The 15-week Courses with Costa Ricans semester program at the Veritas University is open to students at the high advanced and superior levels. Students will choose a total of 4 courses from the following categories: Courses with Costa Ricans, Language Modules, and/or General Electives. Students may choose any combination to complete their 4 choices as long as scheduling permits; however, students MUST take at least one course with Costa Ricans. The Language Modules are 4 weeks long, while the General Electives are 12 weeks. All courses with Costa Rican students are a full 15 weeks long.

*Please call the ISA office if you would be interested in taking a fifth course for an extra fee

Minimum GPA

Students must have a minimum grade point average of 2.50.

Minimum Admissions Prerequisites

Students must have completed or tested out of a minimum of five semesters (7-8 quarters) of college-level Spanish.

Students who do not place into the high advanced or superior level will not be eligible for this program.

Course Disclaimer

All students on the Courses with Costa Ricans at Veritas University will be required to take a two-part placement test. The first portion is administered online by Veritas University prior to departure. The second portion will be administered on-site upon arrival and will consist of an oral interview with a Veritas professor. This test will determine the courses in which the student is eligible to enroll.

Students who do not place into the program must switch to the Spanish Language and Electives trimester program. Due to the difference in dates, students are solely responsible for flight change fees and any costs incurred. For this reason, ISA recommends students wait to purchase their flight after exam scores are received.