Enforex San Jose, Costa Rica
Calle 1 De La Farmacia La Bomba Sur, Av. 8 - 11501 San Jose - see on mapPay less than booking at the school
What we like about the school
- Combine different destinations during your stay, without extra costs.
- Once a month there is a "cultural week" with special events.
- E-learning platform.
What we dislike about the school
- Nationality mix could be more balanced. 45% of students are from USA
Location: Enforex San Jose is a Spanish language institute located in the enchanting capital city of Costa Rica, San José. The school is housed in a welcoming environment close to the city centre. Surrounding the school are various eateries, restaurants, and social and cultural attractions. Such places within walking distance of the school include San Pedro Shopping Mall, Máximo Fernandez Plaza, John F. Kennedy Park, and many more.
Getting around: The school is located in the University District, and is within walking distance of several bus routes and the UCR train station. the city centre and many attractions and sites of interest are within walking distance of the school. Juan Santamaría International Airport is around a 25-minute taxi ride from the school's front doors.
Course selection: Course selection with Enforex San José is extensive, including something for students of all levels and several interests. In addition to General Spanish taught over several schedules and intensities, the school offers Internship/Volunteer programmes and courses of Private Tuition, which can be taken independently or in conjunction with any other course.
Accommodation: The school can provide accommodation in host families and Shared Apartments. All accommodation is subject to availability and allocated on a first-come-first-served basis.
School facilities: The school facilities include an open-air cafeteria, a library, a soccer/football pitch, a lounge area, and more.
Students are also given free after-class access to language learning software.
Spanish Courses
General Language
Intensive Spanish 20
20 lessons per week | 8 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from$430$409 / week More
Intensive Spanish 20
20 lessons per week | 8 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
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$430$409 / week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
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| Price at school ($) Our price ($) | 430 409 | 860 817 | 1,290 1,226 | 1,680 1,596 | 2,070 1,967 | 2,460 2,337 | 2,850 2,708 | 3,240 3,078 | 3,630 3,449 | 4,020 3,819 | 4,800 4,560 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Monday
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 4 daily lessons of 55 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: 9:00 - 13:00
Afternoon: 15:00 - 17:00 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 16 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 8 / Average: 6
- Lesson duration
- 55 min
Additional information for all courses
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Combined Spanish 20 + 1030 lessons per week | 8 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from$725$689 / week More
Combined Spanish 20 + 10
30 lessons per week | 8 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
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$725$689 / week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
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| Price at school ($) Our price ($) | 725 689 | 1,450 1,378 | 2,175 2,067 | 2,595 2,466 | 3,190 3,031 | 3,785 3,596 | 4,380 4,161 | 4,975 4,727 | 5,570 5,292 | 6,165 5,857 | 7,355 6,988 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Monday
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 6 daily lessons of 55 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: 9:00 - 13:00
Afternoon: 15:00 - 17:00 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 16 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 8 / Average: 6
- Lesson duration
- 55 min
Additional information for all courses
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Private
Private Lessons 2020 lessons per week | 1 student (max)Starts dailyOffer!from$725$689 / week More
Private Lessons 20
20 lessons per week | 1 student (max)
Starts daily
Offer!from
$725$689 / week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school ($) Our price ($) | 725 689 | 1,450 1,378 | 2,175 2,067 | 2,595 2,466 | 3,190 3,031 | 3,785 3,596 | 4,380 4,161 | 4,975 4,727 | 5,570 5,292 | 6,165 5,857 | 7,355 6,988 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Day
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 4 daily lessons of 55 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: 9:00 - 13:00
Afternoon: 15:00 - 17:00 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 16 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 1 / Average: 1
- Lesson duration
- 55 min
Additional information for all courses
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Work & Study
Volunteer Program1 lessons per week | 13 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from$429$419 / week Includes accommodationMore
Volunteer Program
1 lessons per week | 13 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
Offer!from
$429$419 / week
Includes accommodation
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| Weeks | 4 |
|---|---|
| Price at school ($) Our price ($) | 1,715 1,673 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Monday
Additional fees: a special project surcharge of USD 95 per week.
Prices
- Course price includes accommodation
- Homestay, Double room, Breakfast & 1 meal
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 0-1 daily lessons of 55 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: 9:00 - 13:00
Afternoon: 15:00 - 17:00 - Possible course durations
- 4 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 16 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 13 / Average: 9
- Lesson duration
- 55 min
Additional information for all courses
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Our prices for Enforex 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 at first day of classes
- INCLUDED Elearning platform
Street View1/8
Study Area2/8
Classroom 13/8
Classroom 24/8
Classroom 35/8
Lounge 16/8
Support7/8
Lounge 28/8
Enforex
- Accreditations and Quality seals
CPF- Spanish teacher qualifications
- 100% hold a university degree100% hold a recognised language teaching qualification
- Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
- Student gender mix
- 35% male / 65% female
- Offer for returning students
- When you book here, you will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee if you have already attended a course previously at Enforex.
- Year of school foundation
- 1989
General school facilities
Cafeteria
Microwave for student use
Fridge for student use
Computer lab
Library
Lounge
Balcony / terrace
Student support desk
Soccer field / football pitch
Free WIFI
Smoking zones (outdoors)
Paid parking (<500m)
Classroom equipment
TV in some classrooms
Ample natural light in all classrooms
- Number of classrooms: 15
- Number of public PC workstations: 12
Facilities for disabled students
Accessible Toilet
Wheelchair access to cafeteria
Student Age / Nationality
Top student nationalities
| Student Nationality | Percentage of students |
|---|---|
| USA | 45% |
| Germany | 10% |
| England | 10% |
| Brazil | 5% |
| Switzerland | 5% |
| France | 5% |
| Netherlands | 5% |
| Spain | 5% |
| Japan | 5% |
| Other nationalities | 5% |
Age of students
| Percentage of students | |
|---|---|
| 1-18 years | 5% |
| 18-24 years | 50% |
| 25-34 years | 25% |
| 35-50 years | 15% |
| >50 years | 5% |
The average age outside summer is 5 years higher than in summer.
- Average number of students
- In summer: 70Throughout the year: 60
- Minimum age of students
- 16 years
- Average number of levels
- Adult courses In summer: 10Adult courses Throughout the year: 10
- Average age of students
- In summer: 23 yearsThroughout the year: 28 years
Information for all courses offered by Enforex
- Lesson duration
- 55 minutes
- School's administrative fee
- $45
- Course material
- Generally course material is distributed free to students and will stay in student property.
- Comments about courses
Travel health insurance: USD 60 per week.
Cancellation guarantee: USD 90 per week.- 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, 01 Dec 2026, 24 Dec 2026, 25 Dec 2026, 31 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, 01 Dec 2027, 24 Dec 2027, 25 Dec 2027, 31 Dec 2027.School policy regarding bank holidays:Private classes are recuperated or refunded. Same as for nearly all language schools, group classes falling on bank holiday are not refunded and not recuperated. - 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.
Airport transfer
- Juan Santamaria International Airport:
- $50 one way
$100 return (both ways)
Accommodation
Homestay Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal 
Shared bathroom
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Homestay
Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal
Shared bathroom
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$300/ week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
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| Price in $ | 300 | 600 | 900 | 1140 | 1450 | 1740 | 2030 | 2320 | 2900 | 3480 | 290 |
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
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Minimum stay: 1 week
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
- Check-in
- Sunday
- Check-out
- Saturday
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
- Price extra night
- $50 (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
- Room Occupancy
- Single room
- Includes
- TV, Phone, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Shared bathroom.
- Meals
- Breakfast & 1 meal.
- Minimum age of students
- 16
Student Residence Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal
Shared bathroom
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$415/ week Show more
Student Residence
Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal
Shared bathroom
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$415/ week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
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| Price in $ | 415 | 830 | 1245 | 1570 | 1975 | 2370 | 2765 | 3160 | 3950 | 4740 | 395 |
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
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| Price in $ |
Minimum stay: 1 week
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
- Check-in
- Sunday
- Check-out
- Saturday
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
- Price extra night
- $70 (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
- Room Occupancy
- Single room
- Includes
- TV, Phone, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Shared bathroom.
- Meals
- Breakfast & 1 meal.
- Minimum age of students
- 18
- Maximum age of students
- 26
FAQ about Enforex, San Jose
What is the best price for a course at Enforex, San Jose?
“Spanish courses at Enforex start at 419 US$ for a Volunteer Program course with 1 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.”
Is airport pickup offered by Enforex?
“Yes. The school offers pickup from Juan Santamaria International Airport (50 US$)”
What is the number of students per class at Enforex?
“Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at Enforex varies from 1 (Private Lessons 20) to 13 students (Volunteer Program)”
Which countries are students of Enforex from?
“The highest Nationality percentage at Enforex comes from USA with a 45% representation, followed by students from Germany (10%) and England (10%).”
Enforex offers courses for which ages?
“Enforex offers courses from 16 years to 99. The average age is 23 during the summer and 28 the rest of the year.”
Terms of Enforex
- First day of course
- Students should arrive at 9:00
- Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
- Legal name/parent company
- Enforex for English Executives SL | Tax registration ID: B80274269
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
- Yes
- Express shipment fee (via courier)
- Europe: $150,North America: $105,South America: $200,Africa: $200,Oceania: $200,Asia: $200
- Free shipment via regular mail
- Yes
- 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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This programme does not include Spanish classes, but includes weekly salsa dance classes and a conversation programme.
Includes shared room in a traditional homestay, two meals/day, airport greeting, orientation, project management, and 4 hours/day of work Monday-Friday.