providing an environment where families can learn together.

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Tutoring Program

  • The tutoring program is offered to a person who, for some reason, does not fit into the regularly scheduled courses.
  • A schedule of dates and times will be agreed upon before classes start. Any change in the agreed upon schedule must be arranged through the Academic Director, subject to her approval.

  • Individual attention will be offered for a minimum of two weeks of classes.

  • The minimum number of hours per week is 3 (50 minutes) hours.

  • Classes scheduled will be offer based on space availability, meaning that although most of them will be held in the afternoon after 12:00, some may be scheduled in the morning.

  • Content depends upon the need/wishes of the individual.

  • The cost is $18.00/hour. The 10% administrative fee is non-refundable.

  • Fees paid in Costa Rica must be paid with cash or a check drawn on a U.S. or Costa Rican bank

  • If you desire, and so indicate on your application, we can assist you in obtaining housing with a Costa Rican family for the time you are here. Housing with a family includes room and board (3 meals daily) plus washing and ironing but Sundays. We anticipate the cost will be approximately $13 per day, per person to be paid directly to the host family upon arrival for the number of days agreed upon.

  • Transportation from the airport will cost $30 extra dollars.

  • Because of the missionary nature of the Spanish Language Institute, students enrolled in Individual Attention are expected to abide by the same high ethical and moral standards for which Institute students have been known throughout the years. Please include a letter of reference from your pastor when you send us your application form and pre-registration deposit ($10).

Contact Us

We'd love to hear from you! Click here to send an e-mail to Admissions.

Costa Rica: 011-506-2227-7366
Or, call from US: 1-800-642-1375
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Affiliations

Since 1942, the Spanish Language Institute has served hundreds of evangelical missions agencies. Some of our most recent graduates have come from the following mission agencies and Christian universities:

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