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San Jose Immersion Program |
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Introduction
The Kalexma Language
Institute (KLI), is a Spanish Language School located in San José, Costa Rica. All KLI
courses are serious, effective and interactive. From years of experience KLI has noticed
that the most difficult step for students is communication. That's why KLI focus is on the
oral expression of each and every student through defined exercises, which makes the
student lose, step by step, the fear of speaking the language.
Methodology
- Weekday classes
- Cultural activities
- Small groups (average of
three students per class)
- Bilingual instructors
Homestay
 Includes two
meals a day (breakfast and dinner), laundry service and a private room
- Host family arrangements
- Kalexma Bed and Breakfast
lodging
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Intensive
Course Includes
20 lessons per week:
- 10 hours of
Grammar/Vocabulary
- 10 hours of Conversation
- Culture
- Daily Issues from Costa Rica
and the World
2 to 18 weeks available
Begin every Monday
(throughout the year)
9 levels:
- Beginners I, II and III
- Intermediate I, II and III
- Advanced I, II and III
General
Costs: cost per person
| # Weeks |
Only Lessons |
Homestay |
Total
Immersion Program |
| 1 week |
$220 |
$100 |
$320 |
| 2 week |
$370 |
$200 |
$570 |
| 3 week |
$520 |
$300 |
$820 |
| 4 week |
$670 |
$400 |
$1070 |
- Private Lessons: $12 per
hour.
- Rates in US $
Terms of
payment
- Confirmation has to be made
at least 1 month in advance
- Half Payment has to be made
at least 2 weeks in advance
- Full Payment has to be made
when the student arrives to the Institute
- No refunds will be made if
cancellation is made 1 week prior to the starting date
Lodging starts Sunday
prior to lessons and finishes following Saturday
 KLI arranges a wide variety of social
activities in the afternoons and evenings:
City tours
Museum visits
Barbecues
Soccer games
Basketball games
Optional
Tours
- Manuel Antonio Beach and
National Park
- Poas Volcano
- Irazu Volcano
- Arenal Volcano
- Orosi Valley
- Tortuguero National Park
- Tortuga Island
- Rafting and Mountain Biking
Credit Hours
A student applying
for academic credit will receive, at the end of the course, a transcript indicating the
number of hours of classes attended, grades, and the teacher's evaluation.
It is preferable for
the student to make arrangements directly with their University prior to starting their
study-trip, in order that the University recognize the Spanish Immersion Program the
student will be participating in.
In order to receive six
credits you will need to complete five weeks of class:
1 credit = 16 hours
- 1 to 4 weeks: 5 days a week
- 4 hours a day of regular classes = total 80 hours = 5 credits
You will be given a
written and oral exam on the final day of classes
Daily attendance to
all regular class hours is mandatory.
Successful students will
receive a certificate of completion, and a transcript of grades.
Minimum passing grade is 70.
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