- Costa Rica
About Program
Costa Rica is the place of pura vida (pure life), a contagious attitude of living life to the fullest. And it shows–Costa Rica is the world's happiest country according to the Happy Planet index. A peaceful country with no standing army, Costa Rica has a long democratic tradition. Democracy, peace, and political freedom are often mentioned as their greatest blessings.
Our summer high school study abroad in Costa Rica is packed with an immersive homestay and high school experience, an unbelievable tour of this stunning land, and the option of including two weeks of intensive Spanish language learning in the mountains! This is your chance to make lifelong friends across cultures and become a member of a Costa Rican community, all in one summer!
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Diversity & Inclusion 💙
BIPOC Support
LGBTQIA+ Support
Accessibility Support
Program Highlights
- Immerse yourself in the Spanish language - the best way to become fluent in the second most-spoken language in the world.
- Attend a language school perched in the mountains of the Cartago province in an amazing agroecological farm!
- Spend five-weeks living with a host family and integrating into Costa Rican culture.
- Make connections and memories you'll never forget with other AFS exchange students from all over the world.
- Become a global citizen. Gain intercultural communication skills. Build your college and career resume. Help create a more peaceful, understanding world.
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Location
A pioneer of ecotourism, Costa Rica draws many tourists to its extensive series of national parks and other protected areas. Costa Rica began reversing deforestation in the 1990s, and they are moving towards using only renewable energy. Head to the cloud forest, relax on the beautiful beaches, or visit a coffee farm.
