Description

Our school is located in a secure and comfortable two-story building with lots of natural light and great views of the surrounding area.

The local area is very secure and clean with a small-town feel, allowing students to meet and get to know the locals. The school is located less than two blocks from the central plaza and walking distance to all amenities such as banks, restaurants, bars, shops and the central bus station.

Standard: (20 lessons per week - 4 hours /day).

Host Family: (private or shared room - 2 meals daily).
Residence/ Villas: (breakfast only or 2 breakfast and dinner daily).

Highlights

The Republic of Costa Rica is located in Central America, just south of Nicaragua and with borders to the Caribbean Sea and the Pacific Ocean. The country enjoys a tropical climate and it is home to diverse flora and fauna around a quarter of its land area is within protected areas and national parks. Some of the animals which can be found there include big cats, monkeys, sloths, lizards and turtles. Ecotourism is now a key industry for the country. Other popular natural sites are the Poás Volcano Crater with its turquoise water, the beach in the Corcovado National Park, and the Rainforest Aerial Tram, located in San José.

Languages

• Spanish

Languages Used as a Medium of Teaching

• Spanish

Cost in US$:

2 weeks from 1,000 USD

Program Fees Include:

Standard program: 4 lessons daily (20 lessons per week)
or
Intensive program: 6 group lessons daily (30 lessons per week)

* Use of teaching materials and instructional documents.
* Maximum class size: 4 students.
* Host family or apartment accommodation in private room.
* Airport pick-up from San Jose.
* Cultural and social activities.
* Language proficiency certificate at end of program upon request.

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel

Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work

in Groups of max. 4

Application Process Involves

• Written Application

Typically The Application Process Time is

Approx. 3 -5 Business Days

Languages Abroad's Mission Statement

We offer language immersion in many different cities and countries. Each year over 35,000 students of all ages travel with us and our various specialized divisions. Our programs are designed to give students from around the world the unique experience of LIVING and LEARNING a language in a foreign country. We offer undergraduate academic credit, teen summer camps, add on adventures, programs for mature adults and much more.