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Monteverde |
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Monteverde is a cherished region of Costa Rica, world-famous
for its incredible eco-tourism and successful efforts in environmental
conservation. Located in northwestern Costa Rica about a four-hour
bus ride from the capital city of San José, the Monteverde
zone is situated on the continental divide at an elevation
of 5,600 feet. The town of Monteverde—one of ten towns
in the region—successfully maintains an indigenous charm
with rustic dirt roads and delightful restaurants serving
a delicious selection of food and drink. It also holds a yearly
music festival in January, which features musical groups from
all over Latin America.
Monteverde means "Green Mountain" in Spanish, and the area
definitely lives up to its name. One of the most interesting
and popular destinations in Costa Rica is the renowned Monteverde
Cloud Forest, in which our school is located. This natural
sanctuary boasts lush green vegetation (90% of which is virgin
forest) and offers abundant opportunities for hiking, bird
watching, and discovering wildlife. In fact, the Monteverde
Cloud Forest has hundreds of species of mammals, birds, insects,
and plants, including five species of cats, 30 kinds of hummingbirds,
over 5000 species of butterflies, and 420 kinds of orchids.
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Three Good Reasons
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Because of its proximity to the
Monteverde Cloud Forest, the school is able to offer
especially unique and interesting excursions such
as the canopy tour and horseback riding in the rainforest. |
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Monteverde is world-renowned for
its natural beauty and biodiversity, making this
a perfect choice for nature lovers. |
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The well-groomed campus offers
plenty of places to relax or study next to beautiful
vistas. |
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Monteverde Weather |
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The average daily temperature in Monteverde is 65°F to75°F (18°C to 24°C). The climate is typically cool and sometimes wet, especially in the evenings. The rainy season is May to December, with the heaviest rain falling from August to November. |
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Monteverde |
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| Course |
1 week |
2 weeks |
3 weeks |
4 weeks |
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| Immersion (40hrs/wk incl lunch) |
$645.00 |
$1290.00 |
$1890.00 |
$2480.00 |
$600.00 |
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| Private 4 (20 hrs/wk) |
$425.00 |
$850.00 |
$1230.00 |
$1600.00 |
$380.00 |
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| Group (20hrs/wk) |
$330.00 |
$660.00 |
$945.00 |
$1220.00 |
$285.00 |
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| Group + (20hrs/grp/wk + 10hrs/priv/wk) |
$550.00 |
$1100.00 |
$1605.00 |
$2100.00 |
$505.00 |
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1 week |
2 weeks |
3 weeks |
4 weeks |
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Host Family |
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| Immersion (40hrs/wk incl lunch) |
$810 |
$1620 |
$2385 |
$3140 |
$765 |
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| Private 4 (20 hrs/wk) |
$590 |
$1180 |
$1725 |
$2260 |
$545 |
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| Group (20hrs/wk) |
$495 |
$990 |
$1440 |
$1880 |
$450 |
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| Group + (20hrs/grp/wk + 10hrs/priv/wk) |
$715 |
$1430 |
$2100 |
$2760 |
$670 |
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Private Apartment |
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| Immersion (40hrs/wk incl lunch) |
$1030 |
$2060 |
$3045 |
$4020 |
$985 |
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| Private 4 (20 hrs/wk) |
$810 |
$1620 |
$2385 |
$3140 |
$765 |
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| Group (20hrs/wk) |
$715 |
$1430 |
$2100 |
$2760 |
$670 |
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| Group + (20hrs/grp/wk + 10hrs/priv/wk) |
$935 |
$1870 |
$2760 |
$3640 |
$890 |
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Residence |
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| Immersion (40hrs/wk incl lunch) |
$920 |
$1840 |
$2715 |
$3580 |
$875 |
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| Private 4 (20 hrs/wk) |
$700 |
$1400 |
$2055 |
$2700 |
$655 |
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| Group (20hrs/wk) |
$605 |
$1210 |
$1770 |
$2320 |
$560 |
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| Group + (20hrs/grp/wk + 10hrs/priv/wk) |
$825 |
$1650 |
$2430 |
$3200 |
$780 |
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| Notes |
 Private classes not available in June and July.
Price includes books.
Airport pickup from San Jose costs approx. $72, includes transfer and stay at San Jose B&B Saturday night & Sunday shuttle to Monteverde.
Additional registration fee of $170 for students ages 14 - 17.
A class hour is 55 minutes. Max of 4 students per class
Wireless internet available for free.
Immersion is 6 Private lessons per day
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Learn Spanish in Monteverde |
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The beautiful Monteverde campus is the closest Spanish language school
to the Santa Elena Reserve and the famous Sky Trek, Costa Rica’s
well-known treetop canopy tour. The Spanish school features great facilities
for both studying and relaxing, including 25 classrooms filled
with natural light, a large glass-enclosed sunroom, a TV room,
gardens, lounges with sofas, and an outdoor patio.
Between Spanish classes, the outdoor café is a great place to
grab some coffee or snacks and chat with your fellow classmates.
After lessons, you can even soak in the Spanish school’s jacuzzi!
The large dance studio on campus also has plenty of room for
Spanish students to experience the Latin rhythm during their free time. While
you’ll find plenty to do on campus, the school’s in-house tour coordinator
can help you plan trips out of town and give you the inside story on
traveling in Costa Rica.
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Highlights |
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Location: Located in the Monteverde Cloud Forest about 4 hours
by bus from San José. |
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Facilities: Established in 1996 • 25 classrooms •
patio • jacuzzi • sunroom • outdoor
café • dance studio • TV room •
lounges • computers with Internet. |
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Group Class Size: Maximum of 4 students. |
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Student Body: 60% of students are from the USA, 20% are from Europe,
10% are from Canada, and 10% are from other countries.
45% of students are ages 25-50, 30% are under 25,
and 25% are 50+. |
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Monteverde |
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Activities and Excursions |
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Monteverde
Cloud Forest Reserve
Only a 20 minute taxi ride from school, the Monteverde
Cloud Forest Reserve is known as one of the most
outstanding wildlife sanctuaries in the tropics.
Positioned on top of the Continental Divide, the
reserve extends down both the Caribbean and Pacific
slopes and includes eight different ecological life
zones. The tour starts with a slide show and lecture
prior to the hike along the trails of this famous
reserve.
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Monteverde
Orchid
Investigation Project
This tour takes students through a network of short
paths exhibiting over 400 species of orchids, all
native to the region, including what is thought
to be the world's smallest flower. At any time of
the year there are a minimum of 40 species in bloom,
but as many 120 species can be blossoming at one
time!
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Arenal Volcano
Although the road is bumpy, the view on the road
to Arenal is breathtaking. You may even see white-faced
monkeys, toucans, and other birds along the way.
On this overnight trip, you’ll have the opportunity
to bathe and relax at Tabacon Hot Springs, natural
water pools and falls heated by the volcano. In
addition, you can hike to Catarata La Fortuna (a
waterfall) and along the base of the volcano to
see the lava up close!
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Horseback
Riding to
El Mirador San Gerardo
On this excursion, you will travel by horseback
to El Mirador to see panoramic vistas and spend
the night in a small cabin located at the top of
the mountain. Here you will have a great view of
Volcano Arenal, and on a clear night it is possible
to see volcanic eruptions.
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Canopy Tour
You will have a bird's eye view of the forest as
you travel from tree platform to tree platform on
horizontal traverse cables (zip lines) with the
constant assistance of a guide. You will see many
different indigenous plants and animals and get
some spectacular photographs. This is a major adrenaline
rush!
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Sky Trek and Sky Walk
The Sky Walk provides another way to experience
the canopy from above. It is a fascinating combination
of both a canopy tour and a hanging bridge tour
where you will be able to view the forest from the
highest level possible. A guided tour walks students
over five hanging bridges that connect a 2-kilometer
path.
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Monteverde |
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Spanish &
Nature
(Biology, ecology and natural resources)
This seminar enables participants to obtain a greater
understanding of the unique eco-system which constitutes
a cloud forest as well as focus on issues of conservation
and the factors that affect the delicate balance
of community development and environmental preservation.
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and lectures are coupled with direct experience
through guided hikes and optional practicums. The
experience is enhanced through cultural interchange
by living with a local Monteverde family as well
as through study of the Spanish language. Includes
homestay with a Costa Rican family (breakfast, dinner
and laundry service included), Spanish classes,
learning materials, and one weekend excursion and
volunteer opportunities. |
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Medical Spanish
This course is designed to address the specific
linguistic challenges faced by those who work in
the health field. Focus is on medical vocabulary
and doctor/patient dialogue. During the week optional
afternoon activities and excursions are organized
so that you may explore the Monteverde area.
Excursions
may include a guided night hike of the |
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the Sky Trek (a series of canopy lines overlooking
the rainforest), the butterfly farm and horseback
riding to El Mirador. There is also an optional
weekend excursion to Arenal Volcano. If you wish
to remain in Costa Rica after the medical Spanish
course, a school staff member can assist in arranging
a clinical observation where medical students (at
least 4th year) may shadow a physician at a hospital
in the Central Valley. |
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Private Courses
Other special courses in Monteverde are available
as one-on-one training and prepare students for
the special requirements of a particular topic.
The main language goals of these courses are to
gain subject-specific vocabulary, confident language
skills, precise formulation of ideas and sentences,
and fluency in speech.
Students are encouraged to fine-tune the content of the course with their teachers so that it fully meets their needs. Popular choices for special courses have been the following:
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Medicine |
Journalism |
Engineering |
| Tourism |
Law |
Architecture |
And more... |
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Monteverde |
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Daniel Barutta
USA |
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Monteverde has been wonderful! I am leaving this campus
feeling that I have learned not only a great deal of Spanish
but made good connections amongst the other students and
faculty. The school provided me with a fantastic family
that made my stay very enjoyable. I felt as if I became
part of the family. I will be sad to leave and am already
looking forward to my next visit here." |
Noah Grath
USA |
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to Costa Rica with a weak high school background in Spanish.
After this intensive and effective program, I was able
to converse with Spanish speakers rapidly and with much
confidence. The school gave me the opportunity to interact
with Tica culture and enjoy the Costa Rican style of life
that they call ‘Pura Vida!’” |
Micheline Babinski
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“I spent one week
in Heredia, one week in Playa Flamingo and one week
in Monteverde, all were like a small paradise. They
were all beyond my expectations. The people I met were
all wonderful people: students, teachers and above all
Costa Ricans, kind, affectionate always happy.”
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