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Here, we’ve compiled a list of common questions and facts that our site visitors often ask:
| General | Costa Rica | Panama Campus |
|---|---|---|
| Year Founded | 1987 | 2005 |
| Number of Students | 25-85 | 10-30 |
| Permanent/Free-Lance Teachers | 15/10 | 4/5 |
| Maximum/Average Group Size | 4/2.5 | 4/2 |
| Average Age of Students | 36 | 28 |
| Bilingual Staff & Program Director | Yes, Yes, Yes | Yes, Yes, Yes |
| Percentage of Students Between 21-50 Years Old | 75% | 70% |
| Percentage of College Students | <10% | <15% |
| Percentage of Students from the USA | 75% | 85% |
| Duration of Lesson Unit | 55 minutes | 55 minutes |
| Top Two Reasons Students Choose ILISA | Word of mouth & website | Former ILISA students/website |
| Facilities/Services | Costa Rica | Panama Campus |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Classrooms | 35 | 8 |
| Free Use of E-mail | Yes, 10 computers | Yes, 2 computers |
| Fax Service | Free to receive, small fee to send | Free to receive, small fee to send |
| Computer-Based Training | Online (in development) | Online (in development) |
| Café/Restaurant on Premises | Yes | Near cafeteria |
| Gardens/Terrace with Mountain View | Yes | Campus in City of Knowledge (Clayton) next to National Park Las Camino de Cruces |
| Quiet Suburban Location | Yes | Yes (Park-like) |
| Host Family | Costa Rica | Panama Campus |
|---|---|---|
| Meals Per Day with Homestay | 2 | 2 |
| Maximum Number of Students per Family | 1 (unless otherwise requested) | 1 (unless otherwise requested) |
| Private Bedroom | Always | Always |
| Private Bathroom | Upon request (limited availability) | Upon request (limited availability) |
| Walking Distance from School | Some (with 25 min. walk) | Most (within 25 min. walk) |
| Hot Shower | Yes | Yes |
| Special Preferences (smoking, diet, children, distance to school) | Yes | Yes |
| Flexible Arrival/Departure Dates | Yes | Yes |
| Host Families for Families with Children | Yes | Yes |
| Family Change Without Surcharge if Not Satisfied | Yes | Yes |
| Spanish Program/Related Activities | Costa Rica | Panama Campus |
|---|---|---|
| Year-Round Group/Private Classes | Yes/Yes | Yes/Yes |
| Combined Group & Private Instruction | Yes | Yes |
| Special Programs for Middle & High School Groups | No | Yes |
| Ecology/Science Program for K12 | No | Yes |
| Executive Option (Super Intensive) | Yes | Yes |
| Weekend Classes | Yes (Private classes only) | Yes (Private classes only) |
| Minimum/Maximum Hours per Day | 4/8 | 4/8 |
| Private Classes for Children | Yes | Yes |
| Spanish for Professional Purposes | Yes | Yes |
| Study Counseling Service | Yes | Yes |
| Cultural Activity Program/Cost | Yes/Free | Yes/Free |
| Academic Credit Available | Yes | Yes |