Dreaming of Spanish fluency amidst tropical paradise? Join EF Language Year Abroad in Playa Tamarindo, Costa Rica, for an unforgettable journey of language and culture. Perfect your language skills and study academic subjects in your areas of interest, returning home with language credentials, friends from around the world and memories to last a lifetime.
THE ULTIMATE STUDY ABROAD EXPERIENCE
True fluency through immersion - Spend 2, 3 or 4 academic terms (6–11 months), gaining language and cultural fluency, learning from local experiences, and peers from over 100 nations. Our accredited campus, a former resort just steps from stunning beaches, offers the perfect blend of intensive learning and "pura vida" adventure. Earn college credit, gain fluency certification, and complete a capstone project. Learn from native-speaking instructors in small classes and tailor your studies with SPIN electives like Hispanic History or Spanish for Tourism. Whether you're a beginner or advanced, you'll make guaranteed progress! Beyond the classroom, dive into world-class surfing, explore lush rainforests, zip-line through the canopy, or volunteer with sea turtles. Weekend trips to volcanoes, hot springs, or even neighboring Panama and Nicaragua are at your fingertips!
Earn transferable college credit through our partner in education, The University of Montana.
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
- Study topics that align with your career or passions. Enhance your CV to succeed as a global citizen
- Flexible start dates in January, September, April, & June.
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!
What's included in the price?
- Twenty 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 the EF Diploma and EF Academic Record.
- 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 Manuel Antonio Park, San José, Panama, Nicaragua & more. Try surfing, sunrise yoga, Latin dancing & more. Enjoy EF tours, parties, sports, and an unforgettable graduation party.
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