Spanish Language Program

  Costa Rica

• San Jose: 
San Jose

Term: Fall, Spring, Summer, Throughout the year 
Dates: Fall: Sept 6 - Dec 22 , Spring: Jan 5 - Apr 25

Description: WVA offers Spanish language program packages at two different private universities (Universidad Latina & Universidad Veritas). Both universities are located in Costa Rica's capital, San Jose. The Spanish language programs are geared toward students at the beginning and intermediate levels of Spanish and elective are taught in English. Students with higher Spanish proficiency have access to all the regular elective courses that the universities offer.

Semester Program

All students are able to choose 4 classes between Spanish grammar and conversation, and elective courses in areas such as literature, painting, art, photography, politics, economics, sciences and environmental studies.

Note: Students with higher Spanish proficiency can combine their Spanish and elective courses with classes with Costa Ricans in areas such as business, teaching, humanities, accounting, computer sciences, and other art related courses.

Summer Program

This summer program combines the experience of acquiring a foreign language with cultural activities during the weekends. Students are able to take two classes and cover 90 contact hours of learning.

Cost in US$: Semester Programs: ULatina $6,700 Veritas $7,250

Credit Available: yes

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to World Wide Participants.

Participants Travel to Costa Rica Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently

Scholarships are Available. - Only for Students enrolled in Universities affiliated to WVA

Application Process Involves:

• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Phone Interview
• Transcript

Post Services Include:

• Exit DebriefingAbroad

World Ventures Abroad's Mission Statement: To provide students and professionals from various backgrounds and walks of life a quality education and culturally enriching experience to aid in their personal and professional development. World Ventures Abroad believes that in order to establish oneself in this changing marketplace, it is imperative to develop an understanding of other cultures and languages throughout the world.

Year Founded: 2007