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CIEE Semester in Monteverde, Costa Rica

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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! 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) Offered2025, 2026Terms Available:
  • Fall
  • Spring
Age Requirement:Varies
Types & Subjects
Subjects & Courses:
  • Sustainable Development
Guidelines
Nationalities:
  • American
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Program Reviews

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Overall Rating

10

Total Reviews

1

Safe an immersive

October 30, 2025by: Natalia S.Program: CIEE Semester in Monteverde, Costa Rica
10

I would be likely to recommend CIEE abroad to a friend or peer because I think it is a secure way for people to travel due to the fact that most things are planned for students, and it is a great way to immerse yourself into another country.

Program Details

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Locations

  • Monteverde, Costa Rica

Types and Subjects

  • Subjects & Courses
  • Sustainable Development

Availability

Years Offered: 2025, 2026

Terms Available:
  • Fall
  • Spring

Age Requirement

Age Requirement Varies

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

  • University Freshman (1st Year)
  • University Sophomore (2nd Year)

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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