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CIEE Semester in Monteverde, Costa Rica

by: CIEE College Study Abroad

9.5 (4)Verified

Your Semester in Monteverde program lasts a full semester and is designed for students from all academic backgrounds. You will enroll in a combination of CIEE courses and courses taught online through CIEE's global academic partner, ASU. Enhance your experience with co-curricular and extracurricular activities while immersing yourself in Costa Rican culture. Live and learn in Monteverde! Montever...

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Program Highlights

Visit the Cloud Forest where moss and orchids dripping with mist decorate the boughs of gnarly trees

Live in a rural mountain community surrounded by friendly Costa Ricans who will teach you how to live a more sustainable lifestyle

Be enchanted and inspired when you hike beneath the canopy of the cloud forest and observe colorful plants and animals

Enjoy breathtaking views from the treetops while ziplining, and gain insights into the role of ecotourism in Costa Rica’s economy

Explore the Monteverde Cloud Forest where you can hike trails, immerse yourself in its incredible biodiversity

Quick Details

Locations:
  • Monteverde, Costa Rica
Availability
Year(s) Offered2026, 2027Terms Available:
  • Fall
  • Spring
Age Requirement:Open to All Ages
Types & Subjects
Subjects & Courses:
  • Sustainable Development
Guidelines
Nationalities:
  • American
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Awards

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Program Reviews

Hear what past participants have to say about the programs

Overall Rating

9.5

Total Reviews

4

A Rainy Soccer Game in Monteverde

February 22, 2026by: Sophia D.

Program: CIEE Semester in Monteverde, Costa Rica

8

Playing soccer in the rain with my program in Monteverde was one of my most memorable moments. It was simple but so fun, and it brought everyone together while we laughed, played, and enjoyed the moment.

Meeting the New Baby Cow on Campus

January 31, 2026by: Isabella V.

Program: CIEE Semester in Monteverde, Costa Rica

10

It was a fun experience, something new and out of this world. One of my favorite moments was seeing the new baby cow on our campus. It was so cute and made the experience even more memorable.

Staff were great

January 21, 2026by: Gabrielle G.

Program: CIEE Semester in Monteverde, Costa Rica

10

I found that the program has an amazing campus and professors. The staff are some of the friendliest and great people I have ever met, and I trusted them to handle any problem I could possibly face here.

Program Details

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Locations

  • Monteverde, Costa Rica

Types and Subjects

  • Subjects & Courses
  • Sustainable Development

Availability

Years Offered: 2026, 2027

Terms Available:
  • Fall
  • Spring

Age Requirement

Open to All Ages

Guidelines

Nationalities:
  • American

Program Cost Includes

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

Accommodation Options

  • Dormitory

Qualifications & Experience

    Language Skills Required

  • English

    Accepted Education Levels

  • Any/All Education Levels Accepted

Application Procedures

  • Online Application
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Your Semester in Monteverde program lasts a full semester and is designed for students from all academic backgrounds. You will enroll in a combination of CIEE courses and courses taught online through CIEE's global academic partner, ASU. Enhance your experience with co-curricular and extracurricular activities while immersing yourself in Costa Rican culture. Live and learn in Monteverde! Monteverde is Costa Rica’s lush cloud forest town, offering an inspiring environment for students of all disciplines.

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