SOL EDUCATION ABROAD - Spanish Immersion and Study Abroad in Heredia, Costa Rica!

Program Overview

Academic Overview

Cultural Activities

Excursions

Volunteer

Photos

Housing

Spanish Immersion and Study in Costa Rica

“Meeting people from all over the world was awesome! This was the best summer of my life!” - Aaron Fagan, Summer '06

Program Overview

Learn Spanish in one of the most beautiful countries in the world . . . ¡Costa Rica! Explore the verdant cloud forests and tropical coastlines of the Central American country while immersing you in the Spanish language.

Academic Overview

The Universidad Latina de Costa Rica, located in Heredia, Costa Rica, is a private university fully accredited by the Costa Rican government. It was founded in 1986 with a focus on Business Administration. Today the university has a full range of degrees for students from across Central America and other parts of the world. Spanish courses taught at the university follow curriculum guidelines established by the Common European Framework. The Universidad Latina de Costa Rica is located on a spacious campus set amongst pine trees. Green space abounds for studying outside or for intramural sports. First-rate academics combined with a beautiful locale make the Universidad Latina de Costa Rica a world-class location for study abroad.

Excursions

Walk to the crater's edge of an active volcano at Poás Volcano National Park and hike in the verdant cloud forest of Monteverde

Experience the rush of white-water rafting on one of the top 5 rivers in the world!

Walk along stretches of pristine beaches, snorkel in crystal clear Caribbean waters, explore the hidden coves of Manuel Antonio National Park, or just relax on the beach!

Cultural Activities

Gallop along the tropical coastline of the Pacific and explore the lush cloud forests of the Costa Rican highlands on horseback!

Hike to hidden jungle waterfalls and bike down rural countryside roads

Explore the beautiful natural areas of Costa Rica during weekday strolls after your classes and during the evening, learn how to dance salsa and merengue!

Volunteer Opportunities

We encourage all of our students to volunteer during their study abroad experience. Whether you decide to teach English to local high school students, assist in a Costa Rican grassroots community service program, or just dedicate time to a food shelter, you will not only better your Spanish, but also make lifelong friends along the way!

Housing

All programs include housing with a local host family. Living and sharing your experience abroad with a host family is one of the highlights of studying overseas.

Dates & Prices

Flexible dates! We can accommodate your dates if you need to leave early or arrive on a different date!

All programs include university tuition, full room & board with host family, full excursions, cultural activties, 24/7 onsite directors support, international medical insurance, transcripts & much more!

SUMMER PROGRAMS 2011

1 Session - take 1 Spanish Class
SUMMER I	May 14 - Jun 4 (3 wks)	$2,950
SUMMER II	Jun 4 - Jun 25 (3 wks)	$2,950
SUMMER III	Jun 25 - Jul 16 (3 wks)	$2,950
SUMMER IV	Jul 16 - Aug 6 (3 wks)	$2,950
SUMMER V	Aug 6 - Aug 27 (3 wks)	$2,950

Back to Back SUMMER Sessions 2011

2 Sessions - take 2 Spanish Classes
SUMMER I & II	SUMMER II & III	SUMMER III & IV	SUMMER IV & V
May 14 - Jun 25	Jun 4 - Jul 16	Jun 25 - Aug 6	Jul 16 - Aug 27
$3,550 (6 wks)	$3,550 (6 wks)	$3,550 (6 wks)	$3,550 (6 wks)

3 Sessions - take 3 Spanish Classes
SUMMER I & II & III	SUMMER II & III & IV	SUMMER III & IV & V
May 14 - Jul 16	Jun 4 - Aug 6	Jun 25 - Aug 27
$4,750 (9 wks)	$4,750 (9 wks)	$4,750 (9 wks)

4 Sessions - take 4 Spanish Classe		5 Sessions - take 5 Spanish Classes
SUMMER I & II & III & IV		SUMMER I & II & III & IV & V
May 14 - Aug 6	Jun 4 - Aug 27	May 14 - Aug 27
$6,950 (12 wks)	$6,950 (12 wks)	$7,450 (15 wks)

Classes with Locals - Summer Program

May 7 - Sept 3

$6,950 (15 wks)

SEMESTER PROGRAMS 2011

SPRING SEMESTER
Jan 6 - Apr 23	Intensive Spanish Language	$6,950
Jan 6 - Apr 23	Spanish Language & Electives	$6,950
Jan 6 - Apr 23	Classes with Locals	$6,950

FALL SEMESTER
Sep 1 - Dec 17	Intensive Spanish Language	$6,950
Sep 1 - Dec 17	Spanish Language & Electives	$6,950
Sep 1 - Dec 17	Classes with Locals	$6,950

ACADEMIC YEAR
Sep 1, 2011 - Apr 28, 2012	Intensive Spanish Language OR Classes with Locals & Spanish Language Classes	$13,900

INTENSIVE SPANISH PROGRAM 2011 (includes everything except excursions)

1, 2, 3 WEEKS OR 1 MONTH (available during non-summer months)
$995 (1 week)	$1,695 (2 weeks)	$2,395 (3 weeks)	$2,950 (1 month)

SPRING BREAK & FACULTY-LED CUSTOM PROGRAMS 2011

Affordable 1 to 2 week programs. Start any Saturday!
$995 (1 week)	$1,895 (2 weeks)

WINTER BREAK PROGRAMS 2010/11

Affordable 2 to 3 week programs
Dec 26 - Jan 15	Jan 1 - Jan 15	Jan 1 - Jan 22
$2,395 (3 weeks)	$1,695 (2 weeks)	$2,395 (3 weeks)