Description

Nestled in the foothills of the dormant Barva Volcano, the colonial city of Heredia is surrounded by tropical forest, lush green hills dotted with coffee plantations, and national parks. Heredia offers many advantages of a big city, including museums, restaurants, and quaint streets and plazas, while retaining a more relaxed pace of a smaller city. Due to its close proximity, students will also experience the rich culture of nearby San Jose, Costa Rica's vibrant capital, through activities and excursions.

In Heredia, LPI offers two-week or month-long intensive Spanish language programs during the summer and week-long programs during Spring Break through LPI Global Impact volunteering. LPI students take courses at the Universidad Latina in Heredia Monday through Thursday, including Spanish Language, Grammar and Conversation. Classes are taught for LPI students only and class size usually ranges between 5-15 students. Students will have access to all university facilities including sports facilities, a cafeteria/restaurant and multimedia internet labs.

Students have access to the LPI office where they can check their email, receive tutoring, check out books, or simply visit and practice the Spanish language. LPI's resident staff is dedicated to maximizing the students experience while studying abroad. They will conduct the on-site orientation, lead excursions, set up language exchanges, and assist students with any school-related questions or problems.

Highlights

Excursions include:
* Monteverde
* Dominical and Marino Ballena
* Arenal Volcano and La Fortuna
* Pacuare River - optional white water rafting
* Isla Tortuga - optional

Type of Programs

• Community Service / Volunteerism
• Cultural Exploration
• High School Study Abroad
• Language Immersion

Languages

• Spanish

Cost in US$:

Prices vary for each program, please refer to the LPI website for more information

Program Fees Include:

* Tuition & Books
* Room And Board with homestays
* Airport Reception
* Hotel & Ground Transportation
* Weekend Excursions
* 2-3 Cultural Activities per week
* Entrance Fees & Guided Tours
* Full-Time U.S. Staff & Resident Staff Abroad
* On-Site LPI Office with Computer Lab and Internet Access
* Academic Credits / Transcript
* International Medical Insurance (USD500,000 coverage)
* Tutorial Assistance
* Language Exchanges (when available)

This Program is open to

American Participants.

Participants Travel

Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work

in Groups

Application Process Involves

• Letters of Reference
• Transcript
• Written Application
• Online Application plus Application Assessment

Post Services Include

• Alumni Network

LPI (Learning Programs International)'s Mission Statement

LPI, the high school division of International Studies Abroad (ISA) was established in 1989 to provide an academically challenging and culturally thorough study abroad program for U.S. high school students. Based in Austin, Texas, LPI reaches out to provide study abroad opportunities to students from across the United States. LPI works closely with fully-accredited foreign universities and the LPI resident staff in each program location in order to provide cultural activities, tutoring services, language exchanges, volunteer opportunities, and numerous possibilities for improving language performance. Through LPI, students are able to equip themselves with a working knowledge of a foreign language, earn college credit, experience another culture and explore the area around their program city through cultural excursions.

Year Founded

1989