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It's Simple-
family comes first!

Your family is special.

A close knit community starts with families. Our host families are long time residents and have a great reputation in the community. They love the opportunity to host a student and share their kindness and traditions with visiting students
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Your second home.

Tico families provide a comfortable home for you to enjoy the local experience. Besides lodging, familes provide meals, laundry and supervision. Familes are selected by our school staff and receive pre-program training on hosting a student. 

You're going to return someday.

Gain confidence and build friendships is a priority in our program. Language after-all is about people! Connect in the community, learn from your family on how to live like a local so you can return one day on your own.  We offer a "no fees" semester programs - just ask.
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You're no different - just slow down and enjoy yourself..

Moving to a new and different community may seem "scary". We make it easy by providing a family that is part of the school. Don't put pressure on yourself to know everything, just have fun, be yourself and relax.
Have questions?
mailing address:
​Costa Rica
​Youth Exchange
P.O. Box 4272
Chapel Hill NC 27515


Contact:
Ilba Prego - Director
1.888.674.0408
​ilba@youthcr.org
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We offer flexible dates
We provide individualized Spanish tutoring
You can purchase your own airfare
We guarantee - fluency, ask us how.
Almost 2000 students have completed our exchange
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    • Staff & Support
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  • For Teachers
  • Contact Us