You're going to thrive...

Spanish confidence thrives when we are open to new people, new outlooks and new challenges. Since 1998, our Costa Rica Summer Exchange brings youth together in a mutually shared experience of friendship and community spirit. For visiting teens, adapting to our village way of life is a milestone in personal growth and Spanish self-reliance.

Jump into our festive teen culture.

Our Summer Sessions are both fun and socially interactive with local teens. Sessions include arts, cooking, music, dance, Spanish conversation, sports encounters, village events, farm visits, local excursions, outdoor games, youth service projects. 

Summer dates from
2 weeks to 2 months!

The "Tila" good life, small town Tilaran, Costa Rica, big time charm in a carefree spirit of colorful people and places. And when you're here, you're a local, so using Spanish just comes natural. Our green highland oasis provides adventure around every bend, from rainforest waterfalls to village fiestas. You won't be a tourist, you'll be a guest at our school and a member of our village family.

• Shift your social-life into a high gear.​
• Grow friendships beyond your own culture.​
• ​Experience the adventure of rural Costa Rica.

Hosted by our high school

A Village of friends and family.

We're are a parent friendly organization, committed to healthy teen engagement.
Contact us for parent references / we always value all your questions.

limited to 15 students

Reserve your spot

Let friendship fuel your Spanish journey.

A relaxed open-school culture

Fostering healthy friendships

Our supportive bilingual  staff

Together for a community purpose

Explore our local jungle adventures.

Outdoor team challenges

Fun village game days.

Welcoming -Youth Ambassadors.

Farm and Family cook-outs

​​"As a parent, I wanted my son to gain some life experience on his own, this program inspired him in ways I never imagined.  He truly responded to the nurturing local community".
​Carol M.

 We cover all the details.​

• Full supervision / On-cite U.S. director, bilingual staff.​
• Overseas health / includes minor check-ups.​
• All inclusive/ airport transport, excursions -no extra fees
• Family supported / Healthy homestays with teens
• Community  Leadership / Mayor's Youth Council 
• 24 years of hosting students/ From 130 U.S. high schools
• Youth Active Leadership  / 70 hours of service credit

 

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A  truly local adventure.

• High school hosted - Arts, Music, Sports.
• Family friendly, walkable home town.​
• Teacher supported Spanish tutoring
• Cook outs, bonfires, farm visits.
• Youth service projects with rural villages.​
• Weekly waterfall, jungle hikes and swim outings.
• Cultural events, game night, fiestas.

"it's an awesome place with a real sense of community"
​- student, Anna C.

True wellness fosters healthy relationships.

Get beyond your own world -
to embrace another.

Send your questions