On January in Costa Rica, you’ll study at Universidad Veritas, located in San Jose, the capital of Costa Rica.
During the 4-week program, you’ll take one Spanish-language course at any level and have time every afternoon to further practice your Spanish and get to know this great city.
GPA Required: 2.5. If you find your GPA is lower than the requirement, do not despair! Use the "Contact An Advisor" button on this page or call us to let us know your situation. We'll do all we can to find the right program for you.
How to choose your courses
Now the fun part! As part of the application process you will be required to complete the CIS Course Selection Worksheet found in the CIS Application Page. The following instructions will guide you through the steps. You can select from four departments: the Faculty of Business, Technology, and Sustainable Development; the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, the Faculty of Health Sciences and Medicine, and the Faculty of Law.
Course load: 1 course (5 US credits)
Course approval for Spanish language: placement exam
When selecting a Spanish-language course, choose the one whose description best reflects your current abilities. Once you’re accepted into the program, we will send you instructions for taking an online placement exam so that Veritas can begin to assess your level of Spanish. Then, on the first day of class at Veritas, you will have an oral examination to determine the ideal course level for you.
Class descriptions and catalog: Click here to view available Spanish courses.