Including governmental agencies and international companies.

Professional Accords

Instituto Cervantes

Instituto Cervantes from Spain

University Partners & Credits

University Credits

With 30+ years, CPI is internationally recognized and the selected provider in Costa Rica for prestigious universities and organizations.

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Tailor-made Spanish immersion in Costa Rica that connects you to the authenticity of people and nature.

CPI Spanish

Live the culture & study Spanish in 3 different locations: CPI Heredia (urban), CPI Flamingo (beach), and CPI Monteverde (cloud forest).

Find yourself in exuberant Costa Rica

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International opportunity to learn Spanish abroad at CPI Spanish immersion schools in Costa Rica with 3 locations: Heredia, Monteverde and Flamingo.

Learn Spanish in Costa Rica – Study at CPI

The pure essence of the cloud forest breathing life into nature, CPI Monteverde awaits you.

Monteverde

White sand, palms, crystal waters, spectacular sunsets combine to rennovate your soul, CPI Flamingo awaits you.

Flamingo

An authentic experience in a modern ambience, nestled between volcanoes, CPI Heredia awaits you.

CPI Heredia

Our Locations

Living the Pura Vida

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Program onsite

You can come to Costa Rica or you can take Costa Rica to your home.

Go online or go onsite!

Our group courses are designed for students of all ages and language levels to develop or perfect their oral abilities in the Spanish language to efficiently interact with other students and native speakers in different social contexts.

In these courses students will also revise diverse grammar contents, be able to understand, and produce different oral and written texts related to the academic or professional fields according to their language competencies which will be assessed through an online written and verbal assessment prior to course start.

Have fun learning with other students in small groups of 6 and minimum 2.

Group classes program

The CPI® ESSENTIAL PROGRAM is for all ages and levels available year round, personalized 4 hours a day Spanish classes with a maximum of 4 students and three campuses in beautiful locations: Heredia, Monteverde and Flamingo.

Our Essential Program is the ideal study abroad for those who want to study intensive Spanish and still have time for exploring the country and experience endless adventure opportunities. To enhance your cultural experience, you can stay with a Costa Rican homestay. You can also opt for our CPI Apartments and Partner Hotels. Lodging options are available through all 3 of our campus: Heredia – City Life, Monteverde – Cloud Forest, and Flamingo – Tropical Beach.

Group, level organized Spanish classes at any of the select CPI locations, free afternoons to explore and discover the authentic, local culture.

CPI ®ESSENTIAL PROGRAM

Embark upon the perfect family holiday full of life-long memories with dynamic Spanish immersion classes organized in the same schedule by linguistic level and age (4+): adults with adults; children with other children & teens with other teens. CPI Spanish welcomes single parents and couples with children; the CPI ambience is friendly to all modern family dynamics.

CPI Costa Rica helps plan your entire experience! Afternoons and week-ends are for fun and adventure in family while discovering eco-diverse Costa Rica on an unforgettable tropical vacation. Accommodations are available in host families and apartments. If the preference for adults is to work virtually or relax while children are in Spanish classes, this program is the perfect fit (babysitting services available). A Spanish immersion vacation is easier in every way with CPI Costa Rica!

Morning Spanish, afternoons for adventure at each CPI location.

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"I can’t thank you enough for all that you do to make the Missouri State University teacher education study away program such an awesome experience. My students consistently say this trip “changed their life” and “the way they work with English learners in their classrooms” and “it’s fun!”.

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Looking for a meaningful Spanish adventure in Costa Rica?

The Pura Vida Experience

Both the CPI online and onsite programs are recognized by U.S. universities for Spanish academic credits.

University Credits for CPI Spanish Classes

There are many reasons & ways to start learning Spanish at your own rhythm

CPI Spanish

Find yourself in exuberant Costa Rica

Online Learning: Pura Vida from any part of the world

CPI Spanish

Find yourself in exuberant Costa Rica

Online Learning: Pura Vida from any part of the world

CPI Spanish

Find yourself in exuberant Costa Rica

Online Learning: Pura Vida from any part of the world

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Go online or go onsite!

Program online

Program onsite

Our Locations

Monteverde

Cloud Forest

Flamingo

Beach

Heredia

City of Flowers

Real Stories, Real Experiences

Dr. Roberta Aram & Dr. Vickie Haynes

Living the Pura Vida

The Pura Vida Experience

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