| Date | Activity |
|---|---|
| May 29Saturday | Student arrival |
| May 30Sunday | Welcome session & orientation |
| May 31Monday | First day of classes |
| July 2Friday | Closing ceremony |
| July 3Saturday | Departure day |
Students may choose from 4–12 week summer intensive programs available during May, June, July and August. The program consists of 4 hours of Spanish language instruction each day (Monday–Friday), two weekly culture activities, and a local homestay. Each Spanish course (beginning, intermediate, advanced, service learning) has a 4-week duration and consists of academic coursework, extracurricular activities, and homestay interactions.
| Date | Activity |
|---|---|
| July 3Saturday | Student arrival |
| July 4Sunday | Welcome session & orientation |
| July 5Monday | First day of classes |
| August 6Friday | Closing ceremony |
| August 7Saturday | Departure day |
Alternative Spring Break offers accelerated 1-week Spanish immersion courses for individuals and groups. Students participate in 3 hours of service learning each day followed by 3 hours of immersion Spanish courses. Meals and host family stays are included. The program can be tailored to the needs of each group.


For questions about the program, admissions or your stay in Costa Rica, please contact us.
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