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Andeo-International Homestays

620 SW 5th Ave, Ste 625
Portland, OR 97204
United States
Phone: 800-274-6007
Fax: 503-274-9004

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Spanish, Culture and Ecology in Costa Rica

  Costa Rica
  • North Western Region: 
  • Heredia

Durations of Program: 2-4 weeks and 5-8 weeks
Dates: June 1st - August 16th, 2008 (choose your dates)

Description: Combine a host family experience with Spanish classes and exciting afternoon and overnight weekend excursions to biological reserves, volcanoes, rainforests and beaches. With no more than ten students in your Spanish class, you'll have a lot of opportunity to improve. In the evenings, go home to share your new conversation skills over dinner with your host family!

Design your program to fit your summer schedule! Choose your start dates and the length of your stay, from 2 to 6 weeks. Start on a Sunday and depart on a Saturday.

Spanish, Culture and Ecology in Costa Rica

Highlights: Afternoon activities include visits to butterfly and shade-grown coffee farms, Costa Rican cooking, crafts, volunteer opportunities and Latin dancing. Weekends are reserved for overnight excursions. The fiery Arenal Volcano, the protected beaches of Tortuguero (home of nesting turtles) and the rain forests and beaches of Manuel Antonio are just a few of the options. All excursion and activities are led by experienced chaperones, who also escort you to and from you homestay each day.

Type of Programs :
  • Adventure Travel
  • Community Service / Volunteerism
  • Cultural Exploration
  • Language Immersion
    Languages :
  • Spanish
  • Cost in US$: $,1725 for 2 weeks, $725 each additional week

    Cost Include Description:

    * homestay with a welcoming host family
    * breakfast and dinner each weekday
    * most weekend meals
    * weekday Spanish language lessons, 4 hours per day;
    * afternoon cultural activities and workshops
    * volunteer opportunities
    * weekend excursions
    * bilingual local chaperone
    * comprehensive medical insurance
    * pre-departure orientation materials.

    This Program is open to World Wide Participants.

    Participants Travel to Costa Rica Independently

    Typically Participants Work in Groups of less than 10 students per class

    Application Process Involves:

    • Letters of Reference
    • Phone Interview
    • Written Application

    Post Services Include:

    • Re-Entry Debriefing at Home

    Andeo-International Homestays's Mission Statement: Andeo-International Homestays is a non-profit organization specializing in short-term homestay programs since 1981. We design programs for students, teachers and families who are excited about developing friendships that span the globe. We work with carefully selected foreign organizations that are experienced and respected in the areas of homestays and exchange programs. Together, we coordinate all of the elements essential to a successful homestay: careful selection and matching, preparation, support and follow-up. We offer summer immersion homestay programs for high school students in Spain, France, Mexico, and Germany. We also offer programs that combine a homestay with classes, volunteer opportunities and activities in Costa Rica, Ecuador, Spain, France, Germany and Japan. No matter which program you choose, you are sure to discover a world of new friends and adventures!

    Year Founded: 1981




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