Description

Experience the daily life in a small Costa Rican town! Heredia is located just 20 minutes outside the capital of San Jose, but has a rural feel to it. The heart of Heredia is the parque central, where you will find historic buildings, churches, a cultural center, the post office, shops and restaurants.

The Classes
Your classes will be held for three hours every weekday afternoon. With no more than ten students per class, you will have plenty of opportunities to participate and practice. The focus of the classes is to take your communicative skills to the next level and help you speak Spanish more fluently outside the classroom.

Cultural Activities and Excursions
Begin your days with a trip to a waterfall, a community service project, or a lesson in Costa Rican cooking. Weekends are reserved for full-day and overnight excursions. Depending on the week of your stay, you may visit the fiery Arenal volcano, the beautiful sand beaches of Isla Tortuga, or the Punta Leona rain forest. All activities are designed to give you deeper insight into Costa Rican culture and to let you explore the natural beauty of the country.

The Homestays
A homestay with a local family is the best way to gain authentic insights into the everyday life and culture of Costa Rica. Breakfast and dinner are included in the homestay (you will have lunch at the language school).

Student Feedback
It was a once in a lifetime experience. My language skills have grown stronger, and my understanding of other cultures has as well. I felt like I was part of something real, not just a tourist. Although I was in Costa Rica for only a few weeks, I know it will always be a home to me.
~Hadley~

Highlights

- small-group language classes
- exciting cultural activities and excursions
- homestay with a welcoming host family

Type of Programs

• Adventure Travel
• Community Service / Volunteerism
• Cultural Exploration
• Language Immersion

Languages

• Spanish

Cost in US$:

USD 1,900- for 2 weeks; 2,700 for 3; 3,400 for 4

Program Fees Include:

* Spanish language classes
* All afternoon and full-day excursions
* Homestay placement with all meals
* Comprehensive medical insurance
* Bilingual local coordinator
* Comprehensive orientation materials

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

in Groups of less than 10 students per class

Application Process Involves

• Letters of Reference
• Phone/Video Interview
• Written Application

Typically The Application Process Time is

4 weeks

Andeo-International Homestays's Mission Statement

Andeo (pronounced Ahn-DAY-oh) is not a word we took from another language or an acronym. Our name is a way of making communication between the people from different places and cultures in our network a little easier. No matter what your native tongue is, you won't find it difficult to talk about Andeo. Our name is a small, but important piece in our mission to foster cross-cultural friendship and understanding through homestay exchange programs.

Year Founded

1981