Costa Rica:
2012: |
February Program:3 month program:Start Date: February 1st End Date: May 1st 5 month program: Start Date: February 1st End Date: July 1st 10 month program: Start Date: February 1st End Date: November 30th |
July Program:3 month program:Start Date: Mid-July End Date: Mid-October 5 month program: Start Date: Mid-July End Date: November 30th |
Application Deadlines each year for the International Student Exchange to Costa Rica:
To study in Costa Rica in February 2013, you must apply by September 30th, 2012.
To study in Costa Rica in July 2013, you must apply by March 30th, 2013.
* Summer Language Camps are available in Costa Rica. With flexible deadlines and program options (surf camps, adventure camps and volunteer camps) it's a great way to learn, travel and experience. Spice up your summer with a trip to Costa Rica!
Information about the Student Exchange to Costa Rica:
While on an International Exchange Program students have the opportunity to learn at an international school and the "school of life" while they experience another culture, immerse themselves in the language and become a member of the host family. Begin your international experience now! Participate in an International Exchange program with YES Canada!
School System
In Costa Rica, they take school very seriously, and they are very proud of the system. In general, it is a little more formal than what you are probably used to in Canada. They have uniforms in most schools, and teachers are slightly more strict.
The school year begins in February and goes until the end of November, with a mid-year break in July for a couple weeks.
Schools offer before, during and after school sports and clubs. Extracurricular activities are a large part of school life. The most popular sports are: Soccer, volleyball, basketball and swimming.
Your school day will likely start early - at about 7:00am. The end of the day varies from school to school and could be as early as 1:00pm to as late as 3:30pm. Lunch is similar to ours in Canada: most schools have cafeterias where you can buy a lunch, but packing a "brown bag" is common as well.
The classes you take will likely be at grade 9, 10 or 11 equivalent. You will follow the same course plan as local Costa Rican students, and this will include some mandatory classes such as Math, Spanish or Social Studies. You will also have some choice over your elective classes, which could include Music, Religion or Physical Education.
Most teens in Costa Rica graduate high school at age 17.
