CISA welcomes a diverse community of learners who come to learn Spanish through meaningful immersion. Families join us to share the adventure of learning Spanish together, while individual students come to learn Spanish abroad for personal growth, cultural immersion, or professional development. We also host groups and mission teams who combine Spanish language learning with service projects and adventure experiences. Founded by Christians, CISA is guided by values of love, respect, and service, and warmly welcomes people from all backgrounds and walks of life. This rich mix of students creates a warm, dynamic environment where everyone benefits from authentic Spanish immersion, meaningful cross-cultural connections, and the opportunity to study Spanish in Costa Rica in a purposeful, life-changing, and welcoming community.

Learn Spanish in Costa Rica through full immersion. CISA offers authentic cultural experiences, homestays, and personalized Spanish programs for all ages.

CISA is the perfect place for families to learn Spanish together while experiencing authentic Costa Rican culture. Parents, teens, and children each enjoy age-appropriate classes, while babies and toddlers are cared for in a loving environment. Families value the unique opportunity to grow closer as they share language learning, cultural immersion, and unforgettable adventures.

CISA offers individuals the chance to immerse themselves fully in Spanish and Costa Rican culture. Whether you are a recent graduate, on a gap year, a professional seeking career growth, or newly retired, CISA provides the perfect environment to study, connect, and grow. Students value the balance of structured language learning, authentic immersion, and the supportive, faith-based community that makes the experience both personal and transformative.

CISA welcomes mission teams and school groups for short-term cultural immersion trips that combine Spanish lessons, meaningful community service, and unforgettable adventure tours. Whether you are a high school, college, or church group, your team will experience language learning in action while building cross-cultural connections, serving in the local community, and discovering the beauty of Costa Rica together.


Learning a new language opens up a whole new world of opportunities.

— Hector Soto, CISA Director

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There are approximately 600 million Spanish speakers in the world, which represents about 7–7.5% of the world’s population. To this group, there are more than 24 million who actively study it.

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