EF International Language Center Tamarindo Beach, Costa Rica
150m south of Hotel Jardin del Eden - 50309 Tamarindo Beach - see on mapPay less than booking at the school
What we like about the school
- Private swimming pool with sun deck and tropical garden
- On campus accommodation offered
- Outdoor swimming pool
What we dislike about the school
- Class time is shorter than in other schools at 40 minutes per lesson.
Location: EF International Language Center Tamarindo Beach is located in one of the world's hotspots for eco-tourism, Tamarindo, Costa Rica. Housed in a renovated colonial building, bordering lush forest, spectacular beaches and surrounded by wildlife, EF Tamarindo Beach offers a unique experience to all. The school is central to the town, only a short walk from the beautiful beach of Tamarindo, where students can find bars, markets, active nightlife and multiple resources for partaking in local activities such as sailing and scuba diving. The school's garden and outdoor swimming pool allow students to relax as much as study, ensuring that all students feel welcomed and comfortable at all times. Students of EF Tamarindo Beach are sure to have an excellent time whilst meeting their language goals.
School facilities: The facilities of the school are fantastic, offering everything a student may need to reach their language goals, from a comfortable and motivating environment. These facilities include a large garden area with multiple locations for sitting or lounging, an outdoor swimming pool, several terraces, a cafeteria, a computer lab, games tables and a Student Support Desk for any questions or queries that may arise. All classrooms are equipped with air conditioning, heating and ample natural light to create an optimal learning environment.
Accommodation Accommodation is available on-site with the school, a former resort hotel with a private pool and easy access to canopy tours, rainforest waterfalls and the leatherback turtle nesting grounds of the Parque Nacional Marino Las Baulas. Alternatively, local homestay and hotel facilities are also available.
School chain: EF was founded in Sweden over 55 years ago. It has since then helped millions of people experience new cultures, see new places and learn new things about the world and about themselves. Across the globe, they have more than 600 schools and offices in over 50 countries, delivering the best in education and student care throughout all locations. As a group, EF has hubs in Boston, London, Barcelona, Mexico City, São Paulo, Shanghai, Stockholm, Zürich, and more!
EF understands that language programmes can be much more than the sole process of learning a language, as cultural immersion and diversity play a key part in any student's educational and life development.
Throughout the EF schools, programmes are readily available to adults and juniors, for career, personal and educational development.
Spanish Courses
General Language
General Course + Accommodation 
26 lessons per week | 17 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from€685€668 / week Includes accommodationMore
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26 lessons per week | 17 students (max)
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 16 | 20 | 24 | 32 |
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| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 685 668 | 1,370 1,336 | 2,055 2,004 | 2,740 2,672 | 3,870 3,774 | 5,160 5,031 | 6,250 6,094 | 9,840 9,594 | 12,300 11,993 | 14,760 14,391 | 19,680 19,188 |
| Price in US$ | 773 | 1,545 | 2,317 | 3,089 | 4,363 | 5,817 | 7,045 | 11,092 | 13,865 | 16,638 | 22,184 |
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- Starting dates
- For all levels except of absolute beginners:Every MondaySee starting dates for absolute beginnersStarting dates for absolute beginners who have not taken a Spanish course before:
05 Jan 2026, 02 Feb 2026, 02 Mar 2026, 06 Apr 2026, 04 May 2026, 01 Jun 2026, 06 Jul 2026, 03 Aug 2026, 07 Sep 2026, 05 Oct 2026, 02 Nov 2026, 07 Dec 2026
Prices
- Course price includes accommodation
- Homestay, Double room, Breakfast & 1 meal
- High season
- High season supplement per week: 65 €
High season dates 01 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2026, 30 Nov 2026 - 31 Dec 2026
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 5-6 daily lessons of 40 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 8:10 - 12:30
Afternoon: 13:40 - 16:30 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 16 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 17 / Average: 12
- Lesson duration
- 40 min
Additional information for all courses
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Basic Course20 lessons per week | 17 students (max)Offer!from€495€471 / week More
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 13 |
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| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 495 471 | 990 941 | 1,485 1,411 | 1,980 1,881 | 2,275 2,162 | 2,730 2,594 | 3,185 3,026 | 3,640 3,458 | 4,350 4,133 | 5,220 4,959 | 5,655 5,373 |
| Price in US$ | 544 | 1,088 | 1,631 | 2,175 | 2,499 | 2,999 | 3,499 | 3,998 | 4,778 | 5,734 | 6,211 |
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- Starting dates
- 2026: 05 Jan 2026, 12 Jan 2026, 19 Jan 2026, 26 Jan 2026, 02 Feb 2026, 09 Feb 2026, 16 Feb 2026, 23 Feb 2026, 02 Mar 2026, 09 Mar 2026, 16 Mar 2026, 23 Mar 2026, 30 Mar 2026, 30 Nov 2026, 07 Dec 2026, 14 Dec 2026, 21 Dec 2026, 28 Dec 2026
Prices
- High season
- High season supplement per week: 65 €
High season dates 01 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2026, 30 Nov 2026 - 31 Dec 2026
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Basic Course + Accommodation20 lessons per week | 17 students (max)Offer!from€645€629 / week Includes accommodationMore
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 13 |
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| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 645 629 | 1,290 1,258 | 1,935 1,887 | 2,580 2,516 | 3,025 2,950 | 3,630 3,540 | 4,235 4,130 | 4,840 4,719 | 5,850 5,704 | 7,020 6,845 | 7,605 7,415 |
| Price in US$ | 728 | 1,455 | 2,182 | 2,909 | 3,410 | 4,092 | 4,774 | 5,456 | 6,595 | 7,913 | 8,573 |
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- Starting dates
- 2026: 05 Jan 2026, 12 Jan 2026, 19 Jan 2026, 26 Jan 2026, 02 Feb 2026, 09 Feb 2026, 16 Feb 2026, 23 Feb 2026, 02 Mar 2026, 09 Mar 2026, 16 Mar 2026, 23 Mar 2026, 30 Mar 2026, 30 Nov 2026, 07 Dec 2026, 14 Dec 2026, 21 Dec 2026, 28 Dec 2026
Prices
- Course price includes accommodation
- Homestay, Double room, Half board on weekdays, Full board on weekends
- High season
- High season supplement per week: 65 €
High season dates 01 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2026, 30 Nov 2026 - 31 Dec 2026
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General Course26 lessons per week | 17 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from€535€509 / week More
General Course
26 lessons per week | 17 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 16 | 20 | 24 | 32 |
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| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 535 509 | 1,070 1,017 | 1,605 1,525 | 2,140 2,033 | 2,970 2,822 | 3,960 3,762 | 4,750 4,513 | 7,440 7,068 | 9,300 8,835 | 11,160 10,602 | 14,880 14,136 |
| Price in US$ | 588 | 1,176 | 1,763 | 2,351 | 3,262 | 4,350 | 5,217 | 8,172 | 10,215 | 12,257 | 16,343 |
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- Starting dates
- For all levels except of absolute beginners:Every MondaySee starting dates for absolute beginnersStarting dates for absolute beginners who have not taken a Spanish course before:
05 Jan 2026, 02 Feb 2026, 02 Mar 2026, 06 Apr 2026, 04 May 2026, 01 Jun 2026, 06 Jul 2026, 03 Aug 2026, 07 Sep 2026, 05 Oct 2026, 02 Nov 2026, 07 Dec 2026
Learn English with EF’s popular General English course at their Tamarindo Beach location. You will take 26 classes per week in this sunny paradise, and when you’re not too busy studying you can take advantage of the local surf opportunities, the dance activities offered by the school, and much more.
All aspects of language learning are taken into consideration, meaning that reading, listening, writing and speaking skills are developed evenly over the duration of the course. You will also be able to reap the benefits of the four special interest lessons included in the General English course, which are classes based on a subject of your choosing. This could be a grammar point that you’re unclear about, or even related to preparing yourself for an English exam or a professional opportunity.
Prices
- High season
- High season supplement per week: 65 €
High season dates 01 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2026, 30 Nov 2026 - 31 Dec 2026
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 5-6 daily lessons of 40 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 8:10 - 12:30
Afternoon: 13:40 - 16:30 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 16 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 17 / Average: 12
- Lesson duration
- 40 min
Additional information for all courses
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Intensive Course32 lessons per week | 17 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from€585€556 / week More
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 16 | 20 | 24 | 32 |
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| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 585 556 | 1,170 1,112 | 1,755 1,668 | 2,340 2,223 | 3,270 3,107 | 4,360 4,142 | 5,250 4,988 | 8,240 7,828 | 10,300 9,785 | 12,360 11,742 | 16,480 15,656 |
| Price in US$ | 643 | 1,286 | 1,928 | 2,571 | 3,592 | 4,789 | 5,767 | 9,050 | 11,313 | 13,575 | 18,100 |
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- Starting dates
- For all levels except of absolute beginners:Every MondaySee starting dates for absolute beginnersStarting dates for absolute beginners who have not taken a Spanish course before:
05 Jan 2026, 02 Feb 2026, 02 Mar 2026, 06 Apr 2026, 04 May 2026, 01 Jun 2026, 06 Jul 2026, 03 Aug 2026, 07 Sep 2026, 05 Oct 2026, 02 Nov 2026, 07 Dec 2026
This course is ideal for students who want to learn a language as fast as possible. Course tuition is structured as follows: 16 General language lessons, 4 project sessions, 10 special interest lessons and 2 lecture sessions each week. Course materials are not included in the price.
Prices
- High season
- High season supplement per week: 65 €
High season dates 01 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2026, 30 Nov 2026 - 31 Dec 2026
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 6-7 daily lessons of 40 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 8:10 - 12:30
Afternoon: 13:40 - 16:30 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 16 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 17 / Average: 12
- Lesson duration
- 40 min
Additional information for all courses
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Intensive Course + Accommodation32 lessons per week | 17 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from€735€717 / week Includes accommodationMore
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32 lessons per week | 17 students (max)
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 16 | 20 | 24 | 32 |
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| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 735 717 | 1,470 1,434 | 2,205 2,150 | 2,940 2,867 | 4,170 4,066 | 5,560 5,421 | 6,750 6,582 | 10,640 10,374 | 13,300 12,968 | 15,960 15,561 | 21,280 20,748 |
| Price in US$ | 829 | 1,657 | 2,486 | 3,314 | 4,701 | 6,268 | 7,609 | 11,994 | 14,992 | 17,991 | 23,987 |
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- Starting dates
- For all levels except of absolute beginners:Every MondaySee starting dates for absolute beginnersStarting dates for absolute beginners who have not taken a Spanish course before:
05 Jan 2026, 02 Feb 2026, 02 Mar 2026, 06 Apr 2026, 04 May 2026, 01 Jun 2026, 06 Jul 2026, 03 Aug 2026, 07 Sep 2026, 05 Oct 2026, 02 Nov 2026, 07 Dec 2026
This course is ideal for students who want to learn a language as fast as possible. Course tuition is structured as follows: 16 General language lessons, 4 project sessions, 10 special interest lessons and 2 lecture sessions each week. Course materials are not included in the price.
Prices
- Course price includes accommodation
- Homestay, Double room, Half board on weekdays, Full board on weekends
- High season
- High season supplement per week: 65 €
High season dates 01 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2026, 30 Nov 2026 - 31 Dec 2026
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 6-7 daily lessons of 40 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 8:10 - 12:30
Afternoon: 13:40 - 16:30 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 16 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 17 / Average: 12
- Lesson duration
- 40 min
Additional information for all courses
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50+ Course26 lessons per week | 17 students (max)Offer!from€595€566 / week More
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
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| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 595 566 | 1,190 1,131 | 1,785 1,696 | 2,380 2,261 |
| Price in US$ | 654 | 1,307 | 1,961 | 2,614 |
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- Starting dates
- 2026: 12 Jan 2026, 02 Feb 2026, 02 Mar 2026, 30 Mar 2026, 04 May 2026, 01 Jun 2026, 07 Sep 2026, 02 Nov 2026, 07 Dec 2026
Prices
- High season
- High season supplement per week: 65 €
High season dates 01 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2026, 30 Nov 2026 - 31 Dec 2026
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50+ Course + Accommodation26 lessons per week | 17 students (max)Offer!from€745€727 / week Includes accommodationMore
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26 lessons per week | 17 students (max)
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
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| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 745 727 | 1,490 1,453 | 2,235 2,180 | 2,980 2,906 |
| Price in US$ | 840 | 1,680 | 2,520 | 3,360 |
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- Starting dates
- 2026: 12 Jan 2026, 02 Feb 2026, 02 Mar 2026, 30 Mar 2026, 04 May 2026, 01 Jun 2026, 07 Sep 2026, 02 Nov 2026, 07 Dec 2026
Prices
- Course price includes accommodation
- Homestay, Double room, Half board on weekdays, Full board on weekends
- High season
- High season supplement per week: 65 €
High season dates 01 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2026, 30 Nov 2026 - 31 Dec 2026
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50+ Intensive Course32 lessons per week | 17 students (max)Offer!from€645€613 / week More
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32 lessons per week | 17 students (max)
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
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| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 645 613 | 1,290 1,226 | 1,935 1,839 | 2,580 2,451 |
| Price in US$ | 709 | 1,417 | 2,126 | 2,834 |
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- Starting dates
- 2026: 12 Jan 2026, 02 Feb 2026, 02 Mar 2026, 30 Mar 2026, 04 May 2026, 01 Jun 2026, 07 Sep 2026, 02 Nov 2026, 07 Dec 2026
Prices
- High season
- High season supplement per week: 65 €
High season dates 01 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2026, 30 Nov 2026 - 31 Dec 2026
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50+ Intensive Course + Accommodation32 lessons per week | 17 students (max)Offer!from€795€776 / week Includes accommodationMore
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
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| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 795 776 | 1,590 1,551 | 2,385 2,326 | 3,180 3,101 |
| Price in US$ | 897 | 1,793 | 2,689 | 3,585 |
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- Starting dates
- 2026: 12 Jan 2026, 02 Feb 2026, 02 Mar 2026, 30 Mar 2026, 04 May 2026, 01 Jun 2026, 07 Sep 2026, 02 Nov 2026, 07 Dec 2026
Prices
- Course price includes accommodation
- Homestay, Double room, Half board on weekdays, Full board on weekends
- High season
- High season supplement per week: 65 €
High season dates 01 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2026, 30 Nov 2026 - 31 Dec 2026
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Exam PreparationWhy exam preparation courses are excellent for optimum progress
DELE Exam Preparation
This course tends to sell out quickly!32 lessons per week | 17 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from€555€528 / week More
DELE Exam Preparation
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32 lessons per week | 17 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
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| Weeks | 6 | 8 | 10 | 16 | 20 | 24 | 32 |
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| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 3,330 3,164 | 4,440 4,218 | 5,350 5,083 | 8,400 7,980 | 10,500 9,975 | 12,600 11,970 | 16,800 15,960 |
| Price in US$ | 3,658 | 4,877 | 5,876 | 9,226 | 11,533 | 13,839 | 18,452 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Monday
Prices
- High season
- High season supplement per week: 65 €
High season dates 01 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2026, 30 Nov 2026 - 31 Dec 2026
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 6-7 daily lessons of 40 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 8:10 - 12:30
Afternoon: 13:40 - 16:30 - Possible course durations
- 5-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 16 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 17 / Average: 12
- Lesson duration
- 40 min
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DELE Exam Preparation + Accommodation This course tends to sell out quickly!32 lessons per week | 17 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from€705€688 / week Includes accommodationMore
DELE Exam Preparation + Accommodation
This course tends to sell out quickly!
32 lessons per week | 17 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
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| Weeks | 6 | 8 | 10 | 16 | 20 | 24 | 32 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 4,230 4,125 | 5,640 5,499 | 6,850 6,679 | 10,800 10,530 | 13,500 13,163 | 16,200 15,795 | 21,600 21,060 |
| Price in US$ | 4,769 | 6,358 | 7,722 | 12,174 | 15,218 | 18,261 | 24,348 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Monday
Prices
- Course price includes accommodation
- Homestay, Double room, Breakfast & 1 meal
- High season
- High season supplement per week: 65 €
High season dates 01 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2026, 30 Nov 2026 - 31 Dec 2026
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 6-7 daily lessons of 40 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 8:10 - 12:30
Afternoon: 13:40 - 16:30 - Possible course durations
- 5-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 16 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 17 / Average: 12
- Lesson duration
- 40 min
Additional information for all courses
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Our prices for EF International Language Center include
- INCLUDED Internet access and use of school computers
- INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
- INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
- INCLUDED Language level placement test before arrival
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School interior EF Tamarindo Beach2/15
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Beach4/15
Conference room in EF Tamarindo Beach5/15
EF Students playing pool in the lounge6/15
Cafe Selva7/15
EF Students relaxing during the break8/15
View on EF pool and outside area9/15
EF Group class10/15
EF School´s swimming pool 11/15
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Outside area13/15
Classroom in Tamarindo Beach14/15
Beach of Tamarindo Beach15/15
EF International Language Center (EF)
- Accreditations and Quality seals
Canatur, Instituto Cervantes, University of Montana- Spanish teacher qualifications
- 100% hold a recognised language teaching qualification
- Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
- Student gender mix
- 50% male / 50% female
- Year of school foundation
- 1965
General school facilities
Cafeteria
Drink vending machine
Computer lab
Lounge
Garden
Student support desk
Table tennis
Outdoor swimming pool
Free water dispenser
Free WIFI
Non-smoking (all indoor and all outdoor areas of school)
Free parking (<500m)
Classroom equipment
TV in most classrooms
Electronic whiteboard in some classrooms
Air conditioning in all classrooms
Heating in all classrooms
Ample natural light in all classrooms
- Number of classrooms: 15
- Number of public PC workstations: 40
Student Age
- Minimum age of students
- 16 years
- Average number of levels
- Adult courses In summer: 6Adult courses Throughout the year: 6Junior courses In summer: 6Junior courses Throughout the year: 6
- Average age of students
- In summer: 22 yearsThroughout the year: 27 years
Information for all courses offered by EF International Language Center
- Lesson duration
- 40 minutes
- School's administrative fee
- €150
- Course material
- Generally, course material has to be purchased by all students at the school. The costs of course material will be approximately €70 per course level.
- Comments about courses
The cost of course materials vary depending on the duration of the course:
- 1-9 weeks: EUR 70
- 10-18 weeks: EUR 125
- 19-24 weeks: EUR 165
- 25-30 weeks: EUR 205
- 31-36 weeks: EUR 245
Cancellation Protection fee: EUR 85 (Non-refundable).
Students must book travel insurance, which covers the whole period of the course and stay in Tamarindo Beach. Students can book Erika Insurance Coverage via the school: - Two weeks: EUR 85.
- Per additional extra week: EUR 40.
Students can have another insurance but they must prove they have booked another one.
Accommodation: - The twin room homestay included in the tuition price can be upgraded to a single room homestay for EUR 55 per week.
- Homestays are no further than 45 minutes by public transportation from school.
- Residence accommodation is also available upon request and subject to availability.
Special dietary requirements will cost EUR 50 per week.
Classes are likely to take place on some days in the morning and other days in the afternoon. Students will be given the exact timetable closer to the start date. These are sample times and may change depending on availability and time of year. The 26 lessons is likely to follow the 20 lessons per week structure with the extra six lessons taking place after the morning classes or before the afternoon classes, two lessons on three days. Classes should fall somewhere within this timeframe.
- 1-9 weeks: EUR 70
- Individual classes
- Single individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 120 €. The combination of group and individual lessons is highly recommended. Individual lessons will encourage you to actively speak the foreign language and will offer you the opportunity to discuss individual problems and weaknesses.
- Days without class
- In 2026 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2026, 02 Apr 2026, 03 Apr 2026, 01 May 2026, 15 Sep 2026, 25 Dec 2026.In 2027 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2027, 02 Apr 2027, 03 Apr 2027, 01 May 2027, 15 Sep 2027, 25 Dec 2027.If a bank holiday falls on a weekday there is no refund nor are missed lessons recuperated. This is the case for the majority of language schools. - Level test
- A test to assess your exact language level takes place before the start of the course via an online form.
Lessons needed per Spanish language level
The data above gives some guidance. For more details consult our page How long does it take to learn a language or reach a specific level.
Leisure activities
Leisure programme for adults (sample):
EF International Language Center Tamarindo Beach Information Sheet
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Examples of leisure activities organized by the school
Adults - Free activities
- Examples of free activities:
- Beach volleyball
- Bingo Night
- Football tournaments
- Sunset walks
- Cultural fairs
- Dream Catcher making
Adults - Paid activities
- Examples of excursions and other activities:
- Surf USD 35
- Horse riding USD 35
- River tour USD 20
- Canopy USD 45
- Snorkeling USD 30
- Trips to Rio Celeste USD 100
- Half day at Catamaran USD 60
- Join a 2-day excursion to Manuel Antonio National Park to see some of the world's most stunning nature
- Volcán Arenal is one of the most famous volcanoes in Costa Rica. This weekend trip gives students the possibility to enjoy epic scenery, hiking and hot springs
- Monteverde is one of the main wonders of Costa Rica, with over 26,000 acres of rainforest and an extremely high biodiversity with over 650 species of animals. Explore this region and its animals alongside a high-adrelaine bungee jump and ziplining tour through the treetops
- International Trips to Colombia, Nicaragua and Panama
- Take part in a day trip to Hacienda Guachipelin to complete a canopy (zipling) tour, tubing, hot springs and horse riding all in the same day! USD 120
FAQ about EF International Language Center, Tamarindo Beach
What is the best price for a course at EF Languages Abroad, Tamarindo Beach?
“Spanish courses at EF Languages Abroad start at 471 € for a Basic Course course with 20 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.”
Is it possible to take a course at EF International Language Center as an absolute beginner?
“Yes. The following courses can be attended as an absolute beginner: General Course + Accommodation , General Course, Intensive Course, Intensive Course + Accommodation”
EF International Language Center offers courses for which ages?
“EF International Language Center offers courses from 16 years to 99. The average age is 22 during the summer and 27 the rest of the year.”
Terms of EF International Language Center
- First day of course
- Students should arrive at 8:30
- Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
- Legal name/parent company
- EF Language Colleges Ltd | Tax registration ID: CHE116289657
Visa Documents
Nationals from USA do not require a visa to study short term courses up to 180 days.
Check visa requirements for nationals from other countries.
Nationals from countries that require a visa will receive documents from the school, related to booking confirmation, which is required for the visa application.
- Full payment of all fees required before school dispatches documents required for visa application
- No
- Express shipment fee (via courier)
- South America: €85,Africa: €85,Asia: €85
- Preferential cancellation terms in case of visa refusal
- School agreed that students booking online on this site will benefit from preferential cancellation fees in case of visa refusal, and in this case will never exceed EUR 180.
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Tamarindo Beach
Tamarindo Beach city attractiveness as rated by our students:
3.7
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This course is ideal for students who wish to gain a sound understanding of the language through a well-rounded course. Course tuition is structured as follows: 16 General language lessons, 4 project sessions, 4 special interest lessons and 2 lecture sessions each week. Course materials are not included in the price.