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    EF Language Abroad – Tamarindo, Costa Rica

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    • Listing Type: Summer Programs
    • Program Delivery: Residential
    • Destination: Costa Rica
    • Provided By: Independent Provider
    • Session Start: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December
    • Session Length: Two Weeks, Six Weeks, Four Weeks, Two Months, Quarter, Three Weeks, Five Weeks
    • Entering Grade: 10th, 11th, 12th, PG, College
    • Gender: Coed
    • Category: Language
    • Sub-Categories: Filmmaking and Digital Media, Communications, Spanish, Animals/Nature, Horseback Riding, Water Sports, Photography, Study Abroad
    • Selective: No
    • Ages: 16, 17, 18, 19+, 19
    • Minimum Cost: $1,500 - $2,999
    • Career Clusters: Education and Training
    • Credit Awarded: No
    • Call: 800 992 1892
    • Location:Costa Rica
    • Last Updated:July 2025
    • Meeting: Schedule a Meeting
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    Overview

    Learn Spanish in Costa Rica with EF Language Abroad and immerse yourself in pura vida culture. Make international friends, explore Costa Rica’s incredible biodiversity, and gain fluency in one of the most beautiful destinations on Earth. Ready to speak Spanish in paradise? Costa Rica is calling.

    KICK-START YOUR GLOBAL FUTURE

    Study at our fully accredited language campus just steps from the beach in Playa Tamarindo—one of the country’s most vibrant surf towns. EF offers flexible start dates every Monday and programs that fit your goals. Choose your course intensity, stay with a local host family or in a student residence, and enjoy thrilling excursions like volcano hikes, jungle ziplining, and surf lessons. Our experienced native-speaking teachers help you master Spanish through interactive classes and real-world practice.

    Earn transferable college credit through our partner in education, The University of Montana. Get ahead while still in high school!

    PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS:

    • Tropical Campus: Former resort close to a lush forest with exotic wildlife. Private swimming pool, sundeck & tropical garden on site
    • Nature’s Haven: Tamarindo is a beach town surrounded by stunning nature. 10-min walk to stunning beaches & town center
    • Top activities include a volcano hike, zip-lining, volunteering with sea turtles, or a weekend trip to Panama or Nicaragua.
    • Study from 2 weeks up to a full year, start any Monday.

    The US-based Admissions Team will help you choose the perfect destination and program for your goals - To learn more and sign up, be sure to check out our website!

    Cost and Session Information

    What's included in the price?

    • Two weeks of the EF Intensive course.
    • Stay in a twin room in a carefully-selected EF Homestay.
    • Enjoy breakfast and dinner Monday to Friday and all meals on weekends.
    • Make memories with an action-packed activity schedule, led by EF Activities Managers.
    • Benefit from placement and progress tests, and EF Course Certificate.
    • Get access to EF Digital Learning Media to enhance your studies.
    • Airport pickup at your destination.

    Your Chance to Experience More

    Upgrade to a private room from $145/week in an EF Residence. Book trips to volcanoes & forests, Colombia, Nicaragua, Panama & more. Try watersports from scuba diving to surfing, horse riding & more.

    Testimonials(1)

    • EF not only taught me many things about myself, but I was able to practice a language in a beautiful country with many amazing people!

      - Amanda Barger - August 20, 2016