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Study and Volunteer
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Rica is a cultural and natural paradise, but most travelers see only the large, touristy resorts. Our unique program in Costa Rica enables you to combine Spanish language study with volunteer work.
We have many volunteer projects to choose from throughout Costa Rica. Whether you want to help kids through art therapy or assist with conservation at one of the National Parks, you are sure to have an amazing and memorable time in Costa Rica.
Accommodations:
During your Spanish lessons and/or your volunteer project, you will live with a Costa Rican family or in the National Park of your choice.
You will be provided with 2-3 meals a day, laundry service and an invaluable insight into the “real” Costa Rica. 
Eligibility and requirements:
- Eligible to receive a tourist visa to Costa Rica
- Flexible in attitude, in good health and have a desire to contribute
- Resilience to work in tropical conditions, and adaptability to relate with a new culture
- Speak at least minimal Spanish
- Compliance with the rules and procedures of the volunteer program as established by the National System of Conservation Areas.
- Two photographs passport-size
- Copy of your passport
- Filled out application
- Medical insurance
Start dates:
Every Monday of each month
Length of Program:
Minimum: 15 days
Visa Documentation:
Most tourist visas are valid for up to 3 months. We recommend checking with your local Costa Rican Consulate for the most up to date visa information.
We can offer you several opportunities to volunteer in Costa Rica!
Prices of all packages below include:
- Registration fees and course materials
- Home stay including 2 meals per day
- Cultural activities (one free surf or yoga lesson per stay, dance-once a week, folcloric evening once a month)
- Placement examination prior to start of classes
- Free break time refreshments
- Free use of internet while at El Paraiso
- Free pick-up for class from homestay in the mornings with our school minivan
- Basic accommodations and 3 meals a day at the National Parks, for specific details of facilities, please visit each park's website below.
2008 Prices - US dollars
| Minigroup 20 Hours | Without Lodging |
With Homestay | With Student Apartment |
| 2 weeks | $660 |
$910 | $870 |
| 3 weeks | $935 |
$1310 | $1250 |
| 4 weeks | $1190 |
$1690 | $1610 |
| Additional weeks |
$275 | $400 | $380 |
| Private Class 15 Hours | Without Lodging | With Homestay | With
Student Apartment |
| 2 weeks | $744 |
$994 | $954 |
| 3 weeks | $1060 |
$1426 | $1366 |
| 4 weeks | $1358 |
$1868 | $1768 |
| Additional weeks |
$317 | $442 | $422 |
| Private Class 20 Hours | Without Lodging |
With Homestay | With Student Apartment |
| 2 weeks | $964 |
$1314 | $1274 |
| 3 weeks | $1386 |
$1761 | $1701 |
| 4 weeks | $1788 |
$2288 | $2208 |
| Additional weeks |
$422 | $547 | $527 |
*Prices include a one time fee of $50US to arrange your placement *
Airport pick up is not included but available at extra price
Study with us in the Manuel Antonio and volunteer in one of the National Parks before or after your stay at El Paraiso
Limon:
Choose one of our 6 ready made packages or you can design your own program.
2008 Prices - US dollars
- SIX WEEK PROGRAM:
- 2 weeks of Spanish classes in a group, 4 hours a day,
20 hours per week, plus 4 weeks volunteer work in a National Park of your choice (or a combination of 2 parks).
- PACKAGE PRICE: $ 1410
SEVEN WEEK PROGRAM:
- 3 weeks of Spanish classes in a group, 4 hours a day,
20 hours per week, plus 4 weeks volunteer work in a National Park of your choice (or a combination of 2 parks).
- PACKAGE PRICE: $ 1810
EIGHT WEEK PROGRAM:
- 4 weeks of Spanish
classes in a group, 4 hours a day,
20 hours per week, plus 4 weeks volunteer work in a National Park of your choice (or a combination of 2 parks).
- PACKAGE PRICE: $ 2190
TWELVE WEEK PROGRAM:
- 4 weeks of Spanish classes in a group, 4 hours a day,
20 hours per week, plus 8 weeks volunteer work in a National Park of your choice (or a combination of 2 parks).
- PACKAGE PRICE: $ 2610
FOURTEEN WEEK PROGRAM:
- 6 weeks of Spanish classes in a group, 4 hours a day,
20 hours per week, plus 8 weeks volunteer work in a National Park of your choice (or a combination of 2 parks).
- PACKAGE PRICE: $ 3410
SIXTEEN WEEK PROGRAM:
- 8 weeks of Spanish classes in a group, 4 hours a day,
20 hours per week, plus 8 weeks volunteer work in a National Park of your choice (or a combination of 2 parks).
- PACKAGE PRICE: $ 4210
Extra Weeks:
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