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GLA Costa Rica: Spanish Service Adventure

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Immersion is the best way to bring language learning to the next level. The GLA Experiential Language Curriculum™ includes plenty of practice with native speakers in a rural Costa Rican community—a combination of formal classroom instruction and real-world conversations will fast-track your language learning regardless of your current skill level! Interact with welcoming locals as you work side by...

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Program Highlights

Lend a hand on community-led projects in local schools, community centers, or other public spaces.

Visit Manuel Antonio National Park to see Costa Rica's incredible wildlife up close (21-day program).

Explore themes of education and community development and the role these play in your host community.

Take your Spanish to the next level through structured classes at a local language school.

Get your blood pumping with zipline, surfing, and hiking excursions.

Quick Details

Locations
  • Rural Areas, Costa Rica
Availability
Year(s) Offered2025, 2026Duration:
  • 2-4 Weeks
Age Requirement:14-17
Types & Subjects:
  • Community Service & Volunteering
  • Experiential Learning
  • Outdoor Education
Guidelines:
  • All Nationalities
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Awards

GoAbroad Top Rated Provider 2024 - High School AbroadGoAbroad Innovation Awards 2024 Finalist -	Volunteer Abroad ProgramInnovative Volunteer Abroad Program 2023 FinalistInnovative New Program – Intern Abroad Finalist 2022

Program Reviews

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Overall Rating

9

Total Reviews

1

Unforgettable experience

December 14, 2023by: Sophia Toney - United StatesProgram: GLA Costa Rica: Spanish Service Adventure
9

This trip was something my that I will always remember. I made sure to journal all the fun things we did like have a secret water fight, play chicken in the pool, or make Costa Rican desserts. The people on this trip were amazing and all contributed to ensure the trip was great. The adults always made us feel welcome and safe, plus the activities were so fun. Whether it was Spanish class to Group discussion I could always count on the people around to make this experience the best.

The hotel we stayed at was beautiful with amazing views of the sunset and sunrise. I wanted to upload a picture from zipping but couldn’t find it. Just know that the hotel was amazing and so were the activities.This was an amazing experience in a waterfall, also I bought the bathing suit at the mall we went to! I got to practice some Spanish so much when I was there!!This was after a beautiful hike up a volcano!!

Program Details

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Locations

  • Rural Areas, Costa Rica

Types and Subjects

  • Focus Areas
  • Community Service & Volunteering
  • Experiential Learning
  • Outdoor Education

Availability

Years Offered: 2025, 2026

Duration:
  • 2-4 Weeks

Age Requirement

14-17

Guidelines

  • All Nationalities
  • This Program is also open to Solo, Group

Program Cost Includes

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

Accommodation Options

  • Group living

Qualifications & Experience

    Language Skills Required

  • English

    Accepted Education Levels

  • High School Freshman (1st Year)
  • High School Sophomore (2nd Year)

Application Procedures

  • Online Application
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Immersion is the best way to bring language learning to the next level. The GLA Experiential Language Curriculum™ includes plenty of practice with native speakers in a rural Costa Rican community—a combination of formal classroom instruction and real-world conversations will fast-track your language learning regardless of your current skill level! Interact with welcoming locals as you work side by side on a community development service project. Explore Costa Rica from mountains to ocean through adventure activities (ziplining, hiking, surfing, jungle excursions, and even whitewater rafting for those on the three-week program).

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