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CIEE High School Study Abroad Academy in Monteverde

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Live and learn in beautiful Monteverde, continuing your high school studies alongside other American students. Spend a semester abroad following U.S.-aligned high school classes with a cohort of American students. Our hybrid model allows you to customize your schedule, taking in-person classes at the Monteverde CIEE Center and online courses through ASU Prep Global. You’ll live in dorm-style hous...

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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.

Quick Details

Locations:
  • Monteverde, Costa Rica
Availability
Year(s) Offered: 2026, 2027Duration:
  • 3-6 Months
  • 7-12 Months
Age Requirement: 14-17
Types & Subjects
Focus Areas:
  • Experiential Learning
  • Homestays
  • Language Immersion
  • Student Exchange
Guidelines
Nationalities:
  • American
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Last Updated: Jul 01, 2026

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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

Duration:
  • 3-6 Months
  • 7-12 Months

Age Requirement

14-17

Guidelines

Nationalities:
  • American

Program Cost Includes

  • Tuition & Fees
  • Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
  • Some Program Activity Costs
  • Travel Insurance

Refund Policy

Other

Accommodation Options

  • Home-stays

Qualifications & Experience

    Language Skills Required

  • Spanish

    Accepted Education Levels

  • Some high school, no diploma

Application Procedures

  • Online Application

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Live and learn in beautiful Monteverde, continuing your high school studies alongside other American students. Spend a semester abroad following U.S.-aligned high school classes with a cohort of American students. Our hybrid model allows you to customize your schedule, taking in-person classes at the Monteverde CIEE Center and online courses through ASU Prep Global. You’ll live in dorm-style housing just steps from forest trails, allowing you to explore your new home while fully immersing yourself in Costa Rican life. Adventure into the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve, one of the world’s most iconic biodiversity hot spots, and venture to volcanic landscapes and hot springs in Guachipelín. Your semester abroad will foster new friendships, unforgettable experiences, and the kind of growth ...

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