Why is CISA the best School to Learn Spanish in Costa Rica?

Christian environment, Christian Community

As a Christian school we uphold biblical principles and foster an environment that practices the value of ‘love your neighbor as yourself’. Our roots are evangelical & non-denominational. We welcome everyone no matter their religious or faith background.

Personalized attention, (orientation, transportation, guidance, small classrooms)

The personalized attention is unique at CISA. For example, for those who hire CISA for transportation services, they will feel safe & secure from the moment they are picked up from the airport. We have a driver waiting for them at the airport with a sign that has their name on it. They are greeted there and provided with a Welcome Letter, which explains their schedule for the following days.

From there they are driven to their homestay where their host family warmly greets them. Even those who arrive from the airport by their own means will find that the host families will treat them like one of their own and will receive the utmost care and consideration.

All students are given an Orientation package, as well as a tour of Turrialba (a larger city near Tuis). A Spanish assessment is also done to determine which class and level is best suited for you.

Our class sizes are small (max 4 students), which allows for more personalized attention.

Program adapted to the student

We also specialize in catering our classes to the interests of our students. For example; if you are a Pastor or Missionary and work with Spanish speakers, we would help you learn words appropriate for that context.

Also available is our NEW Medical Curriculum for medical students and graduates.

Organic methods and programs, technology/internet

We are proud of the fact that our teaching methods go beyond the ‘textbook’. We provide each student with his or her material, but use that as a ‘springboard’ for teaching Spanish. We also use the Internet, videos, songs, do projects within the community, go on field trip lessons (eg. going to the market to practice vocabulary for shopping and money). We term our teaching method as ‘organic’, for its authentic, fresh, and varied way of learning.