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CIEE Open Campus Block in Monteverde, Costa Rica

by: CIEE College Study Abroad

9.75 (8)Verified

Your Open Campus Block program in Monteverde lasts 6, 12, or 18 weeks and is designed to be completely customizable. You will enroll in CIEE courses and online courses taught through CIEE's global academic partner, ASU, with a wide range of subjects to choose from. Monteverde is Costa Rica’s eco-paradise in the clouds, offering an inspiring environment for students of all disciplines. Enhance you...

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Program Highlights

See close up how alternative energy makes Costa Rica largely independent of fossil fuels.

Live in a rural mountain community surrounded by a tropical cloud forest and friendly Costa Ricans.

Explore beyond Monteverde when you visit Costa Rica’s mangroves, lowland rainforest, dry forest, and other fascinating natural habitats.

Explore natural destinations, such as national parks or reserves, to experience Costa Rica’s biodiversity and natural beauty.

Spend an optional weekend at a homestay, where you live with a local family in Monteverde and immerse yourself in the Costa Rican culture. 

Quick Details

Locations:
  • Monteverde, Costa Rica
  • Multiple Countries
Availability
Year(s) Offered2025, 2026Terms Available:
  • Fall
  • Spring
Age Requirement:Varies
Types & Subjects
Subjects & Courses:
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

9.75

Total Reviews

8

I had the most amazing experience here in Monteverde with CIEE. Though it was definitely more remote (in terms of access to other towns/markets/etc.) than I expected, the wildlife more than made up for it.

I was never bored!

February 01, 2023by: Harper P.Program: CIEE Open Campus Block in Monteverde, Costa Rica
10

I absolutely loved my time at the CIEE Monteverde campus and would recommend it to anyone. The administrators, teachers, and all staff are incredibly friendly and accommodating. I never once felt unsafe in town. There is almost always an activity going on on campus and I was never bored.

I would be likely to…

December 27, 2019by: Kloe H.Program: CIEE Open Campus Block in Monteverde, Costa Rica
10

I would be likely to recommend this to a friend because in my life I have experienced nothing else like it and I am all the better for this experience. I would recommend this course to friends who are really interested in learning and being active citizens of their home nation and any other nation they find themselves landing in.

Program Details

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Locations

  • Monteverde, Costa Rica
  • Multiple Countries

Types and Subjects

  • Subjects & Courses
  • Agriculture
  • Biology
  • Chemistry

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
  • Pre-Departure Orientation
  • Emergency Support

Accommodation Options

  • Dormitory
  • Home-stays

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 Open Campus Block program in Monteverde lasts 6, 12, or 18 weeks and is designed to be completely customizable. You will enroll in CIEE courses and online courses taught through CIEE's global academic partner, ASU, with a wide range of subjects to choose from. Monteverde is Costa Rica’s eco-paradise in the clouds, offering an inspiring environment for students of all disciplines. Enhance your experience with co-curricular and extracurricular activities while immersing yourself in Costa Rican culture. Live and learn in Monteverde!

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