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Description

Why LSA?

Our study abroad program is validated by the Ministry of Education and you can earn credits or ECTS (European Transfer Credit System).

Professors have a Masters degree and the programs are reviewed every year so as to adapt any methodological or evaluation changes for high academic quality.

The "LSA" provides Foreign Language students as well as anyone fifteen years of age and older with a unique opportunity to become immersed in the language and culture of Costa Rica. It is our priority to assist each student in having the most productive time here in Costa Rica. We are fully equipped to aid with travel arrangements, transportation, accommodations, and any other special needs.

Our Intensive Spanish and cultural programs offers (4 week/80 hours) courses in Spanish grammar, conversation and composition. The use of authentic and practical contexts facilitates the acquisition of vocabulary and grammatical structure. Students are coached in the analysis of linguistic and extra linguistic elements during the reading and writing practices. Evaluation system in all Spanish courses integrates convergent (grammatical structure) and divergent (global use of language) techniques in test procedures. All levels evaluate oral, listening, reading and writing assignments.

We offer free internet service to students.
Homestay: Includes daily breakfast, dinner, laundry, private room and hot water. Homes are walking distance from university.

Highlights

The exotic Central American country of Costa Rica is one of the world eco tourist hot spots because of the countries richness in biodiversity (it contains 5 per cent of the worlds biodiversity), oceans, beautiful beaches, rivers, mountains, volcanoes, and an abundance of flora and fauna.

Physical challenges range from surfing, serious cycling, to challenging nature hikes. For leisure there are many festivals, art museums and shopping plazas. Rated the safest Central American country Costa Rica has no army since it was constitutionally abolished in 1949. It has been blessed with a consolidated system of protected areas, high educational levels, political stability and a legacy of peace and democracy. Costa Rican people are commonly known as "ticos".

Degree Level

Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Intern Types

• National Park Employment
• Occupational, Envir. Health

Languages

• Spanish

Languages Used as a Medium of Teaching

• English
• Spanish

Subject Areas

• Spanish

Cost in US$:

1,875.00 USD

Cost Include Description:

Intensive 4 week course 670.00 USD
Homestay:
4 weeks per person 550.00 USD
Materials 50.00 USD
Registration fee 135.00 USD
Transcripts 20.00 USD
Excursion package 425.00 USD
Airport pickup 20.00 USD
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Total 1,875.00 USD

Credit Available

yes

Experience Required

no

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Home-stays

Participants Travel to Costa Rica

Independently

Typically Participants Work

in Groups of 10 max

Application Process Involves

• Online Application plus Application Assessment

Learn Spanish Abroad's Mission Statement

The "LSA" provides Foreign Language students as well as anyone fifteen years of age and older with a unique opportunity to become immersed in the language and culture of Costa Rica. It is our priority to assist each student in having the most productive time here in Costa Rica. We are fully equipped to aid with travel arrangements, transportation, accommodations, and any other special needs.

Year Founded

2008