Costa Rica
Costa Rica is one of the safest countries in Central America
with a stable political situation and an army that was abolished
in 1948. It occupies a privileged spot in the heart of Central
America, between Nicaragua and Panamá. Due to the
extraordinary biodiversity of the land, Costa Rica offers
a stunning collection of 20 natural parks, eight biological
reserves, and a series of protected areas filled with pristine
beaches, majestic mountain ranges, active volcanoes, and
cascading waterfalls; all of which are complemented by the
warmth of the Costa Rican people. Few places on earth provide
such an excellent package for learning the Spanish language.
CPI is the only Spanish immersion school in Costa Rica with
established campuses in three diverse regions, the town
of Heredia, Monteverde Cloud Forest, and Flamingo Beach.
An approved member of the Cervantes Institute and accredited
by various U.S. universities, their academic program is
designed to accommodate learners of all Spanish levels.
The options of intensive (four hours) and super-intensive
(five and a half hours) courses, combined with small class
size (a maximum of four students per class, with an average
of two to three), allows professors to address individual
needs and creates one of the most flexible and personal
Spanish immersion programs available in Latin America.
Escuela Latina de Lenguas is located in Barva, a lively
colonial town in the foothills of the Central Valley in
Costa Rica. Their approach to learning employs an intense
immersion experience which includes small classes taught
entirely in Spanish and homestays with hospitable Costa
Rican families. The classroom extends beyond the school
to local traditional markets, parks, and museums. Class
assignments range from the traditional to the exploratory
to truly challenge students’ communication abilities
and survival skills. The program is open to anyone from
high school or college students to retirees or anyone in
between who is interested in exploring a new culture and
gaining skills in a new language.
