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CEA CAPA San Jose, Costa Rica - Intensive Spanish Language (Study Abroad Program)

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  • Locations: San Jose, Costa Rica
  • Program Terms: IOP Summer
  • Homepage: Click to visit
  • Program Sponsor: CEA Study Abroad 

  • This program is currently not accepting applications. If the deadline has recently passed, you may wish to complete the Extension Request Form.
Dates / Deadlines:

There are currently no active application cycles for this program. If you were expecting to find an available application, there are few possible reasons why:

  1. If it is for a program starting anytime from summer 2024 to spring 2025, applications will not open until November 1, 2023, but deadlines will be available here. Consider signing up for alerts in your inbox with our interest list and on your phone with the UC Merced Connect app.
  2. If it is for an earlier term, the deadline for the program may have passed quite some time ago.
  3. If the program has limited spots, the program may now be full and no longer accepting new applications.
Fact Sheet:
Fact Sheet:
Click here for a definition of this term Minimum GPA: 2.60 Click here for a definition of this term Class standing: 1-Freshman, 2-Sophomore, 3-Junior, 4-Senior
Language of instruction: Spanish Housing options: Home-stay, Private apartments
Click here for a definition of this term Areas of study: Spanish
Program Description:

Call: 1-800-266-4441

Text: 480-448-6013

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



This program is currently not accepting applications. If the deadline has recently passed, you may wish to complete the Extension Request Form.