Summer Program Costa Rica

In this intensive summer program in Costa Rica, students will be enrolled in language classes from Monday to Friday for four hours per day, plus multiple activities around the country.

Classes will be determined by the student’s level of proficiency or student’s home institution.  Spanish classes are offered at all levels.

This program is mainly designed for college students or young adults.

During the summer we also have our regular programs available including: Spanish for fun, Spanish for your career and Spanish for executives.

For students between 13 and 17 years old, check out the teens program

SUMMER PROGRAM INCLUDING COLLEGE CREDITS FROM SPC

Summer program dates 2024

Classes start on Mondays, you need to arrive the day before.

• May 6th, 13th, 20th or 27th
• June3rd, 10th, 17th or 24th.
• July 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd or 29th.
• August 5th, 12th, 19th or 26th.
• Please if you need to start your program in another date let us know spanish@ilisa.com

Summer Sessions include:

• Airport pick up and drop off
• Homestay including breakfast, dinner and weekly laundry
• Program orientation on the first day or before arrival
• Spanish classes at ILISA including one of the following courses:
  • Spanish I (SPN 1120) 4 hrs/day from Monday to Friday
  • Spanish II (SPN 1121) 4 hrs/day from Monday to Friday
  • Spanish III (SPN 2200) 4 hrs/day from Monday to Friday
  • Spanish IV (SPN 2201) 4 hrs/day from Monday to Friday
  • Conversation I (SPN 2240)
  • Conversation II (SPN 2241)
  • Advanced Conversation (SPN 2341)
• Social areas and cafeteria service

Weekend Excursions:

Summer programs include weekend excursions, some of the excursions available are:

• 2 days/1 night at Punta Leona Beach Resort or similar.
• 3 days/2nights Rincón de la Vieja or Arenal Volcano (it depends number of participants and availability)
• For participants who stay more than 4 weeks, it is possible to include different excursions for the weekend, for example Tortuguero, Manuel Antonio, etc.
• The excursions included will depend on the student’s arrival date.

Weekend tours include:

• Accommodation (double or triple standard room, single rooms require an additional payment)
• Transportation
• Breakfast
• Bilingual guide

Activities

• 2-4 complementary activities will be included per week: dance classes, cooking classes, indoors soccer, movies, visits to museums, central market or any other important sightseeing points. Entrance fees are included for all the activities and students will be always accompanied by one of our instructors
• Farewell Dinner on the last week.

Prices per student are:

• 1 week $ 760* (includes 1 one day excursion to Poas Volcano, La Paz Waterfall Gardens and Doka Coffee plantation)
• 2 weeks $ 1470* (includes 2 one day excursions)
• 3 weeks $ 2145* (1 one day excursion and one 2days/1 night excursion)
• 4 weeks $ 2930* (includes 2 one day excursions + and one 2days/1 night excursion)

*Special discounts can be offered 2 or more students who want to participate in the program.

University Credits University credits are available through St Petersburg College, more information here

How to Apply? Contact ILISA directly spanish@ilisa.com phone: +506-2280 -0700 (Costa Rica) U.S.: 1-727-230-0563

Getting there Students will be responsible for reserving and purchasing their international transportation to and from San Jose, Costa Rica.

International Insurance Students will be responsible for getting their own international insurance covering all expenses related to covid including medication, hospitalization or alternative housing.

Cancellation and Refund Policy A non-refundable deposit of $600 is required  at enrolment, the balance can be paid once in Costa Rica.

Enjoy your summer in Costa Rica!