About Turrialba
This wonderful valley is located 64 kilometers from San José, the capital city, about 1 hour and 30 minutes. Turrialba has 85000 inhabitants (40000 in downtown) called "Turrialbeños" or "Azucareros".
The town offers all the services as hospital, clinics, restaurants and cafes, hotels and hostels, supermarkets, internet café, gym, post office and many stores. Also many primary schools, high school and universities are located in this exciting place. Every weekend a street market is available to find fresh fruits and vegetables.
What to doin Turrialba?
For nature and adventure lovers, Turrialba is the best option, it offers several activities almost every day and our School will arrange them for you!
We offer: Rafting at pacuare river (one of the top ten of the best rivers for rafting in the world), canyoning and canopy, kayaking, hiking, Bird watching, an active volcano, waterfalls, horseback riding, mountain biking, coffee tour, Guayabo Archeological monument (World Heritage), a botanical garden, a climbing wall, aerobics, a snake farm, jungle camping at La Marta Refugee and also night life to enjoy on weekends! Definitely, Turrialba is an exciting place! We will pick you up at the airport and arrange your stay in Costa Rica, either with a Costa Rican host family or in a hotel.
Location
We are located in Turrialba downtown, just 10 minutes walking from the main bus station to San José and the commercial area, in a relaxing neighborhood with all the facilities.
The taxi address is: "Barrio Alto Cruz, 300metros oeste de Restaurante Nazca, frente al Puente de hamaca"
Transportation
In Costa Rica, there are public buses that go virtually everywhere. From San Jose, there are buses that run to Turrialba every hour from 5 am to 10 pm.
Methodology
Learning Spanish at Entre Volcanes is exciting, efficient and very relaxed. Our methodology is based on communicative approach emphasizing conversation; however, we ar eflexible and recognize each student's particular learning needs.
The classes are well-organized and follow daily lesson plans. All teachers plan their day'sclasses in advance, in order to incorporate each student's particular needs.
Books and materials
We have developed our own grammar books, workbooks and teaching materials to reinforce what is being taught in the classroom.
The books and materials to be used in class are included in the fee.
Class size
Classes normally consist of two or three students. It is rare that a class size reaches the maximum of six students. In case that there is no group at the student's same level, we provide private classes for 2 hours per day for the same price as the group program.
Learning level
We have teachers who are experts at teaching Spanish to students who range from beginner (A1) to almost "near native" (C2) according to Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
Class duration
A class is equivalent to 55 minutes. We have a 10 minutes break after 2 classes. (Group Classes)
Starting dates
Spanish lessons start every Monday all year-round. The homestay can start any day. In special cases, if it is not possible to start on a Monday, students can start later in the week.
Length of stay
Students can attend classes for as long as they wish.
National holidays
The school is open all year round except for January 1st, Good Thursday and Good Friday during Easter, May 1st, and December 25th. Classes are made up for the days in which the school is closed.
Cultural programs
Merengue and Salsa dance lessons are also offered once a week. There is a Costa Rican culture class, movies and other cultural activities which change every week. Students can also participate in a "tico" cooking classes.
