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CIEE High School Semester in Monteverde
Spend a semester in Costa Rica discovering nature, building friendships, and speaking Spanish every day. Wake up to misty mornings, monkey calls echoing through the trees, and breakfast made from ingredients grown right on campus. In Monteverde, you’ll live steps from cloud forest trails and share a home with goats, gardens, and a close-knit group of fellow students. This semester-long program bl...
Spend a semester in Costa Rica discovering nature, building friendships, and speaking Spanish every day. Wake up to misty mornings, monkey calls echoing through the trees, and breakfast made from ingredients grown right on campus. In Monteverde, you’ll live steps from cloud forest trails and share a home with goats, gardens, and a close-knit group of fellow students. This semester-long program blends academic challenge with daily discovery, combining high school courses with hands-on learning and full cultural immersion.
Program Highlights
Begin your semester in London, spending the first three weeks with fellow students in CIEE’s Global Gateway Academy.
Take in-person classes like Environmental Science, Mixed Media Arts, and Spanish Language & Costa Rican Culture in Monteverde, alongside online courses through ASU Prep Global.
Spanish immersion happens naturally through day-to-day life, community engagement, and conversations with your very own language buddy.
Adventure into the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve, one of the world’s most iconic biodiversity hotspots, and explore volcanic landscapes and hot springs in Guachipelín.
Spark new friendships, unforgettable experiences, and the kind of growth that stays with you long after you’ve returned home.
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Quick Details
- Monteverde, Costa Rica
- 3-6 Months
- 7-12 Months
- Experiential Learning
- Homestays
- Language Immersion
- Student Exchange
- American
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Program Details
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Locations
- Monteverde, Costa Rica
Types and Subjects
- Focus Areas
- Experiential Learning
- Homestays
- Language Immersion
Availability
Years Offered: 2026, 2027
- 3-6 Months
- 7-12 Months
Age Requirement
14-17
Guidelines
- American
Cost per week
Program Cost Includes
- Tuition & Fees
- Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
- Some Program Activity Costs
- Travel Insurance
Accommodation Options
- Home-stays
Qualifications & Experience
- Spanish
Language Skills Required
- Some high school, no diploma
Accepted Education Levels
Application Procedures
- Online Application
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Spend a semester in Costa Rica discovering nature, building friendships, and speaking Spanish every day. Wake up to misty mornings, monkey calls echoing through the trees, and breakfast made from ingredients grown right on campus. In Monteverde, you’ll live steps from cloud forest trails and share a home with goats, gardens, and a close-knit group of fellow students. This semester-long program blends academic challenge with daily discovery, combining high school courses with hands-on learning and full cultural immersion.
CIEE High School Abroad
CIEE High School Abroad
Ready to Learn More?
Spend a semester in Costa Rica discovering nature, building friendships, and speaking Spanish every day. Wake up to misty mornings, monkey calls echoing through the trees, and breakfast made from ingredients grown right on campus. In Monteverde, you’ll live steps from cloud forest trails and share a home with goats, gardens, and a close-knit group of fellow students. This semester-long program blends academic challenge with daily discovery, combining high school courses with hands-on learning and full cultural immersion.
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