Thank you for welcoming me in with open hearts and such a fantastic and effective way of teaching. They have helped me in so many ways and i felt completely comfortable in Manuel Antonio because of the D'Amore school. Thank you

My 3 teenagers attended Academia d'Amore for 4 weeks. Before attending they had a good understanding of Spanish but were very reluctant to speak it. During their four weeks they gained a great deal of confidence and skill and are now able to converse much more eloquently than I expected. I am a native Spanish speaker but have not done... More

I throughly enjoyed my experience at Academia de Espanol D'Amore from the moment it started to the moment it ended! Everyone at the school is very friendly and personable, and Costa Ricans in general are as well. I hadn't had any Spanish since high school, about 9 years ago, and I feel the program at D'Amore helped me improve my... More

The location is beautiful, the staff is caring, and the classes are richly developed. You feel comfortable from the first day of class, with great teachers, lots of conversation (at your level), and good instruction in the construction and grammar of Spanish. This school can accommodate you whatever your level of Spanish. Even if you've never spoken a word, you... More

I took Spanish classes at Academia de Espanol D'Amore with my three children and my father and it was an incredible experience for all of us. My children learned a lot and continue to enjoy learning Spanish. The lessons were well organized and the activities were invaluable. Activities that are fun and engaging were planned for our classes that create... More

My husband and I attended this school 16 years ago and when our daughter needed to improve her Spanish quickly, we fondly remembered the school we had attended. The homestay program is great, you get to really experience the life of the Ticos and their warmth and humor. The teachers are very good and the classes are small and they... More