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Summer 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 6 credits for a summer.


CIEE Summer Tropical Ecology & Conservation in Monteverde, Costa Rica
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Live in Monteverde, an internationally recognized area of research and natural beauty, and home to a world famous cloud forest; Gain research experience by conducting your own independent project; Participate in field trips and excursions to different ecosystems within Costa Rica; Get to know rural Costa Rica through a homestay with a local family; Enjoy cultural activities in the town of Monteverde


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.



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.


Academic Programs International
API in San Jose

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API offers a comprehensive study abroad program in the Costa Rican capital city of San Jose. API students in San Jose can study Spanish for Development Studies or International Business in Latin America at the International Center for Development Studies (ICDS).


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

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Five-week program at Universidad Veritas. Students take courses in Spanish language, which is offered at all levels. Courses in other subjects are also offered. Students may extend to seven weeks.


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.


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.



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.


Languages Abroad
Study Spanish in Costa Rica

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Summer Spanish programs in Costa Rica. Study in San Jose, Monteverde, Samara Beach, Herdia or Manual Antonio or take an explorer program and study at 3 different locations in 3 months, we offer a choice......


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

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Costa Rica is a stunning panorama of nature with soaring mountains, lush rain forests and smoking volcanoes. There are two, 5 week sessions on which you can study Spanish language, Ecology and a broad range of elective courses. Take field trips to explore rivers, beaches, waterfalls and volcanoes.


CIS - Center for International Studies
Tropical Marine Biology Summer Program

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As a study abroad student at Universidad Veritas, you will enroll in their unique bimodal Tropical Marine Biology course. During this course, you complete two weeks of online preparation at home and then spend two weeks conducting field work in Costa Rica!


Academic Treks College
Primate Behavior and Conservation

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Students earn 3 credits in Natural Science through an experiential course which combines community service, traditional classroom learning, and cultural activities for an intensive experience. This course explores new world primate biology and behavior as well as threats to primate conservation. During the initial phase of the course, students will survey the natural history, biology, ecology, and behavior of new world primates through lectures and group discussions. Additionally, field exercises will allow students to observe primates and gain familiarity with research methods used by primatologists. During the second phase of the course, lectures and class discussions will examine the conservation threats facing primates throughout the world and strategies to mitigate these threats. Field exercises will focus on obtaining the ecological data that is critical for primate conservation research. Students will also participate in service projects aimed at promoting primate survival in the New World.


Miami Dade College
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Costa Rica Rainforest Outward Bound School
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Create an amazing summer! Trek through jungles. Explore volcanoes. Surf ocean waves. Brave Class IV rapids. Learn to scuba dive. Or perhaps do a bit of everything! Check out our Summer Courses: Multi-Element, Surf Intensive, Volcano Exploration, and Kayak Adventure.


Academic Treks College
Sea Turtle Ecology and Conservation

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Students earn 3 credits in natural science through an experiential course which combines learning about sea turtle ecology, behavior, conservation efforts and collecting data for the Caribbean Conservation Corporation as well as completing a research project. Tag nesting sea turtles with local biologists, excavate sea turtle nests, learn field research techniques, and implement public education campaigns


Temple University in Costa Rica: Public Health
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During the first two weeks, students have intensive Spanish language training in the mornings. Afternoon lectures and discussions are conducted by Temple University faculty and experienced professionals from Costa Rica. During the second half of the program, students live and work in rural communities where they help to facilitate health education workshops and activities in one of the following areas: diabetes, nutrition, HIV/AIDS prevention education, women’s health concerns, child health care issues or first aid education.


Edu-Culture International
ECI - 7th, 8th and 9th grade Costa Rican Language Immersion

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This program is designed specifically for current 7th, 8th and 9th grade students. Each student is given a placement test to determine his/her level and class size is limited to only 3 students. Classes take place Monday through Friday for 2 weeks, with lost of activities ad excursions during the day. Participants stay in a cozy dormitory setting with their chaperones. Group size is limited to 24 students and 3 full-time chaperones.


CIS - Center for International Studies
Tropical Ecology & Resource Management Summer Program

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As a study abroad student at Universidad Veritas, you will enroll in their unique bimodal Tropical Ecology & Resource Management course. During this course, you complete two weeks of online preparation at home and then spend two weeks conducting field work in Costa Rica!


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.


The School for Field Studies
Sustaining Tropical Ecosystems: Biodiversity, Conservation and Development

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Through lectures, field labs and exercises, students learn about sustainable development in the tropics, including issues of: applied tropical ecology; ecotourism; agro-ecology; resource economics; marketing organic agriculture and protected area management.


Rutgers Study Abroad
Study Abroad in Costa Rica

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Earn 6 credits for this six-week program in Afro-Caribbean literature, culture and history.


CIS - Center for International Studies
Summer Abroad at Universidad Veritas

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As a study abroad student at Universidad Veritas, you will enroll in courses offered by the International Programs Center of the university. This means you will be offered a range of subjects from intensive Spanish (all levels) to Tropical Marine Biology to Spanish for Health Care.


Escuela del Mundo
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Learning adventures teaching the language, surfing and natural wonders of Costa Rica. Art and Digital Photography programs are also available.


Edu-Culture International
ECI High School Summer Study Abroad in Costa Rica

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High school students can build their future college applications as they have fun taking small-group summer Spanish classes with the option to earn university credit. Participants travel to 3 distinct areas of Costa Rica for 1-week each, and live in a combination of hotels and host families, all the while taking afternoon classes and participating in exciting adventures in the rainforests of Costa Rica.


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 in either the colonial city of Heredia or the traditional, rural community of Atenas.


Intrax Study Abroad
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Intrax Study Abroad: Start your Cultural Adventure in Costa Rica! On our 4 week Summer Exploration High School Program you will live with a host family, attend language classes in the morning, enjoy activities in the afternoon, and explore Costa Rica through fun weekend excursions like white water rafting, ropes tours, overnights in rustic bungalows and more!. No previous language experience is required but a sense of adventure is!


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

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This summer Costa Rica program offers 2 five week sessions in Puntarenas. Puntarenas or "sandy point" is a favorite because of its peace, beauty and location. You can combine coursework in Spanish language, Ecological studies and a variety of electives. There are also field trips taking you to see the sites of Costa Rica.


Greenheart Travel
Independent Homestay in Costa Rica

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A homestay program is a wonderful opportunity to experience Costa Rica's fascinating culture first-hand while improving your Spanish skills. You will be delighted with the warmth and hospitality of the Costa Ricans. Host family placements may occur throughout Costa Rica.

Earth Education International
Costa Rica: Deep Ecology & Sustainable Living

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Exploration of our personal and collective relationship with the Earth through discussions, field activities, and individual and group exercises in self-awareness, eco-psychology, ceremony, voluntary simplicity, and spirituality.

Kentucky Institute for International Studies (KIIS)
Costa Rica

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The Costa Rica program will last 25 days. The program, based at the Instituto Tecnologico de Costa Rica, offers study opportunities in one of the most advanced democracies in Latin America. Students will have the opportunity to interact with one of the friendliest cultures in Latin America.

University of Kansas
International Social Work

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This 12-day program offers students the opportunity to gain an international perspective on social work through lectures, field trips to social service agencies, and presentations by social work faculty from the University of Costa Rica. The program will focus on child welfare, social work in the schools, public health and social security, gender, and gerontology.

ISLS - Institute for Spanish Language Studies
Children's Spanish, Art, Sports & Adventure Camp

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The purpose of our Children's Camp is to combine a number of different fun activities in an overall learning environment. This creates a less intensive and more enjoyable atmosphere for younger children to learn Spanish.

Fundacion Neotropica
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Practical and theoretical learning experience develop in one of the richest wildlife areas of Costa Rica.

George Mason University
Sustainable Human Development and Human rights

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Excursions include trips to Poas Volcano and La Paz Waterfalls

Castilian House
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The Women's Entrepreneurship Development (WED) program is a unique opportunity for multidisciplinary studies in Spanish as well as Women's Studies, Anthropology, and Business. The curriculum combines traditional classroom instruction in Spanish and business development with hands on fieldwork to make for an exciting and unforgettable experience that benefits the students, the Costa Rican female entrepreneurs, and the local community.

Center for Study Abroad
Spanish Language Studies in San Jose

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Low cost programs since 1990. Europe, Asia, Central and South America. Open to all students. College credit. Admission guaranteed.

Institute for the Sea
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Intensive two-week course on the local ecology including lectures, field trips, snorkeling, diving (for certified divers only) and laboratory observations and experiments. Located in Salinas Bay in the Northern Pacific of Costa Rica.

Costa Rican Communities
University of California, Davis Summer Abroad

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Costa Rica is described as the Switzerland of Central America due to its long democratic history and magnificent terrain. It has emerged as a pioneer of progressive social policies that protect the rights of women and children. In the past decade, it has also become a favorite destination for ecotourism. Less known is its ethnic and racial diversity.