Study Abroad

Study abroad in Costa Rica

Study abroad in Costa Rica
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Study abroad in Costa Rica, where beautiful beaches and a unique culture await you. Improve your Spanish with innovative courses and activities, including volunteer opportunities with local organizations. You will have plenty of time to experience a variety of natural bio diversity when you study abroad in Costa Rica. Take a look at our programs and get in touch with us.

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EF Academic Year Abroad

EF Academic Year Abroad

16+ years
Semester or year
Immerse yourself in a new language and culture in your dream city with a transformative language program. Become bilingual, gain certifications, and make friends for life.
Destination: Costa Rica
EF Language Abroad

EF Language Abroad

12-16 years
2-24 weeks
Learn a language abroad in an all-inclusive group led by an EF Leader or on an individual, flexible-length course.
Destination: Costa Rica
EF Language Abroad

EF Language Abroad

25+ years
2-24 weeks
Boost your global career with personalized language courses in one of the world’s top cities. Designed for adults and professionals.
Destination: Costa Rica
EF Language Abroad

EF Language Abroad

16-25 years
2-24weeks
Learn a language faster at one of 50 accredited EF campuses abroad. Study alongside students from over 100 countries and start any Monday.
Destination: Costa Rica
EF Language Abroad

EF Language Abroad

50+ years
2-52 weeks
Embark on a language course abroad designed for adults aged 50+. Enjoy varied lessons, and activities catered to your interests.
Destination: Costa Rica

Study abroad programs in Costa Rica

There are many study abroad programs in Costa Rica, so you can find one that fits your schedule and helps you meet your educational goals. Shorter courses with more free time are ideal for a language holiday, but you can also work toward Spanish fluency with a longer program and extra classes. Whichever program you choose, you'll certainly enjoy yourself outside of class when you study abroad in Costa Rica. You can surf world-class breaks, hike volcanoes, and explore the lush tropical rainforest. Visiting a coffee plantation or cowboy rodeo gives you a dose of local culture. Good fun and better Spanish are waiting for you, so come study abroad in Costa Rica.

The path to better Spanish

Your Spanish will improve dramatically after you study abroad in Costa Rica. The curriculum uses speaking-and-listening exercises and group work to ensure that you speak lots of Spanish while in class. Your study abroad program in Costa Rica also includes sessions in the language lab, where multimedia technology reinforces your classroom lessons. All of this results in better language skills no matter what level you speak when entering the program. You should advance one class level for eight weeks of study if you start as a beginner and one level for 12 weeks of study if you enter as an advanced speaker. Come study abroad in Costa Rica if you want to improve your Spanish for your future.

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