Our Spanish immersion program offers a truly unique experience from other programs due to our location in one of the world’s 5 rare Blue Zones on the Nicoya Peninsula, where people live longer, healthier, and happier lives.

By choosing to study here, you don’t just learn Spanish—you immerse yourself in a lifestyle proven to promote well-being and longevity.  Our students enjoy:

• A naturally healthy environment with fresh local foods and outdoor living.

• Expert instruction. Our instructors hold BA and MA degrees in Teaching Spanish as a Foreign Language to ensure professional and engaging classes.

• A close-knit community that fosters connection and belonging.

• Daily exposure to local culture that enhances learning and encourages mindfulness.

• The option to add Surfing and/or Yoga to any program.

• School sponsored accommodation options include Homestays and a Student Residence

The setting and the program not only are not only beneficial for language acquisition —but they also inspire personal growth and a deeper appreciation for life.

Join us, and experience how living and learning in a Blue Zone can enrich your language learning journey.

The 1 Week 20-hour Classes Only Program is one week in duration and includes 20 hours of professional  instruction (20 hours per week). Classes start every Monday (unless it falls on a holiday) and runs Monday - Friday. Upon registering you will receive a placement test email and complete a short on-site oral assessment on the first Monday of classes.  These assessments  to help determine your level and class times for the week.  

The maximum class size is 6 and all classrooms are equipped with AC and ceiling fans to ensure a comfortable environment.

Class times are the following:  

Monday - Friday:  8am-1140am or 1pm-440pm

Please note that due to the fluctuating nature of the level spread and number of students, we cannot guarantee specific class times for our group classes and students will always be scheduled according to their level.  With that being said, we always strive to match students' preferences.

At NSI we use a communicative teaching methodology, where the main goal is the improvement of the student´s communication skills, encouraging spontaneous and creative use of the language, using real communicative situations and activities that teach Spanish in the way we really use it.

**As a reminder, you may add-on accommodations, surfing or yoga to any of our programs during check-out**