Intensive Spanish Course Options in Sámara
Discounts on intensive courses for bookings over 12 weeks
Intensive
20 Group lessons per week
Best for a well rounded pace, with structured morning classes and full afternoons free to enjoy Sámara.
- 16 General Spanish
- 4 Project Sessions
- Max 8 students per group
- Morning classes (8:30–12:20)
- Weekly cultural activities
Intensive Plus
30 Group lessons per week
Best for students who want more class time each day and don't mind an afternoon session
- 20 General Spanish
- 2 Project Sessions
- 2 Spanish in Action
- 6 Conversation
Intensive Combined
20 Group + 10 Private Lessons a week
Best for students who want group practice plus one on one attention on their specific weak points.
- 16 General Spanish
- 4 Project Sessions
- 10 Private lessons
- Max 8 students per group
- Weekly cultural activities
Course Details at a Glance
Every Expanish Intensive course at our Playa Sámara Spanish school combines small group classes, native Spanish-speaking teachers, and plenty of hands-on practice outside the classroom.
Your course price already includes everything you need to get started:
🎒 Welcome pack
📝 Level placement exam
🧭 Student orientation session
📚 20 Spanish group lessons per week
🎓 Course certificate
🗓️ Start date: every Monday
📋 Schedule:
• Intensive: Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 12:20pm. Mornings only, afternoons free for activities.
• Intensive Plus: Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 3:20pm. Includes an afternoon session.
• Intensive Combined: Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 12:20pm and 1:30pm to 3:20pm. Private lessons scheduled in the afternoon block.
⏱️ Lesson length: 50 minutes each lesson
📈 Levels: A1 to C2, for complete beginners to advanced students
👥 Class size: up to 8 students per group class
⏳ Duration: 1 to 44 weeks, book 5 or more weeks and save an extra 10%, additional discounts for bookings over 12 weeks
Beyond your course, you can add extras like an airport transfer, health insurance, a surf or yoga class, or a weekend tour like our Coffee Tour or Pottery & Culture Tour, all available when you book.
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Why Expanish?
Our teachers in Sámara are trained to the same standards used across every Expanish school, so you get the same quality of instruction wherever you study with us.
Studying with us in Sámara is more than Spanish classes. It’s your gateway to unforgettable cultural, social, and nature-filled experiences in Costa Rica.
You can explore Costa Rican culture, practice your Spanish in real-life settings, and meet like-minded students through our free after-class activities in Sámara.
How You’ll Progress Through the Levels
Wondering how long it takes to move up in Spanish? This chart gives you a rough idea of how many weeks it usually takes to go from one level to the next, from total beginner (A1) all the way to fluent (C2).
Our intensive Spanish courses follow the CEFR levels (A1 to C2), and with consistent study, you’ll see steady progress week by week. Everyone learns at their own pace, but this gives you a good roadmap of what to expect.
Learn Spanish in Sámara, Costa Rica
Your Intensive course takes place at our Playa Sámara Spanish school, home base for your daily lessons and the community you'll share them with, five minutes from the beach.
Classes take place at our own school, five minutes from the beach in the heart of Sámara.
Air-conditioned classrooms, outdoor spaces, a kitchen for cooking classes, a garden, and a pool to unwind between lessons.
Weekly dance classes, a yoga session, hidden trails to Punta Indio, and a closing karaoke night.
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