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Locations: Monteverde, Costa Rica
Program Terms: Summer, Summer I, Summer II, Summer III
Homepage: Click to visit
Program Sponsor: CIEE

Dates / Deadlines:

Dates / Deadlines:
Term	Year	App Deadline	Decision Date	Start Date	End Date
Summer	2026	04/01/2026	04/01/2026	05/19/2026	06/28/2026

Fact Sheet:

Fact Sheet:
Click here for a definition of this term Class Eligibility:	02 - Sophomore	Click here for a definition of this term Minimum GPA Requirement:	2.5
Cadets Only:	No	Housing Options:	Homestay
Click here for a definition of this term Program Type:	Study Abroad	Click here for a definition of this term Area of Study:	Agriculture, Biology, Communication, Ecology, Economics, Engineering, Environmental Science, Geography, Geology, Marketing, Zoology
Language of Instruction:	English, Spanish

Program Description:

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Program Overview

Your Summer Sustainability + The Environment program in Monteverde lasts 6 weeks (or up to 12 weeks). You will enroll in a combination of CIEE courses and courses taught online through CIEE’s global academic partner, ASU. Enhance your experience with co-curricular and extracurricular activities while immersing yourself in Costa Rican culture. Live and learn in Monteverde!

Unique Experiences

LEARN FROM COSTA RICAN FARMERS

who maintain crops, improve their soils, and have high productivity with natural and climate-smart practices

LIVE IN A RURAL MOUNTAIN COMMUNITY

surrounded by a tropical cloud forest and friendly Costa Ricans

SEE UP CLOSE

advance your Spanish skills, and integrate into Costa Rican culture.

Excursions & Activities

CIEE’s excursions and cultural activities in Monteverde will open doors for you to explore Costa Rica's rich diversity, language, culture, history, and timeless beauty in ways that will enhance your time abroad.

Samples of past excursions and activities:

Rise with the sun for birding tours or farm chores and experiencing biodiversity after the sun goes down with a guided night hike
Visit natural destinations, such as national parks or reserves, to experience Costa Rica’s biodiversity and natural beauty
Explore indoor and outdoor areas with access to forest trails and gardens for recreation, self-exploration, and co-curricular activities

What's Included

Tuition
Housing
Meals
Advising before you depart to set goals and answer questions
Optional on-site airport meet-and-greet
Two-day orientation – an introduction to Costa Rica culture, your academic program, and the city, plus practical information about living in your host city
Full-time program leadership and support in your host city
Field trips and cultural activities
Overnight excursions
Insurance and other travel benefits, with CIEE iNext
24/7 emergency on-site support

1 out of 3 CIEE students receives a scholarship - get yours!

GAIN Travel Grants - up to $2,000 toward travel costs guaranteed to all Pell-elgible students.

Gilman Go Global Grants - $2,500/semester and $1,000/summer, guaranteed to all Gilman applications.

Merit-Based Scholarships - $2,500/semester and $750/summer, awarded to students deomonstrating high academic achievement.

Minority Serving Institutions (MIS) Grant - $2,000/semester and $500/summer, guaranteed to all students attending MSIs.

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Why CIEE

200+ study abroad programs in 40+ countries
$8 million in scholarships offered each year
1 in 3 students receives a scholarship
Study tours and cultural activities included
Internships and volunteering opportunities
Rigorous academics
Cultural immersion
iNext travel insurance included

Questions?

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