apply nowThis program is a two-week or month-long Spanish language and culture immersion program providing students with the opportunity to live with host families and practice their Spanish inside and outside the classroom. Classes will be held in the mornings, while the afternoons are filled with cultural activities and visits to local attractions. During the weekends, the group will explore the nature and beauty of Costa Rica on visits to beaches, cloud forests, jungles, and volcanoes, and will attend educational workshops on biodiversity.

Costa Rica is a country of natural beauty, political stability, friendly people, and a temperate climate. Since dismantling its army in 1948, it has been known around the world as one of the most stable countries in Latin America and has often been a mediator in other Central American conflicts. The international community acknowledged this contribution in 1987 by presenting President Oscar Arias with the Nobel Peace Prize. Costa Rica has devoted itself to environmental conservation and educational achievement. Today, Costa Rica’s National Conservation Areas System (SINAC) covers more than 134 areas - national parks, reserves, and refuges - comprising roughly 27 percent of the national territory. This commitment provides an abundance of natural wonders and biodiversity - a paradise for naturalists and wildlife. The relatively small size of the country allows one to explore the beach, jungle and mountains all in one day. The population of Costa Rica is diverse and the people, colloquially called the ‘Ticos,’ are warm and welcoming.