Description

Learn Spanish in Costa Rica, one of the most beautiful countries in the world. Discover a country of friendly people and breathtaking scenery. The mountainous landscape is dotted with volcanoes, cascading waterfalls, and rushing rivers. Costa Rica is situated between two coastlines, the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea, giving it miles of stunning seashore that supports an amazing array of sea life. It is considered one of the best places in the world to study Spanish due to the clear and enjoyable accent of its inhabitants.

You will live in the cool highlands of Costa Rica in the beautiful city of Heredia, known as the City of Flowers. Heredia is located only 20 minutes from the capital city of San Jose, yet retains the atmosphere of a smaller Costa Rican town. Heredia provides a wonderful mix of old and new and is the perfect place to study Spanish and explore Costa Rica.

We encourage all of our students to volunteer during their study abroad experience. Whether you decide to teach English to local high school students, assist in an Argentine grassroots community service program, or just dedicate time to a food shelter, you will not only better your Spanish, but also make lifelong friends along the way!

Courses & Academic Paths

Summer & Programs:
College Credit: 3 credits hours or 4 quarter units for each Spanish Language Class
Choose: 1 Spanish Language Class

Semester & Academic Year Programs:
College Credit: 15 credits hours or 22 quarter units
Choose: Up to 4 Spanish Language Classes OR mix 5 Spanish Language Classes & Classes with Locals

Highlights

This Latin University of Costa Rica (Universidad Latina de Costa Rica or ULatina for short) is a fully accredited university founded in 1986. It has a full range of degrees for students that come from all over the world. The university is located on a spacious campus set amongst pine trees and abundant green space for studying outside and intramural sports. First-rate academics combined with a beautiful locale make the ULatina a world-class location for study abroad.

There is no better way to improve your Spanish and learn more about the culture than by living with one of our local host families. You will have breakfast and dinner with your family during the weekdays and lunch at cafes at the university.

This is the ideal program for students interested in Spanish immersion and those who would like to take classes with locals.

* Affordable program in the highlands of central Costa Rica
* Study at the accredited ULatina or the renowned language academy ATESA
* Earn university credit
* Amazing climate year-round

Excursions (all included!)

* Arenal Volcano, Hot Springs, Rain Forest Zipline, & La Fortuna Waterfall: Experience the natural beauty of an active volcano and soak in the exotic hot springs.
* Pacific Beach Trip (Manuel Antonio National Park): Get up close and personal with white-faced monkeys and relax.
* Poas Volcano Hike & La Paz Waterfall: Hike to the craters edge of an active volcano at Poas Volcano National Park.
* White-Water Rafting: Experience the rush of white-water rafting.
* San Jose City Tour: Tour the historical capital city of Costa Rica.
* Nicaragua or Panama (semester only): Get off the beaten path, and travel to one of Costa Rica's beautiful neighbors and experience the life and culture of another Central American country.

Cultural Activities (all included!)

We organize cultural activities for the weekday afternoons.

* Coffee Tour
* Traditional Cooking Classes
* Salsa and Merengue Dance Classes
* Soccer Matches
* Movie Night
* Theater Night
* Yoga Classes
* City Tours
* Hiking
* Festivals & Market Day

Degree Level

Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Minimum Education

High School

Subject Areas

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
* Transcript

Experience Required

no

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Home-stays
• Apartment/Flat
• Independent living

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

Independently or in Groups

Scholarships are Available

Please visit our website for scholarship info.

Application Process Involves

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

Typically The Application Process Time is

2 - 4 business days

Sol Education 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's 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