PROGRAM PRICES AND PAYMENT
Intercultura believes that clarity fosters trust, so you can always expect straightforward, transparent information about our programs and fees (listed in US dollars). Additionally, we are committed to fair compensation for all community members involved with Intercultura, from our welcoming homestay families to our dedicated teachers and staff. We strive to ensure that everyone who contributes to your learning experience is justly rewarded for their hard work and commitment, fostering a supportive and equitable environment for all. Read more about our non-profit programs and community action.
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PRICES 2025
SPANISH IMMERSION CLASSES FOR ADULTS
STANDARD GROUP CLASSES - 20 H / WK
CAMPUS
Heredia
Samara
1-4 WEEKS
$330 USD
$350 USD
5+ WEEKS
$280 USD
$330 USD
HEREDIA CITY CAMPUS
1-4 WEEKS
$330 USD
5+ WEEKS
$280 USD
SAMARA BEACH CAMPUS
1-4 WEEKS
$350 USD
5+ WEEKS
$330 USD
LOW SEASON RATES - SPANISH GROUP CLASSES
10% discount on group classes rates (see above) valid for classes taken from around August 11th to December 19th, 2025!
PRIVATES AND SEMI PRIVATE LESSONS - PRICE / HOUR
PRIVATES ON CAMPUS
PRIVATES ONLINE
$32 USD
$30 USD
SEMI PRIVATES ON CAMPUS
SEMI PRIVATES ONLINE
$48 USD/2 pax
$45 USD/2 pax
PRIVATES ON CAMPUS
$32 USD
PRIVATES ONLINE
$30 USD
SEMI PRIVATES ON CAMPUS
$48 USD/2 pax
SEMI PRIVATES ONLINE
$45 USD/2 pax
IMMERSION PROGRAMS FOR MINORS
KIDS (8-12) AND TEENS (13-17)
PROGRAMS
Spanish Classes for Kids/Teens*
Teen Summer Leadership Camp
Academic Teen Immersion
CAMPUS
Both
Both
Heredia
STARTING PRICE
$345 USD/wk Heredia
$365 USD/wk Sámara
$2,990 USD for 2 week program
$595 USD per week
DETAILS
For minors travelling with guardian: Indoor-Outdoor Spanish Classes, 4 hrs/day, M-F. Dynamic, Active Learning Program. 10% Family Discount
Standard rate - July summer session all inclusive
20 hrs group or 15 hrs private Spanish classes, homestay with 2 meals, volunteer placement, cultural activities. Optional: tours (extra cost)
LOW SEASON RATES - KIDS CLASSES (AUGUST - DECEMBER)*
Green Season discount 10% discount on group classes valid for classes taken from August 11th to December 19th, 2025!
SPANISH CLASSES FOR KIDS & TEENS*
Offered at both campuses
STARTING PRICES
$345 USD/wk Heredia
$365 USD/wk Sámara
For minors travelling with guardian: Indoor-Outdoor Spanish Classes, 4 hrs/day, M-F. Dynamic, Active Learning Program. 10% Family Discount.
LOW SEASON RATES - KIDS & TEEN CLASSES
10% discount on kids group classes rates (see above) valid for classes taken from August 11th to December 19th, 2025!
TEEN SUMMER LEADERSHIP CAMP
Both Campuses
$2,790 USD* for 2 week program
*Early Bird requires deposit to be paid before April 1st / $2,990 Standard rate - July summer session includes: classes, homestays, meals, workshops, tours & activities
ACADEMIC TEEN IMMERSION
Both Campuses
$595 USD per week
20 hrs group or 15 hrs private Spanish classes, homestay with 2 meals, volunteer placement, cultural activities. Optional: tours (extra cost)
LODGING
HOMESTAYS AND SCHOOL APARTMENTS
OPTIONS
Homestay Family
Homestay Family
Sámara Residence
Heredia Apartments
CAMPUS
Samara
Heredia
Sámara
Heredia
PRICE
$245 USD/wk
$225 USD/wk
$29 USD/night
$59 USD/night+
$96 USD/night**
$42USD/night
$48USD/night
EXTRA NIGHT
$39 USD/night (max.4)
$35 USD/night (max.4)
Shared room
Private room
2-bed apt.
DETAILS
Private room, laundry service; Standard Costa Rican breakfast & dinner with family
Private room, laundry service; Standard Costa Rican breakfast & dinner with family
AC, private bathrooms, Wi-Fi, shared kitchen (rooms), private kitchens (apartments), spacious gardens, large open-air social area. Weekly/monthly discounts for private rooms. **$5/night surcharge each addt’l guest.
1- & 2-bedroom apartments w/ private kitchen, bath, living room, WiFi. Shared terrace, social area & laundry facilities. $5 surcharge each addt’l guest; weekly/monthly discount.
HOMESTAY
Both Campuses
PRICE
SAMARA CAMPUA $245 USD/wk
$39 USD/night (max. 4)
HEREDIA CAMPUA $225 USD/wk
$35 USD/night (max. 4)
Private room, laundry service; Standard Costa Rican breakfast & dinner with family
SAMARA RESIDENCE
Sámara Campus
PRICE
$29 USD/night (shared room)
$59 USD/night & up (private room)
$96 USD/night** (2-bedroom apt.)
AC, private bathrooms, Wi-Fi, shared kitchen (rooms), private kitchens (apartments), spacious gardens, large open-air social area. Weekly/monthly discounts for private rooms. **$5/night surcharge each addt’l guest.
HEREDIA APARTMENTS
Heredia Campus
PRICE
$42 USD/night
$48 USD/night
1- & 2-bedroom apartments w/ private kitchen, bath, living room, WiFi. Shared terrace, social area & laundry facilities. **$5 surcharge each addt’l guest; weekly/monthly discount available.
ADDITIONAL PROGRAMS
Adults 18+
PROGRAMS
24/7 Homestay Immersion
Volunteer Program
Bildungsurlaub
CAMPUS
Heredia
Heredia
Both
STARTING PRICE
$285 USD/wk
$42 USD/extra night (max. 4)
$99 USD placement fee
$65 USD processing fee
DETAILS
Upscale homestay, private bath; 3 meals/day; extra-curricular activities on campus. Additional cost: Spanish classes and tours.
One-time placement fee with minimum 2-4 weeks Spanish study before volunteering. Additional cost: donation & lodging fee
Bildungsurlaub funding is available for German. Details upon request.
24/7 HOMESTAY IMMERSION
Heredia Campus
$285 USD/wk
$42 USD/extra night (max. 4)
Upscale homestay, private bath; 3 meals/day; extra-curricular activities on campus. Additional cost: Spanish classes and tours.
VOLUNTEER PROGRAM
Heredia Campus
$99 USD placement fee
One-time placement fee with minimum 2-4 weeks Spanish study before volunteering. Additional cost: donation & lodging fee
BILDUNGSURLAUB
Both Campuses
$65 USD processing fee
Bildungsurlaub funding is available for German. Details upon request.
TRANSPORTATION AND AIRPORT PICKUPS
Taxi Services
OPTIONS
FREE Pick-up
SJO - Sámara Standard Transfer
SJO – Sámara Special Transfer
SJO – Sámara Private Taxi
LIR – Sámara Private Taxi
CAMPUS
Heredia
Sámara
Sámara
Sámara
Sámara
PRICE PP
$0 USD
$60 USD
$115 USD
$295 USD
$150 USD
ADD'T PERSON
$20/ add’l person if arriving together
$50/ add’l person if arriving together
for 1-3 pax
for 1- 3 pax
DETAILS
SJO to Heredia, FREE with min. 1 week Heredia homestay. ($30 without homestay, 1-3 pax)
Pick up at SJO airport, transfer to San José bus station, & advanced purchased public bus ticket.
Pick up at SJO airport, transfer to Heredia, overnight with homestay family (includes meals), transfer to San José bus
station, & advance purchased public bus ticket.
Private taxi transfer from SJO airport to accommodation in Sámara (4-5 hours)
Private taxi transfer from LIR airport to accommodation in Sámara (1.5-2 hours)
FREE PICK UP
Heredia Campus
PRICE PP
$0 USD
ADD'T PERSON
SJO to Heredia, FREE with min. 1 week Heredia homestay. ($30 without homestay, 1-3 pax)
SJO - SÁMARA STANDARD TRANSFER
Sámara Campus
PRICE PP
$60 USD
ADD'T PERSON
$20/ add’l person if arriving together
Pick up at SJO airport, transfer to San José bus station, & advanced purchased public bus ticket.
SJO – SÁMARA SPECIAL TRANSFER
Sámara Campus
PRICE PP
$115 USD
ADD'T PERSON
$50/ add’l person if arriving together
Pick up at SJO airport, transfer to Heredia, overnight with homestay family (includes meals), transfer to San José bus
station, & advance purchased public bus ticket.
SJO – SÁMARA PRIVATE TAXI
Sámara Campus
PRICE PP
$295 USD
ADD'T PERSON
Price for 1pax; $ 20 each addtl. pax
Private taxi transfer from SJO airport to accommodation in Sámara (4-5 hours)
LIR – SÁMARA PRIVATE TAXI
Sámara Campus
PRICE PP
$150 USD
ADD'T PERSON
Price for 1pax; $ 20 each addtl. pax
Private taxi transfer from LIR airport to accommodation in Sámara (1.5-2 hours)
READY TO RESERVE YOUR SPANISH IMMERSION PROGRAM?
PRICES FOR TOURS AND WEEKEND EXCURSIONS
If you are interested in the prices of our half-day, day, and weekend tours, please visit the respective page for our tours and excursions. There you have the option to submit a short form in order to get our tours and excursion pdf with pricing. To give you an idea, the price for a full weekend trip (two nights) can range from $240 USD to $280 USD per person. Half-day trips can vary between $40 USD to $85 USD per person.
Do you have questions about our prices? Click below to contact us.
PROGRAM PAYMENT DETAILS
Payment is accepted via credit card, Paypal or bank transfer.
In order to guarantee your Spanish program, we require one of the nonrefundable deposits below. We do NOT recommend using bank transfer to send the deposit only. Please use Paypal instead.
$150 USD
If booked Spanish classes only
$250 USD
If booked Spanish classes with lodging
Please pay your deposit via PayPal when you register, or at least 4 weeks before your program start date. This fee will be applied to your total program cost, which can be paid upon arrival at the school. If you are not sure you will attend the program, we suggest you wait until the deadline (4 weeks before your program start date) to send the deposit, as it is non-refundable. Programs for which we have not received a deposit are not confirmed and your place is not guaranteed. The remainder of the program fee may be paid upon arrival at Intercultura in US dollars, Euros, Costa Rican colones, Visa or Master card, or in advance by bank transfer or PayPal.
HAVE YOU ALREADY RECEIVED A FINAL CONFIRMATION FROM US WITH YOUR INVOICE?
Click the button below to pay your deposit, but only if you have already received an invoice from Intercultura. Otherwise, please do NOT proceed with the deposit checkout.
If using a debit card to pay for your program, contact your bank first to enquire about any possible currency conversion or foreign payment charges.
HOW TO PAY FOR AIRPORT PICK-UP - LIBERIA INT’L AIRPORT
If you chose to have the school pre-arrange transportation with a provider from Sámara, they will be at the airport at the time and day you have indicated in our registration form. If you do not arrive on this time/day, for whatever reason, you will be charged the full amount of the pickup, to be paid directly to the taxi, as he will have already made the journey to the airport.
NOTE: If you prefer not to be potentially responsible for this charge, you should NOT choose to have airport pickup, but rather take an airport taxi directly, which will cost approximately $15-20 more, but has no cancellation penalty.
Paypal
To send us money, you may use either of the following PayPal accounts:
Please mention the name/s of the student/s in the comment field and/or send a payment confirmation to [email protected]
Bank Transfer to
Heredia City Campus:
Beneficiary:
Centro de Idiomas Intercultura S.A.
Account number:
200-02-004-501251-0
Bank beneficiary:
Banco Nacional de Costa Rica
SWIFT:
BNCRCRSJ
Calle 6, Avenida 6 Heredia, Costa Rica
IBAN:
CR13015100420025012515
Reference:
YOUR FULL NAME
Samara Beach Campus:
Beneficiary:
Sámara Language School S.A.
Account number:
100 -02 -114- 600077-5
Bank beneficiary:
Banco Nacional de Costa Rica
SWIFT:
BNCRCRSJ
Playa Sámara, frente a Palí, Costa Rica
IBAN:
CR97015111410026000775
Reference:
YOUR FULL NAME
Once the bank transfer has been made, please send a copy to [email protected] or [email protected].
* Note: The student will be responsible for any additional bank fees in addition to the language study program cost.