Turrialba, Costa Rica
CISA Experiences
After more than 20 years of creating life-changing programs, CISA has developed the most exciting Spanish Experiences for students of all backgrounds. Each experienceālasting from 1 week to 7+ monthsāhas been carefully designed to help students learn Spanish rapidly and meaningfully through full cultural immersion. Whether you join us as a beginner, intermediate or advanced student, every program blends language learning, community, and faith, ensuring you make the most of your time here in beautiful Costa Rica.
Compare Our Spanish Immersion Experiences Starting as a Beginner
| Program | Length | Best For | Main Goal | Expected Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spanish Launch Beginner Acceleration Experience Adult: $320/week | 1 week-2 months | Students starting from A1 | Build a solid foundation in survival Spanish through daily immersion and homestay. | Move from A1 to Solid A2. Handle basic conversations, greetings, shopping, directions, daily routines. |
| Spanish Venture Deep Immersion Growth Experience Adult: $299/week | 3-4 months | Motivated learners wanting faster progress Students at A1āA2 levels | Strengthen grammar, vocabulary, and listening comprehension through active immersion. | Reach Solid A2 ā Early B1. Participate in real conversations, explain experiences, give simple opinions. |
| Fearless Talk Conversation Confidence Experience Adult: $288/week | 5-6 months | Students wanting speaking confidence | Break the fear barrier, develop natural fluency, and communicate independently. | Reach B1 ā High B1 / Emerging B2. Hold conversations comfortably, express opinions, follow native speakers. |
| Boundless Fluency Mastery & Cultural Integration Experience Adult: $277/week | 7+ months | Long-term learners | Achieve advanced communication skills and operate fully in Spanish-speaking settings. | Reach Strong B2 ā Emerging C1. Lead discussions, understand complex topics, navigate daily and ministry life fully in Spanish. |
Unlock your Spanish potential
Spanish Launch
Designed for people at any level of Spanish who want a more concentrated and intensive learning schedule and who want to explore the Spanish language and Costa Rican culture.
The Spanish Launch Experience is an intensive package available year round, which allows students to benefit and maximize their learning experience.
1 week-2 months
Adult: $320/week
Kicking off your Spanish Journey
Spanish Venture
Designed for people at any level of Spanish who want a more concentrated and intensive learning schedule and who want to launch forward with their knowledge of the Spanish language.
The Spanish Venture Experience is an intensive package available year round, which allows students to obtain a grasp of the Spanish language and launch forward in their learning.
3-4 months
Adult: $299/week
No longer Afraid of Making Mistakes
Fearless Conversation
Designed for people at any level of Spanish who want a more concentrated and intensive learning schedule and who want to be able to speak the Spanish language with confidence and ease.
The Fearless Conversation Experience is an intensive package available year round, which allows students to obtain a firm grasp of the Spanish language and be able to communicate with confidence.
5-6 months
Adult: $288/week
Communicating Effortlessly and Naturally
Boundless Fluency
Designed for people at any level of Spanish who want a more concentrated and intensive learning schedule and who want to be able to speak the Spanish language with confidence while reaching for fluency.
The Boundless Fluency Experience is an intensive package available year round, which allows students to experience authentically the Costa Rican culture. The immersion allows for real-life and relevant learning.
7+ months
Adult: $277/week
Other Programs
Fitness and Spanish Experience
CISA’s unique Fitness and Spanish Immersion experience is ideal for those who would like the opportunity to focus on their health in an environment with little distractions, as well as be immersed in the Costa Rican culture to learn Spanish.
Online Experience
For students who would like to learn Spanish, but do not have the time or resources to study in Costa Rica, the On-Line Spanish Tutoring Experience is an ideal fit.