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
See the world, experience a new culture, make friends from 100 countries – and prepare for your global future. Start any Monday and st...
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 ...
Study Abroad in Costa Rica - All Programs
The Center for International Programs (CIP) at VERITAS offers a wide variety of programs of different lengths in Costa Rica that can be combined and customized for differe...
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...
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 ...
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...
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 imm...
CATIE, as an international entity with a unique combination of science, graduate education and innovation for development, has its bases well-grounded and a clear action p...
Learn about the benefits of Costa Rican universal healthcare system while practicing your Spanish with real patients....