Spanish Courses
This program is the Intensive Program in the morning with specialized classes in the afternoon that focus on topics and terminology necessary for Spanish as a Second Language Teachers. Brush up on your Spanish skills while honing in on the specific language you need in order to meet your professional or academic goals. This program requires intermediate (B1) level or higher to qualify.
- 20 general group lessons
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- 10 specialized lessons
- Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 2:00pm
Professional Courses
This program combines the Intensive Program in the morning with specialized classes in the afternoon that focus on topics and terminology in the professional industry of your chosing (business, legal, education, etc.). Brush up on your Spanish skills while honing in on the specific language you need in order to meet your professional or academic goals. This program requires intermediate (B1) level or higher to qualify.
- 20 general group lessons
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- 5 private personalized lessons
- 10 specialized group lessons
- Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 2:00pm
Study Abroad
Our study abroad program offers a wide selection of courses with different academic subjects such as Business, Latin-American culture, Medicine, Education, Biology, etc. We also offer general courses (history, culture) and international internships. Students are immersed in the country’s culture and language as soon as they arrive in Costa Rica. In addition to their formal university or high school courses, they study Spanish for two to four hours a day from Monday to Friday. Our program integrates visits to places of the course topic, Spanish classes, family housing, trips and leisure activities (cooking classes, dancing, eating local fruits).
Volunteer And Internship Programs
This program is aimed for students of any nationality who wish to learn Spanish or improve their knowledge of that language and also take advantage of their time to carry out some kind of volunteering or specialized professional practice in any of the available areas: environment, ecology, Social, education and medical.
Medical Spanish
- 20 general group lessons
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- 10 specialized group lessons
- Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 2:00pm
Spanish Teachers Programs
This program is the Intensive Program in the morning with specialized classes in the afternoon that focus on topics and terminology necessary for Spanish as a Second Language Teachers. Brush up on your Spanish skills while honing in on the specific language you need in order to meet your professional or academic goals. This program requires intermediate (B1) level or higher to qualify.
- 20 general group lessons
- PLUS
- 10 specialized group lessons
- Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 2:00pm
This course focuses on all things “Tico,” meaning Spanish with a Costa Rican twist. Learn about the country’s history and culture and enjoy the beauties that Costa Rica has to offer. This program is ideal for families.
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- 10 hours of activities
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- 2 excursions
We offer the option to learn about one of the most relevant strategic topics of Costa Rica: environmental conservation. This course will get students to learn about different conservation models, plus having high academic quality lectures from specialized professionals in conservation biology. You will get to know at least two different kinds of forests and will be able to explore very interesting topics with the companion of researchers.
LIVE A UNIQUE EXPERIENCE WITH US!
Learn Spanish
Learn one of the most commonly spoken languages through one of our full immersion courses. We offer different Spanish programs for various ages, levels, and language goals.
Experience Culture
Here at Lapa Verde, the Costa Rican experience goes beyond language learning. Immerse in the culture of dancing, cooking, history and more!
Embrace Adventures
Whether you’re looking to rappel down waterfalls, hike through the rainforest, or volunteer at an animal rescue center, your personalized adventure awaits you here!