Fully enrolled — in interactive elective classes built for one thing: real friendships. No staged cultural tour visits, just a real seat in a real Costa Rican public high school, where language comes alive and confidence is the real adventure.
Not manufactured. Whole-school summer immersion.
Summer 2027 · Open enrollment · No cost to reserve a spot · Flexible dates · Full teen supervision
“We don’t teach students to use Spanish-we give them a reason to.”
Get bilingual by living it, alongside local high schoolers, in a village where Spanish is a natural part of daily life.
No Rigid Schedule. Just a Real Life Adventure.
One day might mean a community project in the morning and soccer with the local high school in the afternoon. We share a weekly outline — your teen helps shape it.
“Supported by a community of families that overflow with warmth and humanity. I could not recommend it more highly” Annie Smith -Parent, Manhattan, NY
Your Teen Is Never on Their Own
Our Program Director and her team are on-site every day — coordinating activities, checking in with students, and supervising every host family placement. We're here to help you settle in — and find your own place in the local high school community.
A home you can return to.
There's something clarifying about belonging to a small rural place. Away from the noise of a big city, days slow down enough that you actually notice them — the light changing over a papaya field, the rhythm of a market day, the way everyone seems to know your name within a week.
Highly social, active and fun
A school where you’re the guest.
Enjoy our youthful spirit
Trek backroads & wild places
Learn to adapt and thrive!
Outings to share adventure
