Language Schools Make a Comeback in Costa Rica
After being hit by the economic crisis in 2008, language schools in Costa Rica are making a recovery.
Although many schools remain closed, those who have re-opened their doors say they are optimistic for the future of their programs.
“Independent schools must compete with brands with multiple locations, including Intensa, Berlitz, the Costa Rican-North American Cultural Center (CCCN), Universal, Inlingua and the new Wizard Institute“, writes Gabe Dinsmoor.
So how can schools compete for the valuable but limited customers?
“Many of the schools are investing in technology to try to keep up with, or surpass, the competition” states Dinsmoor. For example, the most successful companies are using Blended Learning, which incorporates Smart phones into the curriculum.
February 17th, 2013 at 5:29 am