Study Abroad in Costa Rica
Costa Rica has a literacy rate of 95% making it one of the most literate countries in the world. Approximately 8,000 students chose to study abroad in Costa Rica each year making it one of the most popular destinations. Between the wonderful education system and the many opportunities for students to perfect their Spanish, it is a very welcoming place for Americans to study abroad.
Top Cities to Study Abroad
| 1. San Jose | 796 reviews | |
| 2. Puntarenas | 538 reviews | |
| 3. Traveling in Costa Rica | 534 reviews | |
| 4. Heredia | 522 reviews | |
| 5. Field Programs in Costa Rica | 487 reviews |
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Study Abroad in Costa Rica - Featured Programs
TAKE LIFE DOWN A NOTCH AND SETTLE INTO THE "PURA VIDA" LIFESTYLE OF RURAL COSTA RICA! "Pura Vida", means "pure life" or "life is good" and ...
See the world, experience a new culture, make friends from 100 countries – and prepare for your global future. Start any Monday and st...
Study Abroad in Costa Rica - All Programs
Learn backcountry skills as you navigate through dense tropical jungle to a series of rural homestays where you’ll discover the slower rhythm of living that inspires the “...
Internships in Costa Rica are available from the first and third Monday of each month. Placements are based in and around San Ramon, Palmares or Punta Arenas. The location...
Xperitas is a nonprofit educational organization dedicated to promoting global citizenship through authent...
This unique study abroad opportunity in Costa Rica is the result of a partnership between EARTH University and other premier US universities, which form the “Consortium fo...
Students on the Hendrix College in Costa Rica program live and study at Ecolodge San Luis in the heart of the beautiful Tilarán mountain range, minutes from the cloud fore...
We design custom courses for groups of at least 5 participants. You choose your dates, duration and activities—we’ll do the rest! Step by step, we assist you in planning a...
Through volunteering and travel, we can grow to understand ourselves, the world, and the people we share it with.Have you ever wanted to experience a different culture thr...
The Teen Spanish Immersion Summer Camp is a three week program that combines intensive Spanish classes, lo...
This program provides you with an in-depth experience that combines intense fieldwork with classroom engagement. It closely examines different sustainable development and ...
Our Spanish programs in Manuel Antonio are designed to give you the knowledge and confidence you need to improve your Spanish fluency. We work with local teachers that hav...
Students from diverse ethnic and academic backgrounds will complete an independent research project in the field, from the project planning stage through to symposium pres...
Our gap year volunteering projects are suitable for school leavers, gap year students, those taking career...
