CPI Monteverde
(14 ratings)
The Centre Panamericano de Idiomas (CPI) offers high quality Spanish courses in the breathtaking mountain town of Monteverde. Once a month, the school holds a special “cultural weekend” and throughout their studies, students are offered a range of activities for their free time.
CPI has three schools in Costa Rica that follow the same teaching methods. You can take Spanish lessons in different towns but, as all of your classes are with CPI schools, you only have to pay the registration fee once. Why not start your Spanish course in Monteverde and then continue in Playa Flamingo or Heredia? This is just what Nadja Purtschert, a Swiss Olympic snowboarder, did during her trip to Costa Rica with Yalea. Find our more about Nadja's experience here.
The Monteverde school is a fifteen minute walk from the centre of Santa Elena. The modern school building is spread over two floors and is surrounded by beautiful gardens. All CPI teachers have a university diploma and, on average, two years of experience teaching Spanish.
The CPI team organizes a daily activity program including nature walks and dancing and cooking lessons. Some of these activities are free and others are offered at a reduced price. The CPI staff can also assist you to plan your own activities and weekend excursions, if you wish.
School Facts
School size | big |
Classrooms | 17 |
High season | June - July |

Computers

Library

Cafeteria

Garden/terrace

Wifi

Multimedia
Student Nationalities

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Age Distribution
Location
Courses
More information about different types of courses.Standard Courses
- 20 standard lessons per week
- In high season, some lessons take place in the afternoon
- Class length in minutes: 55
- Monday - Friday
- Language Level: complete beginner - C2
- Students per course: 3-4
- Minimum age: 18
- Material: Study material is included in the course price.
- 27.5 standard lessons per week
- In high season, some lessons take place in the afternoon
- Class length in minutes: 55
- Monday - Friday
- Language Level: complete beginner - C2
- Students per course: 3-4
- Minimum age: 18
- Material: Study material is included in the course price.
- 20 standard private lessons per week
- Class length in minutes: 55
- Monday - Friday
- Language Level: complete beginner - C2
- Students per course: 1
- Minimum age: 18
- Material: Study material is included in the course price.
- 27.5 standard private lessons per week
- Class length in minutes: 55
- Monday - Friday
- Language Level: complete beginner - C2
- Students per course: 1
- Minimum age: 18
- Material: Study material is included in the course price.
Exam Preparation
- 20 private DELE exam preparation lessons per week
- Class length in minutes: 55
- Monday - Friday
- Language Level: complete beginner - C2
- Students per course: 1
- Minimum age: 18
- Material: The DELE study material costs depending on the level between 50 and 70 USD and needs to be paid for at the school.
Accommodation
More information about different types of accommodationHost Family
Student Residence
Single Room
- Accommodation
- Travel Time (on foot): 5 minutes
- Wifi
- Laundry facilities available
- Cleaning service of common areas included
- Accommodation facilities include: TV | Communal area/shared living room | Fully equipped communal kitchen
- Accommodation room
- Minimum age: 18
- Room facilities include: Bedding | Towels
Private Twin/Double
- Accommodation
- Travel Time (on foot): 5 minutes
- Wifi
- Laundry facilities available
- Cleaning service of common areas included
- Accommodation facilities include: TV | Communal area/shared living room | Fully equipped communal kitchen
- Accommodation room
- Minimum age: 18
- Room facilities include: Bedding | Towels
- Only available for two people travelling together
Private Apartment
Private Twin/Double
- Accommodation
- Travel Time (on foot): 5 minutes
- Average number of students: 1-3
- Wifi
- Laundry facilities available
- Cleaning service of common areas included
- Accommodation facilities include: TV
- Accommodation room
- Minimum age: 18
- Room facilities include: Kitchenette | Bedding | Towels
- Only available for two people travelling together
Transfer
Contact us for more information.Closure Dates
Public holidays and school closure dates - contact us for more information.Calculate price - CPI Monteverde, Costa Rica
Reviews
Yalea Rating Index: Excellent
Based on 14 reviews