Description

Set between tropical Caribbean and Pacific coasts, Costa Rica is one of the most breathtaking countries in the world. Travel to this tropical paradise and take part in an exciting project that will see you immersed in the local culture and language, and fall in love with the people, the landscapes, beaches, rainforests, volcanoes and wildlife that this magical destination has to offer.

* What Will I Be Doing?

First day at School:

On your first day of class you will need to be at the school between 7:30am and 8:00am for an oral evaluation to determine your Spanish level (placement test). Your family will bring you to the school. You will be provided with a student card with telephone number and exact address of your home stay (bring two passport photos with you, one for the ID and the other for your file). In the afternoon there will be time for a salsa class and the chance to explore the facilities at the language school. Then, you will have an orientation session (at 16:00), providing information about the course as well as about San Jose and Costa Rica in general. This is a great opportunity to ask any questions that you may have. At the end of the meeting, your host family will pick you up to show you the way back home.

Once the course has begun your classes will run four days a week (Monday - Thursday), and a typical daily itinerary could be as follows:
09:00-12:00 Morning classes
12:00-13:00 Lunch break
13:00-15:00 Afternoon classes

After your Spanish classes you will have the chance to participate in afternoon cultural activities:
- Latin dance classes (every day from 15:00-16:00 and 16:00-17:00)
- Cooking classes (Wednesdays from 16:00-17:00)
- Conversation classes (Tuesdays and Thursdays from 16:00-17:00)

Please note: Itineraries and activities are subject to change, and volunteers are therefore asked to be flexible, open-minded and understanding.

Highlights

* Gain a lifetime of incredible memories.
* See Costa Rica through the eyes of a local.
* Throw yourself into this vibrant culture!
* Develop your language skills & interact with the community.

Travel Types

• Dancing
• Native Culture Studies
• Language Immersion
• Cooking
• Tours

Languages

• Spanish

Languages Used as a Medium of Teaching

• English

Cost in US$:

1,985

Program Fees Include:

Before you go:
* Pre-departure support & documentation
* Travel & medical advice & documentation
* Advice on visas & equipment
* Discounted medical kit
* Free Frontier t-shirt

In-country:
* Accommodation
* Food (2 meals a day)
* Airport pick-up
* Ground transfers & in-transit accommodation
* Local orientation
* Project training
* In-country emergency support
* 24-hour international HQ backup

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel

Independently

Application Process Involves

• Phone/Video Interview

Frontier's Mission Statement

To conserve the world's most endangered wildlife and threatened habitats and to build sustainable livelihoods for marginalized and under resourced communities in the world's poorest countries. To create solutions that are apolitical, forward-thinking, community-driven, and innovative and which take into consideration the long-term needs of low income communities.

Year Founded

1989