In order to provide our students and the general public detailed and accurate information, we have selected the questions you ask us more often. Carefully read the questions and answers written down. If your question is not on this site, please send Us an e-mail, and we will contact you as soon as possible.
Which are some characteristics of a good Spanish school?
Personal attention . You would not like to be treated like a number, right?
The best schools offer cultural excursions, as well as advantages for keep in touch with your family and friends in home. In other words, they offer a total immersion in the language. Our School working with some organizations developing social projects and offer to the students an opportunity to join voluntarily to these projects. Another good sign is the original materials of study, which can be used by the student to learn and soon they can bring it when they will come back home.
In Nica-Spanish Language School we offer you all of them and more.
What I must hope to learn?
It depends on its commitment and ability to learn the language. At least, better you will be prepared for your trips. If you want to dedicate more time, you will obtain a greater knowledge of the Spanish language. Like with other things in the life, you will obtain an unforgettable experience.
What I need to take with me?
If you are combining the education with the trip, you must be sure to take the basic thing. Appropriate clothes, equipment of trip (the camera, guides, some medicines like analgesics) and a bi-lingual dictionary.
Where will I live?
Nica-Spanish Language School offer lodging with local families. You can take your own lodging or choose to live in an apartment or hotel.
How I know if a school is good for me?
The best form is to select a school with the previous recommendations. The commentaries person to person, on a school are worth more than all the publicity of the world. If you have some doubt, you do not commit yourself to more than one week of class. If you can, it visits the school and it speaks with the professors and students. The best advice is to allow to the director of the school and the instructors to know what your you wish to receive - if he is to learn the basic thing or if you have other specific goals. They will be contentments of being able to satisfy your necessities if you explain them.
Why I must study abroad?
There are two reasons.
1) You want to learn things on another country and want to practice and to understand the Spanish language the greater possible time.
2) You want to dominate a foreign language, a cultural and linguistic immersion is considered an excelent way to learn and to retain new vocabulary, as well as understand idiomatic forms.
What is the term of payment for a Program?
It can be done from the student's country through our correspondent bank. If you would like to pay directly to the school; this can be done in cash in the office School.
Can I pay for the course when I arrive without having a reservation?
Yes, but please remember that we give preference to the students who have paid the deposit and reserved a seat.
Can I study in your School if I `ve not reserved my lodging with you?
Of course! It`s not a trouble.
How can I make a lodging reservation through the school?
Just send us an e-mail for to know when you arrive and we`ll make the arrangements.
If I would like to rent a room for one week at a time, is this possible?
For students with short stays (less than 2 weeks) we recommended they take the program with lodging. Even if you do not take classes, keep a room with a host family. You will be sure to enjoy the cultural experience, that comes only with staying with the locals
Could the school organize volunteer for me?
Naturally! For more information, send us an e-mail for to know about the projects we have available.
What distances are the ‘home-stay' houses from the school?
The distance is usually only about 10 minutes or less walking.
What type of material and advantages is included in the program?
We are the only Spanish School with a total immersion and a bi-lingual system, besides we provide your grammar material, practical exercises and a visual, map of the city, total access to free internet, wireless internet, international calls.
What kind of program can I do in the school?
The programs range from Basic Program, Family, Intensive, or Specialized. For more information SEE PROGRAMS : You are also able to participate as solely a guardian, book only lodging or partake only in the activities .
Is there a tax to enter or to leave Nicaragua?
Yes, there is an exit tax of $ 20 (only in International Airport General Augusto C. Sandino) payable in American Dollars. In the borders Nicaragua-Honduras, Nicaragua -Costa Rica, the tax it`s less than 10 USD.
* Other taxes and tips
Tips are mostly volunteer, although in some places they include the tip in the bill, this is the 10% of your bill. That porcentage is not legal, that means the client is not obligated to pay it. The only tax is necesary to pay (even for Nicaraguans) is the I.V.A (tax added value) this is the 15% in all your buys. In the airport a commun tips for people who carry the baggage is 1 USD.ctivities .
What are my options if I wish to extend my staying VISA?
You will need to visit the offices of the Department of Immigration in Managua city, or the Embassy of your country. It is also possible to leave Nicaragua with a minimum lapse of a couple of hours and to re-enter the country again to obtain new visa. (This is possible to do at the Nicaragua - Costa Rica border).ities .
How can I cancel the program?
Cancellation of the program must be notified by written, by means of a letter that explains the reason / reasons for the cancellation. The letter of cancellation must arrive at the school a minimum of 4 days before initiating the program. This letter should be addressed to the Director of the school.ities .
How do I get San Juan del Sur if I come from Costa Rica?
You can take an international bus in San José, to Managua - Nicaragua. When arriving at Nicaragua stop Rivas city. Here, you can contract the services of a private taxi or a collective taxi going to San Juan del Sur which is only 32 Kilometers from Rivas. Or if you preffer you can making arrangements and solicitate the transport service of the School.ities .
It`s Nicaragua a safe country?
According to statistics provided by the Ministry of the Interior of the Republic of Nicaragua and INTERPOL, Nicaragua is one of the most safest countries of the Latin American region, for the Ministry of Tourism is a priority to ensure the safety of all tourists that visit us. In order to ensure that Nicaragua continues being the safe country in Latin America, in 2001 was created the Tourist Police, wich has been prepared to assist the international tourist. The criminal incidences in Nicaragua are 7 times smaller than those in the other Central American countries. However, it is not recommended to visit the ‘un-safe' zones. activities .
It`s Nicaragua a country in war?
ABSOLUTELY NOT . The war has been over almost twenty years, and that sad chapter has been closed forever in the history of this beautiful nation. You can visit Nicaragua with no fear... Come and see Nicaragua yourself.
What is the duration of Staying Visas?
People from United States have a visa - 90 days, Canadians have a visa - 30 days, European have a visa - 30 days.
Do I need a visa for going to Nicaragua?
It is not necesary a visa to enter Nicaragua for citizens of any country in the world, except citizens of the following countries :
Afaganistan
Lebanon
Albania
Libya,
Bosnia Herzegovina
Nepal
Haiti
Pakistan
India
People`s Republic of China
Iraq
People`s Republic of Korea (North Korea)
Iran
Sri Lanka
Jordan
Somalia
Vietnam
Serbia and Montenegro
Latin Americans not requires VISA for comming to Nicaragua. When you arrive the International Airport in Managua, you need to buy a Tourist Card (tarjeta de turista) 5 USD. Your passport must be valid for at least six months
If I have more doubts, whom should I to consult?
Send Us an e-mail to: info@nicaspanish.com / sjds@nicaspanishschools.com