LSA (Learn Spanish Abroad)

  Costa Rica

• San Jose: 
San Jose

Term: Throughout the year 
Dates: Inquire for specific dates.

Description: Why LSA?

Our study abroad program is validated by the Ministry of Education and you can earn credits or ECTS (European Transfer Credit System).

Professors have a Masters degree and the programs are reviewed every year so as to adapt any methodological or evaluation changes for high academic quality.

The "LSA" provides Foreign Language students as well as anyone fifteen years of age and older with a unique opportunity to become immersed in the language and culture of Costa Rica.   It is our priority to assist each student in having the most productive time here in Costa Rica. We are fully equipped to aid with travel arrangements, transportation, accommodations, and any other special needs.

Our Intensive Spanish and cultural programs offers (4 week/80 hours) courses in Spanish grammar, conversation and composition. The use of authentic and practical contexts facilitates the acquisition of vocabulary and grammatical structure. Students are coached in the analysis of linguistic and extra linguistic elements during the reading and writing practices. Evaluation system in all Spanish courses integrates convergent (grammatical structure) and divergent (global use of language) techniques in test procedures. All levels evaluate oral, listening, reading and writing assignments.

We offer free internet service to students.
Homestay: Includes daily breakfast, dinner, laundry, private room and hot water. Homes are walking distance from university.

Highlights: The exotic Central American country of Costa Rica is one of the world eco tourist hot spots because of the countries richness in biodiversity (it contains 5 per cent of the worlds biodiversity), oceans, beautiful beaches, rivers, mountains, volcanoes, and an abundance of flora and fauna.

Physical challenges range from surfing, serious cycling, to challenging nature hikes. For leisure there are many festivals, art museums and shopping plazas. Rated the safest Central American country Costa Rica has no army since it was constitutionally abolished in 1949. It has been blessed with a consolidated system of protected areas, high educational levels, political stability and a legacy of peace and democracy. Costa Rican people are commonly known as "ticos".

Degree Level: Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Cost in US$: 1,875.00 USD

Credit Available: yes

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to Costa Rica Independently

Typically Participants Work in Groups of 10 max

Application Process Involves:

• Online Application plus Application Assessment

Learn Spanish Abroad's Mission Statement: The "LSA" provides Foreign Language students as well as anyone fifteen years of age and older with a unique opportunity to become immersed in the language and culture of Costa Rica. It is our priority to assist each student in having the most productive time here in Costa Rica. We are fully equipped to aid with travel arrangements, transportation, accommodations, and any other special needs.

Year Founded: 2008