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Academic Study Abroad Opportunities in Costa Rica
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CEA - Cultural Experiences Abroad
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Even if you have had no previous Spanish language experience, you can study Spanish or take elective courses in English. The Spanish spoken in Costa Rica is considered one of the purest and easiest to understand in Latin America. Our study abroad program in San Jose, Costa Rica offers a wide range of courses in areas such as Ecology and Environmental Studies, International Business & Economics, and Latin American Studies, among others.


Academic Programs International
API in San Joaquin de Flores

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API offers comprehensive study abroad programs in the wonderful Costa Rican city of San Joaquin de Flores. The Instituto San Joaquin de Flores is a colonial- style building built specifically to be an academic and language school. Students typically receive 12-18 credits for a semester. Volunteer programs available for spring students.


CIEE Tropical Ecology & Conservation in Monteverde, Costa Rica
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Live in a biological station surrounded by the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve; Gain extensive research experience through an independent research project; Through extensive travel and field study, students explore and research Costa Rica’s diverse ecosystems; Participate in two extensive field trips, including a trip to Panama to observe marine diversity in the coral reefs off the Bocas del Toro Islands; Get to known rural Costa Rica through a one-month homestay with a local family


ISA (International Studies Abroad)
ISA in San Jose, Costa Rica

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Latin American University of Science and Technology
The Latin American University of Science and Technology (ULACIT) was founded in 1987 and received its accreditation that same year. The ULACIT offers courses in such diverse areas as Business, Law, Engineering, Humanities, Spanish and General Electives. It is the only private university in Costa Rica that requires Costa Rican students to take an international standardized admissions exam. This exam allows the university to uphold its commitment to academics by recruiting the brightest students in Costa Rica. There is an enrollment of approximately 3,500 Costa Ricans and 100 international students each semester. The facilities are very modern, and there is classroom space for up to 4,000 students. The university is conveniently located in downtown San José. ISA students will have full access to all university facilities such as Internet, study areas and the library. An additional bonus is that only a handful of Americans study abroad at the ULACIT. If you want to truly immerse yourself in an academic setting with Costa Ricans this is the place for you!

Veritas University
Students will study in San José at Veritas University. The Collegium Veritas, created in 1976, was one of the four founding schools of the first private university in Costa Rica. After demonstrating an exceptionally high level of academics for eighteen years, Veritas University became an accredited institution. The University is committed to offering the best in academics while also responding to the practical demands of its students and society. The University is renowned in Costa Rica for its design, art, architecture and photography programs. In addition, the University welcomes international students to study Spanish at its International Programs Department (DPI). There is an enrollment of approximately 1,500 Costa Rican students and about 150 international students during a given semester. All students enjoy access to the university library, computer labs, and study areas.



Institute for Study Abroad, Butler University
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IFSA-Butler offers integrated study at the Universidad Nacional Autonoma or the Universidad de Costa Rica.


Modern Language Studies Abroad
Universidad de Costa Rica

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Students and teachers from over 2,000 universities in the U.S.A have participated in the program. The program is designed for undergraduate, graduate students, and teachers interested in taking courses toward BA, MA, or Ph.D degrees. Credits are transferable to most universities in the U.S.A.


College Consortium for International Studies (CCIS)
CCIS Program at Universidad Veritas

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Students take Spanish courses at the Universidad Veritas, along with courses in English. Courses are offered in Arts and Humanities, Environment and Society, Tropical or Marine Ecology, International Business and Intercultural Communication.


ISA (International Studies Abroad)
ISA in Heredia, Costa Rica

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Inter-American University
Founded in 1985, the Universidad Interamericana de Costa Rica (UICR) is now considered to be one of the most prestigious universities in Costa Rica. The school's undergraduate and graduate programs were fully accredited in 1990. Today, the school offers undergraduate and graduate degrees covering a wide area of practical sciences, education, and business related fields. The UICR has its primary campus in the city of Heredia, locally known as the city of flowers. This central campus is conveniently located along the main bus lines going into and out of Heredia from the capital city, San José. The UICR also has a metropolitan campus in the Capital City of San José, located 15-30 minutes by bus or car away from the central campus in Heredia. The metropolitan campus is located in the 11th story of the country's most modern building, the Mercedes Tower.

The UICR strives to make education accessible to both the traditional full-time student and the non-traditional working student. Generous scholarship and finance programs make undergraduate education easily available to most motivated students. The university's enrollment is currently growing at a rate of about twenty percent a year, a formidable testimony of the school's value and quality.



Academic Programs International
API in San Jose

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API offers two comprehensive study abroad programs in the Costa Rican capital city of San Jose. API students in San Jose can study Spanish language and liberal arts at the Universidad de Costa Rica (UCR), or they can choose to pursue studies in development, public policy, and international relations at the International Center for Development Studies (ICDS).


The College at Brockport (SUNY)
Internships/Language Immersion Program in Costa Rica

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The Costa Rica program consists of different structural options, from which participants can choose the option fits their needs. Option 1: participants are placed in a full-time internship. Option 2: Participants take intensive language courses full-time at La Escuela de Idiomas in San Jose.


AmeriSpan
Study Abroad in Costa Rica

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Semester Abroad in Costa Rica with semester abroad programs in Alajuela, Flamingo Beach, Heredia, Manuel Antonio, Monteverde, Samara Beach, San Joaquin and San Jose.


University Studies Abroad Consortium
Tropical Life Sciences, Spanish and Culture Studies in San Ramon, Costa Rica

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The San Ramon program offers students the opportunity to study among three diverse academic areas: Tropical Life Sciences, Spanish and Culture Studies. These academic areas are enhanced by field study courses and personal interaction with the host culture through field trips and visits to cultural events and village festivals.


University Studies Abroad Consortium
Spanish, Ecological and Latin American Studies in Puntarenas, Costa Rica

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The Puntarenas program is ideal for students who are interested in learning the Spanish language while studying the diverse cultures of Latin America and the complexities of its societies through coursework as well as personal interaction with the host culture.


State University of New York at Albany (SUNY)
University of Costa Rica Semester Program

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The University at Albany's exchange program with the University of Costa Rica offers students the opportunity to study Spanish language, Hispanic literature, tropical ecology, topics in Latin American studies and a variety of additional liberal arts areas.


CIS - Center for International Studies
Semester Abroad at Universidad Veritas

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Universidad Veritas was founded in 1975 as part of the first private university in Costa Rica and is now known throughout Latin America. Located in the eastern part of the city of San Jose, the campus is compact and colorful. The school offers a complete range of subjects in English and Spanish.


The School for Field Studies
Sustainable Development Studies

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Although 25% of Costa Rica's land is legally protected, deforestation and unsustainable agriculture practices still threaten wildlife populations and natural resources. Students work with members of the community to examine alternative methods of development which balance economic needs with ecological limitations.


College Consortium for International Studies (CCIS)
CCIS Program Centro Linguistico Conversa

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The College Consortium for International Studies Intensive Spanish programs in Costa Rica are designed for students in the regular degree-seeking program as well as for business and professional people who seek to acquire or improve Spanish language skills in a short period of time.


Spanish Abroad, Inc.
Learn and Study Spanish in Costa Rica

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We offer Spanish language immersion programs with some of the finest language schools throughout Latin America and Spain.


Sol Education Abroad
Spanish Immersion in Costa Rica

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This is the ideal program for students interested in Spanish immersion and living in Costa Rica. Explore the verdant cloud forests and tropical coastlines of the Central American country while studying Spanish at the Interamerican University.


University Studies Abroad Consortium
Spanish, Ecological and Latin American Studies in Heredia, Costa Rica

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The Heredia program is ideal for students who are committed to learning the Spanish language while studying the diverse cultures of Latin America and the complexities of its societies through formal coursework as well as through personal interaction with the host culture.


University of Kansas
Semester or Year Abroad in Costa Rica

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Study at the University of Costa Rica in a wide variety of disciplines as part of the longest running exchange in the Western Hemisphere.


CIEE Sustainability & the Environment Program in Monteverde, Costa Rica
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Specially designed CIEE courses on environment, sustainability, and conservation; Visits to businesses, NGOs, and grassroots projects that practice sustainability and effective conservation; Field trips to national parks and reserves to learn about tropical ecosystems; Excursions to agricultural, conservation, biological, and natural history sites; Internship in environmental education, conservation, or organic farming; Opportunity to live with a Costa Rican family to improve Spanish language skills


Rockland Community College (SUNY)
CCIS Study in Costa Rica

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In addition to 6 credit hours of Spanish language study, which is offered at all levels in four week cycles, semester courses taught in English may include Arts and Humanities, Environment, Ecology, and International Business.


Costa Rica Rainforest Outward Bound School
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Imagine Central America as both your classroom and playground! Semester courses take students on adventures through Costa Rica, Nicaragua and Panama. Hike, camp, surf, raft, kayak and Scuba dive while experiencing new cultures and earning college credit. Courses run in spring, summer and fall and range from 60 to 85 days. Choose between our Tri-Country Semester, Water & Wave Semester, Leadership Semester and Summer Semester.


Center for Ecological Living and Learning (CELL)
CELL Costa Rica/Honduras/Nicaragua Program

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CELL's study abroad programs focus on community-based solutions to environmental and social problems. Semester programs consist of a combination of structured course work, field-learning experiences, service-learning opportunities and development of individual action plans for environmental stewardship. Our programs are interdisciplinary by design and fit any major or program of study. Courses taught in English with host country language instruction and homestays.

College of DuPage
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Five weeks of learning and experiencing the language and culture of Costa Rica in homestays for a great price.

Duke University
OTS in Costa Rica

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In partnership with the Organization for Tropical Studies, this program focuses on tropical biology, ecology, environmental science, Latin American culture, and Spanish language.

ACM Costa Rica - Latin American Culture & Society
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Building on the framework of a liberal arts education, course offerings focus on analyzing Latin American culture, politics, and environment, as well as Spanish language acquisition. Like classes at ACM member schools, courses are discussion-centered, enrollments are small, and faculty work closely with students.

University of Georgia
Tropical Ecology Fall

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Students will earn 16 - 18 UGA resident credit hours. Students who complete this semester program will have sufficient credits for a minor in Ecology. ECOL 3500, ANTH 4570, and STAT 2000 are core requirements for the Ecology minor. Other courses contribute toward minor elective classes.

Intercambios Educativos SA
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IESA offers you a unique opportunity for professional development. You will work with different K-12 and language schools in ESL, biology, science in Costa Rica.

Positions are voluntary. Nevertheless, you will acquire invaluable experience in a unique environment, learn the Spanish language at no cost, and experience a different culture.

Being the first economy in Central America and the first democracy in Latin America, Costa Rica has countless beaches, volcanoes and a year-long temperature of 85 degrees, offering diversions year-round.

You will enrich your curriculum with a new experience. The Spanish courses will enable you to communicate thoroughly in this language. You will learn about the Latin culture.


Organization for Tropical Studies (OTS)/Duke University
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OTS provides students with good understanding of the close connection between the areas of ecology, tropical medicine and sociology. This program is designed for students considering careers in public health, medicine and other health-related areas. It emphasizes both the scientific and social issues of tropical medicine, public health, ethnobiology and research topics in these subjects. Our programs are academically rigorous and field-based. Students have ample opportunity to enjoy a hands-on, participatory learning process, as well as to expand their academic and personal horizons in the context of a supportive learning environment.

World Ventures Abroad
Spanish Language Program

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WVA programs in San Jose are all-inclusive. Program participants can study at Universidad Latina or Universidad Veritas, both of which are accredited and issue all transcripts. Spanish classes are offered on all levels, and electives (taught in english) are offered from a wide variety of fields

Suffolk University with the International Center for Sustainable Human Development
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Suffolk has built its reputation by offering students a uniquely supportive, yet challenging, educational environment, extending beyond our Boston campus to the wide array of study abroad program locations we have available. With over 48 programs in 23 countries around the globe, our diverse program options are bound to provide an experience to last a lifetime.

World Class Adventures in Education
University of Costa Rica - Department of Biology

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Our study abroad program is the ultimate tropical rainforest adventure! College undergraduates in our program will earn 16 semester credits studying in the world's most diverse classroom.

uVolunteer Costa Rica
Volunteer English Teacher

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uVolunteer is a volunteer travel organization. We arrange volunteer placements for individuals and groups wanting to volunteer in rural and urban communities in Latin America. uVolunteer is run by volunteers for volunteers; our goal is to make volunteering affordable and accessible to all.

Southwestern Community College
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This program has been designed to provide a challenging academic environment while at the same time giving students the opportunity to explore the culture and various natural wonders of Costa Rica.

Intercambios Educativos SA
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Intercambios Educativos places teachers in ESL, science or biology assignments at pre-school, primary, secondary, English language schools and uiversities in Costa Rica while they are trained in the Spanish language.

Global College - Costa Rica Center
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Semester and year-long, experiential programs in Spanish immersion, cultural and independent studies. The program includes homestays, internships, seminars, extensive field trips to other areas in Central America, and guest speakers.

Tropical Adventures
Community Development Internship - Costa Rica

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Intern needed to assess community needs in the Bribri indigenous community around 1 hour from the Caribbean beach town of Puerto Viejo. Interns will truly experience indigenous life in Costa Rica and get to immerse themselves into the culture, beauty and language whilst making new friends for life.

Escuela del Mundo/ School of the World
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The School of the World is a traveler's education school offering programs in Surfing, Spanish, Art and Digital Photography. College credit is available.