ICDS: Spanish for Development Studies Study Abroad Program
The International Center for Development Studies invites students to come study abroad in San Jose, Costa Rica with the Spanish for Development Studies program. This program is ideal for international students that already have a good understanding of the Spanish language and plan on improving their skills to be able to utilize them in a professional setting. Focusing on all aspects of the language including oral, auditory, reading, and writing components ensures that students will have a comprehensive understanding of the language. By the end of the program, students should be able to speak Spanish fluently, read complex texts, and write well enough to communicate effectively in Spanish. Sign up today with ICDS to begin mastering the Spanish language in Costa Rica!
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About ICDS
The International Center for Development Studies is located in San Jose, Costa Rica. ICDS has partnered up with Universidad Latina de Costa Rica (ULatina) to offer a handful of technical and educational programs that simultaneously provide the highest level of circumstances for students to learn or perfect their Spanish language skills while taking courses on Central & Latin American cultural, environmental, and developmental issues.
Students stay with carefully selected host families as a guest in their homes to provide a true cultural immersion experience along with the added opportunity to further their Spanish language proficiency. Service-learning opportunities are also available in conjunction with IDCS' academic programs. Check out some of ICDS' amazing programs below to see which one is right for you!




















