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...
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Give back to the world and bring back a world of understanding. Apply your academic training, creativity and compassion to ground-level, “hands-on” community development....
Global Nomadic provide placements and experiences in a range of different fields, from medicine and education, to veterinary science and journalism and many more - matchi...
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Gap 360 travels to an incredible range of destinations all across the world with exciting activities, tours and brilliant opportunities for paid work and volunteering. Whe...
The Global Environmental Citizenship Program seeks to promote good relations, knowledge and concerted acti...
Frontier offers over 300 volunteering, adventure travel and internship placements worldwide, in the areas of conservation, community development, journalism, healthcar...
For over twenty-five years, Florida State University has offered students an unparalleled educational experience in Costa Rica. The diversity of Costa Rica’s ecosystems is...
Opportunities To Volunteer In Costa Rica:- Conservation Programs- Teaching And After-School Programs- Microfinance In Liberia- Day Care Centers And After-Sc...
For more than 50 years EF International Language Campuses has helped millions of students travel, learn a new language, and become citizens of the world. EF Costa Rica is...
Students consistently report an improvement in their language ability – attributed to the finely tuned, quality ECI program structure and unique Individual Immersion Week ...
Universidad Veritas offers small classroom sizes, so you will have plenty of attention and multiple opportunities to practice your Spanish. You will also live with a Tican...