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by: Intercultura Costa Rica

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With our gap program, you will take the time to get to know yourself and what you enjoy and value so that you can focus on the academic or career path that you really want instead of choosing blindly or based on others’ expectations. This program offers international and intercultural communication experience through a combination of Spanish classes, free cultural activities, and volunteer work i...

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Program Highlights

Dive into a meaningful personal journey and reflection with our gap program.

Combine Spanish classes, volunteer work in a nonprofit, and plenty of language practice.

Work at a day care, orphanage, or women's house and contribute in any way you can.

Make an impact in the environment or to animals by volunteering at a turtle refuge, volcano national park, or animal rescue center.

Get the chance to participate in a gap year program in a safe, yet challenging environment.

Quick Details

Locations:
  • Heredia, Costa Rica
  • Samara, Costa Rica
Availability
Year(s) Offered: Year RoundGap Year Timing:
  • After College
  • During College
  • Post High School
Age Requirement: 18-30
Types & Subjects
Types:
  • Animals
  • Language Immersion
  • Spanish
  • Study Abroad
  • Volunteering
Guidelines:
  • All Nationalities
  • Irish
  • British
  • South African
  • Australian
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Last Updated: Apr 16, 2026

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Locations

  • Heredia, Costa Rica
  • Samara, Costa Rica

Types and Subjects

  • Types
  • Animals
  • Language Immersion
  • Spanish

Availability

Years Offered: Year Round

Gap Year Timing:
  • After College
  • During College
  • Post High School

Age Requirement

18-30

Guidelines

All Nationalities

Program Cost Includes

  • Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
  • Some Meals / Partial Meal Plan
  • On-Site / In-Country Staff Support
  • Language Lessons

Accommodation Options

  • Apartment/Flat
  • Dormitory
  • Group living
  • Home-stays

Qualifications & Experience

      Accepted Education Levels

    • Any/All Education Levels Accepted

    Application Procedures

    • Online Application
    • Essay

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    With our gap program, you will take the time to get to know yourself and what you enjoy and value so that you can focus on the academic or career path that you really want instead of choosing blindly or based on others’ expectations. This program offers international and intercultural communication experience through a combination of Spanish classes, free cultural activities, and volunteer work in a non-profit organization in your area of choice throughout Costa Rica. You will meet new friends from around the world; get to know the diversity of this beautiful country, and become bilingual! We recommend studying at both our beautiful campuses – colonial Heredia and beachfront Sámara – before taking your new language skills out into the real world, working part-time or full-time (depending...

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