Description

Explore the verdant cloud forests and tropical coastlines of Costa Rica, while immersing yourself into the local language. Learn Spanish in one of the most beautiful countries in the world, located in the heart of Central America. Our programs are located in either Heredia, a picturesque Costa Rican city located in the central highlands, or in Atenas, a traditional Costa Rican community.

Highlights

This is the ideal program for students interested in Spanish immersion and living in the most fascinating and ecologically rich country in Central America.

Highlights:

* Affordable program in the highlands of central Costa Rica
* Live and study in a picturesque, traditional Costa Rican town.
* Spanish classes in Atenas are taught on an orange and mango farm underneath towering trees.
* Live with a Costa Rican family.

Excursions (all included!)

* Experience the natural beauty of an active volcano and soak in the exotic hot springs. Horseback through the rain forest and feel the rush of a zipline.
* Get up close and personal with white-faced monkeys and tree sloths at Manuel Antonio Beach National Park.
* Hike to the crater's edge of an active volcano at Poas Volcano National Park.
* Experience the rush of white-water rafting!

Cultural Activities (all included!)

* Soccer matches with locals
* Art classes
* Salsa and merengue dance classes
* Coffee tours
* Traditional Costa Rican cooking classes
* Hike national parks

Minimum Education

High School

Type of Programs

• High School Study Abroad
• Language Immersion
• Cultural Exploration

Languages

• Spanish

Languages Used as a Medium of Teaching

• Spanish

Cost in US$:

Program Fees Include:

- Weekend excursions
- Cultural activities
- Tuition
- Host family
- Meals
- International medical insurance
- Pre-departure advising
- Airport transfers
- Reception & farewell event
- On-site staff available 24/7
- Tutoring
- Language exchange
- Transcript or certificate
- Volunteer & community service

Credit Available

yes

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

Independently or in Groups

Application Process Involves

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

Typically The Application Process Time is

2 - 4 business days

Sol Abroad's Mission Statement

Our company mission is very simple: to treat you the same way we wanted to be treated when we studied abroad. We take pride in this hands-on, full-service approach to ensuring you an enriching, life-changing experience. It is this unique approach that makes us both a leader and innovator in study abroad programs. When you attend one of our programs, you can be assured of a world-class study abroad experience that includes high-quality interactive Spanish language classes, regular travel excursions, and an array of daily cultural activities of lasting value.

Year Founded

2005