Costa Rica Spanish Immersion for High Schoolers
When you participate in this program, you will…
Testimonials
My son did the 3 week Spanish Immersion trip. There are no words to describe the amazing experience. Leslie and her team are super professional. Every detail and activities are very well planned! They kept us updated with daily pictures and summaries of their activities. The host family was out of this world. His Spanish improved significantly. We highly recommend this immersion program!!
Nhora Mosquera
The funnest 2 weeks of my life, where I learned so much and grew more wholesome as a person. Don’t be afraid of failure and live in the moment because you’re going to miss every second of the trip and want to do it again.
Liam Peeples
Two of my kids (9th and 12th grade) attended the two week Costa Rica Immersion trip this summer. They both ended up having the time of their lives. They met friends from all over the country, traveled to some pretty amazing places and became much more proficient in their conversational Spanish! A big highlight was their host mom. Neither of them were ready to leave after two weeks! I can’t imagine there is a better Spanish immersion option out there!
Natasha Cloutier
winter Itinerary
Travel to Costa Rica. Meet the group & orientation
*Chaperoned group flight available
– Guided National Park / Wildlife Hike: learn about the rainforest flora & fauna with local guide in Spanish
– Surf lessons / volleyball, beach time
– Team Building Activities en español: Get to know other students and set program & individual goals
Typical day during this portion is:
- 8am – 11:30am Volunteer work and cultural activity followed by guided reflection, debrief and goal status
- 12:00 -1pm Group lunch
- 1:00 – 4:00 pm Spanish classes
- 4:00 – 5:00 pm Cultural class (Salsa & Merengue, cooking class, soccer game)
- Dinner and evening with Host family
Hanging bridges tour, guided zip lining experience, wildlife hike, waterfall visit and swim in pools. Volcanic hot springs and night time volcano viewing.
summer Itinerary
Travel to Costa Rica. Meet the group & orientation
*Chaperoned group flight available
– Guided National Park / Wildlife Hike: learn about the rainforest flora & fauna with local guide in Spanish
– Surf lessons / volleyball, beach time
– Team Building Activities en español: Get to know other students and set program & individual goals
Typical day during this portion is:
- 8am – 11:30am Volunteer work 3 mornings a week, Cultural activity 1 morning a week Friday morning guided reflection, debrief and goal status
- 12:00 -1pm Group lunch
- 1:00 – 4:00 pm Spanish classes
- 4:00 – 5:00 pm Cultural class (Salsa & Merengue, cooking class, soccer game)
- Dinner and evening with Host family
Hanging bridges tour, ziplining guided, wildlife hike, waterfall visit and swim in pools. Volcanic hot springs and night time volcano viewing.
3 week students return to Immersion homebase & host families
Spanish classes, volunteer work & host family living
Cultural classes
Local activities: mercado central, Toucan Rescue Ranch, Coffee tour
3 Day excursion to Tortuguero National Park to see the famous green sea turtles build their nests and lay their eggs. Kayak in the canals and wildlife viewing.