Introductory course

Right after your arrival in Costa Rica you will receive two-day introductory course so that you find your way around. On top of that, you will receive a folder with tips and recommendations which is a very important guide to ensure the success of your program.

Accommodation

You will be a family member of a Costa Rican family. Living within a host family makes your stay in Costa Rica an intensive immersion experience. You will be immersed into the culture of the Costa Rican people (“Ticos”) and gather many interesting experiences of their everyday life and traditions, while you are learning Spanish.

This will also help you to know how to use the correct expression at the right moment. In short, life in a host family is probably the best opportunity to obtain insights about the Costa Rican culture and the fastest way to integrate into a new surrounding and learn the language efficiently.

Supervision

Besides all the advantages of a program in COSTA RICA, a host family will also provide you a safe environment.   YES COSTA RICA is in contact with the host families who constantly inform and provide us feedback about your well­ being. We are with you during the different phases you will live in the program.

Schools

You can choose between a public or a private school, according with the quality of the education you want to receive.

Length of stay three, to ten months

Organization of private activities

Language, sports, tourist or cultural activities can be organized ­price is not included in the program­. (for example, yoga, music, salsa dancing, cooking, etc.).

Excursions

Our program offers many different excursions, that allow you to know best this beautiful country.

Conditions

Minimum age: 13 years.
Maximal age: 17 years.

Spanish knowledge is not required.

Spanish course

YES COSTA RICA include an introductory Spanish Course but during the time you are in Costa Rica, we can offer you private Spanish classes one to one, 20 Lessons, 45 minutes each in order to improve speech, composition, listening and reading skills.  Ask for this option. 

Internships or volunteer work

If you wish to further your experience, AVE can organize that you work as a volunteer or intern during your school holidays (July or December through February).

Tours

Yes Costa Rica organize tours tailored to your interests during your school holidays (July or from December through February).

Costs not included

Airfare

Passport and Visa Fees

All insurances

School materials, uniforms, cafeteria lunch, or meals at school

Extracurricular activity fees at school

Personal expenses money

Transportation to and from school

Any cancellation, change or program addition fees