Teen Programs at CPI Flamingo

  Costa Rica

• North Western Region: 
Flamingo

Durations of Program: 1-2 weeks and 2-4 weeks

Description: In order to secure the best service and attention for teenage students, CPI policy was extended to permit unaccompanied minors, aged 14 to 17 years, to study at CPI year-round. Teenagers are especially encouraged to attend CPI during their Christmas, Easter and summer breaks. Whether for only one week or for numerous weeks, through our intensive program (4 hours a day Spanish classes) or the super intensive course (5.5 hours a day Spanish classes), the CPI immersion program helps students to improve their Spanish.

Under the Minor Program all teenagers are required to:

    * Sign a contract accepting the rules of behavior for a minor student traveling without an adult.
    * Be covered by an international health/travel insurance plan.
    * Stay with a CPI home stay.
    * The prices for minors are the same as for regular students.

Additional minor costs are confirmed upon registration; however, include: a minor supervision fee, small weekly fee for lunches and any excursion or inter-campus transportation costs.

During the summer, participants are typically grouped in class with other teenage students; over the rest of the year young students may be placed in class with students of all ages. CPI can provide a certificate indicating the amount of hours of Spanish studied and the level that was attained. This certificate may be presented to the high school or it may be useful for university applications.

An assigned CPI staff member, typically the Student Coordinator, maintains contact with the student's parent/chaperone to report on their child in general, and specifically how s/he is advancing with classes and/or adapting to the new culture. Teenagers may participate in the free cultural activities and in the excursions organized by the school.

The CPI teen program is focused on Spanish language study. Teenagers quickly learn in the relaxed environment through small classes, complemented by personalized attention from our bilingual staff. Young students truly enjoy the exciting opportunity to live with a Costa Rican family and experience the tropical wonders of Costa Rica.

All on-site expenses are included in the program. Students may register individually; it is not necessary to travel within the model of a pre-organized group.

Highlights: The Teen Camp is focused on Spanish Immersion Program. Teenagers quickly learn in the relaxed environment through small classes, complemented by amazing extra class excursions, such us surfing, diving, outriggers, sailing tour, and many more!

Other activities included in the program:

* Dancing
* Cooking class
* Beach Trip
* The campus library also organize cultural free activities, such as tutoring, souvenirs class, etc.

Private Classes:

* For students that would prefer private classes CPI offers one to one instruction.
* During peak times private classes could be scheduled to take place in the afternoons.

Cost in US$: $315 up or visit our website for details

Prices with CPI accommodations include:
* Airport pick up and drop off from Juan Santamaria international airport to San Joaquin de Flores to Hostel/B&B.
* Homestay also includes 2 meals, laundry service, private room (from Sunday to Sunday)

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to Costa Rica Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work Independently or in Groups of Groups of 2-3, max of 4

Application Process Involves:

• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Written Application

Centro Panamericano de Idiomas's Mission Statement: To be the best language school in Latin America. Today, with three campuses across Costa Rica, each operating independently with the same high quality service, CPI is working to achieve its mission. We continue to accomplish the following goals year after year: * To invest in the quality of our professors by attending annual language conferences, providing regular training seminars, and consistently updating our teaching methodologies and materials. * To provide superior student services by reviewing and incorporating student feedback into our programs, improving our educational facilities, and attending to each student's individual needs. * To offer high quality education at a competitive price. * To increase global communication through language immersion and cultural education.

Year Founded: 1991