Family Spanish Programs

  Costa Rica

• North Western Region: 
Arenal
• Central Pacific Coast: 
Turrialba,  Dominical

Description: Costa Rica, a gift of a lifetime!! How can one describe such a precious offering from parents to their children? To open the world of Costa Rica for the entire family is such a treasure. You are opening their lives to language, adventure and a different culture. You are opening their minds and hearts to the wondrous world of travel and self discovery. The lessons learned go far beyond the world of language. They touch at the core of each individual child. They get in touch with the ability to see, touch, taste and hear new worlds. With these new abilities they can reach further in their own lives with a new confidence, insight and spirit for themselves. They may not remember every spoken word or Spanish lesson given but they will remember this experience of a lifetime with their family.

Highlights: * Childrens' Programs
The excitement of seeing a family go through the process of first exploring the idea of studying the language in Costa Rica is a great reward at AEC Spanish Institute. With the many options that families have with AEC it is quite exciting to come up with custom programs that fit a individual family's need.

*Kindergartens: Special Spanish Program available at Turrialba Campus only
The first program is specifically designed for children between the ages of 1 to 6 years of age. We have worked out an arrangement to have the children of AEC Spanish Institute students attend a local kindergarten where our Spanish director's daughter attends classes. The name of the school is Jardin de Niños "Guaria Blanca". This school is not a total bilingual school, so the children will be exposed to a great deal of Spanish while attending classes.

*Children Program (ages 8-13): Special Spanish Program available at Turrialba campus, Arenal campus and Playa Dominical campus
The second program is designed for children from the age of 8 to 13 years old. Teenagers from 14 years of age and up will be placed in the regular adult classes. This children's program is available at all three AEC Spanish Institute campuses.

Cost in US$: 1 week: USD 285-USD 345

-homestay with child's parents at a Costa Rican host family home
-2 meals a day
-tuition at kindergarten
-transportation during program

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to Costa Rica Independently

Typically Participants Work in Groups

Application Process Involves:

• Other
• Written Application

AEC Spanish Institute - Costa Rica's Mission Statement: AEC Spanish Institute seeks to offer quality Spanish programs to students of all ages, while providing a chance to see the beautiful country of Costa Rica. A combination of immersion Spanish classes, local host family placement, cultural experiences and adventure tours provides students the chance to learn a language and culture first hand. With programs including standard, medical, nursing, teen and family Spanish, AEC provides its students with the tools necessary to connect with people on a different level with deeper understanding and respect. AEC aims to break down the walls created by language barriers and allow people to learn from each other.

Year Founded: 1998