Prices
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.
Download or scroll down for our price list, including discounted rates for Costa Rica’s “Green Season”
GREEN SEASON DISCOUNT 15% OFF
Group Spanish Classes (Scroll down for details)
2026 Price List
Heredia City Campus
ADDITIONAL CLASS PROGRAMS
Online Private
$30/hr
Semi-Private Classes
$45/hr
(for two people)
Online Private
$30/hr
Semi-Private Classes
$45/hr
(for two people)
Teen Spanish Summer Adventure Camp
2 Weeks:
$3,650
(Early Bird $200 Discount up to April 1st)
Each Additional week:
$630
Teen Academic Independent Immersion Heredia
$595/wk
(classes, homestay, meals, volunteering)
Volunteer Fee (plus class and lodging fees)
$99
Placement Fee (plus class & lodging fees)
Bildungsurlaub Certification (Heredia & Sámara)
$65
Fee (plus class and lodging fees)
LODGING OPTIONS
Homestay Family SAMARA
$245/wk
$39
extra night (max. 4)
Homestay Family HEREDIA
$225/wk
$35
extra night (max. 4)
Heredia 24/7 Homestay Immersion
$295/wk
(3 meals/day, upscale home, private bath)
$43
extra night (max. 4)
Sámara Student Residence (10%/week or 20%/month)
$64/night
extra night (max. 4)
$98/night
(private 2-bedroom apartment)
$5 extra guest/night
Heredia Student Apartments (10%/week or 20%/month)
$44/night
(1 bedroom)
$54/night
(2 bedrooms)
$5 extra guest/night
AIRPORT TRANSFERS
SJO airport – Heredia
Free
(with 1 wk + Heredia homestay; otherwise $30 for 1 pax)
SJO airport – Sámara (“Standard transfer package”)
$60
(private transfer SJO airport to bus stop San Jose + bus ticket)
SJO airport – Sámara (“Special transfer package”)
$115
(SJO to homestay; dinner; breakfast; homestay to bus stop + bus ticket)
SJO airport – Sámara (private taxi)
$300
for 1-3pax
$360
for 4+ pax
LIR airport – Sámara (private taxi)
$160
for 1-3pax
$220
for 4+ pax
SPECIAL RATES & DISCOUNTS
*Only one discount may be applied at a time*
Applies to all listed discounts
10% Long-term study discount
For 10+ week group programs
10% Family discount
For 3+ family members studying concurrently
15% GREEN SEASON DISCOUNT
. SAMARA
April, May, August, September, October
. HEREDIA
April, August, September, October, November
All prices are in US dollars and include: registration fees, course materials, placement exam, in-country orientation, support staff and free daily cultural activities (Latin dance, cooking, yoga, Zumba, city tour).
Standard homestays include: Private room, shared bath, laundry, 2 meals/day.
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. Full weekend trips (two nights) range from $240 – $315 per person, and day trips from $40 USD to $95 per person.
Do you have questions about our prices?
International Travel Insurance is not included in these prices and is required for all students, who may choose any company that includes coverage for medical care, trip interruption, and emergency assistance while abroad. If you would like to work with a company we recommend, you can compare prices and receive a non-binding quote [jakefisher.com/intercultura] here from our partner Trawick International.
2027 Price List
| Program | Heredia Campus |
Sámara Campus |
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Group adult Spanish classes:
🌎
20 hrs /wk, 1-4 weeks
🌎
20 hrs /wk, 5+ weeks
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$345/wk $295/wk | $365/wk $345/wk |
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Group Kids & Teen classes:
🌎
20 hrs/ wk
|
$365/wk | $380/wk |
| Private Spanish classes (1 person): In-person / Online | $34 / $32 per hour | |
| Semi-private Spanish classes (2 people): In-person/Online | $50 / $47 per hour | |
| 2-week Teen Spanish & Adventure Summer Camp | $3,650 (all-inclusive) | |
| Teen Academic Spanish Immersion/wk (incl. homestay & volunteering) | $630/wk | |
| Lodging Options | ||
| Homestay (private room, breakfast, dinner, laundry) | $245/wk | $265/wk |
| Homestay extra night (max. 4) | $39 /nt | $42/nt |
| Premium 24/7 Homestay (private room & bath, 3 meals, laundry) | $315/wk | |
| Premium 24/7 Homestay extra night (max.4) | $46/nt | |
| 1-bedroom student apartment (1 pax rate, +$5/night/addt’l pax) | $46 /nt | |
| 2-bedroom student apt - AC Sámara only (1 pax rate, +$5/night/addt’l pax) | $56 /nt | $99 /nt |
| Private room -private bath, AC shared kitchen (1 pax rate, +$5/night/addt’l pax) | $69/nt | |
| Private room -shared bath & kitchen, AC (1 pax rate, +$5/night/addt’l pax) | $59 /nt | |
| Shared apartment pp (2-3 people per room, shared bath & kitchen, AC) | $39 /nt | |
| Additional Programs | ||
| Volunteer program placement fee | $99 | |
| Bildungsurlaub certification fee | $75 | |
| Academic Records processing fee | $25 | |
| Airport Transfers | ||
| SJO airport – Heredia homestay /to other Heredia lodging (1-3/4-8 pax) | Free/$38/$65 | |
| SJO airport – Sámara (private transfer SJO airport – SJ bus stop + bus ticket) | $65 | |
| SJO airport – Sámara (SJO to homestay; dinner; breakfast; taxi – SJ bus + ticket) | $130 | |
| SJO airport – Sámara private taxi: 1-3 pax / 4+ pax | $340 / $380 | |
| LIR airport – Sámara private taxi: 1-3 pax / 4+ pax | $180 / $250 | |
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All Spanish programs include
one-two FREE daily cultural activities:
vary by campus and include –
Latin dance, Zumba, yoga, Latin cooking class, conversation club, orientation, city tour, culture trips & more |
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LODGING DISCOUNTS:
10% wk & 20% month on student residence & apts;
GROUP CLASS DISCOUNTS
(*Only one GROUP CLASS discount can be applied at a time*):
10% on long-term group class programs (10+wks);
15% during Green Season (varies by campus);
10% for 3+ family members studying concurrently.
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PROGRAM PAYMENT DETAILS
In order to guarantee your place in the Spanish program, we require a nonrefundable deposit.
Final payment can be made in person upon arrival at the school.
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
You will need to pay the driver in cash, either US $ or colones
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.
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