Summer Spanish Language Program for Teenagers at Insituto Forester

  Costa Rica

• San Jose: 
San Jose

Durations of Program: 1-2 weeks, 2-4 weeks and 5-8 weeks
Dates: 2 June to 30 August 2008

Description: Instituto Internacional Forester, a Spanish language school located in San Jose, was founded in 1979. Its owner, Horacio de Loprete, has chosen a friendly and helpful staff which helps make your stay more enjoyable. Basic to the school's philosophy is that it be a cheerful, congenial place to study. This Spanish language school is located in a quiet, elegant residential area, a 20-minute walk from downtown San Jose. Though the structure was built as a house, it has been redone to suit teaching needs. It has comfortable modern, sunny classrooms with big glass windows. The lounge usually has aromatic coffee brewing. The patio is strewn with tropical plants and offers a beautiful "vista" of the surrounding mountains.

The Summer Language Program for teenagers consists of 20 Spanish lessons per week in small groups divided by language level. This program emphasizes oral proficiency and a solid foundation for daily use of the Spanish language for teenagers. Students may attend by themselves, or accompanied by a family member attending the center's regular programs. Students will be placed with specially selected Costa Rican host families with teenage sons or daughters. Participants are closely supervised by the institute and also by their host family and must abide by the same rules imposed by each host family on their own children. They must comply with an 8:00 PM curfew unless accompanied buy a host family member. The program includes cultural and sports activities and guided visits to many of the sites and natural treasures of Costa Rica. Classes are held in the afternoon from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM, with mornings reserved for activities. Weekends are spent with the host families. Program price includes:   20 Spanish language lessons per week (each lesson = 50 minutes), textbooks and handouts, room and full board with a host family, laundry, guided tours, sports, cultural activities and round trip airport transfers. Free Internet and e-mail access at the school's Internet Room is available to all students.

Highlights:
- 20 Spanish Language lessons per week in small groups divided by level.
- Accommodations in carefully selected host families. Full board is included.
- Daily activities.
- Weekly excursions to places of interest.
- Round trip airport transfers.

Cost in US$: $1450 for 2 weeks

This Program is open to American, Australian, Canadian, European, Kiwi, South African and World Wide Participants.

Participants Travel to Costa Rica Independently Or in Groups

Typically Participants Work in Groups of 8

Application Process Involves:

• Physical Exam/Health Records
• Written Application

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Year Founded: 1988