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Trimester, Semester or Year Abroad Programs in Costa Rica

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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...

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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.

Quick Details

Locations
  • Costa Rica
Availability
Year(s) OfferedYear RoundDuration:
  • 3-6 Months
  • 7-12 Months
Age Requirement:14-17
Types & Subjects:
  • Gap Year
  • Homestays
  • Language Immersion
  • Student Exchange
Guidelines:
  • American
  • Canadian
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Recognitions

Program Reviews

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Overall Rating

9.26

Total Reviews

1

Costa Rica made me more confident

by: Leah Miller - United StatesProgram: Trimester, Semester or Year Abroad Programs in Costa Rica
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My 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...

Leah: My time in Costa Rica decided my future

Program Details

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Locations

  • Costa Rica

Types and Subjects

  • Focus Areas
  • Gap Year
  • Homestays
  • Language Immersion

Availability

Years Offered: Year Round

Duration:
  • 3-6 Months
  • 7-12 Months

Age Requirement

14-17

Guidelines

  • American
  • Canadian

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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Interviews

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Leah Miller

Participated in 2016

Alumni

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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