Heredia Campus Rates

Rates are for Spanish language instruction (4 hours daily, Monday thru Friday)

Rates effective January 1, 2008.

Tuition includes four hours per day of Spanish language classes from Monday to Friday plus activivties offered by IPED. Free tour of the city plus weekend and day trip planning is also included in the price. Homestay includes private room for 7 nights, 2 meals a day and laundry service. Textbooks can be rented for $10. Students choosing private classes may arrange for individualized schedules.

Each additional week of homestay is $130. Each additional day of homestay is $19.(Note: for 4 nights or more the weekly price applies).

We will be happy to pick you up at the airport for your stay in Heredia and take you to your family's house at no extra charge*.

IPED Puerto Viejo Beach Rates

Group classes - $290 per week (4 hours of classes a day Monday through Friday)
Lodging - $150 for 5 nights. (doble accommodation) If students desire to stay for the weekend they can make arrangements directly with the hotel. For single accommodation please ask for information.

Special program - one week in IPED Heredia and one week IPED Puerto Viejo $780

Registration and payment: Please fill out the application form.

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Prices are in US$. Fees may be paid in Costa Rica first day of classes with cash, traveler checks or INTERNATIONAL Money Orders (please be sure it is not a Postal Money Order). We do not yet accept credit cards. Personal checks issued from a U.S. bank can be accepted for deposits and tuition with prior approval in Costa Rica. A $100 deposit which will be applied to your tuition is required to guarantee your registration.

We really enjoy what we do at IPED and we believe that a satisfied client is our best advertisement. Therefore, we will do everything we can to make your stay with us a comfortable and enjoyable experience.

* Please contact us to arrange pick up after 11pm

The following list are the National Holidays observed in Costa Rica in which classes will not be held at IPED. There are no discounts for these days, however your homestay will not be affected. The staff at IPED will help you organize other cultural activities, excursions or trips that you might like to participate in.   

Classes start every Monday except when it falls on a National Holiday in which case classes will start on Tuesday.