Subpage-banner-15
Visita otro país

Enfoque Costa Rica

Focuson-12

Detalles de Programas

Duración del Programa Inicio Final Precio Edad de partida
Programa del Año 12/02/2010 10/01/2011 15.0-17.11
Programa Semestral 12/02/2010 12/07/2010 15.0-17.11

Requisitos específicos:

- Explicación Edad: Edad de partida refleja años y meses de edad a la fecha en que inicia el programa del candidato. Por ejemplo, si en edad de partida dice 16.1 el candidato debe tener 16 años y un mes al momento de la partida. Esto no es negociable y necesariamente existe en cumplimiento con el sistema educativo del país anfitrión.

- Nivel escolar: Se aceptan graduados.

Program for a Year or a Semester 
The AFS CRC School Year Program is designed to provide students with an opportunity to live with a Costa Rican host family, be part of a community and attend classes at a local high school.  Each student will be placed with a volunteer (non-paid) host family and usually in a public high school.  All AFS students are expected to attend school on a regular basis, to complete all work assigned both in class and outside of class and show continuous effort throughout the year to work to their fullest potential.  Families and schools expect that the student they agree to host is coming on this program to study and to become a full member of their family and their community. In addition, each student will be assigned to a local volunteer chapter that will give him/her support throughout the entire exchange program.  Even when Costa Rica is a world renowned tourist destination, please be absolutely clear about the fact that this program is based on school and family life and that tourist travel can not be a priority.

The school year runs from mid-February through the end of November, with vacations during Easter and for two weeks in July. Most students will attend co-ed public schools where classes consist mainly of lectures and discussions. School uniforms are the norm. Attending school is an integral part of your experience and is the best way to make friends and experience what life is like as a Costa Rican teen. Study groups often meet after school in students’ houses, especially before exams. But it’s not all studying; teenagers like to organize outings together as well. AFS Costa Rica also organizes orientation activities during your stay and gives you the opportunity to meet other Exchange Students from around the world and to share your culture with classmates, friends, host families, and local volunteers. At the end of your program, an End-of-Stay Orientation will allow you to look back and talk with other AFS Exchange Students about your experiences.

Viaja con AFS

Herramientas

Flag

Ver Mapa

Costa Rica Details
Costa Rica is one of the most popular destinations for AFS-USA Exchange Students, and with good reason.

Costa Rica is Spanish for “the rich coast,” and you’ll discover that it’s just another way of saying “paradise.” This lush country is located between the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea with 755 miles of coastline. More than 30 percent of the country, including its famous rainforest, is set aside as national parkland or protected areas. Costa Rica has 500 bird species and 8,000 plant species that have been discovered so far, majestic volcanoes, countless rivers, lakes, and waterfalls, as well as some of the most beautiful beaches you’ll ever see. The country combines rural towns, forests, farmlands, and small cities to create a laid back yet exciting ambiance. It is also home to proud, friendly, and peaceful citizens, known as “Ticos” (men) and “Ticas” (women).

Costa Rica is one of a handful of nations in the world that does not have an army. Instead, it spends heavily on health care and education, enabling Costa Ricans to enjoy an unparalleled quality of life in Latin America. Families are very close and meals typically contain rice, beans, corn, meat, chicken, or fish. You and your new Costa Rican friends will probably socialize in groups, enjoying movies, dancing, parties, sports, or community clubs. The country hosts more than 350 students from 21 countries each year and has more than 50 years of experience in the AFS Network.