Program Overview
Based in Heredia, a suburb of San José, this program offers you the chance to rapidly improve your Spanish skills while living in one of the world's most beautiful destinations. If you are a beginning or intermediate language student, you will develop your language skills through an intensive Spanish class and spend several hours each day studying grammar and practicing conversation skills. If you are advanced, you will enroll in a Spanish language course or in a Spanish-taught area studies course.
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NOTE: Program dates listed in Studio Abroad are approximate. Please refer to IES Abroad predeparture materials for planning travel.
Why Costa Rica?
Think of Costa Rica and you might conjure up images of sandy white beaches—but this country is more than just stunning shorelines. With more than 25% of the country protected by the national park system, Costa Rica's lush tropical forests are home to 5% of the world's biodiversity. Plus this beautiful country is quickly becoming a model for sustainable development around the world. Come to Costa Rica and discover for yourself what it is all about.
Student Life
Whether it's an orientation program that makes you feel prepared, housing that is well-located and comfortable, or the field trips that take you to places off the beaten path—we're all about our student services. To find out more specific details, click here and select the Student Life tab.
About IES Abroad
Everything we do is about the IES Abroad student. Our profoundly passionate team of study abroad professionals believes in creating once-in-a-lifetime educational adventures that transcend expectations. Our goal is to rock the world of some 6,000 study abroad students every year. From our headquarters in Chicago to our 115+ study abroad programs in more than 35 global locations worldwide, we create authentic global education and life-affirming cultural experiences.
Discover more about what we offer with all of our programs.
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