COSTA RICA: GROUP
Travel with friends or classmates to sunny and sandy Playa Tamarindo in Costa Rica to learn Spanish, ride the waves and discover the Costa Rican culture!
HOW LONG CAN I STUDY ABROAD?
Mid-October–Mid-November
Application due:
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LANGUAGE CAMP & IMMERSION
The 4 week group travel programs provides students the opportunity to learn Spanish at the Institute for Spanish Language Studies while staying with local host families.
The program includes 2 weeks of intensive study, 5 full days a week, at the language school; followed by 2 weeks of half day classes, allowing student to take advantage of the beautiful surroundings participating surf lessons, outdoor adventure sports and putting their new language skills into practice.
Optional surf programs are available along with boogie boarding and zipline/adventure tours. Make the most of the experience – learn the language, travel with friends and explore the local offerings!
ACCOMMODATION STYLE: HOMESTAY
What better way to learn the language and culture than to live with a host family. Host families provide a warm and welcoming environment, providing meals in the home as well as an opportunity to immerse yourself in everything the country and culture has to offer. Just like families in Canada, host families abroad represent many different compositions, nationalities and live in a variety of different areas from small towns or villages to larger cities. Families come in all shapes and sizes but one thing they all have in common is that they are motivated to be part of the experience and look forward to welcoming you into their home!
FOREIGN LANGUAGE: SPANISH
No Spanish language knowledge is required.
Students will be immersed at the language school in Tamarindo to learn and improve their Spanish.
COMMON PLACEMENT LOCATIONS
We've placed students all over Costa Rica and these are some of the more common placement areas.
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Costa Rica at a Glance
Population
4.8 Million
Capital City
San Jose
Known For
Rainforests, Volcanoes, Eco-Conscious, Monkeys & Tree Frogs, La Pura Vida Attitude
Currency
Costa Rican Colon
Language
Spanish
Say Hello
Hola!Program Fees
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What’s Included for the Student Exchange Program?
- School Registration and Placement
- Host Family Recruitment, Screening and Placement
- Food and Lodging with Host Family
- Full and Comprehensive Medical Insurance provided by Guard.me
- Pre-Departure Orientation in Canada
- Arrival Orientation in Host Country
- Monthly Monitoring and Progress Reports
- 24 hour Emergency Support Overseas
- Academic Support
- Arrival Greeting by Representative from Partner Organisation and/or host family
- Round trip ground transfer between final host port (airport, train or bus station) and host family home
- Provision of Program Documentation: Orientation manual and other materials to prepare for student exchange And
- The Opportunity to LEARN-TRAVEL-EXPERIENCE!
Additional fees the student is responsible for include:
- Airfare (While the airfare is not included in our pricing, we can help you find the best deal and recommend travel sites)
- Passport and Visa Fees (if required)
- School supplies, uniforms (if required), cafeteria lunch (if required) or extra-curricular activity fees
- Personal Spending money while abroad
- Transportation to and from school for some students, dependent on where the host family is located. Some students are required to take a bus or train, while others walk or bike to school. This is dependent on where the host family is located.
- Any cancellation, change or program addition fees as issued by YES Canada or the partner organisation.
*Please note that YES Canada reserves the right to modify and update program options, leading to changes in pricing. Please note that pricing may be subject to change. Please note which program term the posted rates apply to, if the term you are applying for is not posted please inquire.
*Note: Students from the Atlantic Provinces, Quebec, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, or private schools may be subject to an additional tuition levy of $1000. Note that whether a student participates in a one-way exchange or hosts an international student in their home, a reciprocal exchange occurs at the school level. As such, the tuition free exchange is provided when a Canadian student travels abroad and an international student assumes their place in the local school or school board. In instances where a reciprocal exchange cannot occur within a school board/province a levy may be charged. Please email info@youthedservices.ca for more details about fees and the participating provinces/school board designations.
Find more information on what's included in the program fee, additional fees, payment schedule and cancellation policy, visit our Program Info page.
