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Trimester, Semester or Year Abroad Programs in Costa Rica
Studying abroad in Costa Rica offers you the adventure of a lifetime while learning Spanish during a trimester, semester, or academic year. Immerse yourself fully in a local high school and live with a host family for an authentic cultural experience. At the same time, participate in excursions and various activities to further explore the country and culture. This is an ideal program abroad if y...
Studying abroad in Costa Rica offers you the adventure of a lifetime while learning Spanish during a trimester, semester, or academic year. Immerse yourself fully in a local high school and live with a host family for an authentic cultural experience. At the same time, participate in excursions and various activities to further explore the country and culture. This is an ideal program abroad if you: - Roll with whatever changes come your way - Are dedicated to learning and speaking Spanish, even if you're a complete beginner - Are passionate about the environment and its conservation and wish to learn from experts - Are okay with less screen time, considering that Costa Rica has a spotty internet connection
Program Highlights
Choose from trimester, semester, or academic year lengths.
Join this high school program in Costa Rica even without previous Spanish language experience — beginners are welcome!
Benefit from various program inclusions, such as host family accommodation and meals.
Get started easily, thanks to a hassle-free online application process.
Get assigned with a personal program manager who can help you before, during, and after your program.
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Quick Details
- Costa Rica
- 3-6 Months
- 7-12 Months
- Gap Year
- Homestays
- Language Immersion
- Student Exchange
- American
- Canadian
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Overall Rating
Total Reviews
Costa Rica made me more confident
by: Leah Miller - United StatesProgram: Trimester, Semester or Year Abroad Programs in Costa RicaMy exchange made me more sure about what I want to do in life because of the cultural and historical influences I experienced. No matter how much I love my high school, now I will always want to get on a plane and travel to explore other cultures. Thanks to this experience, I also know that I can do it! And it made me prepared to work hard for the things that I really want. I may not be the most normal person, but this experience taught me that travel is where I belong. It made me confident that...
Program Details
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Locations
- Costa Rica
Types and Subjects
- Focus Areas
- Gap Year
- Homestays
- Language Immersion
Availability
Years Offered: Year Round
- 3-6 Months
- 7-12 Months
Age Requirement
14-17
Guidelines
- American
- Canadian
Cost per week
Program Cost Includes
- Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
- Weekday Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
- Weekend Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
- Airport Transfer (Pick-Up)
Accommodation Options
- Home-stays
Qualifications & Experience
- Some high school, no diploma
Application Procedures
- Phone/Video Interview
- Physical Exam/Health Records
- Transcript
- Online Application
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Leah Miller
Participated in 2016
Leah enjoys writing, reading, history, video games, drawing, and playing the flute. However, she is always looking to develop more skills.
Leah Miller
Participated in 2016
I wanted to learn about a different culture. I am deeply interested in history, so the idea of cultures completely different from my own fascinated me. I love trying to learn new languages and immerse myself in other cultures. Studying abroad gave me that opportunity to see if I really wanted to do something with travel for my job. Needless to say, I am convinced.
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