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Learn Spanish in Sámara, Costa Rica

Join our Intensive Spanish Course in Sámara. Study in small groups with native teachers. Morning classes leave your afternoons free to enjoy Playa Sámara’s beaches and local activities, combining language learning with a cultural and coastal experience.

Experience Spanish Immersion in Playa Sámara

Learn Spanish in Sámara, Costa Rica with small classes and native instructors. Enjoy afternoons at the beach, exploring hidden trails, and experiencing authentic Costa Rican culture while improving your Spanish.

Class Structure

20 group lessons per week, with each class lasting 50 minutes.

Schedule

Spanish lessons from 8:30 to 12:30 PM Monday to Friday.

Mornings for learning, afternoons free for activitiese and evenings for relaxing.

Duration

From 1 up to 44 weeks.

You can start every Monday.

All lessons taught entirely in Spanish.

Class size and levels

Max 8 students per class for personalized attention and plenty of speaking practice.

All levels welcome, from beginner to advanced.

Intensive Spanish Courses in Playa Sámara

Open to students 16 and older, from complete beginners to advanced. All courses start every Monday and run from 1 to 44 weeks. Book 5 weeks or more and save an extra 10%.
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Intensive

20 Group lessons per week

Learn Spanish in small groups every morning in Sámara. Four daily lessons designed to rapidly boost your language skills, with afternoons free for cultural activities.
  • 16 General Spanish
  • 4 Project Sessions
  • Max 8 students per group
  • Morning classes (8:30–12:20)
  • Weekly cultural activities
Price

Intensive Combined

20 Group + 10 Private Lessons a week

All the group classes of the Intensive, plus 10 private lessons each week tailored to your specific goals and weak points.
  • 16 General Spanish
  • 4 Project Sessions
  • 10 Private lessons
  • Max 8 students per group
  • Weekly cultural activities
Price
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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 course 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.

Immerse Yourself in Local Life

Experience the vibrant culture of Sámara while learning Spanish in Costa Rica. Weekly activities included with your course let you explore the town, enjoy scenic hikes, join dance classes with local instructors, and celebrate the week with karaoke and traditional Costa Rican drinks. This is a fun and immersive way to practice Spanish while enjoying life in Sámara.

Students practicing dance steps together during a class inside an Expanish study center.
Local organic market in Sámara town near the Expanish Costa Rica Study Center
Group of students clinking drinks at a beachside table under tropical trees.

Explore Life Beyond the Classroom

Spanish classes meet in the mornings, leaving your afternoons free for beach time, surfing, and exploring Sámara. With classes from 8:30 to 12:30 PM, you'll have time to practice Spanish in real settings after heading from class.

Dry Season Dec–Apr
Rainy Season May–Nov
Student standing on a surfboard riding a small wave at Samara Beach in Costa Rica.
Students practicing standing yoga stretches inside a bright studio in Costa Rica.
IONA Café Location

Classes meet at our Expanish School in central Sámara where you can return to practice with locals and classmates outside class hours.

Native Teachers

Learn from experienced native Spanish teachers who focus on real conversations and practical communication skills.

Afternoon Activities

Hikes to secret beaches, dancing classes, yoga sessions, and welcome tours.

Weekly Social Events

End-of-week celebrations with karaoke, local drinks, and dancing. Connect with your class, meet locals, and practice Spanish in a relaxed setting.

1-44 week programs available
All levels (beginner to advanced)
Morning classes, afternoon activities.
Optional: weekend excursions, surf lessons, private yoga, accommodation, transfers

Why Expanish?

Accredited academic excellence you can trust

With over 19 years of experience, our award-winning and officially accredited Spanish programs guarantee the highest teaching standards wherever you study with us.

Immerse yourself fully in the Costa Rican way of life

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.

Social activities and guided conversation sessions

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.

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Housing in Costa Rica

Live with a local family for full immersion or choose an independent studio with a kitchen. All options are walking distance to school and beach.

Campus Residence Pura Vida

Live and study on the same property, the beach is four minutes away.

Residence Features

Private Single Room or Twin Shared Room (same-gender unless booked together)

Private ensuite bathroom

On-Site Residence

You live with Expanish students on the property (1–2 per room)

Swimming pool, private garden, sitting areas, outdoor shower

Homestay

Live with a Tico family and dive into real Costa Rican daily life.

Residence Features

Single Room or Double Room

Shared bathroom (used by the family and/or other students)

Half board (breakfast + dinner) every day

In and around Sámara, reasonable distance from school

You live with local Costa Rican family (couple, single host, or household, with or without children; possibly other students)

Iona Studio Apartments

Garden, hammock, and a fresh IONA coffee waiting every morning.

Residence Features

Private Studio (1–3 students, individual beds)

Private bathroom

Private fully-equipped kitchen (fridge, microwave, gas stove, utensils), daily IONA Coffee included

Right next to school

You live with other Expanish students on property (1–3 per studio)

For students 18+ (minors with accompanying adult)

Private walled garden, hammock, outdoor shower, access to on-site coffee ranch and tidal river

Villas Verdes Studio Apartments

Your own jungle hideaway with a pool, a porch, and the beach five minutes away.

Residence Features

Private Studio (1–2 students sharing a queen size bed)

Private bathroom

Swimming poolPrivate fully-equipped kitchen (fridge, microwave, stove, utensils)

Right next to school

You live with Expanish students on property (1–2 per studio)

For students 18+ (minors with accompanying adult)

Swimming pool, private porch with dining table & rocker chairs, outdoor shower, private garden with hammock

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