Over the past 17 years, students have come from all over the world to study at Intensa, principally from North America and Europe. They are college students, teachers, business people, missionaries, military personnel, and diplomats among others. Students may receive and send faxes from the school, with incoming faxes being free of charge, and e-mail accounts are available while studying at Intensa. All these elements create a unique, if not essential, atmosphere for language study. All these sites are accessible by car or public transportation just a couple of hours from Intensa.
Excursions are available from local travel agents to all major areas of interest.
The northwest central valley town of Alajuela is Costa Rica's second city. Alajuela has a busy downtown area and a slightly warmer climate than nearby San Jose. The International Airport is just one kilometer from the town. A provincial capital, Alajuela's red domed cathedral completes its central square and park which, during the heat of the afternoon, is the perfect place to hang out and people watch.