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ISA in San Jose, Costa Rica
San Jose (1,000,000) is set in the lush central valley of the Costa Rican highlands. As the cultural center and capital city of Costa Rica, San Jose is home to many well-established universities. ISA students will be engaged both culturally and academically while studying at Veritas University or the ULACIT (Latin American University of Science and Technology). For convenience, the ISA office is located on the university side of town. Students rave about the ISA staff and the program's success in helping them to achieve their study abroad and foreign language goals. At the ISA office, participants can check e-mail,...
API at the Universidad de Costa Rica
API offers a comprehensive study abroad program in the Costa Rican capital city of San Jose. API students in San Jose will study Spanish language and liberal arts at the Universidad de Costa Rica (UCR). Recognized internationally for its academic achievements, UCR is the oldest and best-known university in the country. Spanish language courses are taught at all levels, and liberal arts courses are taught in English in a variety of subjects such as business, ecology, literature, history, and more. Students typically receive 12 credits per semester; 6 per summer term. Students also have numerous volunteer and service opportunities through API.
Spanish Abroad, Inc. Spanish In San Jose
Spanish Abroad, Inc. is a recognized leader of Spanish study abroad programs. Each year we send thousands of individuals to our various Spanish partner schools located in over 45 different locations in Latin America and Spain. For information about quality Spanish immersion programs, look no further than Spanish Abroad!
CSA at University of Veritas
Study Spanish and Latin American Studies at the University of Veritas in San Jose, Costa Rica. The University of Veritas is a fully accredited university by the Ministry of Education in Costa Rica. The program offers a total "immersion" concept and stresses academic excellence as well as enabling students to enjoy all that Costa Rica has to offer. Founded in 1975, the university was first a private school, but is now an independent institution of higher education with over 1500 students. English elective courses are also available! It's courses and degrees have been transferred to other universities around the world, and...
Study Abroad Programs Focusing on 'Sustainability through Community' with CELL
CELL's unique study abroad programs focus on sustainability through community and are designed for students who believe that they can make a difference in the world: students who would like to play an active role in creating long-term solutions to problems facing our global communities and environment. 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. * CELL Costa Rica/Honduras/Nicaragua Program In this three-country experiential learning program, you will work with Heifer International,...
ILASO- Learning in Costa Rica
ILASO offers 4 programs in San Jose, Heredia and Guanacaste at the Universidad Latina of Costa Rica and the Interamerican University. Semester Program Designed for students with an intermediate or advanced knowledge of Spanish. All students are able to choose 4 classes between Spanish grammar and conversation, and elective courses in areas such as literature, painting, art, photography, politics, economics, sciences and environmental studies. The distinctive characteristic of this program is that students can combine their Spanish and elective courses with classes with Costa Ricans in areas such as business, teaching, humanities, accounting, and computer sciences. Trimester Program This program is designed for...
Costa Rica Center - Global College
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. Courses include: Intro to Global Issues, Global Education & Cross-Cultural Research Issues, Living Latin American Culture, Writing, Research & Documentation, Spanish (beginner/intermediate/advanced), Holistic Health/Traditional Healing, Global Environmental Studies, Peace & Reconciliation, Field Work Methods & Project, and Independent Study.
Study Abroad and Spanish Immersion in Costa Rica
Learn Spanish in Costa Rica, one of the most beautiful countries in the world. Discover a country of friendly people and breathtaking scenery. The mountainous landscape is dotted with volcanoes, cascading waterfalls, and rushing rivers. Costa Rica is situated between two coastlines, the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea, giving it miles of stunning seashore that supports an amazing array of sea life. It is considered one of the best places in the world to study Spanish due to the clear and enjoyable accent of its inhabitants. You will live in the cool highlands of Costa Rica in the beautiful...
CIEE Tropical Ecology and Conservation Program in Monteverde, Costa Rica
The Tropical Ecology and Conservation program is designed to give biology and related majors a clear understanding of tropical ecology and its conservation. The goals of the program are to offer students a comprehensive view of the tropical systems through theory, empirical patterns, hands-on exposure, taxonomy of major groups, and direct experimentation. These goals are achieved through science coursework in English, Spanish language courses, and travel to various ecosystems. Conservation is stressed and combined with language and culture. Academic Program The CIEE Study Center in Monteverde began as a summer program in 1989, then in 1996, a semester program was added to...
Spanish, Ecology and Latin American Studies: Heredia, Costa Rica - USAC
Costa Rica is well known for its peaceful lifestyle, egalitarian society and extraordinary natural beauty. USAC students study intensive elementary, intermediate and advanced Spanish and elective subjects such as art history, biology, ecology, political science, business and anthropology in Heredia, a colonial city nestled in the foothills above San Jose. Elective subjects are taught in English or in Spanish. The USAC programs are located at the National University of Costa Rica. Field trips are included on which you can hike in the jungle or to a volcano, swim off beautiful beaches or ride in an aerial tram across the canopy...
ISA in Heredia, Costa Rica
Heredia itself is a mid-sized, sprawling city. Like the nearby capital city of San Jose, Heredia has a comfortable temperature and generally pleasant climate year round. The city of Heredia was first founded in the beginning of the 18th century by inhabitants of the nearby province of Cartago. Heredia, also known as the "City of the Flowers", lies just 11 kilometers to the northwest of the capital, San Jose, and is situated in the verdant tropical foothills of the extinct Brava Volcano, near many coffee plantations. Heredia boasts some of the best colonial architecture in the country, including several churches....
CIS - Semester at Universidad Veritas
Originally founded in 1975, Universidad Veritas has become one of the most highly recognized private universities in all of Latin America. Known for its appeal to international students, Veritas has a student body that is incredibly diverse, as students from all over the globe come to study and be immersed in the Spanish language. Amid the student population of 1,500, over 300 are international students. Located in the eastern part of the city (in the Zapote district), Veritas is only ten minutes from the bustle of downtown San Jose. The university offers an excellent range of academic areas to study, as...
AIFS Summer in San Jose, Costa Rica
Study Spanish language, environmental studies or Latin American literature during a summer with AIFS in San Jose, Costa Rica. By including your tuition, housing, meals, airfare and cultural activities in one guaranteed price, AIFS makes it simple for you to live and study in Costa Rica and experience all that the diverse climates and lively capital of this Central American country have to offer. Located almost in the center of the country, San Jose has all the facilities of a big city while being within reach of both coasts as well as the volcanoes and national parks of the central highlands....
Spanish Abroad Programs in Costa Rica
Spanish Abroad, Inc. offers Spanish language immersion programs with some of the finest language schools in Latin America and Spain. Our Spanish study abroad programs in Costa Rica have classes starting every Monday of the year. This means you can start the Spanish study abroad when you like. Spanish classes at the Spanish language schools can be as short as 1-2 weeks and can last up to a period of months (or longer).
API at the Instituto San Joaquin de Flores
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. Topics available include Spanish language and culture, history, business, and environmental sciences. There is also a Spanish for Nursing summer program - a perfect option for nursing and pre-med students, or medical professionals. Advanced level students may take classes at other nearby universities. Students typically receive 12-18 credits for a semester; 6 for a summer. API students who study at the Instituto San Joaquin de...
API at the International Center for Development Studies in San Jose
API students have several exciting semester, quarter, and summer programs in Costa Rica where they can study Environment, Sustainability and Development, Human Rights and Development in Latin America, Language, Culture and Current Issues in Latin America, Spanish for Development Studies, or International Business in Latin America. Core courses are taught primarily in English, with the option for students with advanced proficiency in Spanish to progressively incorporate their Spanish skills into the course dynamics and projects. This gives ICDS programs a bilingual character, which along with the home stays with local families, provides students with an excellent opportunity for language and...
SFS - Sustainable Development Studies
Costa Rica is currently undergoing a period of great economic and social change. As this resource-rich, wonderfully biodiverse country continues along a path of rapid development, it is becoming increasingly influenced by global policy such as the Central American Fair Trade Act (CAFTA) and foreign markets. Costa Ricas economy has shifted from an economy predominately based on agriculture to one driven by ecotourism and technology exports. At the same time, brisk population growth is straining natural and developed resources. The country now faces a critical juncture as resource management decisions are being made in an effort to keep pace with...
Spanish Language and Culture in Costa Rica
This intensive three-week program offers students the opportunity to advance their Spanish language skills in a total-immersion environment. The program is based in San Jose, Costa Rica. Costa Rica is a small and peaceful country and is an ecological bridge for thousands of wildlife species and plant varieties from North and South America. The vast system of national parks encompasses both beautiful beaches and tropical rainforests. Participants take classes at the Institute for Central American Development Studies (ICADS) and are taught by ICADS staff members. Students will be in class six hours a day, five days a week. The institute is...
Digital Photography Course in Costa Rica
The rich colors and beauty of Costa Rica make a perfect setting for a photography. Digital cameras have revolutionized photography, allowing for artistic experimentation without the hassles of a chemical darkroom or the wait and expense of film processing. This course is designed to give students a working knowledge of the elements of photography including lighting, composition, apertures, shutter speeds, and much more. This program also provides an explanation of how digital cameras work and how to improve your shots. In addition, students who bring their own laptop computers are tutored in basic digital photo editing using programs such as...
WAYRA Spanish School
WAYRA Spanish School is located at the beautiful Tamarindo Beach, on the west coast of Costa Rica, and offers since 1996 a full Spanish immersion program. Recognized as a DELE examination center and associated with the Instituto de Cervantes, we are the perfect choice for students that want to learn Spanish in a serious environment but at the same time would like to enjoy the beaches and the many outdoor activities such as surfing, snorkeling, canopy, kayaking, fishing etc. Spanish classes are hold in beautiful classrooms with a lot of space and a perfect view to our amazing tropical garden...