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IES Abroad San José Summer - Language Intensive Session II (Outgoing Program)

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Fact Sheet:
Fact Sheet:
Language of Instruction: Spanish Class Standing: 2. 3rd Class, 3. 2nd Class, 4. 1st Class
Housing Options: Host Family Program Type: Study Abroad
Minimum GPA: 3.0 Areas of Study: Engineering, History, Modern Languages
Program Description:
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Study Abroad in Costa Rica
Language Intensive Session II

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.

The IES Abroad Language Intensive Program
The IES Abroad San José summer program is offered in two sessions, each four weeks in length. You may enroll in both sessions to create an eight week study abroad experience.

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 4-credit Spanish class and spend several hours each day studying grammar and practicing conversation skills. If you are advanced, you will enroll in a 4-credit Spanish language course or in a Spanish-taught area studies course. You have the option to participate in both sessions, for a total of eight weeks in Costa Rica.

All courses include cultural events and activities organized by IES Abroad that give you real-world experience speaking the language and learning about Costa Rican culture.

Program Details

  • Enroll in a 4-credit intensive Spanish lanugage course. Beginning, intermediate, and advanced levels available.
  • Participate in exciting IES Abroad field trips to sites such as Cartago, Irazú Volcano, a local coffee plantation, and the Manuel Antonio National Park, which is famous for its diverse wildlife and beaches..
  • Live in a homestay with a Costa Rican family or señora.
  • Benefit from on-site IES Abroad staff and valuable IES Abroad services. 

More Details
Visit www.IESabroad.org for complete program details, including pricing and complete course syllabi.

NOTE: Program dates listed in Studio Abroad are approximate. Please refer to IES Abroad predeparture materials for planning travel.

About IES Abroad
One of the nation's oldest, largest, and most reputable study abroad providers, IES Abroad is a growing Chicago-based, not-for-profit organization that enrolls more than 5,000 students annually.

With more than 100 programs worldwide, IES Abroad is dedicated to broadening our global reach and continuing our commitment to offering students outstanding academic options coupled with every-day opportunities for cultural immersion.

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Dates / Deadlines:
Dates / Deadlines:
Term Year App Deadline Decision Date Start Date End Date
Summer 2024 08/15/2024 ** Rolling Admission TBA TBA

** Indicates rolling admission application process. Applicants will be immediately notified of acceptance into this program and be able to complete post-decision materials prior to the term's application deadline.