High School Costa Rica

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Public schools
Private schools

With LGA to Costa Rica

Costa Rica is a small, prosperous Central American country dotted with rainforests and stretches of coastline on the Caribbean Sea and the Pacific Ocean and is considered one of the most progressive Latin Americas. It is slightly larger than Switzerland, but has only half as many inhabitants. According to a survey, Costa Ricans are among the happiest people in the world. The capital San José is home to various cultural institutions, including the Gold Museum with a pre-Columbian collection. The health system is one of the best in Latin America. Doctors, clinics and hospitals are available across the country. Costa Rica is known for its beaches, volcanoes and biodiversity. About a quarter of the national territory consists of protected jungle areas in which numerous animals such as spider, capuchin and howler monkeys, toucans, sloths and many more live.

Our partner in Costa Rica

We work together with a very experienced local partner with whom we are in constant contact and receive regular reports. The coordinators of our partner are there for you and will help you as a contact person in all matters (host family, school, etc.) The LGA team in Switzerland is always available for you and your parents during office hours? in emergencies around the clock.

Schools

Public schools ? Standard program with classes in Spanish
private schools ? Bilingual program in Spanish and English
International school? mostly in English (based on the American system)
If you want to quickly improve your language skills, you can take one of the following Spanish courses alongside school: Conversation, Grammar and Structures, Survival Spanish, Spanish Literature for Advanced Students or Latin American Literature.
In your free time you also have the opportunity to take part in various excursions (additional costs apply) ? the best way to get to know Costa Rica.

Host families

Spanish families are extremely cheerful, warm and hospitable. You will be immediately accepted into the large family circle. Like a normal family member, you have rights and duties. Please be open, honest and helpful and follow the house rules of your host family. In this way you will quickly get to know and love the Spanish mentality!