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 | 761 reviews | |
| 2. Heredia | 487 reviews | |
| 3. Puntarenas | 167 reviews | |
| 4. Traveling | 163 reviews | |
| 5. Atenas | 119 reviews |
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Study Abroad in Costa Rica - Featured Programs
Costa Rica is one of the most beautiful countries in the world. Explore the verdant cloud forests and tropical coastlines of this Central American...
The Heredia program is ideal for students who are committed to learning the Spanish language and the diverse cultures of Latin America. Through fo...
As your education abroad experts in Spain and Latin America, Sol Education Abroad offers faculty-led custom programs in all four SOL program locat...
Study Abroad in Costa Rica - All Programs
The UF Law Costa Rica Program partners with the Organization for Tropical Studies (OTS) and the UF Center for Latin American Studies Tropical Conservation and Development ...
Site visits include:Costa Rica2*Meeting with union members who are suffering labor rights violations in ba...
DePaul’s Human Rights Law in the Americas program in Costa Rica provides a comprehensive, foundational understanding of the key elements of human rights law, including wom...
The Global Environmental Citizenship Program seeks to promote good relations, knowledge and concerted actions among local and international parties, to promote the develop...
Student-Athletes Abroad is an international education experience designed specifically for student-athletes. We've taken away all the barriers that might discourage a stud...
Volunteer work can be mutually beneficial. Even though helping projects and supporting their social causes, should have a special emphasis, volunteers can expect plenty of...
Greenleaf Education Costa Rica was founded by Steven Greenleaf with the advice and assistance of family, colleagues, former students, teachers, mentors and friends who all...
The Institute's academic program is flexible to adjust to a wide range of proficiency levels, from beginning to advanced, as well as a variety of learning styles and prefe...
Volunteer at a local orphanage in a suburb of San Jose (Guadalupe). This residential facility is home to about 25 children who range in age between toddlers to pre-teens ...
This program is ideal for compassionate volunteers who want to help teens and adults who have a range of physical and intelectual disabilities. This Center is a meeting pl...
This program is ideal for compassionate volunteers who want to help teens and adults who have a range of physical and intelectual disabilities. This Center is a meeting pl...
To really learn Spanish it is best to be completely immersed in the local culture and language. Language immersion lessons can be arranged for all levels of students: begi...
