Spanish Immersion in Costa Rica

  Costa Rica

• North Western Region: 
Heredia,  Atenas

Duration of Program: 3-6 months
Dates: Please visit www.solabroad.com for latest dates

Description: Learn Spanish in one of the most beautiful countries in the world--Costa Rica. Explore the verdant cloud forests and tropical coastlines of the Central American country while immersing yourself in the Spanish language. Our program is located in either Heredia, a picturesque Costa Rican city located in the central highlands, or Atenas, a traditional Costa Rican community.

Highlights: This is the ideal program for students interested in Spanish immersion and living in a fascinating Latin American country.

Highlights:

* Affordable program in the highlands of central Costa Rica
* Live and study in a picturesque, traditional Costa Rican town
* Spanish classes in Atenas are taught on an orange and mango farm underneath towering trees
* Live with a Costa Rican family

Excursions:

* Hike in the verdant cloud forest of Monteverde and do a zip line tour
* Get up close and personal with white-faced monkeys and tree sloths at Manuel Antonio Beach National Park
* Hike to the crater's edge of an active volcano at Poas Volcano National Park
* Experience the rush of white-water rafting!

Cultural Activities:

* Soccer matches with locals
* Salsa and merengue dance classes
* Coffee tours
* Traditional Costa Rican cooking classes
* Hike national parks

Minimum Education: High School

Cost in US$: Please visit our website for latest prices

Credit Available: yes

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to World Wide Participants.

Participants Travel to Costa Rica Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently Or in Groups

Application Process Involves:

• Letters of Reference
• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Transcript

Sol Education Abroad's Mission Statement: Our vision is to be a leader and innovator in education abroad programs by providing you with a complete foreign study experience including high-quality language and academic courses, unique travel excursions, and an array of interesting activities of lasting cultural value. We have developed our program based on nearly two decades of international experience and a combined passion for foreign cultures and languages. In an increasingly globalizing world, we recognize the vital importance of cross-cultural understanding and created our value-based educational program accordingly.