San Joaquin, Costa Rica
Spanish Language and Latin American Studies in Costa Rica

Level 2
Admissions
difficulty
Determined by required GPA, essays, letters of rec, portfolio, language proficiency, and year in school.
Small
Program size
1-15 participants
Classroom peers
About
Study abroad with API in beautiful Costa Rica where classes are held on the tropical campus of Instituto San Joaquín de Flores! In addition to exciting excursions and cultural activities, this immersive program offers advanced and superior Spanish language courses, as well as a variety of electives taught in Spanish, such as literature, sociology, environmental studies, and more. Students will also have the opportunity to engage with the local community through meaningful service learning.
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What Students areSAYING
"My favorite part about this program was the opportunity to immerse myself completely in the culture of Costa Rica. Living with a host family not only gave me the chance to speak Spanish every day, but I also built strong bonds with the members of my host family and learned to appreciate aspects of their daily life."
Lauren
API Alum, San Joaquín de Flores
Bustling town located 10 miles from San José
Walking distance to almost everything in town
Immerse yourself in “Tico” (Costa Rican) culture
40 minutes to national parks, 90 minutes to beautiful beaches
Warm and welcoming locals who are eager to host students
Off the beaten path and not overrun by tourists
Serene, tropical garden campus setting
ACADEMICS
Participants will earn 12 semester credits. Additional course details can be found below. Instituto San Joaquín de Flores has 0 courses available in available in the catalog.
Students will enroll in up to two classes for a total of 6 semester credits per session and will need to show a transcript with two completed Spanish language courses for intermediate level eligibility.
Students are notified of their course placements prior to departure. All courses are subject to minimum enrollment requirements.
Classic
CLASSIC - included in the program cost, this housing includes all the essentials.

Bienvenido to your authentic Costa Rican homestay, where your Local Host will be your gateway to an unparalleled cultural immersion! A homestay offers more th ...
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