Winter Program 2023-2024
Our winter program Costa Rica is a perfect option to get away from cold weather …
What could be better than enjoying 2-3 weeks in sunny Costa Rica during the winter?
ILISA offers you this possibility with a complete package that includes: Spanish classes, homestay and two weekend excursions.
In this intensive program, students will be enrolled in language classes from Monday-Friday for four hours per day plus multiple activities around the country. Classes will be determined by the student’s level of proficiency. Spanish classes are offered at all levels.
Students can participate in the program for 1,2,3 or more weeks.
Winter program starting date for 2023-2024 Costa Rica :
- December 17th, 24th or 31st, 2023
- January 7th, 14th, 21st or 28th, 2024
- February 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th, 2024
These programs include:
- Transportation from/to the airport
- Homestay for students in houses including breakfast, dinner and laundry.
- Coordination meeting at the school to give them a brief introduction to our program.
- Spanish classes at ILISA including the following courses:
- Spanish I (SPN 1010) 4 hrs of classes per day from Monday to Friday
- Spanish ll (SPN 1020) 4 hrs of classes per day from Monday to Friday
- Spanish III (SPN 2010) 4 hrs of classes per day from Monday to Friday
- Spanish IV (SPN 2020) 4 hrs of classes per day from Monday to Friday
- Internet lab, social areas, cafeteria
- Farewell dinner at at typical Costa Rican restaurant.
US College credits available through St. Petersburg College
Activities: 2 complementary activities will be included per week: dance classes, happy hour, indoor soccer matches, movie nigths , visits to central market or national teather, visits to musems and others depending on the country. Entrance fee for participants included.
Prices
Costa Rica
- 1 week: $ 725 (includes 1 one day trip to Poas Volcano, La Paz Waterfall gardens and coffee plantation)
- 2 weeks: $ 1350 (includes 1 one day trip to Poas Volcano, La Paz Waterfall gardens and coffee plantation + one weekend excursion to Arenal or a beach Resort)
- 3 weeks: $ 1900 (includes 2 one day trips plus one weekend excursion to Arenal or a beach Resort)
- 4 weeks: $ 2400 (includes 2 one day trips plus one weekend excursion to Arenal or a beach Resort)
*Discounts available for couples or groups.
Private Instruction:
Additional private instruction is also available in the afternoon. Please contact us for more information spanish@ilisa.com
How to Apply? Contact ILISA directly spanish@ilisa.com phone :+506.2280.0700 (Costa Rica) toll-free phone from the U.S.: 1-800-ILISA-4U (800-454-7248)
Getting There Students will be responsible for reserving and purchasing their international transportation to and from San Jose, Costa Rica or Panama City.
International Insurance: Students will be responsible for getting and purchasing their international insurance valid to use in Costa Rica.
Cancellation and Refund Policy A non refundable deposit of $ 400 is required, balance can be paid once in Costa Rica or Panama.
Tours included for Costa Rica:
- Pacific Coast (Punta Leona Resort or similar) 2 days and 1 night including transportation, accomodation in double or triple rooms and breakfast.
- Arenal Volcano (2 days/ 1 night) including: transportation, accommodation in double or triple rooms and breakfast.
