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In the Beginning...
In 1980, just five years after establishing our school in San José, we purchased a former dairy farm on a hillside above Santa Ana and began a slow transition process from a “finca” to an “escuela de idiomas”. The air is fresh and pure. The views are spectacular. Our six-acre Santa Ana campus boasts two small lodges, a 45-foot swimming pool, 30 small classrooms, a cafeteria, an administration building, a small library, a volleyball court, a basketball hoop, ping pong tables, a TV/computer lounge, lots of grassy areas, trees, plants, flowers, birds…in our humble estimation, this is THE place to immerse yourself in Spanish.
The Learning Park:
More recently we have shifted our direction on campus a bit. We have started an ambitious reforestation project on campus. In 2008 we planted close to 50 trees, followed by 300 to 500 in 2009. Our goal is to have our campus blend in with the surrounding mountains, providing a better environment for the plant and animal life in the area. In addition, we're including learning opportunities around every corner! Take a stroll through the "Ol' Conference Room" and look through dozens of photos of early 20th century Costa Rica, go shopping in our mock "pulpería" (our small town version of a convenience store), or take a short hike down one of the several history trails...
Trails of Costa Rican History:
Throughout our campus you'll find several trails leading you down different eras of Costa Rican history. Each trail has a number of info-stops where you'll be able to learn a bit about Costa Rican history, our flora, fauna, and pick up a bit of Spanish while you're at it.
In the Beginning...
In 1980, just five years after establishing our school in San José, we purchased a former dairy farm on a hillside above Santa Ana and began a slow transition process from a “finca” to an “escuela de idiomas”. The air is fresh and pure. The views are spectacular. Our six-acre Santa Ana campus boasts two small lodges, a 45-foot swimming pool, 30 small classrooms, a cafeteria, an administration building, a small library, a volleyball court, a basketball hoop, ping pong tables, a TV/computer lounge, lots of grassy areas, trees, plants, flowers, birds…in our humble estimation, this is THE place to immerse yourself in Spanish.
The Learning Park:
More recently we have shifted our direction on campus a bit. We have started an ambitious reforestation project on campus. In 2008 we planted close to 50 trees, followed by 300 to 500 in 2009. Our goal is to have our campus blend in with the surrounding mountains, providing a better environment for the plant and animal life in the area. In addition, we're including learning opportunities around every corner! Take a stroll through the "Ol' Conference Room" and look through dozens of photos of early 20th century Costa Rica, go shopping in our mock "pulpería" (our small town version of a convenience store), or take a short hike down one of the several history trails...
Trails of Costa Rican History:
Throughout our campus you'll find several trails leading you down different eras of Costa Rican history. Each trail has a number of info-stops where you'll be able to learn a bit about Costa Rican history, our flora, fauna, and pick up a bit of Spanish while you're at it.
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