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IH Costa Rica
Doubly recognised by the Instituto Cervantes
IH Costa Rica has the unique status in Central America of being both a Centro Asociado and an authorised examination centre of the Instituto Cervantes. Its training courses for teachers of Spanish are also officially recognised.
The Instituto Cervantes is the world authority in the teaching and testing of Spanish as a foreign language. It is administered by the University of Salamanca on behalf of the Spanish Ministry of Education y Science.
Centro Asociado status guarantees that the school meets a range of quality standards that are applied worldwide by the Instituto Cervantes in both teaching and administration to help overseas students select a language school they can rely on.
The Diplomas of the Instituto Cervantes are awarded by independent assessment and are recognised by universities, governments and businesses around the world as reliable evidence of ability. Examinations for the Diplomas are offered at all three levels three times a year:
Common European
- Diploma en Español (Nivel Superior) CEF C2
- Diploma en Español (Nivel Intermedio) CEF B2
- Diploma en Español (Nivel Inicial) CEF B1
Further information about the Instituto Cervantes can be found at www.cervantes.es
IH Costa Rica is one of the newest recruits to the IH network but offers all the benefits that come from being a well-established school. It has over 25 years' experience as the Instituto Britanico, a leader in its field of teaching Spanish and English as second languages. Its founders are British educators dedicated to maintaining world class standards.
IH Costa Rica teachers are qualified and experienced and participate in ongoing professional development programmes. The school offers personalised attention in small groups and tutorials. Its clientele for Spanish courses, as well as many private individuals who study for reasons of work and travel, comprises embassies, multinational businesses, and international voluntary organisations.
The school is located in a pleasant, busy suburb of the capital city. The charming old house has 14 classrooms, a self-access centre with free use of the internet, wireless internet, and an open-sided cafeteria looking on to a large tropical garden.
There are branches on the east and west sides of the city. The main premises boast a large walled garden of tropical plants where you can take a break or even take your classes.
