COSTA RICA
SPANISH SERVICE ADVENTURE
Costa Rica is your classroom! Practice Spanish through meaningful community immersion and hands-on learning, all while you experience the adventure of a lifetime.
Highlights
FOR THE COSTA RICA: SPANISH SERVICE ADVENTURE™ PROGRAM
- Take your Spanish to the next level through an immersion program at a local language school
- Practice with native speakers in a welcoming local community
- Experience the natural wonder and stunning scenery of Poás Volcano National Park
- Explore the critical role of education and community development in shaping Costa Rica’s future
- Take an overnight excursion to one of Costa Rica’s beautiful beaches and explore Manuel Antonio National Park (21-Day Program only)
Program Menu For
Spanish Service
Adventure
COSTA RICA
SPANISH SERVICE ADVENTURE
Program Overview
Take learning Spanish out of the classroom and into Heredia, known for its lush cloud forests, pristine nature, and friendly people, all while learning from local instructors. These experiences enhance your immersion, giving you plenty of practice both in and out of class, so you return home as a more confident Spanish speaker. From ziplining and hiking in national parks to experiencing Costa Rica’s wildlife up close, this is a summer program you won’t want to miss!
GLA’s approach to experiential language learning brings Spanish into every part of the experience, helping you soak up the culture and leave a lasting impact. Through community service, excursions, and cultural events, the language really comes to life. Spanish class will never be the same!
COSTA RICA
SPANISH SERVICE ADVENTURE
Community Service
Volunteer with your peers on community-led service projects focused on partnering with local schools — from refurbishing buildings and making improvements to engaging in language and cultural exchange with local students. You’ll help develop projects in community spaces and schools that need extra support, to leave a positive impact you’ll be proud of. By serving schools in the local area, we aim to improve educational outcomes and support sustainable community development.
Hands-on Learning
Have you ever felt like learning Spanish out of a textbook didn’t really connect you in a meaningful way to the language? You’re certainly not alone! Boost your Spanish skills by living in Costa Rica for two or three weeks, learning through immersive exchanges with the community. Every hour spent at a service site or on an adventure will challenge you to use your Spanish skills, creating a fun and intensive learning environment. Take advantage of a city tour led by local guides, along with dance classes and cooking lessons conducted in Spanish. You’ll be able to express yourself more easily in Spanish by building on the meaningful context from your immersion in the community. During your time on the program, you’ll also learn about the importance of universal access to education and discuss social and environmental issues that extend far beyond Costa Rica’s borders.
Adventure
Costa Rica is known for its waterfalls, cloud forests and pristine environment. Zipline through the canopy of the cloud forest, taking in the stunning vistas of Costa Rica’s rich biodiversity. Hike through Poás Volcano National Park, catching views of the beautiful scenery and its volcanic crater. You’ll get a taste of Costa Rican culture touring the city of Heredia, with its historical architecture and national monuments. On the 21-day program, experience the country’s well-preserved wildlife up-close on an unforgettable excursion to the world-famous Manuel Antonio National Park. You’ll also enjoy a day cruise on the Pacific!
Lodging
COSTA RICA
SPANISH SERVICE ADVENTURE
Dates & Tuition
Everything you need to know before you apply.
14-Day Program
Ages 14-18
| 2025 Dates |
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| JUL 20 – AUG 02, 2024 |
21-Day Program
Ages 14-18
| 2025 Dates |
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| JUN 26 – JUL 16, 2025 |
Tuition Includes All In-Country Expenses
- Airport pick-up/drop-off
- In-country transportation
- Lodging
- 3 meals per day
- Professional full-time staff and experts
- 24/7 parent support hotline during the program
- Secondary medical and evacuation insurance
- Cultural activities, lectures and excursions
- Pre-departure materials and support
- Educational materials
To save your spot, an application fee and $600 deposit are required.
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COSTA RICA
SPANISH SERVICE ADVENTURE
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