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Costa RicaPrimary language: Spanish. Belonging score 84/100, and language is its biggest lever.
Options
- Intensive in-country schools (2–4 weeks) in San José, ideal right after arrival.
- Online tutors before the move to reach survival level.
- Municipal integration courses, often subsidised for residents.
- Exchange meetups for conversation practice.
Official & reference sources
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