ISLS, The Institute for Spanish Language Studies, is a world leader in Youth Spanish Immersion Programs. We offer unique educational summer programs for teens in Costa Rica that combine Spanish lessons with: Volunteer, Service, Cultural exchanges, Adventure Tours and Surfing. We also have a one of a kind Children's Spanish and Adventure Camp in Playa Tamarindo. The Children's Camp is for 2 to 13 year olds and our Teen camps are for 13 to 17 year olds.

All our Teen Camps in Costa Rica are designed for students to be able to mix and match. Also, with our Weekly Student Blocks, students can attend a camp from one week up to six or they can attend two or three of them. Our start dates are every Sunday for eight weeks from mid-June to mid-August.

Students can attend all of our Spanish Camps/Programs with any level of Spanish ability. Our classes are small and personal with professional teachers and no more than 7 students in a level. All children's and teen classes are also age and developmentally appropriate.

We have adult Spanish programs as well, so every member of the family can attend. It is a fun family vacation to a Tropical Paradise!

Here are our Teen Camp Options in Costa Rica include:

- Spanish and Surf
- Spanish and Volunteer
- Spanish and Adventure
- Intensive Spanish
- Spanish, Service & Turtle Rescue

Here are our Children's Spanish Camp Options in Playa Tamarindo:

- 2 hours/day (2 to 4 yrs)
- 4 hours/day (2 to 4 yrs)
- 6 hours/day (2 to 4 yrs)
- Elementary School (5 to 10 yrs)
- Middle School (11 to 13 yrs)

For our Adult Students we have:

- 4 hours/day, Intensive Spanish
- 6 hours/day, Super-Intensive Spanish
- Spanish and Surf
- 1 to 4 hours/day of Private Lessons

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2. Walking Tree Travel

Courses / Programs

Walking Tree Travel in Denver, Colorado, specializes in high school student summer travel programs in Costa Rica, China, Perú, Senegal and Guatemala. Our travel programs incorporate cultural and language immersion, community service abroad, and adventures to enable travelers to see themselves, other cultures, and the world in a new and exciting light.

We have found that our most rewarding student travel experiences have been as active members of international communities rather than tourists. Our summer student travel programs are designed for a proactive, select group of travelers who are not looking for the typical tourist trip but rather an opportunity to interact with another culture, participate in international community service, and volunteer abroad all while forming relationships that will continue long after the return home.

If you are interested in experiencing new cultures, traveling abroad, and international community service instead of a typical summer travel program then Walking Tree Travel may be for you.

Summer Student Travel Programs:

- Immersion Program, 30 Days

- Explorer Program, 21 Days

- Discovery Program, 15 Days

- Pioneer Program, 10 Days

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3. Edu-Culture Immersion programs in Costa Rica with a host family

Courses / Programs

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Live and learn Spanish in Costa Rica - and enjoy culture, family life, and Spanish language immersion in a vibrant Central American country!

Based in the picturesque town of Grecia, 1 hour north-west of Costa Rica's capital San Jose, Edu-Culture Immersion (ECI) provides 2-week summer Spanish language immersion programs for students from around the world (ages 14-18).

As well as daily Spanish lessons, students take part in a variety of excursions such as waterfall visits, zip-lining, swimming, cultural
events, and a local school visit.

Student Testimonial:
"The activities were very cool and I got to do things that I’ve never done before. Going to school, the hot springs and soccer games were some of my favorites. I had a very fun time and was happy that I went.”
- Griffin

2-week Spanish Immersion Summer Programs for students ages 14-18:

• 2 weeks of morning Spanish classes, with afternoon & evening cultural activities

• Total immersion with a host family

• Tours of local sights with fun activities & excursions

• Live with a local family. Experience Spanish culture, family life & language