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  • Locations: San Jose, Costa Rica; San Jose, Costa Rica
  • Program Terms: Summer, Summer I, Summer II
  • Homepage: Click to visit
  • Program Sponsor: CEA CAPA Education Abroad 
  • Dates / Deadlines
Fact Sheet:
Fact Sheet:
Click here for a definition of this term Class Standing: Freshman, Junior, Senior, Sophomore Program Type: study abroad
Program: Affiliate GPA Requirement: 2.75
Housing: Homestay, Student Apartment Fields of Study: Spanish
Language of Instruction: Spanish
Program Description:

Study Abroad in San José

 

The Intensive Spanish Language Program allows students of all language levels to improve their language proficiency in a short time frame. Your language courses will focus on oral comprehension and expression, listening comprehension, and grammar components appropriate to your language level. By immersing yourself in the Pura Vida lifestyle you’ll find San Jose to be the perfect place to practice your budding language skills.

 

 Semester/Term Eligibility Requirements Rec. Semester Credits
 Summer  2.60 Min GPA; High School Graduate; All levels of Spanish  4
 Short-Term  2.60 Min GPA; High School Graduate; All levels of Spanish  4
 Quarter  2.60 Min GPA; High School Graduate; All levels of Spanish  8


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Where You'll Study

Our partner institution, Veritas University, is known for its commitment to students from around the world; about 25% of the 2,000-member student body is international. Veritas offers a range of courses in fields like architecture, business, cultural studies, design, environmental science, health sciences, studio arts, and zoology. Courses are taught in English, and Spanish Language courses are available for all levels. The spacious, modern campus is located in the quiet Zapote District, just east of downtown San José and home to the Casa Presidencial. Students receive a transcript from Veritas University upon completion of the program.

What's Included

  • Pre-Departure Advising
  • Housing
  • 24/7 Onsite Emergency Assistance
  • Excursions & Cultural Activities
  • and more

Excursions

  • Arenal Volcano and La Fortuna
  • Manuel Antonio National Park
  • Monteverde Cloud Forest
  • and more

Funding Options

CEA CAPA has several ways to help you fund your program, including scholarships, grants, and flight credits. Find out more about what we have to offer.

Learn more about funding


Dates / Deadlines:
Dates / Deadlines:
Term Year App Deadline Decision Date Start Date End Date
Summer 2025 03/25/2025 ** Rolling Admission TBA TBA
Summer I 2025 03/25/2025 ** Rolling Admission TBA TBA
Summer II 2025 03/25/2025 ** Rolling Admission TBA TBA

** Indicates rolling admission application process. Applicants will be immediately notified of acceptance into this program and be able to complete post-decision materials prior to the term's application deadline.