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homestay placement with meals;comprehensive travel insurance; school tuition including uniforms and books; pre-departure orientation materials; an on-site orientation and ongoing, bilingual counseling and support in Costa Rica.
Is this program for you?
Apply for this program if you are ready to accept and adapt to the culturally different lifestyle of your host family, community and school. You must maintain acceptable academic standards at school and participate actively in school and family life. In addition you should:
- be between 15 and 17 years of age
- have a B average in school
- have studied at least three years of high school level Spanish
- be a non-smoker
- be in good physical and mental health
What is the Costa Rican high school system like?
Many high schools in Costa Rica are public and co-educational, though there are also a number of private schools. The schools are generally more formal than the average American school and a uniform is usually required.
The first semester of the Costa Rican academic year begins in early February and the second semester begins in mid-July. Summer vacation is during December and January, and there is a two week break in early July.
Most high school students in Costa Rica study Spanish, English, French, mathematics, biology, social studies, chemistry, physics, and art/music. Students in the last two years of school can choose between English or French, chemistry or physics and advanced math or social studies.
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