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 | 797 reviews | |
2. Puntarenas | 538 reviews | |
3. Traveling in Costa Rica | 534 reviews | |
4. Heredia | 522 reviews | |
5. Field Programs in Costa Rica | 489 reviews |
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Study Abroad in Costa Rica - Featured Programs
THE "PURA VIDA" LIFESTYLE OF RURAL COSTA RICA!
"Pura Vida", means "pure life" or "life is good" and Costa Ricans use it for eve...
See the world, experience a new culture, make friends from 100 countries – and prepare for your global future. Start any Monday and study fr...
Study Abroad in Costa Rica - All Programs
Why Intercultura- We have two campuses so you can experience the best of Costa Rica! Take Spanish classes at our bustling city campus in historic Heredia or our tranquil b...
On Intern in Costa Rica, you will study Spanish at a local university in bustling San Jose, the capital of Costa Rica, and also work at a custom internship. Learn Spanish ...
On January in Costa Rica, you will study Spanish at a local university in bustling San Jose, the capital of Costa Rica. You’ll have local, Costa Rican professors and class...
The University of Costa Rica since its foundation and especially in the first decades of its route over seven decades, has enjoyed international cooperation through agreem...
Spanish Immersion in Costa Rica: Conversa has been helping students learn Spanish in Costa Rica since 1975. At Conversa we offer only the highest quality Spanish programs ...
don Quijote is a prestigious organization that has been dedicated to teaching the Spanish language to students since 1986. don Quijote owns and operates its own schools in...
don Quijote is a prestigious organization that has been dedicated to teaching the Spanish language to students since 1986. don Quijote owns and operates its own schools in...
Universidad de las Américas Puebla, is a Mexican private university located in San Andrés Cholula, Puebla, a suburb of Puebla....
Watch your Spanish skills bloom in Monteverde as you dig into today’s pressing environmental issues. Take four required content courses focused on Costa Rican history, env...
Explore the biodiversity in Monteverde’s Cloud Forest Reserve, beaches, waterfalls, coral reefs, and more – all while building on your Spanish language skills. Take course...
The Costa Rica Center is the gateway to the Global Studies degree program, providing students with the academic tools and field experiences necessary to grasp the relation...
AMIGOS provides life changing immersion programs in Latin America for high school and college students. You will live with a host family and experience full cultural imme...