If you prefer to can pay your program fees in full
(credit card) or (another method of payment)

We also offer you the option of paying for your program in € Euros or $ Canadian Dollars (for conversion prices please contact us. This option is not available for online bookings).

START DATES 2008
Jan.		Feb.		Mar.		Apr.		May		June
07*, 14*, 21*, 28*		04*, 11*, 18*, 25*		03*, 10*, 17*, 24*, 31*		07*, 14*, 21*, 28*		05*, 12*, 19*, 26*		02*, 09*, 16*, 23*, 30*
July		Aug.		Sept.		Oct.		Nov.		Dec.
07*, 14*, 21*, 28*		04*, 11*, 18*, 25*		01*, 08*, 15*, 22*, 29*		06*, 13*, 20*, 27*		03*, 10*, 17*, 24*		01*, 08*, 15*

Program Prices (standard program, group instruction, prices in usd)
Length of	Accommodation options (please see index below)
Program	HF/SR/HB
1 week	$530
2 weeks	$1,040
3 weeks	$1,490
4 weeks	$1,950
Additional wks	$490

Program Prices (intensive program, group instruction, prices in usd)
Length of	Accommodation options (please see index below)
Program	HF/SR/HB
1 week	$660
2 weeks	$1,290
3 weeks	$1,860
4 weeks	$2,420
Additional wks	$610

WHATS INCLUDED IN PROGRAM PRICE

STANDARD: 4 lessons daily (20 lessons per week) or INTENSIVE: 5.5 lessons daily (27.5 lessons per week) Use of teaching materials and instructional documents. Placement test on the first Monday at beginning of course. Host Family accommodation in private room with 2 meals daily and laundry service. Maximum class size: 4 students. Cultural and social activities: 2-3 organized per week. Academic credit available, see main page for additional details. Language proficiency certificate at end of program upon request. WHATS NOT INCLUDED IN PROGRAM PRICE Airfare, passports, visas or permits, travel and medical insurance, spending money, some optional activities and excursions. 2008 PUBLIC HOLIDAYS: Jan 1, Apr 5-6, May 1, Jul 25, Aug 15, Sep 15, Dec 24-28 ARRIVAL/DEPARTURE: Classes are held Monday to Friday. Accommodations are included in the program price from the Sunday before classes begin until the Saturday after they end. COURSE ONLY PRICE Please Note: A course only fee of $150 will be added to the cost of all Course Only programs if available. This fee covers specific administrative costs involved in booking this type of program. Standard course only (per week): $330.00 Intensive course only (per week): $450.00 Additional private lesson (per hour): $30.00 (not available May 1 - Aug 1) OPTIONS (AT AN ADDITIONAL COST) Travel insurance (per week): $30.00 Extra night’s accommodation if arriving early or departing late (per night): $30.00. Some optional activities and excursions. AIRPORT PICK UP CITY: Airport pick up is available from San Jose Airport: All students should plan to arrive in San Jose on Saturday prior to their program start. Students will be picked up at the airport and taken to a guesthouse on Saturday (accommodation cost $16.00) and then taken to the bus station on Sunday morning. Transportation by private or public bus will be arranged to Monteverde on Sunday morning (approx. cost $25 - $35). Students not choosing the airport pick-up should make their own way to Monteverde, arriving on Sunday. Please be sure to contact the school no later than Thursday to make arrangements to meet with your family. MINIMUM AGE TO ATTEND PROGRAM: Minimum age is 17 years old.

When choosing your start date, please take a moment to think seriously about your language level and please read this brief overview of other factors you should consider before choosing your program and date:

Terms & Conditions please take a moment to read our general terms & conditions

WE RECOMMEND OUR MEDICAL INSURANCE TO ALL PARTICIPANTS We strongly recommend all international travelers to purchase our additional insurance. Our comprehensive policy provides extensive travel health coverage at a very reasonable rate.
At just $30 per week our insurance costs much less than most other insurance policies.