Spanish Program Prices:

* NOTE: Program rates for September, October, November and December 2010 have been reduced by 15%. If you have already registered for this period and have not received a notification from Conversa, please request an updated invoice reflecting this discounted price.
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2010 Spanish Program Prices (USD)
 
1 week
2 weeks
3 weeks
4 weeks
Add'l wk
Super-Intensive (5.5 hrs/day)
$850.00
$1,630.00
$2,365.00
$2,980.00
$ 670.50
Intensive (4 hrs/day)
$760.00
$1,460.00
$2,085.00
$2,650.00
$ 596.25

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Sept, Oct, Nov, Dec 2010 - SPECIAL RATES (USD)
 
1 week
2 weeks
3 weeks
4 weeks
Add'l wk
Super-Intensive (5.5 hrs/day)
$722.50
$1,385.50
$2,010.25
$2,533.00
$ 569.93
Intensive (4 hrs/day)
$646.00
$1,241.00
$1,772.25
$2,252.50
$ 506.81
The following services are included in the prices listed above:
Spanish Programs for Children (USD)
 
1 week
2 weeks
3 weeks
4 weeks
Add'l wk
Price per child *
$450.00
$900.00
$1,350.00
$1,800.00
$ 400.00
* Childrens Program meets for 2 hours of class from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m., followed by recreational activities on campus from 11:00 a.m. through 1:00 p.m.

On-Campus Lodging (USD)
Single occupancy
$220 / week / person
Double occupancy
$150 / week / person
Triple/quad occupancy
$125 / week / person
Non-student (accompanying)
$300 / week / person
These prices are in addition to the Spanish Program prices listed above. They include all meals, laundry service, and daily shuttle service between the campus and Santa Ana.
Click here to see on-campus lodging options.

Student Services (USD)
Child Care
    $120.00 per week
Family Member Homestay     
    $120.00 per week

CYCLE DATES
Conversa recommends that students attend the program for a four-week cycle. However, students may choose longer or shorter programs. Students can begin any Monday unless opting for college credit, in which case they must start on the first day of a cycle. These dates are as follows:
2010 CYCLES
First Cycle: Jan. 4 to Jan. 29
Second Cycle: Feb. 1 to Feb. 26
Third Cycle: Mar. 1 to Mar. 26
Fourth Cycle: Mar. 29 to Apr. 23
Fifth Cycle: Apr. 26 to May 21
Sixth Cycle: May 24 to Jun. 18
Seventh Cycle: Jun. 21 to Jul. 16
Eighth Cycle: Jul. 19 to Aug. 13
Ninth Cycle: Aug. 16 to Sep. 10
Tenth Cycle: Sep. 13 to Oct. 8
Eleventh Cycle: Oct. 11 to Nov. 5
Twelfth Cycle: Nov. 8 to Dec. 3
Holiday Cycle: Dec. 6 to Dec. 17

Registration and deposit:
A completed registration and $200 deposit must be received by Conversa for confirmation. The deposit is non-refundable and is applied to the balance due on total tuition. To pay the deposit, please mail your check to the address below or call Conversa at 1-888-669-1664 to pay over the phone using a credit card:
Payment:
Payment of balance is made in full on the first day of the program in the form of a personal check, traveler's checks, cash or credit card.

Cancellation and Refund:
There is a $200 cancellation fee, and students are charged for classes taken at the weekly rate. There are no refunds for partial weeks of study.

National Holidays:
Conversa does not offer classes on national holidays in Costa Rica. There are no refunds for these days. The school is closed on January 1, April 11, Easter Thursday and Friday, May 1, July 25, August 15, September 15, October 12 and December 25.
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