Learning Spanish - The Host Family Experience

Host families represent a vital part of our overall program. Why?

They're great practice partners (and teachers!)

They're as interested in learning about you as you are about them

They offer a fantastic look at Costa Rican culture

We take great care in selecting the host families. They are evaluated by our Housing Coordinator before they begin working with us, and they are evaluated by each student before departure. In addition, our Housing Coordinator interacts with our students every day. If a problem arises, we make the adjustments very quickly - whether this means resolving the issue with the host family or moving the student to a new host family all together. Spanish Immersion

Our families provide our students with the following:

Private room

Shared bath

(private baths available - first-come, first-served)

Study area

Breakfast and dinner

Laundry once per week

The Housing Coordinator reviews every student registration form, and matches each student with a different family, taking into account personal requirements and preferences such as diet, allergies, children, pets, and smoking.

If a student does not wish to participate in our Host Family Program, on-campus lodging is usually available at our Santa Ana location. Alternatively, Conversa can assist students in procuring other lodging (furnished apartment, bed & breakfast, hotel or hostel).

In the case of non-Conversa accommodations, a reduction of $120 per week is made.

The Academic Program

Spanish Training Methodology

Get College Credit for Spanish Classes

Spanish Course List

Host Family Program

Spanish Program Prices

Volunteer Opportunities