Admissions & Expense Account Deposit = $1000

• Deposit for initial costs to enroll student / hold space, purchase local travel insurance, & organize airport pickup and transfer.
• Expense Account will be reimbursed by financial sponsors as extra costs are reported & approved.

Base Tuition Per Month = $4000 / month

• 3-day in-home orientation with Cultural Coordinator’s family to orient to town, language, culture, and individualized program schedule
• 6 hours / week of formal Spanish classes + cultural workshops (cooking, dancing, customs, etc.)
• Recreational Allowance of $400/month to plan half-day, full-day or weekend trips to explore Costa Rica (with the option to pay more from expense account as needed)
• Service projects to boost resume, college apps, and immerse in the culture by giving back
• Local internships to boost resume, college apps, and explore vocational options
• Scheduling coaching once / week
• 2 check-in meetings / meals per week with coaches & peers for support
• Local young adult mentor
• Homestay Family lodging + 3 meals / day

Optional “Add-On” Costs (see price lists below):

• Specialized Internships outside of our local community
• College classes at 1 of 3 bilingual universities
• Extra hours of formal Spanish classes (individual lessons / tutoring)
• Recreational half-day trips, full-day trips & weekend trips beyond the $400/month stipend
• Certification Courses beyond the stipend
• Adventure week-long trips / travel beyond the stipend
• Extra coaching sessions (to manage scheduling and organization)
• Student visa application fee if applicant plans to stay longer than 90 days 
• Airfare is not included in the tuition.

Request our PRICE LIST
to get more detailed estimates
​of options & expenses for the above.