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immerse yourself in the good life!

Our Spanish advantage, why it matters?

For visiting teens, the chance to be part of our local youth culture is a turning point in their self-agency, confidence and social mobility. High school students thrive when language becomes proactive and interaction inspires deeper connections. 

Know courage- and every challenge becomes easier.

Get ready to bridge your world to something greater. We know it takes courage to reach beyond yourself, and we go out of our way to create healthy social engagement that inspires new awareness and broadens life experience . Since 1998, our Costa Rica Youth Exchange brings youth together in a shared experience of friendship and community spirit.  Don't miss out- no cost to hold your spot.

Jump into our ​teen culture.

High school exchange Tilaran Costa Rica
Our Summer Sessions are interactive with local teens. Sessions include Arts, cooking, music, dance, Spanish tutor, sports encounters, village events, fun excursions, outdoor games, youth service projects. 

Summer Dates & Costs


​When you're here, you're a local, so using Spanish  is both rewarding and highly social. You won't be a tourist, you'll be a guest at our school and a member of our village family. What's you'll need?
​2 years basic Spanish, and a willingness to have fun.
​Get bilingual by naturally "unthinking Spanish" .​​
Grow connections and expand your social circle.​
Gain 70 service hrs, gain new skills through team leadership.
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 100% parent friendly organization, committed to healthy teen engagement. Contact us we always value all your questions.
limited to 15 students

Hosted by our high school

Summer teen exchange Costa Rica

A village of friends and family.

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No cost - to hold your spot

Let friendship fuel your Spanish journey.

Tilaran high school exchange
A relaxed open-school culture
healthy teen activities outdoor
Fostering healthy friendships
high school supported immersion
Our supportive bilingual  staff
Youth service projects Tilaran Costa Rica
Together for a community purpose
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Explore our local jungle adventures.
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Outdoor team challenges
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Fun village game days.
Costa Rica Youth Ambassadors
Welcoming -Youth Ambassadors.
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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. ".  - Carol M.

Tilaran Home stays with teens
 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
a village of toucans
 

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.​

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

teens explore Tilaran Costa Rica

True immersion fosters healthy relationships.

Get beyond your own world to embrace another.

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​Costa Rica
​Youth Exchange

Tilaran, Costa Rica
whatsapp:
​506 6251 6085
​Director - Ilba Prego
call or whatsapp
011-506-62516085 (Costa Rica)
​[email protected]
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Did you know?
We offer flexible dates
Our high schools are in session.
100% of tuition- stays in our village
We are Central America's oldest
high school summer exchange. 
We offer an accredited semester program

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