Costa Rica Spanish Immersion (13-17 years):

Location: Costa Rica is a truly wonderful location to immerse yourself in the Spanish language and Central American culture. The surroundings are breathtakingly beautiful, the people are incredibly friendly and life is easy!

Our Costa Rica summer program takes place on the campus of a well respected high school in the peaceful community of Heredia, on the outskirts of the capital city of San Jose. But San Jose and Heredia are not the only places you'll see. You'll visit active volcanoes, incredible waterfalls, butterfly gardens, coffee plantations and rainforests teeming with animals you have only read about!

Course:

Perhaps what makes this program most unique is the mix of stimulating language classes with weekly volunteer work. Volunteer placements are usually at schools for underprivleged children or orphanages. The program also offers rich and varied cultural activities that include dance classes, indiginous arts and crafts and cooking lessons. Of course, there is always time for relaxing and there are weekly sports activities such as swimming and soccer as well as leisure activities such as movie nights and concerts.

Classes are offered Monday to Friday from 2:00 to 5:00 PM. Classes cover all aspects of Spanish language learning including grammar, vocabulary, oral comprehension and oral fluency. The emphasis is on conversation and you will be encouraged to speak in class as well as use the Spanish you are learning when you are with your host family and out exploring.

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